Hello all: Is anyone on this WATSON list searching in Scotland......that is where my interests are. Thank you Anne

I do not know about Major Watson, but I would be interested in the John Watson who is mentioned. I am searching for the father of Edward Watson, who was born in 1817. First-born son of Edward was John Watson, so I am guessing his father MAY be John Watson as well. Death in 1819 would be a good date for this family. Marie Ginter Butcher Elmira, NY >From: WATSON-D-request@rootsweb.com >Reply-To: WATSON-L@rootsweb.com >To: WATSON-D@rootsweb.com >Subject: WATSON-D Digest V04 #6 >Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 07:01:08 -0700 > >Content-Type: text/plain > >WATSON-D Digest Volume 04 : Issue 6 > >Today's Topics: > #1 [WATSON] Major Watson ["Lynn Norfleet" ><lnorflee@mwc.edu>] > >Administrivia: >To unsubscribe from WATSON-D, send a message to > > WATSON-D-request@rootsweb.com > >that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > >and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software >requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > >______________________________ >X-Message: #1 >Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 08:59:09 -0500 >From: "Lynn Norfleet" <lnorflee@mwc.edu> >To: WATSON-L@rootsweb.com >Message-Id: <s01e118b.056@mwcgw.mwc.edu> >Subject: [WATSON] Major Watson >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > > If anyone has any info pertaining to Major Watson (also spelled as >Majour, Mager, Magers) I hope they will share with me. The person I am >searching for was a revolutionary soldier living in Georgia (Augusta >area) at the time of his death, approximately 1834. I am currently >waiting for someone who is trying to obtain a copy of his will from >Augusta. This person also has a relationship to a John Watson who died >in 1819. >Thank you. >Lynn WATSON Norfleet _________________________________________________________________ Learn how to choose, serve, and enjoy wine at Wine @ MSN. http://wine.msn.com/

If anyone has any info pertaining to Major Watson (also spelled as Majour, Mager, Magers) I hope they will share with me. The person I am searching for was a revolutionary soldier living in Georgia (Augusta area) at the time of his death, approximately 1834. I am currently waiting for someone who is trying to obtain a copy of his will from Augusta. This person also has a relationship to a John Watson who died in 1819. Thank you. Lynn WATSON Norfleet

I thought this was interesting and might be useful to other researchers. Please excuse cross-listing. ----- Original Message ----- From: <CageyCat@aol.com> To: <BRETHREN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 1:43 AM Subject: [BRE] Epidemic years > In case you ever wondered why a large number of your ancestors > disappeared during a certain period in history, this might help. > > Epidemics have always had a great influence on people - and thus > influencing, as well, the genealogists trying to trace them. Many > cases of people disappearing from records can be traced to dying > during an epidemic or moving away from the affected area. Some > of the major epidemics in the United States are listed below: > > 1657 Boston Measles > 1687 Boston Measles > 1690 New York Yellow Fever > 1713 Boston Measles > 1729 Boston Measles > 1732-3 Worldwide Influenza > 1738 South Carolina Smallpox > 1739-40 Boston Measles > 1747 CT,NY,PA,SC Measles > 1759 N. Amer [areas inhabited by white people] Measles > 1761 N. Amer and West Indies Influenza > 1772 N. America Measles > 1775 N. Amer [especially hard in NE] epidemic Unknown > 1775-6 Worldwide [one of the worst epidemics] Influenza > 1783 Dover, DE ["extremely fatal"] Bilious Disorder > 1788 Philadelphia and New York Measles > 1793 Vermont [a "putrid" fever] and Influenza > 1793 VA [killed 500 in 5 counties in 4 weeks] Influenza > 1793 Philadelphia [one of the worst epidemics] Yellow Fever > 1793 Harrisburg, PA [many unexplained deaths] Unknown > 1793 Middletown, PA [many mysterious deaths] Unknown > 1794 Philadelphia, PA Yellow Fever > 1796-7 Philadelphia, PA Yellow Fever > 1798 Philadelphia, PA [one of the worst] Yellow Fever > 1803 New York Yellow Fever > 1820-3 Nationwide [starts-Schuylkill River and spreads] "Fever" > 1831-2 Nationwide [brought by English emigrants] Asiatic Cholera > 1832 NY City and other major cities Cholera > 1837 Philadelphia Typhus > 1841 Nationwide [especially severe in the south] Yellow Fever > 1847 New Orleans Yellow Fever > 1847-8 Worldwide Influenza > 1848-9 North America Cholera > 1850 Nationwide Yellow Fever > 1850-1 North America Influenza > 1852 Nationwide [New Orleans-8,000 die in summer] Yellow Fever > 1855 Nationwide [many parts] Yellow Fever > 1857-9 Worldwide [one of the greated epidemics] Influenza > 1860-1 Pennsylvania Smallpox > 1865-73 Philadelphia, NY, Boston, New Orleans} {Smallpox > Baltimore, Memphis, Washington DC} {Cholera > [A series of recurring epidemics of:} {Typhus > {Typhoid > {Scarlet Fever > {Yellow Fever > 1873-5 N. America and Europe Influenza > 1878 New Orleans [last great epidemic] Yellow Fever > 1885 Plymouth, PA Typhoid > 1886 Jacksonville, FL Yellow Fever > 1918 Worldwide[high point yr] more people were {Influenza > hospitalized in WWI from this epidemic than > wounds. US Army training camps became > death camps, with 80% death rate in some > camps > Finally, these specific instances of cholera were mentioned: > > 1833 Columbus, OH > 1834 New York City > 1849 New York > 1851 Coles Co., IL, The Great Plains, and Missouri > > (from Kansas mailing list) > > > Other smaller localities had their own years of epidemics also, from yellow > fever, measles (and complications), consumption, & flu. Washington PA is one > example. > > A point to remember also is that complications often set in from lowered > immune system from the 1st illness and the lack of medications we have today. > Often the person died from the complications that arose. > > > > > > ==== BRETHREN Mailing List ==== > 9 ------------------------ > This is the Brethren Genealogy and History Discussion List > You can unsubscribe by clicking below for the regular list: > mailto:BRETHREN-L-request@rootsweb.com > Click below for the digest list: > mailto:BRETHREN-D-request@rootsweb.com > In the BODY include only one word: unsubscribe > ------------------------ >

