Edward Watkins, Master Mariner, plot MM109
Edward was born in the 4th quarter of 1840 and baptised on the 2nd of January 1841 at West Teignmouth, Devon. His mother's maiden name was Cox.
Edward's father was James and his mother, Rachel.
In 1851, Edward and his family were living at Commercial Row, West Teignmouth, Devon;
James Watkins Head Married Male aged 52, born 1799 at Whitchurch, Hereford, a Livery Stables Keeper
Rachell Watkins Wife Married Female aged 50 born 1801 at Seaton, Devon
James R Watkins Son Unmarried Male aged 13, born 1838 at Teignmouth, Devon, a Scholar
John Watkins Son Unmarried Male aged 11, born 1840 at Teignmouth, Devon, a Scholar
Edward Watkins Son Unmarried Male aged 9, born 1842 at Teignmouth, Devon, a Scholar.
In 1881, Edward is the Master aboard the Nelson;
Vessel registration port Liverpool
Port registry year 1864
Port registry number 371
Vessel type Sail
Net tonnage 1248
Logbook N
Master's first name(s) E
Master's last name Watkins
Master's town Onboard
Owner's first name(s) R W
Owner's last name Leyland
Owner's town Liverpool
Owner's county Lancashire
Owner's country England.
Nelson 
Edward died on the 11th of September 1919 aged 79 years.
Edward Watkins, of Teignmouth, Master Mariner, who died on the 11th of September 1919 aged 79
Watkins Edward of 53 Haymarket St. James Middlesex and Milford House Hermosa Road Teignmouth Devonshire died 11 September 1919 at Milford House. Probate London 2 October to Harry Watkins Solicitor. Effects £3489 5s 6d
