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and

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derived as a

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from Watkin, in turn a

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of the name

Watt The watt (symbol: W) is the unit of power or radiant flux in the International System of Units (SI), equal to 1 joule per second or 1 kg⋅m2⋅s−3. It is used to quantify the rate of energy transfer. The watt is named after James Wa ...

(also Wat), a popular

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itself derived as a pet form of the name

Walter Walter may refer to: People * Walter (name), both a surname and a given name * Little Walter, American blues harmonica player Marion Walter Jacobs (1930–1968) * Gunther (wrestler), Austrian professional wrestler and trainer Walter Hahn (born 19 ...

. Notable people with the surname include: * A. W. Watkins (1895–1970), English sound engineer *

Aaron Watkins (golfer) Aaron Watkins (born July 24, 1982) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. Watkins was born in Winter Park, Florida. He played college golf at Kansas State University, before turning professiona ...

(born 1982), American golfer *

Aaron S. Watkins Aaron Sherman Watkins (November 29, 1863 – February 9, 1941), born in Ohio, was a president of Asbury College in Kentucky. Before his ordination as a Methodist minister, he practiced law with his brother. He was the grandfather of Prohibit ...

(1863–1941), American academic and politician *

Alan Watkins Alan Rhun Watkins (3 April 1933 – 8 May 2010) was for over 50 years a British political columnist in various London-based magazines and newspapers. He also wrote about wine and rugby. Life and career Alan Watkins was born in Tycroes, Carmart ...

(1933–2010), Welsh journalist *

Alfred Watkins Alfred Watkins (27 January 1855 – 15 April 1935) was an English author, self-taught amateur archaeologist, antiquarian and businessman who, while standing on a hillside in Herefordshire, England, in 1921 experienced a revelation. He notice ...

(1855–1935), English proponent of

ley lines Ley lines () are straight alignments drawn between various historic structures and prominent landmarks. The idea was developed in early 20th-century Europe, with ley line believers arguing that these alignments were recognised by ancient socie ...

, pioneer photographer, author *

Alfred Ernest Watkins Alfred Ernest Watkins (26 June 1878 – 7 December 1957), also known as Fred Watkins, was a Welsh international footballer who played as an inside-forward or winger. Watkins played club football for Leicester Fosse, Aston Villa, Grimsby Town ...

(1878–1957), Welsh footballer *

Ali Watkins Ali Watkins is an American journalist who writes for ''The New York Times''. Along with two colleagues, she was a finalist for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for a body of work consisting 10 articles spanning from March 3, 2014, to July 14, 2014. Watkin ...

(born 1992), American journalist *

Allan Watkins Albert John "Allan" Watkins (21 April 1922 – 3 August 2011) was a Welsh cricketer, who played for England in fifteen Tests from 1948 to 1952. Life and career Born in Usk, Monmouthshire, Allan Watkins made his debut for Glamorgan just three ...

(1922–2011), Welsh cricketer * Anna Watkins (born 1983), English rower *

Arthur Vivian Watkins Arthur Vivian Watkins (December 18, 1886September 1, 1973) was a Republican U.S. Senator from Utah, serving two terms from 1947 to 1959. He was influential as a proponent of terminating federal recognition of American Indian tribes, in the be ...

(1886–1973), American politician * Austin Watkins (born 1998), American football player * Barry Watkins (1921–2004), Welsh footballer *

Ben Watkins Juno Reactor is a multi-national musical and performing group, primarily based in Brighton, UK. Known for their cinematic fusion of electronic, global influences, and orchestral symphonic approach, collaborating with composer Don Davis and compo ...

, English musician *

Beverly Watkins Beverly "Guitar" Watkins (April 6, 1939 – October 1, 2019) was an American blues guitarist. Sandra Pointer-Jones wrote, "Beverly Watkins is a pyrotechnic guitar maven whose searing, ballistic attacks on the guitar have become allegorical tales ...

(1939–2019), American blues guitarist * Bill Watkins (disambiguation), several people *

Bob Watkins Robert Cecil Watkins (born March 12, 1948) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major Lea ...

