Hello Listers I am seeking connection with a WATSON branch...... details Annie WATSON, b c1795 Morayshire. Parents, Alexander and Margaret WATSON, Moray. Annie lived in Canongate, Edinburgh by 1815. She m John McKAY at St Cuthbert's Edinburgh. There was issue... and I have names and dates to share... my connection to the above lived in NSW, Australia. I hope the above details seem familiar to someone on the List..... please do get in touch. Regards, Mary Mary Shortis Alstonville NSW [email protected]

Don't be surprised if they are out of Ireland and are Ulster Scots. Unless you are sure they came from Scotland/England ,it might be worth a look!

In recent edition of Columbia, SC newspaper; hope this helps someone. The State, Columbia, S.C. -- Tuesday, November 2, 1999 ALICE WATSON Augusta (GA) -- Services for ALICE E. WATSON, 75, will be held a 3 .m. Wednesday at Poteet Funeral Home, Peach Orchard (South) Chapel, with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be 7-9 tonight at the funeral home, which is in charge. Mrs. Watson died Sunday. Born in Columbia, she was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Surviving are her son, KENNETH H. WATSON; daughter, PAULA W. COX, both of Augusta; sister, LOUISE SMITH of Columbia; brother, CURTIS LOCKAMY of Augusta; one grandchild; one great-grandchild

Hello! The following obit was in my family bible. J. L. Watson is the brother of my great grandfather William Russell Watson. His family must have sent the obit to our family in Tennessee when he died. Thought someone might make a connection. Pertinent Info taken from family bible: James L. (probably Lemuel) Watson b. Nov. 1, 1846 Hardin County, TN d. Dec. 25, 1917 Hamlin, Jonas County, TX married to M. M. Akin on September 12, 1869 Jane Watson Helvering Obituary from unknown newspaper J. L. Watson Hamlin, Jonas County, Texas On Christmas night at seven o'clock Grandpa Watson answered the call of death and passed over the river to join the hosts of other old Ex-confederates who long ago heard the great command. The deceased was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, on Nov. 1, 1846, making his age at death a few weeks past 72 years. He came to Texas in 1870 and first settled in Titus county. For about 28 years he had been engaged in the hotel business. Before coming to Hamlin some seven years ago he was in the same business in Chillicothe. Those of his immediate family to mourn his death, is a wife and three children, two sons, John S. Watson, of Globe, AZ and Sam J. Watson, Chillicothe, and Mrs. Louise Lee of Hamlin. The deceased was a soldier in the war of 1860-64 and often wore his dress uniform of the Southern Gray, in which he was laid to rest. The funeral was held at the Methodist church, of which he was a member. The pall bearers were six of our lately drilled soldiers namely, W. E. Routh, Marcy Allen, F. J. Brown, George H. McGee, John Walt, and W. L. Fletcher. These young men marched by the hearse as a guard of honor to the old soldier of a generation ago. After the funeral services, befitting the life of a quite good citizen, the body was laid to rest in the East Cemetery. Like many other good old men his familiar presence on our streets will be missed, but the three score and ten years for him had been more than passed, which was a testimony of energy upright life and fortitude. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

I sent this earlier, and got my numbers mixed up....... sorry...... I am looking for those who may be researching Phillip Watson in Dade county MO 1890. Would love to share info...... have a nice evening.... Doreen in OR

I am looking for those who may be researching Phillip Watson in Dade county MO 1980. Would love to share info...... have a nice evening.... Doreen in OR

Hi all -- I have just gotten with you and have been reading the queries for the past few days. My WATSON family comes from Old Somerset Co. and Wicomico Co. MD. I am at a brick wall with my great- grandfather WILLIAM S. WATSON even though there were Watson's in that area of MD from the early 1600's William is listed in the 1870 Census of Wicomico Co as living in the Tyaskin Election District. William Watson 45 Nancy R. 35 Sarah V. 19 Georgia 15 Margaret 12 Mary C. 6 William H. 16 James S. 10 (my grandfather, James Squire Watson) John W. 9 Thomas A. 4 This Watson family is not listed in that area in the 1860 Census. I wonder if anyone recognizes any of these Watsons? One thing that fascinates me is the people's ages in the list. Could it be two families of children? William S. second marriage? Another family taken in because they were orphaned? Or maybe I'm reading things that aren't there and it's all one family from one marriage. Any help would be appreciated. Jeanne Scott

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Thanks Jean for checking for me :) Carol

