The following was posted to the list below. I have copied the entire message as it was in the message I receieved, forwarded to me because it contains my key research works Edgefield and SC. I CANNOT vouch for its accuracy, but it is sourced in some places will good documentation. In Edgefield Co, a desc. of the Watsons, Florence Watson marries William Pope Coursey, brother to my g-grandfather Charles Franklin Coursey who married Hulda Rauton. Charles and Hulda Rauton Coursey are buried in Magnolia Cem, Greenwood. Does anyone know where William Pope and Florence Watson Coursey are buried? Both of their death cert. say Edgewood, but my cem. records for that cem. do not list them???? I did not have the 1st generation, John Elijah Watson in my files, but have one beginning with his son Arthur m. Ann Corley. This as the direct line of Florence Watson Coursey, with some of it not fully documented by myself yet. 1 Arthur WATSON b: 1745 d: 1806 . +Ann CORLEY ..... 2 Richmond WATSON d: 1823 ......... +Anne CORLEY ............ 3 Archibald WATSON b: November 25, 1795 in SC d: October 13, 1879 Burial: Dry Creek Baptist Church, Ward, Saluda Co., SC ................ +Celia BRUCE Father: Moses Bruce Mother: Hannah Satcher ................... 4 Calvin WATSON b: September 27, 1830 in SC d: November 30, 1903 Burial: Dry Creek Baptist Chruch, Ward, Saluda Co., SC ....................... +Paulina HOWARD b: July 04, 1835 in SC m: November 11, 1858 Edgefield Co, SC d: January 1910 Burial: Dry Creek Baptist Chruch, Ward, Saluda Co., SC Father: James A. Howard Mother: Cynthia 'Cinthy' Bush .......................... 5 Florence Florilla WATSON b: January 13, 1871 in Johnston, Edgefield Co, SC d: February 18, 1949 in At home, Greenwood, Greenwood Co, SC Burial: Edgewood Cemetery, Greenwood, SC .............................. +William Pope COURSEY b: August 04, 1865 in SC m: December 13, 1888 Johnston, Edgefield Co, SC d: May 28, 1933 in Greenwood, Greenwood Co, SC Father: John Franklin Coursey Mother: Paulina 'Celina/Lina' Dean Billie Jones Camden, SC [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------- Match: Edgefield AND SC Source: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: Watson / Pugh Hopefully this is a family you need. If it is let me know and I will give you the sources. Inez Descendants of John Elijah Watson Generation No. 1 1. JOHN ELIJAH1 WATSON was born 1718, and died 1791 in EDGEFIELD, SC. He married ANN MURPHY. Notes for JOHN ELIJAH WATSON: The Watson Family of Edgefield District, South Carolina I. John Elijah Watson (7 Jul 1718 - 17 Aug 1791) born in England or Wales, died in Edgefield District, SC mar. (20 Jul 1740 in Isle of Wight Co., VA) Ann Murphy (1722 - 1795) born in England, died in Edgefield District, SC John Watson II (b. 1741) Willis Murphy Watson (4 Apr 1743 - 5 Jan 1811) mar. Elizabeth Cline Middleton Arthur Watson (1745 - 1806) mar. Ann Corley William Arthur Watson (b. 1749) Charity Anderson Watson (1751 - 1782) Ceale Watson Martha Watson (1753 - 1817) mar. Capt. Michael Watson, Jacob Odum Lucretia Watson (b. 1755) mar. ? Jones Mary Watson mar. William Odom II. Jacob Watson I (1747? - aft. 1811) born in Edgefield District, SC, died in TN III. Jacob Watson II (1794 - aft. 1850) born in Edgefield District, SC, died in Houston Co., GA mar. (17 Aug 1819 in Dublin, Laurens Co., GA) Mary Pugh (10 May 1804 - 1 Jul 1879) Willis M. Watson (30 Nov 1823 - 6 Jan 1850) born in Pulaski Co., GA, died in Houston Co., GA James Watson (1825 - c. 1865) born in Pulaski Co., GA Mary Slocum Watson (25 Mar 1827 - 19 Jan 1847) born and died in Pulaski Co., GA mar. Andrew Jackson Coalson William Watson (1829 - c. 1865) born in Pulaski Co., GA Caroline Ann Watson (1834 - bef. 1900) born in Pulaski Co., GA Thomas Watson (1836 - c. 1865) born in Pulaski Co., GA Georgia Ann Watson (1838 - bef. 1910) born in Pulaski Co., GA Oren Watson (1839 - bef. 1900) born in Pulaski Co., GA----------prob named for Orandatus Watson IV. Jacob Watson III (22 Dec 1832 - 17 Jul 1901) born and died in Hawkinsville, GA mar. (9 Feb 1862) Virginia Lea Watson (15 Nov 1862 - 4 Mar 1930) mar. Virgil Homer Walker (29 Aug 1858 - 22 Dec 1929) Ida Watson (b. 6 May 1866) mar. ? Gr(ant?) Carrie Nina Watson (13 Sep 1865 - 9 Oct 1949) Margaret Rawls Watson (b. 24 Jun 1874) mar. ? Wilson Oren Wilcox Watson (24 Nov 1877 - 25 Nov 1909) V. Sarah Elizabeth "Bessie" Watson (6 May 1871 - 26 Aug 1955) born and died in Hawkinsville, GA mar. (30 Sep 18 Descendants of Jacob Watson Generation