• Born: Jul 1837 ¹
• Died: 22 Sep 1936, Parramatta Hospital, Parramatta, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia ²

  Research Notes:

Called Amy on the death certificates of her children. I'm not entirely sure this Emily Newick daughter of Henry was the partner of John Watkins, given that her birth was registed in 1843, and Emily the so-called wife of John Watkins was apparently born in 1837 (see death notice below).

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In 1930, Amy Watkins was living in Goonumbla, Parkes. Present was son William Grant Watkins, farmer, and his wife Mabel Watkins.

In 1936, Amy Watkins was living in Namre Rd., St. Marys. Present was son William Grant Watkins, farmer, and his wife Mabel Watkins.

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Emily's death is registered under both Emily Watkins and Emily Newick, just as her Will shows her as both Amy Watkins and Amy Newick, suggesting that John Watkins and Emily Newick were never officially married (which would explain why no marriage entry can be found).

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Will of Amy Watkins, late of Goonumbla Parkes & St. Mary's, Widow, written 21 Jun 1934, probate 8 Jan 1937

"THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me AMY WATKINS (otherwise Amy Newick) late of Goonumbla Parkes but now of Namre Road, St. Mary's, Widow. AFTER PAYMENT of all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses I GIVE DEVISE AND BEQUEATH unto my son William Grant Watkins absolutely the whole of my estate both real and personal. AND I HEREBY APPOINT my said son Executor of this my will. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand this twenty first day of June 1934.
AMY WATKINS (her mark).

SIGNED by affixing her mark by the said AMY WATKINS the Testatrix and by her declared to be her last will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who in her presence at her request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses and we certify that the above was read over and explained by us to the said Amy Watkins and she appeared to us to fully understand the nature and effect thereof namely:— that she was giving everything to her son Grant and appointing him sole Executor:— R. DUNCAN HOPE, J.P. St. Mary's N.S.W., LESTER T. GIBSON, Mt. Druitt, N.S.W.

8th January, 1937. On this date, PROBATE of the last Will and Testament of the Estate of the abovenamed deceased was granted to William Grant Watkins the sole Executor named in the said will. TESTATRIX died on the 23rd day of September in the year One thousand nine hundred and thirty six. ESTATE SWORN at the sum of £196/1/4d nett."

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"Mrs Emily Watkins, formerly a resident of St. Marys, died in Parramatta Hospital yesterday morning at the age of 99 years and two months. Mr W. G. Watkins, of Mamre Road, St. Marys, is a son. The funeral took place this Thursday morning, the interment being in the Penrith general cemetery. Rev. R. S. Chappie, Rector, conducted the service. ^{3 4}