Hi Carol, My William Watson was born in Preston, Lancs, England in 1828. I believe his father's name was George, his mother's Mary. William married in Cockerham, Lancs, England in 1852. He brought his family to America in 1866, settling in the Missouri Valley for about 20 years before coming west to Washington State. I know nothing further back than George, born about 1802. None of this line went to VA. Thanks for writing, and Good luck on your research. ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Meier To: Jean C Gobel Cc: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, 03 November, 1999 2:39 AM Subject: Re: WATSONs of Texas 1800's Hi Jean, I'm looking for a Benjamin, William or Thomas Watson from England or Scotland, but around the time period of 1770-1800. Here's the info: What we're not sure of the first two in our line, Ben and William: 1. Benjamin(GGGGGGGrandpaw), came ta James River, Va. Got land there 11-15-1774. 2. William(GGGGGGrandpaw), 3. Thomas(GGGGGrandpaw), 10-99 I gotta call from Henry Watson the third, he says they think our Thomas was orphaned 9-1782, dunno if William just left or died. Ben, his grandpaw raised him. Thomas was bonded out to Smithy Williams in 8-1780 and then to George Finley in 8-1782. Mrrd. Susan O'Sullivan in Va., she came from Ireland. They had

Hi Pat, I dunno if we've spoken before are not, but one thing in yur story sounds familar. Did ya see my post? Here's the important part of it: What we're not sure of the first two in our line, Ben and William: 1. Benjamin(GGGGGGGrandpaw), came ta James River, Va. Got land there 11-15-1774. 2. William(GGGGGGrandpaw), 3. Thomas(GGGGGrandpaw), 10-99 I gotta call from Henry Watson the third, he says they think our Thomas was orphaned 9-1782, dunno if William just left or died. Ben, his grandpaw raised him. Thomas was bonded out to Smithy Williams in 8-1780 and then to George Finley in 8-1782. Mrrd. Susan O'Sullivan in Va., she came from Ireland. They had 4. Jeptha P.(GGGGrandpaw), born 7-18-1819 or 1821 in Bath Co., Ky. Mrrd. Susan Rogers 7-18-1839 in Ky. Susan was born in 1823, she was the daughter of William Rogers who was the son of Susannah Smith who mrrd. John or Charles Rogers. She first appeared in the 1810 Estill Co., Ky. Census as head of the household. Several Rogers books have been compiled by Diane and Ellen Rogers about the "Rogers of Estill County and Related Families". These are very good books about the Rogers and othe Estill Co. Families, to purchase email Diane Rogers at [email protected] Jeptha and Susan had 8 children. 5. Thomas Green(GGGrandpaw), born 3-12-1843, mrrd. Sarah Ann Patrick 9-25-1867. They had 6 children. 6. Hezekiah Franklin(GGrandpaw), born 6-5-1871 in Cobb Hill, Estill Co., Ky., He was known as HFK Watson, the alphabet Watson they called him. Mrrd. Francis Ellen Hatton 3-31-1896 in Stanton, Powell Co., Ky. They had 13 children. 7. Troy Mitchell(Grandpaw), born 5-22-1899 in Cobb Hill, Estill Co., Ky. He and Dad taught us how ta catch a skunk! Really, I got the pics! Mrrd. Lillie B. Patrick 8-22-1819 in Cobb Hill. They had 10 children. They resided on a large farm in California, Ky. We love that old farm ta this day :) 8. Bruce Edsel(Dad), born 9-25-1925 in Boyne City, Charlevoix Co., Mi. Grandpaw Troy had a temporary job there, all but 2 of Dad's siblings were born in Cobb Hill, Estill Co., Ky. The other 2 were born in Campbell Co., Ky. Mrrd. Imogene Lane on 9-30-1950 in Southgate, Campbell Co., Ky. They had 5 children. (I'm the oldest, hehehe) 9. and me, Carolyn Jean Watson :) The connection may be with lineage #4, Jeptha's brother was named Samuel Redd DeKalb Watson. Wonder if yur DeKalb place was named after Sam, or if Sam was named after it? I'll send ya more thru direct email. Carol

