In the book, The First 110 Years of Houston County, Michael Watson is noted several times. He was the treasurer for the Flint River Academy fund of Houston County and there is a note from him about his work on pages 67/68. There is a reference to a Michael Watson - Colonel of the Houston County Militia in 1830. (55th GA Militia). A Michael Watson was also Treasurer of the Flint River Academy. A Michael Watson won the Land Lottery Lot # 89, DT 7, Sec 5 on March 30th 1827 A Michael Watson won the Land Lottery Lot # 206, DT 5, Sec 5 on April 7th 1827 From Addie Howell's Cemeteries and Obituaries Of Houston Co, Ga: The earliest obit I have is for Thomas Watson, who died in 1871 having lived for 3 score 10 years. I am wondering if there is more than I Michael Watson in the 1830's, both from SC? I understand there are possibly 3 in SC during this time frame, but I don't have any research on it. Good hunting, Gaila