No. 1 1. JACOB1 WATSON died in Dooly, Ga. He married MARY PEW August 17, 1819 in Laurens, GA. Notes for JACOB WATSON: Was administrator of estate of Jordon Dees of Dooly co Ga Gave land for Harmony Baptist Church, 2 acres , part of Lot 145 3rd dist of Dooly in 1844 Appraiser of estate of Daniel Lewis in Dooly co in 1842 Appraiser of estate of John Cone, Sr, in Dooly co in 1842 Georgia Journal, Milledgeville: Tuesday, October 28, 1823 - Nine months after date, application will be made to the Inferior Court of Pulaski County...for leave to sell all the real estate of Francis Pugh, deceased, late of the county of Emanuel. Jacob WATSON, Josiah Everett, Guardians. Sandersville Herald, Sandersville: Wednesday, June 30, 1869 - Died: June 21st, 1869, at his residence in Emanuel County, Pickens W. WATSON, formerly of Edgefield, S.C., in the 46th year of his age. Thursday, May 13, 1875 - Grand Jury, Emanuel County, April Term 1875: ...John H. WATSON... More About JACOB WATSON and MARY PEW: Marriage: August 17, 1819, Laurens, GA 94) Descendants of Sanders Coalson Generation No. 1 1. SANDERS1 COALSON died 1836 in Pulaski, Ga. He married REBECCA WAMBLE. She died in Pulaski, Ga. Notes for SANDERS COALSON: PULASKI COUNTY, GA WlLLS l817-1854 BOOK " A" CHARLES, SCEVE, RHESA, LEONIDAS, JIMMY and CORNELIUS. Also, the other half of my furniture. Item. The above property he is to manage until she comes to age twenty-one or marries. Item. In the event of her death, the property is to go to JAMES M. BRACEWELL. Item. Any land I own is to be sold and the proceeds divided between my daughter CAROLINE V. PITTS and JAMES M. BRACEWELL in trust for my granddaughter MARY M. BRACEWELL. Signed MARY A. BOSTICK 6 Mar 1834. Witnessed by ROBERT N. TAYLOR, MICHAEL KEYES, THOMAS J. BRACEWELL. Proved by ROBERT N. TAYLOR 2 M(if 1835. JAMES M. BRACEWELL qualified as executor 2 Mar 1835. COALSON, SANDERS Rebecca under Wamble Descendants of Jacob Watson Generation No. 1 1. JACOB1 WATSON died in Dooly, Ga. He married MARY PEW August 17, 1819 in Laurens, GA. Notes for JACOB WATSON: Was administrator of estate of Jordon Dees of Dooly co Ga Gave land for Harmony Baptist Church, 2 acres , part of Lot 145 3rd dist of Dooly in 1844 Appraiser of estate of Daniel Lewis in Dooly co in 1842 Appraiser of estate of John Cone, Sr, in Dooly co in 1842 Georgia Journal, Milledgeville: Tuesday, October 28, 1823 - Nine months after date, application will be made to the Inferior Court of Pulaski County...for leave to sell all the real estate of Francis Pugh, deceased, late of the county of Emanuel. Jacob WATSON, Josiah Everett, Guardians. Sandersville Herald, Sandersville: Wednesday, June 30, 1869 - Died: June 21st, 1869, at his residence in Emanuel County, Pickens W. WATSON, formerly of Edgefield, S.C., in the 46th year of his age. Thursday, May 13, 1875 - Grand Jury, Emanuel County, April Term 1875: ...John H. WATSON... More About JACOB WATSON and MARY PEW: Marriage: August 17, 1819, Laurens, GA 14 Mar 1834, (P) 14 Mar 1836, pp I55-162. I SANDERS COALSON, being of perfect mind, and enjoying a reasonable portion of health but knowing that all men have to die, make my last will and testament, recommending my soul to God and my body to be buried in a Christian manner. Item 1. To my son PAUL COALSON in addition to what I have already given him, two negroes, TURNER and KATE. Item 2. To my daughter, CHARITY SHUTE five dollars as her full share of my estate. Item 3. To my daughter MARTHA ROACH $150 as her fulI share of my estate. Item 4. To my son WILLIAM S. COALSON in addition to what I have already given him, two him two negroes named CLARENDA and JULIAN. Item 5. To my son JOHN COALSON in addition to what I have already given him two negroes named LIGE and MAKALA JANE. Item 6. Since my daughter CHARITY S!lUTE, has been abandoned by her husband GILES SHUTE, I give to my son JOHN a negro man DOVER and Two Hundred dollars to hire out the man and use the proceeds and the interest to support her for her lifetime and then to belong to JOHN. Item 7.. To WINNEY FORD COALSON, daughter of my son THOMAS COALSON, deceased, a negro woman named CHERRY and her child PENNY. Item 8. An old negro man named FRANK and an old negro woman named MARY are to be kept on my plantation without distribution to any of my heirs and are to be supported out of my estate hereinafter, given to my wife REBECCA and my sons ANDREW J. and KINDRED B. COALSON. Item 9. The entire balance of my estate is to be kept together until my youngest