1900 U. S. census: 21 Ledyard Road, Ward 2, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.
1910 U. S. census: 497 Second Avenue, Ward 4, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Stock Clerk, Auto Factory.
1920 U. S. census: 156-4 Gladstone, Ward 4, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Agent, Automobile Parts.
1930 U. S. census: Ward 10, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Salesman, Tobacco.
1940 U. S. census: Ward 10, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Salesman, Manufacturing Cigars.
BIRTH INFORMATION:
Birth record in Wayne County, Michigan, Second Ward Detroit, Volume 20, Page 37, Record Number 418.
MARRIAGE INFORMATION:
Wayne County Marriage Records, Book GG, Page 243, Record Number 1314.
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit, Michigan
Sunday, September 26, 1915
Part III, Page 1, Column 3
Sunburst roses and dahlias in tones of yellow, arranged in French baskets, were effectively used for the simple home wedding, Saturday evening, of Miss Florence Louisa Heames, and Mr. Francis Devereaux Watkins, son of Dr. and Mrs. George Beckwith Watkins. The ceremony was performed by Dean S. S. Marquis, in the presence of the immediate families and a few intimate friends. The bride was gowned in tulle over satin, trimmed with brussels lace and carried a bouquet of orchids and lilies-of-the-valley. She was attended by her sister, Miss Helen Heames, who wore a charming frock of cream lace and carried a quaint bouquet in pastel shades. Mr. Ralph Edmund Watkins, brother of the groom, assisted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins have left for an eastern trip and will be at home after December 1 at 2091 Third avenue.
DEATH INFORMATION:
Age at death: 59 years, 1 month, and 9 days.
The Detroit News
Friday
January 31, 1947
Page 31, Columns 7 and 8
FRANK D. WATKINS
Services for Frank D. Watkins will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday from the William R. Hamilton Co. chapel, 3975 Cass Avenue. Mr. Watkins died Wednesday. He was district salesmanager for the Gradiaz-Annis Tobacco Co. and was also interested with his brother, Ralph, in the Watkins Cigar Stores Co. Mr. Watkins was born in Detroit in 1887. He was a member of the F. & A. M. Palestine Lodge, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. His wife, Florence; a son, William H., and three brothers Ralph, Edward and Rueben, survive.
Detroit death certificate number: 01235.
Burial site: Section 12 N. W. 1/2, Lot 81, Grave 6.
1910 U. S. census: 497 Second Avenue, Ward 4, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Stock Clerk, Auto Factory.
1920 U. S. census: 156-4 Gladstone, Ward 4, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Agent, Automobile Parts.
1930 U. S. census: Ward 10, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Salesman, Tobacco.
1940 U. S. census: Ward 10, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Salesman, Manufacturing Cigars.
BIRTH INFORMATION:
Birth record in Wayne County, Michigan, Second Ward Detroit, Volume 20, Page 37, Record Number 418.
MARRIAGE INFORMATION:
Wayne County Marriage Records, Book GG, Page 243, Record Number 1314.
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit, Michigan
Sunday, September 26, 1915
Part III, Page 1, Column 3
Sunburst roses and dahlias in tones of yellow, arranged in French baskets, were effectively used for the simple home wedding, Saturday evening, of Miss Florence Louisa Heames, and Mr. Francis Devereaux Watkins, son of Dr. and Mrs. George Beckwith Watkins. The ceremony was performed by Dean S. S. Marquis, in the presence of the immediate families and a few intimate friends. The bride was gowned in tulle over satin, trimmed with brussels lace and carried a bouquet of orchids and lilies-of-the-valley. She was attended by her sister, Miss Helen Heames, who wore a charming frock of cream lace and carried a quaint bouquet in pastel shades. Mr. Ralph Edmund Watkins, brother of the groom, assisted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins have left for an eastern trip and will be at home after December 1 at 2091 Third avenue.
DEATH INFORMATION:
Age at death: 59 years, 1 month, and 9 days.
The Detroit News
Friday
January 31, 1947
Page 31, Columns 7 and 8
FRANK D. WATKINS
Services for Frank D. Watkins will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday from the William R. Hamilton Co. chapel, 3975 Cass Avenue. Mr. Watkins died Wednesday. He was district salesmanager for the Gradiaz-Annis Tobacco Co. and was also interested with his brother, Ralph, in the Watkins Cigar Stores Co. Mr. Watkins was born in Detroit in 1887. He was a member of the F. & A. M. Palestine Lodge, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. His wife, Florence; a son, William H., and three brothers Ralph, Edward and Rueben, survive.
Detroit death certificate number: 01235.
Burial site: Section 12 N. W. 1/2, Lot 81, Grave 6.