(born 1948), American baseball player *

Boyce Watkins Boyce D. Watkins (born June 20, 1971) is an American author, political analyst, social influencer and ex-academic. In addition to publishing scholarly articles on finance and investing, Watkins is an advocate for education, economic empowerment ...

(born 1971), American economist, academic and social commentator * Bruce R. Watkins (1924–1980), American activist *

Calvert Watkins Calvert Watkins ( /ˈwɒtkɪnz/; March 13, 1933 – March 20, 2013) was an American linguist and philologist, known for his book ''How to Kill a Dragon''. He was a professor of linguistics and the classics at Harvard University and after retireme ...

(1933–2013), American linguist *

Carlene Watkins Carlene Watkins (born June 4, 1952) is an American actress best known for such television series and films as ''Best of the West'', ''Bob'', '' Dear John'', ''The Tortellis ''The Tortellis'' is an American sitcom television series and the fir ...

(born 1952), American actress *

Carleton Watkins Carleton E. Watkins (1829–1916) was an American photographer of the 19th century. Born in New York, he moved to California and quickly became interested in photography. He focused mainly on landscape photography, and Yosemite Valley was a ...

(1829–1916), American photographer *

Carlos Watkins Carlos Watkins (born December 5, 1993) is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson Tigers football, Clemson. Early years Watkins attended Chase High S ...

(born 1993), American football player * Charles Watkins (disambiguation), several people * Charlie Watkins (footballer) (1921–1998), Scottish professional football player and manager *

Charlie Watkins (audio engineer) Charlie Watkins (28 June 1923 - 28 October 2014) was a British musician, inventor, and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Watkins Electric Music and a pioneer of sound reinforcement systems for rock concerts. Watkins was the first to buil ...

(1923–2014), British audio engineer *

Chloe Watkins Chloe Watkins (born 7 March 1992) is an Ireland women's field hockey international. She was a member of the Ireland team that played in the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup final. Watkins made her 200th senior international appearance for Ireland ...

(born 1992), Irish field hockey player * Christine Watkins (born 1950), American politician *

Claire Vaye Watkins Claire Vaye Watkins (born April 9, 1984) is an American author and academic. Her book of short stories '' Battleborn'' (Riverhead Books, 2012), won The Story Prize, among other awards. In 2012 the National Book Foundation named her a "5 under 35" ...

(born 1984), American author *

Craig Watkins Craig Marcus Watkins (born November 16, 1967) is an American lawyer. He was the district attorney for the Dallas County, Texas in the United States from 2007 to 2015. He became the first elected African American district attorney in Texas afte ...

(born 1967), American lawyer *

D. Watkins Dwight "D." or "Doc" Watkins (born February 10) is an author, HBO writer, and professor at The University of Baltimore. Watkins is a lecturer at the University of Baltimore and ''New York Times'' bestselling author from East Baltimore. Early ...

(born 1980), American author * Daniel Watkins (1918–1982), New Zealand businessman *

Danny Watkins Danny William Watkins (born November 6, 1984) is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted fourth overall by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League in the 2010 CFL Draft, but played ou ...

(born 1984), American football player * Darren Watkins Jr. (born 2005), known professionally as

IShowSpeed Darren Watkins Jr. (born January 21, 2005), better known by his online alias IShowSpeed (or simply Speed), is an American YouTuber, streamer, rapper, and internet personality. He is known for his variety livestreams in which he primarily plays ...

, American YouTuber and streamer *

Darryl Watkins Darryl Finesse Watkins (born November 8, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who played for BTN CLS Knights Indonesia of the Asean Basketball League. He is a former college basketball player for the Syracuse Orange who has ...

(born 1984), American basketball player * David Watkins (disambiguation), also Dave Watkins, several people * Dean Watkins, American engineer and candidate for Vice-President * Derek Watkins (disambiguation), also Derrick Watkins, several people * Diante Watkins (born 1990), American basketball player *

Doc Watkins Doc Watkins (born Brent Watkins; June 11, 1981) is a pianist and singer based in San Antonio, TX. He is the creator and co-host of the weekly radio program ''Live at Jazz, TX,'' which is syndicated through Texas Public Radio. Currently in its thi ...

