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Nov 27 1999 Does anyone out there have an idea what I can do to find the parents of Robert WATSON, born 1837 Fifeshire; left 1854 for Melbourne, Australia (according to his own entry into a 'Cyclopedia' in New Zealand, where he ended up). Thank you, Marie Meyer***[email protected]***

Dear Lists! Here is the site I was looking for: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/cwphome.html I still haven't figured out how to upload anything, so I've sent an inquiry to the Library of Congress. Here is the other site that many of you recommended: http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/PhotoDB.html I've also sent an E-Mail to them asking them how to add my photos to the database. Thanks to everyone who responded! :~) Don Genealogy: It's about time.

Dear Lists! Someone recently sent me a URL I could go to, to look for online photographs of Civil War soldiers. I went there, looked at lots of photographs, and used the search function to search for ancestors, both Union and Confederate. Old fumble-fingers deleted the E-Mail I received. I'd sure love to find that web site again. They are inviting us to upload our civil war photos there. Can you help? :~) Don Watson Genealogy: It's about time.

I agree whole-heartedly, thanks for sharing this proclamation :) Gulfie

--part1_0.5601ca4b.2570ad37_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hope this does not cause any problems, but I had to send it with all good intentions. God Bless, Angela --part1_0.5601ca4b.2570ad37_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-Path: <[email protected]> Received: from rly-zc05.mx.aol.com (rly-zc05.mail.aol.com [172.31.33.5]) by air-zc04.mail.aol.com (vx) with ESMTP; Fri, 26 Nov 1999 00:03:45 -0500 Received: from bl-11.rootsweb.com (bl-11.rootsweb.com [204.212.38.27]) by rly-zc05.mx.aol.com (v65.4) with ESMTP; Fri, 26 Nov 1999 00:03:35 1900 Received: (from [email protected]) by bl-11.rootsweb.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) id UAA27508; Thu, 25 Nov 1999 20:59:27 -0800 (PST) Resent-Date: Thu, 25 Nov 1999 20:59:27 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: <[email protected]> Date: Thu, 25 Nov 1999 20:55:21 -0800 From: Sid Moore <[email protected]> X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.7 [en] (Win95; I) X-Accept-Language: en MIME-Version: 1.0 Old-To: Sid Moore <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Subject: [TENNESSEE] History YES, Genealogy MAYBE Resent-Message-ID: <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Resent-From: [email protected] Reply-To: [email protected] X-Mailing-List: <[email protected]> archive/latest/4853 X-Loop: [email protected] Precedence: list Resent-Sender: [email protected] While we think about and study our past we should not forget why we had a paid holiday and a bigger meal to feast upon this day. This resolution was delivered to President George Washington, who readily agreed with its suggestion and put forth the following proclamation by his signature: A NATIONAL THANKSGIVING Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness": Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the Beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquillity, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted; for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us. And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplication to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations, and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our national government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a government of wise, just and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally, to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best. Given under my hand, at the city of New York, the 3d day of October, AD 1789 -- George Washington ==== TENNESSEE Mailing List ==== To make comments or suggestions, contact Linda DeRamus at: [email protected] --part1_0.5601ca4b.2570ad37_boundary--

We are looking for George Rolland Watson b.June 1873-74 Madison Cty, Ill, he left his wife Edyth Swartz and two sons Rolland Swartz Watson & Marion Largent Watson in ElReno, Okla. sometime around 1915. He came back to town around 1918 for a day and disappeared never to be heard from again. There is a picture of him made in Liberal Kansas after he left but no other clues to his life after that. His parents were Sylvester Aden Watson & Ellen K Largent they are buried in ElReno, Okla. Any info would be of great help. Thanks, Edyth Sargent http://www.thefiresidetheater.com/

Hi, I'm searching for John and Mary Watson who appeared on the 1880 Somerset County, PA. They had a son John J. listed and all three were listed as being born in Maryland. John J. was born in 1876. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Gloria

I'd love to find my Benjamin Watson and Matilda Ball in Waterford, Loudoun County, Virginia. Both would have been born there 1798-1802, and moved with the Rawlings and Ball families to Arkansas ca 1826. I'd love to find Benjamin and Matilda's parents. I have a web site at http://users.rootsweb.com/~deuhes/LaRue/myheart.htm which includes Watson in the alphabetical index, and in a narrative presentation, as well. ;Don Genealogy: It's about time. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> I am looking for info on John Marine Watson supposedly born in Virginia