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My brick wall is Azariah Watson, born to James & Mary Greene Watson app. 1745-1790. I have no idea where he went before he died in KY about 1850. I have never been able to find a record of his wife, although his children were: Hezekiah b. 1810 William b. 1815 Elizabeth b. 1817 Azariah was born in MD, and lived in St. Mary's Cty with his family. He is listed in his father's will as Agoriah. If anyone has come across him in TN or KY, please let me know. I'd like to finally find his wife and fill in a branch of my family tree! Thanks, Tiffani Watson Tiffani_Watson@hotmail.com

Hello List, My brick wall is Livia Jane WATSON born 1773 and died 1845 in Sewickley or N. Huntington Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA. She married Alexander McDONALD before 1804 in Westmoreland Co., PA. Allied Westmoreland Co., PA surnames of descendants include McDonald, McGrew, Wilson, Reed, Brown, and Wiley. One or more of the wives in these families were said to be Thawakila Shawnee from the villages nearby on the Youghiogheny River. It is possible that Livia Jane was Shawnee or perhaps of mixed blood. Some early PA ( No County Given)Watson marriages include: 18 Nov 1773 Watson, Isaac, and Elizabeth Ballard Nov 1746 Watson, Jane, and Patrick Willie 30 Jan 1761 Watson, John, and Eleanor Ball 9 May 1765 Watson, John, and Mary Carpenter 7 Jan 1761 Watson, John, and Patience Madlock 20 Aug 1762 Watson, John, and Rebecca Snodgrace 28 Jan 1768 Watson, Richard, and Elizabeth Hillings 23 July 1743 Watson, Thomas 2 Dec 1761 Watson, William, and Margaret Boggs 8 June 1767 Watson, William, and Patience Adam PA Archives, Series II, Vol. II I have no idea if any of these Watsons are my Livia Jane's parents. If anyone can rule any of these people out it would be helpful. The William Watson/Patience Adam marriage is particularly interesting to me as there are Adams families in Westmoreland Co. with known Shawnee ancestry. Watsons in W. PA Census: 1800 Robert and Matthew Watson: Westmoreland Co., PA(FN), pg.196.07 Joe Watson: Westmoreland Co., PA (AR), pg. 158.07 William Watson: Allegheny Co., PA (BP), pg. 56.01 Joseph Watson: Fayette Co., PA (FR), pg. ? William Watson: Fayette Co., PA (MN), pg. 231:04 William Watson: Washington Co., PA(PT), pg.83:10 I have also seen mention of a Moses Watson in early Westmoreland Co., PA records. Watsons in Pittsburgh Directory of 1815 George: Merchant, s side Diamond Alley between Wood and Market James: Cooper, w side Penn between St. Clair & Irwin John: Blacksmithe, n side Diamond Alley between Wood & Market Joseph: Laborer, south side 2d in Kensington William: Pomp Maker, Water between Wood and Smithfield William: Stonecutter: s side of Front between Wood and Smithfield James Watson 75 David R**l [2] Allegany Reel SOURCE: 1840 Census of Pensioners Revolutionary or Military Services; With the names, ages, and places of residence Returned by the marshalls of the several judicial districts; under The Act for Taking the Sixth Census Anyone with information on these Watsons? Anyone with family tradition of Indian ancestry in their Watson line? Or Indian traders in early PA? Thanks for any help. I'm happy to share any other information I have. Nicole May njmay@aol.com