1900 U. S. census: 21 Ledyard Road, Ward 2, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.
1910 U. S. census: 497 Second Avenue, Ward 4, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Stock Clerk, Auto Factory.
1920 U. S. census: 156-4 Gladstone, Ward 4, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Agent, Automobile Parts.
1930 U. S. census: Ward 10, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Salesman, Tobacco.
1940 U. S. census: Ward 10, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Salesman, Manufacturing Cigars.
BIRTH INFORMATION:
Birth record in Wayne County, Michigan, Second Ward Detroit, Volume 20, Page 37, Record Number 418.
MARRIAGE INFORMATION:
Wayne County Marriage Records, Book GG, Page 243, Record Number 1314.
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit, Michigan
Sunday, September 26, 1915
Part III, Page 1, Column 3
Sunburst roses and dahlias in tones of yellow, arranged in French baskets, were effectively used for the simple home wedding, Saturday evening, of Miss Florence Louisa Heames, and Mr. Francis Devereaux Watkins, son of Dr. and Mrs. George Beckwith Watkins. The ceremony was performed by Dean S. S. Marquis, in the presence of the immediate families and a few intimate friends. The bride was gowned in tulle over satin, trimmed with brussels lace and carried a bouquet of orchids and lilies-of-the-valley. She was attended by her sister, Miss Helen Heames, who wore a charming frock of cream lace and carried a quaint bouquet in pastel shades. Mr. Ralph Edmund Watkins, brother of the groom, assisted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins have left for an eastern trip and will be at home after December 1 at 2091 Third avenue.
DEATH INFORMATION:
Age at death: 59 years, 1 month, and 9 days.
The Detroit News
Friday
January 31, 1947
Page 31, Columns 7 and 8
FRANK D. WATKINS
Services for Frank D. Watkins will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday from the William R. Hamilton Co. chapel, 3975 Cass Avenue. Mr. Watkins died Wednesday. He was district salesmanager for the Gradiaz-Annis Tobacco Co. and was also interested with his brother, Ralph, in the Watkins Cigar Stores Co. Mr. Watkins was born in Detroit in 1887. He was a member of the F. & A. M. Palestine Lodge, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. His wife, Florence; a son, William H., and three brothers Ralph, Edward and Rueben, survive.
Detroit death certificate number: 01235.
Burial site: Section 12 N. W. 1/2, Lot 81, Grave 6.
1910 U. S. census: 497 Second Avenue, Ward 4, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Stock Clerk, Auto Factory.
1920 U. S. census: 156-4 Gladstone, Ward 4, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Agent, Automobile Parts.
1930 U. S. census: Ward 10, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Salesman, Tobacco.
1940 U. S. census: Ward 10, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Salesman, Manufacturing Cigars.
BIRTH INFORMATION:
Birth record in Wayne County, Michigan, Second Ward Detroit, Volume 20, Page 37, Record Number 418.
MARRIAGE INFORMATION:
Wayne County Marriage Records, Book GG, Page 243, Record Number 1314.
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit, Michigan
Sunday, September 26, 1915
Part III, Page 1, Column 3
Sunburst roses and dahlias in tones of yellow, arranged in French baskets, were effectively used for the simple home wedding, Saturday evening, of Miss Florence Louisa Heames, and Mr. Francis Devereaux Watkins, son of Dr. and Mrs. George Beckwith Watkins. The ceremony was performed by Dean S. S. Marquis, in the presence of the immediate families and a few intimate friends. The bride was gowned in tulle over satin, trimmed with brussels lace and carried a bouquet of orchids and lilies-of-the-valley. She was attended by her sister, Miss Helen Heames, who wore a charming frock of cream lace and carried a quaint bouquet in pastel shades. Mr. Ralph Edmund Watkins, brother of the groom, assisted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins have left for an eastern trip and will be at home after December 1 at 2091 Third avenue.
DEATH INFORMATION:
Age at death: 59 years, 1 month, and 9 days.
The Detroit News
Friday
January 31, 1947
Page 31, Columns 7 and 8
FRANK D. WATKINS
Services for Frank D. Watkins will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday from the William R. Hamilton Co. chapel, 3975 Cass Avenue. Mr. Watkins died Wednesday. He was district salesmanager for the Gradiaz-Annis Tobacco Co. and was also interested with his brother, Ralph, in the Watkins Cigar Stores Co. Mr. Watkins was born in Detroit in 1887. He was a member of the F. & A. M. Palestine Lodge, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. His wife, Florence; a son, William H., and three brothers Ralph, Edward and Rueben, survive.
Detroit death certificate number: 01235.
Burial site: Section 12 N. W. 1/2, Lot 81, Grave 6.
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