Hi Jean, I'm looking for a Benjamin, William or Thomas Watson from England or Scotland, but around the time period of 1770-1800. Here's the info: What we're not sure of the first two in our line, Ben and William: 1. Benjamin(GGGGGGGrandpaw), came ta James River, Va. Got land there 11-15-1774. 2. William(GGGGGGrandpaw), 3. Thomas(GGGGGrandpaw), 10-99 I gotta call from Henry Watson the third, he says they think our Thomas was orphaned 9-1782, dunno if William just left or died. Ben, his grandpaw raised him. Thomas was bonded out to Smithy Williams in 8-1780 and then to George Finley in 8-1782. Mrrd. Susan O'Sullivan in Va., she came from Ireland. They had 4. Jeptha P.(GGGGrandpaw), born 7-18-1819 or 1821 in Bath Co., Ky. Mrrd. Susan Rogers 7-18-1839 in Ky. Susan was born in 1823, she was the daughter of William Rogers who was the son of Susannah Smith who mrrd. John or Charles Rogers. She first appeared in the 1810 Estill Co., Ky. Census as head of the household. Several Rogers books have been compiled by Diane and Ellen Rogers about the "Rogers of Estill County and Related Families". These are very good books about the Rogers and othe Estill Co. Families, to purchase email Diane Rogers at [email protected] Jeptha and Susan had 8 children. 5. Thomas Green(GGGrandpaw), born 3-12-1843, mrrd. Sarah Ann Patrick 9-25-1867. They had 6 children. 6. Hezekiah Franklin(GGrandpaw), born 6-5-1871 in Cobb Hill, Estill Co., Ky., He was known as HFK Watson, the alphabet Watson they called him. Mrrd. Francis Ellen Hatton 3-31-1896 in Stanton, Powell Co., Ky. They had 13 children. 7. Troy Mitchell(Grandpaw), born 5-22-1899 in Cobb Hill, Estill Co., Ky. He and Dad taught us how ta catch a skunk! Really, I got the pics! Mrrd. Lillie B. Patrick 8-22-1819 in Cobb Hill. They had 10 children. They resided on a large farm in California, Ky. We love that old farm ta this day :) 8. Bruce Edsel(Dad), born 9-25-1925 in Boyne City, Charlevoix Co., Mi. Grandpaw Troy had a temporary job there, all but 2 of Dad's siblings were born in Cobb Hill, Estill Co., Ky. The other 2 were born in Campbell Co., Ky. Mrrd. Imogene Lane on 9-30-1950 in Southgate, Campbell Co., Ky. They had 5 children. (I'm the oldest, hehehe) 9. and me, Carolyn Jean Watson :) Thanks, Carol

I have a small lead on John Watson, married to Martha "Patsy" Echols of Freestone County, TX. I have his father as Tas Watson, which could be short for Tazewell. John Watson is buried in the Cottonwood Terrace Cemetary. I am searching this line through youngest daughter Sarah Jane. Lynne Sherman [email protected]

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the list and I'd love to hear from anyone researching the following :- Martha WATSON married George FISHBURN December 1st 1767 at WOOLLEY in Yorkshire. Many thanks for any information, Sue South Wales

RHarris, I have an Elizabeth Rogers Tubbs who married William Watson in 1852, William was born in Indiana and Eliz from Estill Co., Ky. They had children thru 1862 tho. This info I got from the "Rogers of Estill County and Related Familes" book compiled by Diane and Ellen Rogers. They have these available for sale: Some materials published by Ellen Rogers and Diane Rogers are: The Beginning of Estill County, Kentucky 1808 to 1869, Court Records Published by Rogers and Puckett 242 pages with a full name index Price $23.00 includes postage Ten volumes of The Court Records of Estill County, Kentucky from mid 1830’s to late 1860’s different cases from the book above. Published in 1984 in soft folder From 80 to 120 pages - full name index Price $16.00 includes postage The Rogers Family is a story about Rogers in Estill County, Kentucky and the many related families. 713 pages plus full name index pictures $33.00 includes postage. Other families that are included in the Rogers book are: Abney, Abner, Alcorn, Amburgy, Ashcraft, Beckley, Brandenburg, Briscoe, Bryant, Calmese, Case, Crabtree, Dickerson, Dunaway, Durbin, Estes, Frazier, Goe, Gross, Hall, Hanks, Horn, Howell, Ingram, Johnson, Land, Larrison, Lee Lowery, Morefield, Newton, Patrick, Pitts, Powell, Reed, Robinson, Samples, Shouse, Smith, Stewart, Thacker, Townsend, Tubbs, Watson, Willoughby, Witt, and Woodward. You may order any of the above from : Diane Rogers 185 Sycamore Road Stanton, Ky. 40380 or Ellen Rogers 840 Doe Creek Road Irvine, Ky. 40336