son KINDRED B. COALSON reaches age twenty-one. Then it is to be equally divided between my wife REBECCA and my sons. ANDREW J .and KINDRED B. COALSON. (Provision for distributing the estate in case of the death of either one or two of the above named heirs) If REBECCA should marry, her full share of the estate is to be one negro, on,e horse, bridle and saddle, one feaiher bed and furniture and one trunk. Item. The cash legacies are to be paid from the last mentioned residue. Item. I appoint JOHN J. TAYLOR and HUGH LAWSON as my executors. Signed SANDERS COALSON 6 Jun 1833. Witnessed by DANIEL D. STURGES, ALFRED 1. LESTERafS____ Codicil: WINAFORD COALSON in item 7 is now deceased, the slaves willed to her are to go to the orphan children of my son PAUL COALSON. Signed 14 Mar 1834. Witness PULASKI COUNTY, GA. WlLLS l817-1854 BOOK" A" COALSON, SANDERS 14 Mar 1834, (P) 14 Mar 1836, ppI55-162. I SANDERS COALSON, being of perfect mind, and enjoying a reasonable portion of health but knowing that all men have to die, make my last will and testament, recommending my soul to God and my body to be buried in a Christian manner. Item 1. To my son PAUL COALSON in addition to what I have already given him, two negroes, TURNER and KATE. Item 2. To my daughter, CHARITY SHUTE five dollars as her full share of my estate. Item 3. To my daughter MARTHA ROACH $150 as her full share of my estate. Item 4. To my son WILLIAM S. COALSON in addition to what I have already given him, two negroes named CLARENDA and JULIAN. Item 5. To my son JOHN COALSON in addition to what I have already given him two negroes named LIGE and MAKALA JANE. Item 6. Since my daughter CHARITY SHUTE, has been abandoned by her husband GILES SHUTE, I give to my son JOHN a negro man DOVER and Two Hundred dollars to hire out the l11an and use the proceeds and the interest to support her for her lifetime and then to belong to JOHN. Item 7.. To WINNEY FORD COALSON, daughter of my son THOMAS COALSON, deceased, a negro woman named CHERRY and her child PENNY. Item 8. An old negro man named FRANK and an old negro woman named MARY are to be kept on my plantation without distribution to any of my heirs and are to be supported out of my estate hereinafter, given to my wife REBECCA and my sons ANDRED J. and KINDRED B. COALSON. Item 9. The entire balance of my estate is to be kept together until my youngest son KINDRED B. COALSON reaches age twenty-one. Then it is to be equally divided between my wife REBECCA and my sons. AND RED J .and KINDRED B. COALSON. (Provision for distributing the estate in case of the death of either one or two of the above named heirs) If REBECCA should marry, her full share of the estate is to be one negro, one horse, bridle and saddle, one feather bed and furniture and one trunk. Item. The cash legacies are to be paid from the last mentioned residue. Item. I appoint JOHN J. TAYLOR and HUGH LAWSON as my executors. Signed SANDERS COALSON 6 Jun, 1833. Witnessed by DANIEL D. STURGES, ALFRED J LESTER, JACOB WATSON. Codicil: WINAFORD COALSON in item 7 is now deceased, the slaves willed to her are to go to the orphan children of my son PAUL COALSON. Signed 14 Mar 1834. Witnessed by THOMAS C SULLIVAN, JACOB WATSON. Proved by Jacob Watson. 14 March, 1836. Notes for REBECCA WAMBLE: REBECCA WAMBLE COALSON 21 Feb 1838, (P) 18 Apr 1838, ppI65-167. I, REBECCA COALSON, being confined to my bed of affliction, and knowing that all persons have to die make this my last will and testament, commending my soul to God and my body to the dust and my possessions I give away as follows. Item 1. To NATHAN WAMBLE, son of my late brother DANIEL WAMBLE, a negro girl named KITSEY but if NATHAN depart this life without issue the girl reverts back to my estate to be divided equally between my stepsons Andrew J COALSON, JAMES R. COALSON and William and Mary Watson, son and daughter of Jacob Watson. Item 2. To JAMES S. WATSON, son of Jacob Watson a small horse cart. Item 3. To MARY S. WATSON, daughter of JACOB WATSON, $100 and one feather bed and furniture. Item 4. To Peggy NELSON $50 cash. Item 5 To my stepson, ANDREW J. COALSON the balance of my estate of every kind. Item 6. The cash legacies are to be paid out of the balance in item 5. Item 7. I appoint my friend JACOB WATSON and my stepson ANDREW 1. COALSON. Signed REBECCA COALSON (her mark) 21 Feb 1838. Witnessed by ELIZABETH NELSON, MARY WATSON, ROBERT N. TAYLOR. Proved by ROBERT N. TAYLOR 18 Apr 1838. More About REBECCA WAMBLE: Died 2: April 1838, Pulaski, Ga