Peter is probably the same Peter Watkins mentioned as the husband of Mary Griffin who was mentioned by her father, David Griffin, in his will in New Castle, DE, dated 27 Apr 1716.  The date is consistent with what is known about Peter and New Castle is not far from Talbot Co and accessible by water most of the way.  If Peter was from Talbot Co and lived on the Wye River, he would have been familiar with boats and ferries and setting up a ferry to transport people, wagons and livestock across...

Sources: Family records ofMr. Kirby D. Watkins - Arlington, Texas,(Mrs. Howard)Elizabeth Hodges Hill and(Mrs B.A.)Nelle Morris JenkinsPermission given throughCharlene Simpson,Ashville Museum and ArchivesSt. Clair County, AlabamaFile no. 14455"Peter was in the American Colonies before 1700. He also married prior 1700, perhaps in presentState of Delaware, then a part of Pennsylvania.Both Peter and Mary Watkins died in Old Frederick County, Virginia, in the portion that became part of West...