I am looking for info on John Marine Watson supposedly born in Virginia. His children were: Cain b. l798 Elizabeth Jewell Scarlet b. l801 m.Kizziah ? Eliza b. 1803 m. Gideon Walker Delila b. l807 possibly in Ky m. John Downs Daniel m. Mary Peake Wayne John H. Watson m.Mary Ann Dickinson Hope there is someone out there with a little more information. I have not seen any activity on this list in the week I have been on it. Linda in Richmond

I am seeking info on my great-grandmother Dora [Watson] Vowel. I know she died 11 Oct 1949 (family bible), also that she was married first to a John Gilmore [my great-grandfather], then to a Mathew Vowel. She lived in Tennessee, I believe in Weakley County because my grandmother was born in Martin, Weakley Co, TN in Sept 1899. My mom in later years thought Dora's mother's name was Madera Watson, but not sure. A bible stories book was left for me as a child when she died which I still have, but my info on her is breif. She had 2 daughters [my grandmother, Liddie Mae (Gilmore) Park, and my great aunt Flora (Gilmore) Todd who lived in Morenci, AZ in 1973]. Dora had a son LeRoy Vowel with her 2nd husband Mathew J. Vowel. She had a step-son, J. Hugh Vowel, [Mathew's son by his 1st wife Nancy] who married my grandfather's sister, Lura Park. I learned some of the Vowel info from my cousin, Max Vowel who lives in Tulsa and is the youngest son of Lura & J. Hugh Vowel. What I am seeking is info on Dora such as when she was born, who her parents were & siblings were. I believe much of them were in Tennessee since I was told that is where she lived most of her life. Anything would be appreiated. Sincerely Edward A Black, Sr. --

Hi Watsons, I was searching in the Gibson County TN. courthouse in Trenton, TN when I found this will. It is not my relative but maybe it is yours. BOND AND WILL BOOK 1856 F 1865 Gibson County, TN March Term 1861 John A WATSON'S will In the name of God, Amen I, John A Watson, being of sound mind and memory in the thirty eighth year of my life do make, publish, and proclaim this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following, VIZ being in the providence of God we have lost by death all our children, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Lucy AE Watson all the personal property and real estate of which I am possessed after paying all my just debts to do with and manage as she may think best for her own interest and happiness to have and to hold the same as her own property forever, I do also nominate and appoint her as executrix of this my last will and testament to do with my estate and dispose of it according to her own judgement and wishes. In testamony whereof I have subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 2nd day of March AD 1861 in the presence of: W.I. Cunie (poor legibility, not sure of spelling) J.J. Hall (signed) John A. Watson

For all you Watson researchers, check this website at http://members.aol.com/Indianbrav/haic.html The Center does help with Native American genealogy. Beverly Bishop researching: REYNARD, PARROTT, KERSHNER, HEMMINGER, MYERS, LLOYD, BOYD, HENRY, RIFFLE, MILLER, CRAWFORD, MCINTURF, RIDENOUR, MUNCH, ORT, and a few more...

I am searching for the family of Jordan WATSON. He married Nancy PERRY on 1 Jan 1824 Randolph Co NC. His daughter Narcissus WATSON married Rudolph YOUNTS in Davidson Co NC in 1845. Nancy Perry was the d/o Jeremiah and Frances Massey Perry . I would appreciate any information on Jordan WATSOn or on the Watson family in teh Randolph /Davidson Co NC area. Thank you Jodie Gee

Hello List, I am trying to locate parents of Matilda Watson, born about 1800. She married Robert Kilgore and I have their children born about 1825, so I'm thinking she might have been born about 1800. In 1825 they were living in Armstrong County and I can locate them in 1850 living there, however after that they disappear. Does anyone know where they could have moved? I would really like to pin point her parents. Census just states she was from Pennsylvania. There's Watson's in Armstrong County in the Armstrong County book, but I cannot connect her to any of them. Does anyone know? Thanks for your help. Connie

AM lookinmg for Billie Brem.....maybe spelling last name wrong..I have lost your email addy and have found someone researching the AVERETTE WATSON line that has information for you... BTW she also has CHARLES as Arthurs son and married to Tabitha ( is that her name...not awake yet Billie ).... PLease email me .......pat

