From: [email protected] Do you know if he is a descendant of Josiah Watson, 1748-1828, b County Cavan, Ireland, d Washington, DC, m Jane Taylor, 1752-1830? I have ancestors in this line who settled in KY, and I have been looking for cousin connections. Would be glad to share the little that I have on these Watson's. Suehanna Richmond Lucas

Hi all. I may have found my connection to my Great grandmothers WATSON family, thanks to more than few good people out there. If you are linked or know of any information on the family, I would be very greatful. The details areas follows: 1881 Census returns. Chester-le-Street [DURHAM] 4979 - 130 -35 - Page: 09655 [WATSON] [0021] 7, John Street WATSON - William - Head - 37 - Coal Minor - born CUL Brompton. WATSON - Mary - Wife - 34 - xxxxxxxxxxxxx.born DUR Dipton WATSON - James - Son - 17 - Coal Minor -born DUR Dipton WATSON - William - Son - 16 - Coal Minor - born DUR Dipton WATSON - John - Son - 14 - Coal Minor -born DUR Dipton WATSON - Isaac - Son - 10 - Coal Minor -born DUR Dipton WATSON - Elizabeth - Dau - 10 - Scholar -born DUR Dipton WATSON - Mary - Dau - 7 - Scholar -born DUR Dipton WATSON - Thomas - Son - 5 - Scholar -born DUR Dipton WATSON - Joseph - Son - 4 - Scholar -born DUR Dipton Elizabeth CONRAY -Mother-in-law- 52 - Widow - H/Keeper born SCT. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------- It has been claimed by many seperate sources, that my family, through the WATSON line, is related to the 1930's American gangster and public enimy number 1, none other than Mr John DILLINGER. Only this week I contacted for the first time, my grandfather's sister Annie HELSTERN nee MILLER's grandchildren, The HELSTERN's. They moved from Tyneside to Gimsby, South Humberside, some half century ago. That's 15 years before my birth. The first I knew of this branch of the family was last year. The first thing Martin HELSTERN stated, whom was very warm and friendly was, " The family is supposed to be related to John DILLINGER the infamous 1930's American gangster". It is oftern said " there's no smoke without fire ". I would truely be on cloud 9, because the bad boys, usually are very interesting to research and write about. Good guys can be equaly outstanding to write about, as I discovered with my great uncle Captain Thomas Johnson of the 7th Gurka Riffles, Indian Army. A true hero . - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------- Anything on this family unit, good, bad, indifferent. I'm all eaers and eyes, and fingers and thumbs. SORRY TO INDULGE, I CAN'T HELP MYSELF. Very best regards. Brian Miller. North Shields. Tyne and Wear. ENGLAND. A special thank you to Gillie Lomax and Robert Wentzel for past assistance I never forgot. CHEERS. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -----------------------------------------

Hi, I am looking for information about Josiah Ogden Watson or his nephew George Washington Watson. Both resided in Johnston County, NC. George's plantation was in Pineville. He (Along with William and Henry Watson) inherited most of Josiah's estates. Josiah did leave his Alabama and Mississippi properties to his brother John B. Watson (George's father). George was a 3rd lieutenant for Company C in the 50th NC Infantry for the Civil War. The estate he inherited from his uncle was called The Islands and is located around Smithville. Thank you, Kellie

We would like to share information on this family. Jean's grandmother was Amanda Jane Watson b. 1862 (Mills Co., & Shelby Co. Iowa) daughter of Constantine Smith Watson b. 1832 and Margaret McGee (Clermont Co., Ohio) he was the son of Jonathan Watson b. abt. 1796 and Phoebe Elizabeth Smith (Fleming Co., Kty and Clermont Co., Ohio) His parents were William (or Isaac) Watson b. abt 1755-59 and md. Elizabeth Jones. William is believed to have been born in England. Family tradition says that three brothers came to the United States together shortly after the Revolutionary War. The brothers were William (or Isaac), Jonathan, and Richard. Richard returned shortly to England. The maiden name of mother may be Vincent (family tradition again). William and Elizabeth's children: William, Isaac, George, Simpson, Abraham, Jonathan, Vincent, Jacob, Lottie, Polly, Sara, Nancy and Elizabeth. We would appreciate any information you might have. Thanks, Bill & Jean

