Date Original
1850
Description
This indenture was dated September 27, 1850, and signed at Wild Haws, Izard County, Arkansas.
Biographical/Historical Note
James D., Owen T., and William F. Watkins left their father's home near Franklin, Tennessee, and settled in the Wild Haws community of Izard County, Arkansas, in 1845. William F. Watkins was born July 3,1817. He worked as a steamboat clerk and sent money to his brothers to purchase land. Owen T. Watkins, a trained physician, was born January 4, 1822. James established a post office at Wild Haws in January1848 and became the postmaster. He also served as state senator from Izard County.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas; Tennessee
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.023.019
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Watkins indenture [photocopy], SMC.023.019
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Watkins indenture [photocopy], Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
