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1. Colonel William Watts - A black and white photographic portrait of Colonel William Watts, who was born December 20, 1817, at the family estate known as "Oaklands", and died on May 1, 1877. He was educated in medicine and law at the University of Virginia and returned home to succeed his father as the Commonwealth's Attorney of Roanoke County. He was a member of the State Constitutional Convention of 1850-51. At the age of 44, he joined the Roanoke Greys at the outbreak of hostilities and was promptly elected a lieutenant. By his gallantry and qualities of leadership, he rose to the rank of colonel.

   2007.32.219

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2. 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.

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3. Letter by niece of Nathanial Burnwell - June 27th, 1861

   This is a copied letter from the Civil War era. There is no envelope or adress in the record. It was written from Salem and was the property of Mrs. H.L. Lawson Jr. and it was copied. The first part of the Letter states that her Brother (Charles) enlisted in the military. He wanted to join one of the two companies that were leaving the University of Virginia. His sister and Father seemed very concerned that the Brother wasn't ready to go to the a...

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4. The Roanoke Valley and the Watts family - June 1984

   Booklet compiled by Jean Staples Showalter consisting of articles which are titled - "The Roanoke Valley and the Watts Family," by Katherine Watts, "The Roanoke Valley - An Historical Sketch," by Jean Staples Showalter, "St. Mark's Episcopal Church - A Brief History," by Frances J. Niederer, "The Watts Family at 'Oaklands'," by Helen R. Prilliman, "Oaklands - A Reminiscence," by Jean Watts Staples, and "The First Wedding at Oaklands," by Claire W...

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