This is in response to Craig Beeman's post of 7/23. I believe this family has been posted before but it has been some time so there may not be others on the list still interested in this family. The information I have is NOT VERIFIED by me, but comes from the files of Joe Hart, York Co. genealogist for many years: 1. David Watson b. 6/5/1706 d. 1/5/1785 m. Hannah UNK b. 1717 d. 8/13/1790 a. James Watson b. 1738 d. 12/5/1802 is buried at Beersheba Presbyterian Cemetery in York Co. SC m. Jane Houston b. ? d. 12/2/1808-Beersheba Cem. b.William Watson d. abt 1801 c. John Watson d. abt 1782 d. Anne Watson m. a Moffett e. Sarah Watson m. James Templeton f. Gilbert Watson d. bef 1776 g. Samuel Watson a. James Watson b. 1738 d. 12/5/1802 m. Jane Houston. Their children are: 1a Aaron Watson m. Margaret Brown 2a.Elizabeth Watson m. Alexander Finley 3a Jane Watson m. Robert Barber 4a Samuel Watson d. 1836 5a David Watson b. 1764 d. 8/15/1822 m. Mary McCord -went to MO 6a John Watson b. 7/30/1766 d. 4/12/1791 m. Margaret Byers - went to MO 7a William Watson b. 1772 d.9/11/1837 m. Mary Venable (my line) 8a Anna Watson b. 5/26/1788 d. 4/25/1850 m. Robert Hemphill A note in a recent York C. Historical Society "Quarterly" from "Pike County History" on migrations to MO, indicated that John, James, and David Watson went to MO...with Edward Byers. It would appear that David and John are the two brothers above, but I cannot place James Watson. Perhaps the Edward Byers is related to Margaret Byers.... Craig, Where did you get the information that James Watson m. Jean Craig? Could he have married twice? It appears that the Houston name shows up in David m. Mary McCord's son, so it would be a connection to Jane Houston as show from the Hart files. I have some more on this family and would love to share. Janelle Dixon

"Hello Cousins! Am thinking that Jean CRAIG, wife of James WATSON of York Dist., SC, is another sibling in "Our CRAIG Family!" Might any one or more of you ever have come across any reference to this family in your research. I have only most recently learned of this couple while trying to follow up on descendants of "Our CRAIG Family" who were in Pike County, MO, prior to 1820. I am guessing that Jean CRAIG would have had to have been born not much later than about 1750, as she had one son born in 1766. What I know of this family thus far is as follows: Descendants of James WATSON and Jean CRAIG 1. James1 WATSON married Jean CRAIG, daughter of Our Family CRAIG. Notes for James WATSON Of York Co., SC. Children of James WATSON and Jean CRAIG were as follows: 2 Samuel2 WATSON (Jr.), born 1766 in , , SC. He married Catherine JORDAN, born 1817. WATSON, Samuel: Bowling Green, Pike Co., MO, rejected application for Revolutionary War pension due to not having proof of service. [Papers withdrawn by Thomas H. Benton, February 21, 1832.] + 3 John2 WATSON married Nancy (---). + 4 David2 WATSON married Mary McCORD. + 5 Elizabeth2 WATSON married Alexander FINLEY. 6 Ann2 WATSON married Robert HEMPHILL. 7 Aaron2 WATSON Of Dist. of York, SC. 8 Jane2 WATSON married Robert BARBER. Generation 2 3. John2 WATSON (James1), died 1840 in , Pike, MO. He married Nancy (---). Notes for John WATSON Of Pike Co., MO. Will dated 15 Jul 1840, filed 14 Aug 1840. Children of John WATSON and Nancy (---) were as follows: 9 Elizabeth3 WATSON Of Pike Co., MO, 1840. 10 James M.3 WATSON Of Pike Co., MO, 1840. 11 Levina3 WATSON married Jacob BAXTER. 12 Patsey A.3 WATSON married (m) MITCHELL. 13 Cyrus B.3 WATSON Of Pike Co., MO, 1840. 14 Zenus H.3 WATSON Of Adams Co., IL, 1840. 4. David2 WATSON (James1), died 1822 in , Pike, MO. He married Mary McCORD. Notes for David WATSON Will dated 2 Aug 1822, proved 23 Aug 1822.Will dated 5 Aug 1822, proved 23 Aug 1822, Pike Co., MO. Children of David WATSON and Mary MCCORD were as follows: + 15 Hannah3 WATSON, born 1778 in , , SC. She married Thomas L. DODDS. + 16 (f)3 WATSON married (m) MONTGOMERY. 17 Mary P.3 WATSON married (m) FULLTON. 18 Rosanna B.3 WATSON married Daniel GARNSEY. + 19 James Houston3 WATSON, born 1792. He married Elizabeth CARR. 5. Elizabeth2 WATSON (James1) married Alexander FINLEY. Notes for Alexander FINLEY Of Pike Co., MO. Children of Elizabeth WATSON and Alexander FINLEY were as follows: 20 Milton3 FINLEY 21 (f)3 FINLEY married James SMITH. Generation 3 15. Hannah3 WATSON (David2, James1), born 1778 in , , SC; died 1844 in , , MO. She married Thomas L. DODDS, born in , , SC; died in , Pike, MO, son of James Francis DODDS and Margaret CRAIG. Notes for Thomas L. DODDS GHFD&MCD p 13. Children of Hannah WATSON and Thomas L. DODDS were as follows: + 22 Polly4 DODDS, born abt. 1810 in , , KY. She married James W. FINDLEY. 23 Margaret P.4 DODDS, born abt. 1817 in , , KY. 16. (f)3 WATSON (David2, James1), died bef. 1822. She married (m) MONTGOMERY. Children of (f) WATSON and (m) MONTGOMERY were as follows: 24 Mary C.4 MONTGOMERY 19. James Houston3 WATSON (David2, James1), born 1792; died 1821. He married Elizabeth CARR. Notes for James Houston WATSON Died intestate. Children of James Houston WATSON and Elizabeth CARR were as follows: 25 Polly4 WATSON 26 Margaret4 WATSON 27 Cyntha4 WATSON John LINDSEY appointed guardian of Cynthia WATSON, minor over 14 yrs of age, 16 May 1837, Pike Co., MO. Generation 4 22. Polly4 DODDS (Hannah3 WATSON, David2, James1), born abt. 1810 in , , KY. She married on 26 Jul 1836 in , Pike, MO, James W. FINDLEY, born abt. 1810 in , , KY. Notes for James W. FINDLEY 1850 Pike Co., MO census, p 204. Children of Polly DODDS and James W. FINDLEY were as follows: 28 Thomas A.5 FINDLEY, born abt. 1845 in , Pike, MO. "FINLEY / FINDLEY". Looking forward to working with you on our mutual families! Keeping my fingers crossed here! TTYL Craig CRAIG Team #8 "Always Looking for Cousins!"