In a message dated 10/31/1999 6:29:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, Carol Meier writes, << What we're not sure of in our line is the first 2: Benjamin(GGGGGGGrandpaw), William(GGGGGGrandpaw), Thomas(GGGGGrandpaw), Jeptha P.(GGGGrandpaw), Thomas Green(GGGrandpaw), Hezekiah(GGrandpaw), Troy Mitchell(Grandpaw), Bruce Edsel(Dad) and me :) >> Thank you Carol, but don't think this is my line although I can't be sure yet My Paul Watson married his wife Jane Horn in 1817 in Estill County, KY and was in Madison County, KY by 1820. By 1834 they were in Indiana and 1838 in Missouri. In 1850 they were in Texas where they stayed undtil they died. I really appreciate your help. Ruby

Seeking parents/siblilings of JOHN WATSON (ca. 1799 VA - 1859 Freestone Co., TX); m. Martha D. "Patsy" ECHOLS (ca. 1803 VA - 1876 Freestone Co., TX). Moved from VA to Franklin, Williamson Co., TN and are in 1850 census there; arrived in Freestone Co., TX on 24 December 1850. Children: William Terry (ca. 1825 VA); 2. Wilworth "Willie" Watson (female b. ca. 1834 VA; never married); 3. John Champness Watson 4. Charles Louis Watson (1841 TX); 5. Alexander Tazewell Watson (1845 TN - 1917 TX); 6. Henry Clay Watson (1847 TN); 8. Sarah Jane Watson. Thanks! Mike Bonner [email protected] Flower Mound, TX

Re: Marilou Watson Jacob's query of 29 Oct, list #205, 29 Oct 1999: "Jesse Watson, ggrandfather, married Susan (or Susanne) McEuin about 1843 in VA and moved to Carroll Cty, TN about 1850. I have death information on both in Gibson Cty, TN about 1875. Family stories say Jesse owned land in or near Petersburg, VA in the 1840s." There is a Thomas D. Watson, b c1791, living in 1830 Prince George Co. VA & 1840-1860 Petersburg VA. In 1850 he is living alone. In 1870 he is not there, but there is a deed in Bastrop Co. TX dated 1883 that names three boys, William Henry Watson, Thomas D. Watson & James B. Watson, as heirs of a Thomas D. Watson, deceased, "late of Petersburg VA." In the 1871 tax rolls of Bastrop co. there are four boys owning land with the notation "J.D. Watson, agent": William Henry, Thomas D., John T. Jr., & James B. I have not been able to turn up anything further on the elder Thomas D. to determine how he is related to the boys. There is no probate record for him in Bastrop co. They are the sons of a John T. Watson b Sept 1812 (or 1814) VA, d 1902 in Bastrop Co. TX. He came to TX from TN in 1849 (missing from 1850 census). His son Thomas D. was b in Gibson Co. TN in Oct 1835. I have a mountain of info on this family. A descendant is planning a trip to Petersburg in January in hopes of turning up documents. I would appreciate knowing anything about this family. Diane Bender [email protected]

Stew, I have a William J. Watson born Feb. 1869, married June 27, 1892 Violetta Patten born March 1876. His father was Thomas Green Watson born March 12 1843, Thomas's father was Jeptha P. Watson born July 18, 1819 in Bath Co., Kentucky and we believe Jeptha's father was Thomas Watson, Thomas's father was William and William's father was Benjamin. Family tradition says Thomas's father William died and Thomas was orphaned and raised by his grandfather Benjamin. We also believe he was born in England. Thomas married (we think in Virginia) Susan O'Sullivan (could've been Sullivan) and they had 3 children we know of, Malinda V., Jeptha P. and Samuel Redd DeKalb Watson. My line of Watson's are know for naming their children after relatives. And they had large familes back then. So far for Jeptha's children (who are Thomas Green Watson's siblings), we have: Sarah A., William M., Thomas Green, Riley W., Abby Ellen, John Simp, Matilada V. and Armina J. I'm wondering if yur William James East Watson was Thomas Green Watson's brother? Keep up the search! Good Luck, Carol

