James Watkins (died 1878)

WATKINS

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 1/14/2010 at 11:29:37

Maquoketa Excelsior
May 18, 1878

In the Bellevue Leader of this week we find the obituary of James Watkins, who will be remembered by the old settlers of the county:

James Watkins, an old citizen and ex-Sheriff of this town and county, died in Monroe County, in this State, on the 3d of this month of pneumonia, in the 63d year of his age. Mr. Watkins was highly esteemed as honorable, upright man by all of our citizens. He was for many years Sheriff of this county, an office which he filled with ability and credit. He removed west with his family about ten years ago; but afterwards spent much of his time mining in Missouri, and did not again join his family until a few months since. About two years ago he became a spiritualist, and died a convert to that faith. The deceased was a man of fine social qualities, indulgent and kind to his family and generous to a fault with his friends and neighbors. Peace be with him.