Kathy, Have you had any problems with your lists with roots web? I am on a webtv plus and I have been deleted from some lists and many of them will not accept posts. I am told that they are having problems with Webtv. I have been watching my lists to see familiar webtv family researchers, however, you are the first I have seen in two weeks...weird, huh? Thanks for reading this note from a total stranger. Respectfully Yours, Beverly Bishop researching the names: Henry, Kershner, Parrott, Hemminger, Myers, Reynard,

Just send a mail aobut Isam, Elizabeth Barnet was Isam mother not his wife, other wife was Caroline Grimsley. Thank you, Kathy watson

Looking for more info on Isam Watson b. abt 1816 in Roane or Monroe Co Tenn and d. abt 1898 in Texas. He was married to Elizabeth Stephens and Elizabeth Barnett. Between the two wives there were possibly 10 children born: William Oliver, Daniel R, Killie, Thomas Henry, Sarah Pernetta, Laura Alice, James, Nancy Malinda, Martha Susan, and Barnett Hanabal. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Kathy Watson

Need info on the forebears of John Tarlton Waton married to Sarah Sights. He was born in 1782 in Mecklenburg Co., Va. abd died in 1862 in Henderson, Ky. Thanks, Bobbie

I found 1 Watson listed in the surname index of a rare old Cherokee genealogy book at http://members.aol.com/rarebk At the site, they have the surname index of this rare old Cherokee genealogy book called "Old Cherokee Families and Their Genealogy," with lots of English names, they have posted the 1835 Cherokee census, and a Cherokee genealogy tutorial that shows you how to conduct effective Cherokee genealogy research. Also, they have posted the full index of a book that shows people who sued in the 1800's for Cherokee citizenship. Once at the site, go to BOOKLISTS, then scroll down till you see the books. For the tutorial, it will be about halfway down the page, and then you can invoke it. The 1835 Cherokee census is posted within the tutorial. Jimbo ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

