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1. Gen. Edward Watts and Col. Wm. Watts Founded Clan - August 5, 1961

   A newspaper article from the Roanoke World News, April 5, 1961, page 4, about Confederates of Roanoke, Virginia. The family of William Watts is featured as important and distinguished and tells of the accomplishments of the generations of the family. The article was written by Raymond P. Barnes.

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. John Allen Watts House - A black and white photograph of the John Allen Watts House located 116 Mountain Avenue SE, in the Orchard Hill area of Roanoke, Virginia. The photograph was taken around 1913 after remodeling. The house was later owned by Abram P. Staples, who married Jean Watts, the daughter of J. Allen Watts. The house was also known as the Watts-Staples House. The house was razed in the 1960s to make way for the Roanoke Community Hospital located on Elm Street.

   1977.21.2.1

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. John Allen Watts House - A black and white photograph of the John Allen Watts House located 116 Mountain Avenue SE, in the Orchard Hill area of Roanoke, Virginia. The photograph was taken around 1913 after remodeling. The house was later owned by Abram P. Staples, who married Jean Watts, the daughter of J. Allen Watts. The house was also known as the Watts-Staples House. The house was razed in the 1960s to make way for the Roanoke Community Hospital located on Elm Street.

   1977.21.2.2

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. "Oaklands" Was Hospitable Seat of Watts Family for Generations; Needed Big Staff - May 21, 1958

   Reprint of article from the Roanoke World News by Raymond P. Barnes, dated May 21, 1958, titled "'Oaklands' Was Hospitable Seat of the Watts Family for Generations; Needed Big Staff."

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. Watts-Staples House - The Watts-Staples House located at 116 Mountain Avenue SE, in the Orchard Hill section of Roanoke, Virginia, taken circa 1910-1912. The house was remodeled in 1913 and later razed for the building of Community Hospital in the 1960s.

   1977.21.3

   Record Type: Photo