Hi Ruby! What we're not sure of in our line is the first 2: Benjamin(GGGGGGGrandpaw), William(GGGGGGrandpaw), Thomas(GGGGGrandpaw), Jeptha P.(GGGGrandpaw), Thomas Green(GGGrandpaw), Hezekiah(GGrandpaw), Troy Mitchell(Grandpaw), Bruce Edsel(Dad) and me :) I have a lotta Watson's and some Horn's, but none match yur names. Mine are: HORN Archie, Arnie, Buell, D. M., Darrell, Davil, Dillard Monroe, Elizabeth, Ethel, Jerry Mandy, Mitchell, Nettie, Pamela Jean, Robert, Sabia, Simpson, Toney Kevin, Wanda and William C.. WATSON Abby Ellen, Alma Gay, Alvin, Ann, Anna Galena, Anna Lee, Annette, Armina, Armina J., Ashley Nicole, Audra, Benjamin, Bertha, Bertha Lee, Bessie Agnes, Bessie or Betty, Betty, Betty Marie, Beulah, Bobby, Brandi Kalo, Bruce Edsel (My Dad), Carl Hendricks(My Uncle), Carlene G., Carol Jean, Carolyn Faye, Carolyn Jean (Me), Charles, Charles Edward, Charles Russell, Cheryl Lynn, Chester Franklin, Christopher Allan, Clark David, Conley Earl (My Uncle), Darren, David, David Ben, David Mathew, Dawn Denese, Debra K., Delina, Delinah Ellen, Dennis Edward, Diana Lynn, Dillard, Donald Omer, Donnie Russell, Dorothy(2), Dorthy Mae, Douglas, Douglas Ken, Dustin Ray, Duvil, Dwain, Eddie, Edie Bea, Edna Rene, Edsel Bruce Jr.(My bro), Edwinna Sue(My sis), Elaine, Elaine Gwen, Elba, Eliza Elizabeth, Ella, Elsie, Emma B., Emzy, Ethel, Eugene, Eula, Eulis Bruice, Felcie, Floyd, Frances Laray, Francis Lee, Gale Franklin(2), Garrett H., Gary, Gary Mike, Geneva(2), George Orville, Georgia Enzie, Gertrude, Gladys, Glenda, Glenn, Grace Bryan, Grant, Guy, Hargus, Harold(2), Harvey Ken, Helen Joyce, Henry, Henry Clay, Herbert, Herman, Hezekiah Franklin(aka H.K.F., the alphabet Watson, he was teased), Hobert, Howard(2), Hulen, I.T., Ila Faye(My Auntie), Ila Pearl, Isaac J., Isaac T., Issac Jeptha, Iva Mae, James Arvil, James C., James Calvin(My Uncle), James Carl, James Edward, James Norman, James Rufford, James W., Janet Kaye, Jeffery Allan, Jeffery Scott, Jeptha P., Jerri, Jerry Lee, Jessie Christopher, Jesteen, Jimmy, Joey Gleen, John Homar, John Riley, John Simp, John Thomas, John W., John Wes, John William, Juanita Mae(My Auntie), Judy Ann, Julie Ann, Kristy Darlene, Lanie, Lannie Lee, Laura, Lelia S., Lemon, Leona, Leonard, Leonard Buel, Leslie Theodore, Lillian Faith, Lillie, Lillie Mae, Lilly, Linda, Linda Kay(My sis), Linville, Lois Bernice, Lois W., Louella, Louise, Mabel McKinley, Madlyn, Malinda Catherine, Malissa Marie, Marc Allan, Marchall Earnest, Marcus, Margaret Ellen, Margaret Jewell, Margaret Sue, Margie Chrystal, Margie Ellen(My Auntie), Marsha Louise, Mary Ann, Mary E., Mary Ellen(2), Mary Freda(My Auntie), Mary Jane, Mary Rose, Maryetta Sue, Matilada V., Matilda V., Matthew, Michael, Michael Wayne, Mildred, Monica Ann, Nelda, Neoma Beatrice, Norma, Norville, Odell, Olga(2), Ollie Joyce, Omer Frances, Opal, Ora Golden, Orpha, Otis(2), Pauline, Pearl, Phillip Kevin, Phyllis, Price, Rachel Lynn(My niece), Randy Dale, Rebecca A., Rebecca Jo(My kid sis), Regina Nicole, Riley W., Robert, Roger, Roy Calvin, Ruby......uummm, is this you? Ruby Irene, Rufford M., Russell Eugene, Ruthie, Samuel C., Samuel Redd DeKalb, Sarah, Sarah A., Sarah Beth(My niece), Sarah Francis, Sarah J., Sarah Susan, Scott Allen, Shawn, Shelby, Shelly, Sherry Charlene, Shirley Ann, Sid, Silvia Sidney, Stacy, Stanley(2), Stella, Stella Mae, Sterling Edward(2)(My Uncle and his son), Susan, Susan Armina, Terry(2), Terry Lynn, Thelma, Thomas, Thomas Bennett, Thomas Green(2), Tracy, Troy Mitchell(My Grandpaw), Veach Ervil, Vernard Courtney, Vernon Forest(My Uncle), Victoria Kaye, Virginia, Vivian, Vivy, Wayne, Wayne Allan, Wendell Kevin, William, William Edker, William J. and Willian M. Hugs, Carol