This was furnished by Gerald: E-mail Address(es): [email protected] I thought some one might find it useful..I did. William R.(Bill) Watson http://www.isc-durant.com/bwatson A list of Watsons buried at Cedar Shoals Baptist Church. ss = same marker bes = buried beside w/o = wife of Cannon Lula Watson 15 Aug 1887 - 5 Dec 1927 s/s Benjamin M Cannon Green Sallie Watson 3 Mar 1887 - 18 May 1980 ss Thomas M Green Huckaby Emma Watson 2 Aug 1885 - 26 Dec 1974 bes J Herbert Huckaby Watson Baby Boy 1962 - 1962 mm Watson Barbara 1934 - ss Paul E Jr Watson Blanche 22 May 1906 - 8 Dec 1982 bes Lloyd Charles Watson Clarence E Sr 11 Jan 1907 - 21 Dec 1987 ss Naomi S Watson Claude E 23 Jul 1886 - 11 Jul 1957 ss Fannie E Watson Clorese L 11 Sep 1902 - 16 Dec 1972 ss J Glover Watson Watson Corrie L 22 Sep 1876 - 16 Feb 1925 bes Verdin Watson Crayton d 13 Jun 1927 - Watson Edna 1908 - 1968 w/o Erskine Watson Watson Effie d 2 Jul 19 - 74 years old mm Watson Elector S 22 Nov 1898 - 20 Apr 1923 Watson Elijah 8 May 1818 - 27 Feb 1906 h/o Mary A Watson Ella Compton 7 Mar 1873 - 14 Apr 1926 Watson Ella Faye 1930 - 1968 d/o Erskine & Edna Watson Watson Erskine 1902 - 1973 bes Edna Watson Fannie E 31 Jul 1897 - 3 Feb 1977 ss Claude E Watson Watson Fannie S 23 Aug 1861 - 18 Feb 1951 bes Golden A Watson Watson G Robert 4 Jul 1891 - 19 Aug 1954 h/o Maude P Watson Golden A 28 Oct 1856 - 18 Aug 1931 bes Fannie S Watson Golden M 5 Oct 1888 - 8 Sep 1972 bes Ollie W Watson Infant Son - s/o E & Mary Watson Watson Infant Son 24 Aug 1912 - s/o R L & Z H Watson Watson J Glover 5 Oct 1896 - 26 Jan 1974 ss Clorese L Watson J M 6 Jan 1855 - 6 Feb 1915 h/o Rosa C Watson James B 1900 - 1962 Watson Jefferson M 13 Jun 1915 - 27 Nov 1917 s/o John & Anna Watson Watson Joe F 9 Jun 1908 - 29 May 1952 Watson John G 10 Apr 1890 - 25 Apr 1969 h/o Oris B Watson John Jr 20 Feb 1937 - 4 Apr 1954 Watson Lloyd Charles 17 Sep 1909 - 30 Mar 1964 bes Blanche Watson Lou 23 Aug 1872 - 19 May 1929 w/o John David Watson Watson Marsha Anne 21 Jul 1960 - 4 Sep 1985 Watson Mary A 25 Apr 1835 - 26 Jan 1921 w/o Elijah Watson Watson Mary Prudence 24 Sep 1904 - 11 Feb 1932 Watson Maude P 16 Jun 1889 - 7 Oct 1955 ss G Robert Watson Watson Myrtle 4 Mar 1898 - 21 Jun 1972 Watson Naomi S 27 Jun 1911 - ss Clarence E Watson Olive W 21 Nov 1895 - 17 Jan 1952 beside Golden M Watson Watson Oris B 12 Sep 1918 - 3 Oct 1968 w/o John G Watson Watson Paul E 9 Sep 1892 - 4 Jan 1974 Watson Paul E Jr 1924 - 1988 ss Barbara Watson Paulette 14 Feb 1952 - 29 Oct 1967 Watson Robert Stephen 1956 - 1957 Watson Robert Walter Aug 1917 - s/o T M & S E Watson Watson Rosa C 19 May 1859 - 24 Feb 1926 w/o J M Watson Watson Roy M 6 Sep 1895 - 15 Feb 1943 Watson Russell L 19 Jun 1883 - 19 Jul 1957 h/o Zelline Hill Watson Sallie Casey 20 Dec 1859 - 16 Aug 1946 w/o Thomas Watson Watson Thomas 2 Nov 1853 - 9 Dec 1926 h/o Sallie Casey Watson Thomas A 15 Jun 1917 - 2 Sep 1918 s/o John & Anna Watson Watson Verdin 14 May 1878 - 26 Apr 1952 bes Corrie L Watson Virginia Ruth 3 Feb 1922 - 10 Dec 1927 d/o G M & O M Watson Watson Walter 16 Nov 1908 - 7 Apr 1981 Watson Wm Grover 3 May 1893 - 29 Jan 1934 beside Lou w/o John David Watson Watson Zelline Hill 21 Sep 1886 - 10 Aug 1984 w/o Russell L Watson ********************************************************************o*