(born 1981), American musician *

Doug Watkins Douglas Watkins (March 2, 1934 – February 5, 1962) was an American jazz double bassist. He was best known for being an accompanist to various hard bop artists in the Detroit area, including Donald Byrd and Jackie McLean. Biography Watkins ...

(1934–1962), American jazz bassist *

Dudley D. Watkins Dudley Dexter Watkins (27 February 1907 – 20 August 1969) was an English cartoonist and illustrator. He is best known for his characters ''Oor Wullie'' and ''The Broons''; comic strips featuring them have appeared in Scottish newspaper The Su ...

(1907–1969), English comics artist and Desperate Dan creator * Edgar Watkins (born 1887), British gymnast *

Edward Watkins (disambiguation) Edward Watkins may refer to: * Ed Watkins, baseball player * Eddie Watkins, dual-code rugby player * Edward Watkins (rugby union), see List of Wales national rugby union players *Edward Watkins, captain, see Josias Fendall Lieutenant-General ...

, several people *

Elwyn Watkins Robert Elwyn James Watkins (born 29 October 1963 in Rochdale), is a British Liberal Democrat politician. He narrowly lost to Labour Party candidate Phil Woolas for the Oldham East and Saddleworth seat in the 2010 general election, but the resul ...

(born 1963), British politician * Emily Watkins, British chef *

Emma Watkins Emma Olivia Watkins (born 21 September 1989) is an Australian singer, actress, and dancer, best known as a former member of the children's group the Wiggles. She debuted her own children's entertainment character, Emma Memma, in 2022; an accomp ...

(born 1989), Australian singer, actress, and dancer * Enid Watkins (1890–1971), American singer and dancer *

Eric Watkins Eric L. Watkins (born 18 March 1880 - 14 August 1949) was a New Zealand rugby footballer who represented New Zealand in both rugby union and rugby league. Early years Watkins attended Wellington College and was a surveyor by profession. This jo ...

(1880–1949), New Zealand rugby footballer *

Ernest Watkins Ernest Shilston Watkins (June 18, 1902 – 1982) was a provincial politician and author from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1957 to 1963. Political career Watkins was elected in a by-election ...

(1902–1982), Canadian politician * Ernest Watkins (footballer, born 1878) (1878–1957), Welsh footballer *

Ernie Watkins (footballer, born 1898) Ernest Thomas Watkins (3 April 1898 – 10 October 1976) was an English professional association football, footballer who scored 87 goals from 202 appearances in the Football League playing for Birmingham City F.C., Birmingham, Southend United ...

(1898–1976), English footballer * Evan Watkins (1882-1956), Welsh rugby footballer *

Elizabeth Watkins June Knowles (24 June 1923 – 14 October 2012), better known by her pen name Elizabeth Watkins, was an English author, brought up in Kenya, where her parents - Oscar Ferris Watkins (1877–1943) and Olga Florence Watkins (née Baillie Grohma ...

(1923-2012), English author * Fenwick Watkins (1887–1943), American athlete and coach * Frank Watkins (pilot) (1922–1942), Royal New Zealand Air Force officer * Frederick Watkins (disambiguation), also Fred Watkins, several people *

George D. Watkins George Daniels Watkins (born 28 April 1924) is an American solid-state physicist. Biography Watkins was born in Evanston, Illinois and received his bachelor's degree in physics from Randolph-Macon College in 1943. He earned his master's degree in 1 ...

(born 1924), American physicist *

Geraint Watkins Geraint Meurig Vaughan Watkins (born 5 February 1951) is a Welsh singer, songwriter, rock and roll pianist and accordionist. He has backed many notable artists, including Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney, Ro ...

(born 1951), Welsh musician *

Gérard Watkins Gérard Watkins (born 4 July 1965) is an English-French actor, playwright, director, and songwriter. He graduated from Lycée de St Germain en Laye in 1983. As a stage actor, he has performed in over forty productions in Paris with such directo ...

