Francis Watkins was a trustee of Hampden-Sydney College (Academy - Feb. 2, 1775; Charter Trustee - May 1783, resigned May 8, 1815) and involved in the financial affairs of minor Robert Watkins. He served as deputy clerk and clerk of Prince Edward County court from 1767-1825.
Robert Watkins was the minor, orphaned nephew of Francis Watkins and owner of an enslaved person named Agg. He was a student at Hampden-Sydney College.