Searching for any information on Chrisanna Elizabeth WATSON. She was married to Alexander BODIFORD. They had a daughter, Elizabeth BODIFORD, b. 1828 in Lownds, AL, who married Jacob SHOWS October 14, 1858 in Butler County, AL. Elizabeth and Jacob SHOWS were my g.g.grandparents. Any information on Chrisanna, her parents or ancestors, and/or siblings, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Betty Parrish

Anyone working on an African American WATSON line of northeast Texas? Would be interested in comparing/exchanging info. [email protected]

To my lists: Just some reminders: #1: Be kind to one another and be patient with answers. Our ancestors are dead and gone and they didn't know we would be researching their genealogy. I've been doing this for 30 years and I know it can be frustrating at times. #2: Make a backup copy of everything that's important to you on your computer. Do it TODAY. #3. If you need or want to unsubscribe, make sure it goes to the mode you're subscribed to meaning: #A: If you get this message all by itself, you're on the List mode: [email protected] or [email protected] #B: If you get this message with several others in one mailing, you're on the Digest mode: [email protected] or [email protected] #4: Vacation: I've already been, and nobody probably noticed--just the way I planned it. :) May take a day here or there also. #5: Remember that no commercial advertising is supposed to be on these lists. I am ListOwner for both and I WILL enforce this. Everyone have a great summer. As always your flames and comments are appreciated, but please respond privately, not to the list. Chris WATSON WATSON and NJHudson ListOwner

Listed in the 1850 census of Chesterfield County, South Carolina is; Drury WATSON 30 b. S.C., Rebecca WATSON 25 b. N.C., John WATSON 5 b. S.C., William WATSON 5 b. S.C., Oliver WATSON3 b. S.C. The next dwelling lists; John WATSON 60 b. N.C. (father of the above Drury WATSON), Elizabeth WATSON 60 b. N.C., John C. WATSON 20 b. N.C., Levin WATSON 18 b. S.C., Calvin WATSON 13 b. S.C., Emily EATSON 16 b. S.C. and Elizabeth Carter (nee WATSON) 20 b. S.C. Also listed is; David S. Autry 36 farmer b. S.C., Sarah (?nee WATSON) 30 b. S.C. John AUTRY 8 b. S.C., James AUTRY 4 b. S.C. , Sarah AUTRY 2 b. S.C. and Levinia WATSON 10 b. S.C. Who are the parents of Sarah and Levinia? Are Sarah and Levinia sisters and the daughters of John WATSON b. 1790? I need verification. All of the above were in Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina and some moved to Ararat, Choctaw County Alabama. I will be glad to exchange information. Elsie