(born 1965), English actor *

Gino Watkins Henry George "Gino" Watkins FRGS (29 January 1907 – c. 20 August 1932) was a British Arctic explorer and nephew of Bolton Eyres-Monsell, 1st Viscount Monsell. Biography Born in London, he was educated at Lancing College and acquired a lo ...

(1907–1932), British Arctic explorer *

Glenn Watkins Glenn E. Watkins (May 30, 1927 – June 19, 2021), was the Earl V. Moore Professor (Emeritus) of Music History and Musicology at the University of Michigan and a specialist in the study of Renaissance and 20th-century music. Biography Born in ...

(1927–2021), American musicologist * Gloria Watkins (1952–2021), African-American writer known as

bell hooks Gloria Jean Watkins (September 25, 1952December 15, 2021), better known by her pen name bell hooks, was an American author and social activist who was Distinguished Professor in Residence at Berea College. She is best known for her writings on ...

* Gordon Watkins (1907–1974), American football player *

Gordon Samuel Watkins Gordon Samuel Watkins (March 9, 1889 – May 5, 1970) was an educator, author, and leading figure in the field of labor economics during the early to mid-twentieth century. Watkins also served from 1949 to 1956 as the first provost of the Univers ...

(1889–1970), American labor economist and university administrator * Harry Watkins (disambiguation), several people * Harvey Watkins (1869–1949), American baseball manager * Harvey Watkins Jr. (born 1954), American musician * Henry Watkins (disambiguation), several people *

Hugh Watkins (referee) Hugh David Watkins (born 3 September 1963) is a Welsh former rugby union referee. He was selected as a touch judge at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, before being used as a television match official later in the competition. In 2008, he was hired by the ...

(born 1963), Welsh rugby referee *

Hugh Christian Watkins Hugh Christian Watkins (born 7 June 1959) is a British cardiologist. He is a Fellow of Merton College, Oxford, an associate editor of '' Circulation Research'', and was Field Marshal Alexander Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Universit ...

(born 1959), English cardiologist * Ian Watkins (disambiguation), several people * Islwyn Watkins (1938–2018), Welsh artist *

J. Elfreth Watkins J. Elfreth Watkins Sr. John Elfreth Watkins Sr. (1852–1903) was Curator of Mechanical Technology at the United States National Museum (Smithsonian Institution). He received his education at Lafayette College, graduating in 1871, and worked first ...

(1852–1903), American engineer *

Jackie Watkins Jacqueline Patricia Watkins (born 3 June 1949) was elected to the Parliament of Western Australia on 19 February 1983 as the Labor Party Member for Joondalup. Watkins served as the Member for Joondalup until 4 February 1989. From 4 February 19 ...

(born 1949), Australian politician *

Jacoby Watkins Jacoby Watkins (born March 29, 1984 in Laurinburg, North Carolina) is a Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach at ASA-Miami College in Miami, Florida. He played college football and participated in track & field at the University of North Ca ...

(born 1984), American football coach *

Jameel Watkins Jameel Sharif Watkins (born August 2, 1977) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Wellington Saints of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas durin ...

(born 1977), American basketball player *

James Watkins (disambiguation) James or Jim Watkins may refer to: * James Watkins (abolitionist) (born c. 1823), American abolitionist and autobiographer * James K. Watkins (1887–1970), American football player and police commissioner * James D. Watkins (1927–2012), Unite ...

, several people *

Jaylen Watkins Jaylen Watkins (born November 27, 1991) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football for the Florida Gators football, University of Florida. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2 ...

(born 1991), American football player * Jenny Watkins-Isnardi, Welsh singer * Jason Watkins (disambiguation), several people *

Jessica Watkins Jessica Andrea Watkins (born May 14, 1988) is an American NASA astronaut, geologist, aquanaut and former international rugby player. Watkins was announced as the first Black woman who will complete an International Space Station long-term missi ...