I am looking for info on the ancestors/descendants of Henry WATSON, Master Mariner, born in London, England on June 24, 1782 to Henry WATSON and Hannah HODGSON. On December 25, 1810 he married Elizabeth COLLEDGE (parents not known) at Holy Trinity Chapel, South Shields, Durham. In 1812 Captain Henry was sworn in as a Burgess of Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire. The majority of Captain Henry's 11 or so children were born in the Kingston-upon-Hull area where Captain Henry was allegedly the master of the ship "The True Love". Shortly before 1831, their oldest son, Samuel was adopted by Captain Henry Watson's brother, also named Samuel, who was a surgeon in Cottingham, YKS. In 1831 the remainder of the family arrived in Guelph, Canada where they had bought land to farm. Elizabeth died in 1832 and Captain Henry died on October 14, 1837. The known children of Captain Henry Watson were: a) Samuel, born approx. 1812. He also became a surgeon. Known children: Samuel, Jr. born approx. 1847 and George, born approx. 1849 (according to the 1851 census of Cottingham). I have been unable to find them in the 1861 census of Cottingham. b) Edwin, born 1819, died in Windor, ON on April 1, 1901. He was the owner of a Great Lakes vessel. He was allegedly left with friends of the family in the Orkney Islands to finish his educationwhen the rest of the family left for Canada and joined the family on the death of their father. Believed to have married. Children: ? c) James, born 1823, moved to Hamilton, ON approx. 1840, allegedly died in Australia. Children: ? d) Thomas, born 1825, married Mary RICHARDSON in Guelph, ON, moved to Manitoba. Known children: Henry, James, Robert, Alfred, and John Rirchardson (who remained in Guelph) e) Alfred , born approx. 1828, died Febr. 7, 1904. Married Mary DAY in Guelph, ON. Known children: Richard and Wesley Watson f) Hannah , born approx. 1815, married John HARLAND in 1832 in Guelph, ON. Children: ? g) Elizabeth, born approx. 1816, married Edward Alfred HARLAND in Guelph, ON. Children: ? h) Henry Watson, born approx. 1818, died Dec. 17, 19098. Married Cecilia RICHARDSON in Guelph, ON. Known children: Cecilia Avis Watson and adopted son John R. Watson i) Charles, born July 16, 1821; died Sept. 6, 1899. Married Mary BILBY Febr. 1847 in Guelph, ON. Known children: Edwin; William Frederick; Amy Mary aka. Mary Ann aka. Emma (DOW); John Reid; Hannah (HALL); Ernest College; Henry Samuel; Elizabeth Mary (DAY); Charles John (m. Emily WALKER); Alfred (m. Edith WORSWICK) I am particularly interested in descendants of Captain Henry's son Charles but would welcome input from all and any of the Captain's descendants. Ann Watson [email protected]

Hi Debbie, As far as I know my Nortons were from somewhere around Little Rock, Arkansas. I was told they had some land there and sometime in the late 1800's they moved to Texas. Family tells me my g-grandmother, Mattie Eula Norton, had a sister (Mary), and at least 2 brothers (John and Charles). I'm not really sure what happened to them, though. Still looking. Mike

I'm looking for information on the DAUGHTRY and related lines who lived in and near Quanah, Hardeman County, TX. My g-grandparents were Paul DAUGHTRY and Mattie Eula (NORTON) DAUGHTRY. Paul was born Oct 30, 1872 (possibly in Georgia), and died Feb 23, 1943 in Quanah, TX. He is buried in Chillicothe, TX. According to his death certificate, his father was Wm DAUGHTRY, and mother was Kathrin DAVIS. (I've hit a wall trying to find Paul's parents). Mattie was born Feb 3, 1875, in Arkansas, and died July 31, 1956 in Quanah, TX. She is buried in Chillicothe, TX. According to her death certificate, her father was John NORTON, and her mother's name was not known. Paul and Mattie's children were, Dan Paul (married Vivian MILLER), Horace (married Alta NEWMAN), Lona (married "Preacher" BELL), Mina Mae (married Harold CONWELL), Vestal (married Lockadee THOMPSON), Willie Ethel (female) (married Homer MCCREARY), Johnie Wade (married Ada WATSON), and 2 unknowns who died as infants. If we are researching the same lines, I can provide you with the rest of the information I have on Paul and Mattie's descendents. Thanks. Mike Daughtry

Hello Mike, Do you know if your Nortons were ever in Mississippi? My brick wall is my gg-grandfather, Thomas George SANDERS who married Josie WATSON. I have been told that the Sanders were somehow related to the NORTON/NORDANS. I've been unable to find out where Thomas & Josie got married, where he was born or died, etc. She came back to Franklin Co., MS after his death. Thanks, Debbie