Jane, I wondered if you know of a Samuel Bannister Watson in your line. The 1850 and 1860 Calloway Co., KY Census show his place of birth as SC. I don't know the date of his birth. He married Catherine Edmonston in Montgomery Co., TN in 1799. He died in Calloway County KY Ocotber 16, 1861. If you know of anyone researching that line, I would appreciate your letting me know. Samuel is my brick wall. Ann Watson -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 9:09 AM Subject: Watson Reunion >It's not too late to sign-up to come to the WATSON reunion! If anyone is >interested, please let me know! We are always lookin for new "cousins"! > >I am the reunion chairman for the John Watson I 1752-1823 reunion that is >held in Greenville, SC every year, this is our 53rd year. We would love to >have some new WATSON cousins attend our WATSON reunion. > >Descendants of John Watson I > > 1 John WATSON I b: 1752 in County Down, Ireland d: >April 21, 1823 in Greenville SC >. +Mary BRANNON b: October 08, 1743 in North Farnham Parish, >Richmond VA m: 1783 in Fredrick County, VA d: December 26, 1827 in >Greenville SC > 2 John WATSON II b: November 14, 1784 in Frederick County, VA > d: 1876 in Greenville SC >... +Rebecca BISHOP b: July 25, 1792 m: September 29, 1808 >d: July 23, 1823 in Greenville SC > *2nd Wife of John WATSON II: >... +Mary HOLLAND b: December 24, 1803 in Suffolk VA m: >September 09, 1824 d: 1853 in Greenville SC > *3rd Wife of John WATSON II: >... +Elizabeth (Widow Potts) GRIFFIN b: Unknown m: >Aft. August 29, 1854 d: Unknown > 2 James WATSON b: May 05, 1785 in Frederick County VA >d: October 30, 1865 in Greenville SC >... +Mary Polly WALKER b: May 22, 1783 in Greenville SC >m: May 31, 1804 in Greenville SC d: January 07, 1862 in Greenville SC > >This year the reunion is being held Saturday, July 10, 1999, from 10:00 a.m. >until..., at the Greenville County Library, lunch will be served $10.00 a >person, a short business meeting and then wonderful conversation and research >at the library. > >If anyone is interested or would like to be put on our mailing list please >contact me. Thanks! > >Jane Chandler >PO Box 81 >Simpsonville SC 29681 >864-963-8117 >[email protected] >

Surname and place search. For example, I typed in WEAVER surname and came up with 333, no relatives, as far as I know. Have fun!!!!! Ron [email protected] ---- > Subject: RE:LDS catalog ><http://32.96.111.13/Search/searchcatalog.asp > >

It's not too late to sign-up to come to the WATSON reunion! If anyone is interested, please let me know! We are always lookin for new "cousins"! I am the reunion chairman for the John Watson I 1752-1823 reunion that is held in Greenville, SC every year, this is our 53rd year. We would love to have some new WATSON cousins attend our WATSON reunion. Descendants of John Watson I 1 John WATSON I b: 1752 in County Down, Ireland d: April 21, 1823 in Greenville SC . +Mary BRANNON b: October 08, 1743 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond VA m: 1783 in Fredrick County, VA d: December 26, 1827 in Greenville SC 2 John WATSON II b: November 14, 1784 in Frederick County, VA d: 1876 in Greenville SC ... +Rebecca BISHOP b: July 25, 1792 m: September 29, 1808 d: July 23, 1823 in Greenville SC *2nd Wife of John WATSON II: ... +Mary HOLLAND b: December 24, 1803 in Suffolk VA m: September 09, 1824 d: 1853 in Greenville SC *3rd Wife of John WATSON II: ... +Elizabeth (Widow Potts) GRIFFIN b: Unknown m: Aft. August 29, 1854 d: Unknown 2 James WATSON b: May 05, 1785 in Frederick County VA d: October 30, 1865 in Greenville SC ... +Mary Polly WALKER b: May 22, 1783 in Greenville SC m: May 31, 1804 in Greenville SC d: January 07, 1862 in Greenville SC This year the reunion is being held Saturday, July 10, 1999, from 10:00 a.m. until..., at the Greenville County Library, lunch will be served $10.00 a person, a short business meeting and then wonderful conversation and research at the library. If anyone is interested or would like to be put on our mailing list please contact me. Thanks! Jane Chandler PO Box 81 Simpsonville SC 29681 864-963-8117 [email protected]

Hi, Looking for mystery people (who isn't?!) James Watson sold land to William Hereford on Nov 6 1799 in Sumner Co, TN. I believe he lived in Davidson, TN at the time (Wm Hereford lived in Fredrick Co, VA). William married a woman named Margaret--a woman I believe to be James Watson's daughter--ca 1780 and died in Pontotoc Miss in 1852. None of the Herefords seem to have gone to Miss (Wm died in 1817) so I believe she may have gone with family. I'm looking for census, wills and marriage records for James and Margaret in Davidson and Sumner, TN, and for any Watsons and Margaret Hereford in Pontotoc. Can anyone help??? Can anyone identify this James? Did James have a daughter who'd have been at least 15 by 1780? Are there marriage records available in Davidson/Sumner? Are there Watsons living near Margaret Hereford in Pontotoc on 1850 census? Is there a will for Margaret and does she list any Watson kin in it? I'd be very grateful for any assistance--we're all stuck on Margaret! thanks, Cyndi in Baltimore