(born 1988), American astronaut * Jim Watkins (disambiguation), also Jimmy Watkins, several people * John Watkins (disambiguation), several people *

Kallum Watkins Kallum Paul Watkins (born 12 March 1991) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or forward for the Salford Red Devils in the Betfred Super League and England at international level. He previously played for the Lee ...

(born 1991), British rugby league footballer *

Kathleen Watkins Kathleen Watkins (born 17 October 1934) is an Irish broadcaster, harpist, actress, singer and author. She is the widow of Gay Byrne. She played Grace Gifford in the 1966 docudrama ''Insurrection Rebellion, uprising, or insurrection is a re ...

(born 1934), Irish broadcaster, actress, and musician, wife of Gay Byrne *

Kit Watkins Kit Watkins (born 1953) is an American progressive-ambient-jazz recording artist based in Brattleboro, Vermont. He was previously a member of the band Happy the Man.Varga, George (December 28, 1983). "Labyrinth, Kit Watkins, Azymuth Records", ''The ...

(born 1953), American musician * Kobie Watkins (born 1975), American percussionist *

Larry Watkins Lawrence Watkins (born October 5, 1946 in Bessemer, Alabama) is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, and the New York Giants. He played college footbal ...

(born 1946), American football player *

Leonard Watkins Leonard Watkins (7 December 1859 - 7 February 1901) was a Welsh international rugby union half-back who played club rugby for Cardiff Rugby Football Club and international rugby for Wales. He won just a single game for Wales when he was selected ...

(1859–1901), Welsh international rugby player *

Levi Watkins Levi Watkins Jr. (June 13, 1944 – April 11, 2015) was an American heart surgeon and civil rights activist. On February 4, 1980, he and Vivien Thomas were the first to successfully implant an automatic defibrillator in a human patient at Johns Ho ...

(1944–2015), American heart surgeon and civil rights activist *

Linda Watkins Linda Mathews Watkins (May 23, 1908 – October 31, 1976) was an American stage, film, and television actress. Early years Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Watkins was the daughter of Gardiner and Elizabeth R. (née Mathews) Watkins. Her fat ...

(1908–1976), American actress *

Logan Watkins Vincent Logan Watkins (born August 29, 1989) is an American former professional baseball infielder who is the current manager for the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Professional Baseball. He played in Major League Baseball (ML ...

(born 1989), American baseball player * Lovelace Watkins (1933–1995), American singer *

Luke Watkins Luke Watkins (born 27 November 1989) is an English professional boxer who held the Commonwealth cruiserweight title from 2017 to 2018. Professional career Watkins made his professional debut on 20 September 2014, scoring a fourth-round techn ...

(born 1989), British boxer * Lynn B. Watkins (1836–1901), American judge *

Margaret Watkins Margaret Watkins (1884–1969) was a Canadian photographer who is remembered for her innovative contributions to advertising photography.

(1884–1969), Canadian photographer *

Marley Watkins Marley Joseph Watkins (born 17 October 1990) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen. He previously played for Cheltenham Town, Bath City, Hereford United, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, B ...

(born 1990), Welsh footballer * Mart Watkins (1880–1942), Welsh footballer *

Mary Watkins Mary D. Watkins (born 1939, Denver, Colorado) is an American composer and pianist in jazz and classical music. Watkins graduated from Howard University in 1972 and began performing in jazz ensembles in Washington, D.C. shortly after. Watkins rele ...

(born 1939), American musician and composer *

Mary Watkins, Baroness Watkins of Tavistock Mary Jane Watkins, Baroness Watkins of Tavistock FRCN (born 5 March 1955) is a British Professor of Nursing. She currently is emeritus professor of healthcare leadership at Plymouth University and Deputy Vice Chancellor of the university. Sh ...

(born 1955), British peer * Matt Watkins (born 1986), Canadian hockey player * Matthew Watkins (1978–2020), Welsh rugby union player *

Maurice Watkins (boxer) Maurice Watkins (born August 29, 1956) is a former Boxing, boxer from Houston, Texas. Nicknamed ''Termite'', he was born into a family that was in the insect killing business, and he is a professional fumigator. Professional Boxing Career Watkins ...

(born 1956), American boxer *

Maurice Watkins (solicitor) Edward Maurice Watkins CBE (30 November 1941 – 16 August 2021) was a British solicitor and sports administrator best known as being a long-time director and the club solicitor of Manchester United. He had represented high-profile clients in cri ...

(born 1941), British solicitor and football club administrator *

Maurine Dallas Watkins Maurine Dallas Watkins (July 27, 1896? – August 10, 1969) was an American playwright and screenwriter. Early in her career, she briefly worked as a journalist covering the courthouse beat for the ''Chicago Tribune''. This experience gave her th ...

(1896?–1969), American dramatist *

Mel Watkins Melville Henry Watkins (May 15, 1932 – April 2, 2020) was a Canadian political economist and activist and professor emeritus of economics and political science at the University of Toronto. He was a founder and co-leader with James Laxer o ...

(1932–2020), Canadian economist * Mel Watkins (American writer) (born 1940) *

Melvin Watkins Melvin Lenzo Watkins (born November 15, 1954) is an American college basketball coach and former player. He has also been the associate head coach at the University of Missouri. He served as interim head coach during the end of the 2006 season, but ...

(born 1954), American basketball coach * Michael Watkins (disambiguation), several people *

Michaela Watkins Michaela Suzanne Watkins (born December 14, 1971) is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for starring on the Hulu series '' Casual'' and on the short-lived sitcoms '' The Unicorn'' and ''Trophy Wife'', as well as being a cast memb ...

(born 1971), American actress * Mike Watkins (disambiguation), several people * Nathan Watkins (born 1977), American soccer player *

Ollie Watkins Oliver George Arthur Watkins (born 30 December 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Aston Villa and the England national team. Watkins is a product of the Exeter City academy and made his breakthrough ...

(born 1995), English footballer *

Oscar Ferris Watkins Lt Col Oscar Ferris Watkins CMG CBE DSO (1877–1943) was a British colonial administrator, Commandant of the East African Carrier Corps in the First World War. After the war he was acting Kenya Chief Native Commissioner and a Provincial Commiss ...

(1877–1943), British colonial administrator * Paul Watkins (disambiguation), several people *

Peter Watkins Peter Watkins (born 29 October 1935) is an English film and television director. He was born in Norbiton, Surrey, lived in Sweden, Canada and Lithuania for many years, and now lives in France. He is one of the pioneers of docudrama. His films ...

(born 1935), English film director *

Peter Watkins (civil servant) Peter Derek Watkins, (born 8 February 1959) is a civil servant who served as Director General of the Defence Academy from 2011 to 2014. Career Educated at Strode's College in Egham and Peterhouse, Cambridge, Watkins joined the Ministry of Defenc ...

(born 1959), British civil servant *

Peter Watkins (politician) Peter Francis Watkins (born 15 September 1929) is a former Australian politician. He was a Labor member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 1978 to 1987. Early years Born in Campsie to Jack and Daisy Watkins, he was educated at St ...

(born 1929), Australian politician * Quez Watkins (born 1998), American football player * Roderick Watkins (born 1964), English composer * Roger Watkins (1948–2007), American film director * Rokevious Watkins (born 1989), American football player * Ronald Watkins (1904–2001), British drama teacher *

Ruth Watkins Ruth V. Watkins is an American scholar of child language and speech pathology. She was the 16th president of the University of Utah. She stepped down from the role on April 7, 2021, to enter the private sector. Education Watkins completed a ...

, American speech pathologist and academic administrator * Ryan Watkins (born 1983), Welsh cricketer *

Samuel R. Watkins Samuel Rush Watkins (June 26, 1839 – July 20, 1901) was an American writer and humorist. He fought through the entire American Civil War and saw action in many battles. Today, he is best known for his memoir ''"Co. Aytch"'' (1882), which recou ...

(1839–1901), American author and humorist * Sammy Watkins (disambiguation), several people *

Sara Watkins Sara Ullrika Watkins (born June 8, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and fiddler. Watkins debuted in 1989 as the fiddler of Nickel Creek, the progressive bluegrass group she formed with her brother Sean and mandolinist Chris Thile. In addi ...

(born 1981), American musician *

Sean Watkins Sean Charles Watkins (born February 18, 1977) is a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He is a member of the contemporary folk band Nickel Creek, the duo Fiction Family and the supergroup Works Progress Administration. He is the brother of Sara ...

(born 1977), American guitarist *

Sherron Watkins Sherron Watkins (born August 28, 1959) is an American former Vice President of Corporate Development at the Enron Corporation. Watkins was called to testify before committees of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate at the beginning of 2002, ...

(born 1959), American executive, Enron vice president *

Sid Watkins Eric Sidney Watkins (6 September 1928 – 12 September 2012), commonly known within the Formula One fraternity as Professor Sid or simply Prof, was an English neurosurgeon. Born in Liverpool, Watkins enrolled at the University of Liverpoo ...

(1928–2012), English surgeon and race doctor * Skeeter Watkins (1915–1987), American baseball player * Spenser Watkins (born 1992), American baseball player * Steven Watkins (disambiguation), also Steve, and Stephen Watkins, several people *

Stuart Watkins Stuart Watkins (born 5 June 1941) was a Welsh international rugby union wing who played club rugby for Newport and Cardiff. Watkins began his rugby career at Cross Keys before switching to Newport in 1963, staying with the club for the majori ...

(born 1941), Welsh international rugby player *

Sylvania Watkins Sylvania "Sly" Watkins (born February 18, 1985) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Moncton Miracles of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL). He played college basketball at Okaloosa–Walton Commu ...

(born 1985), American basketball player *

Tasker Watkins Sir Tasker Watkins (18 November 1918 – 9 September 2007) was a Welsh Lord Justice of Appeal and deputy Lord Chief Justice. He was President of the Welsh Rugby Union from 1993 to 2004. During the Second World War, he served in the British Ar ...

(1918–2007), Welsh judge and Victoria Cross recipient * Thomas Watkins (disambiguation), several people *

Tionne Watkins Tionne Tenese Watkins (born April 26, 1970), better known by her stage name T-Boz, is an American singer and actress. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Watkins rose to fame in the early 1990s as a member of the girl-group TLC. She has won four Grammy Aw ...

(born 1970), American singer *

Tobias Watkins Tobias Watkins (December 12, 1780 – November 14, 1855) was an American physician, editor, writer, educator, and political appointee in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area. He played leading roles in early American literary institutions such a ...

(1780–1855), American physician, essayist and government official * Tom Watkins (disambiguation), also Tommy Watkins, several people *

Torrance Watkins Torrance Watkins (born July 30, 1949) is an American equestrian and Olympic champion. Formerly known as Torrance Fleischmann, she won a team gold medal in eventing at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and finished 4th in the individual co ...

(born 1949), American equestrian *

Travis E. Watkins Travis Earl Watkins (September 5, 1920 – September 3, 1950) was a United States Army soldier and a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War. A veteran of World War II, Watkins was awarded the medal for his co ...

(1920–1950), American Medal of Honor recipient *

Tuc Watkins Charles Curtis "Tuc" Watkins III (born September 2, 1966) is an American actor, known for his roles as David Vickers on ''One Life to Live'', Mr. Burns in '' The Mummy, Bob Hunter on ''Desperate Housewives'', Congressman Roger Harris on ''Black ...

(born 1966), American actor *

Vernon Watkins Vernon Phillips Watkins (27 June 1906 – 8 October 1967) was a Welsh poet and translator. His headmaster at Repton was Geoffrey Fisher, who became Archbishop of Canterbury. Despite his parents being Nonconformists, Watkins' school experiences ...

(1906–1967), Welsh poet * Walter H. Watkins (1878–1937), American football coach *

Wes Watkins Wesley Wade Watkins (born December 15, 1938) is an American politician from the state of Oklahoma. Watkins is a retired member of the United States House of Representatives where he had represented for 14 years as a Democrat and then for six yea ...

(born 1938), American politician * William Watkins (disambiguation), several people * Winifred Watkins (1924–2003), British biochemist

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