Looking for a Jennifer Watson of Albury Australia. She had made contact with me regarding our Watson line in Australia. I am having trouble contacting her. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Kelly

My brick wall is James Watson, who was born about 1820 in Pennsylvania. He died 7/8/1898 in Altoona, Blair Co., PA. He married someone named Mary A. after 1850. She was born about 1830 and died in May 1895. They are buried in Fairview Cemetery in Altoona, PA. They had the following children that I'm aware of: James H. Watson b. 8/4/1853 d. abt. 8/25/1910 Thomas E. Watson b. 7/4/1856 William F. Watson b. abt. 1859 d. April 1882 John Smith Watson b. 5/25/1862 d. 8/12/1937 Clarissa M. Watson b. abt. 1865 d. bef. 1898 Elnora S. Watson b. 11/20/1875 m. SMITH The elder James (b. abt. 1820) served in the 187th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. From what I can tell, he joined that unit in Pennsylvania, which was formed in Pittsburgh, PA. James apparently moved around a lot. In the 1860 census, he was living in Jackson Township, Huntingdon County, PA. In the 1870 census, he was living in Union Township, Mifflin County, PA. By 1880, he was living in the 7th Ward in Altoona, PA. I personally suspect that James was born in Huntingdon County, PA. I have found two James Watsons in the 1850 census that are the same age, and can not tell which one is mine. I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who might be able to shed any light or may even be related! Thanks, Debbie Fisher

Hello, I am interested in finding the given name and any information about the Watson of "Winslow, Rand & Watson" Teas & Coffee of Boston, MA and Chicago. This company was in operation in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Thank you. G-Nell Winslow winslow2@bellsouth.net

GOD BLESS AMERICA! Hello, Jeanna! not sure if we have been in contact... but i am looking for info on "revolutionary service" for the following "isham watson": . Name: Isham\Isom Watson . Birth: BET. 1750 - 1760 in Wayne County,NC . Death: ABT. 1840 in Lowndes County,GA . Military Service: Revolutionary War Soldier thanks! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Britt, Jeanna" <Britt05@srmc.org> To: <WATSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 5:55 AM Subject: [WATSON] Isham Watson The person I wrote to about Isham Watson from Horry County, South Carolina, could you please write me back. I'm sorry but I have lost your email. Thanks Jeanna Britt

Hello, I am thinking of setting up a new site that will list all war graves in Britain on the site with as many photos as possible. To do this I will need help of people like you, where if possible they see a war grave (very distinctive as they are white) and record the details on the grave, where it is (saint of church and location) and a photo if possible. A comment on the condition of the grave would also be nice. If you have any comments or can help me in anyway please email scottspencer_2004@yahoo.co.uk Thanks Scott -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 7.0.209 / Virus Database: 261.5.5 - Release Date: 30/12/2003

Marriage M.C. #56. If more information required contact me. Irene

The person I wrote to about Isham Watson from Horry County, South Carolina, could you please write me back. I'm sorry but I have lost your email. Thanks Jeanna Britt

Hello, I am currently researching the Watson’s in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe in West Yorkshire. If anyone is doing this could they please get in touch. Thanks Scott -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 7.0.209 / Virus Database: 261.5.4 - Release Date: 26/12/2003

From the Illinois Statewide Marriage site on Watson's married in Clark County, IL: Groom name Bride name Date Vol/Page County WATSON, ENNIS C MCCRORY, SALINA 05/27/1849 1 /190 CLARK WATSON, GEORGE D MESKIMMONS, REBECCA ANN 12/05/1867 E /353 CLARK WATSON, JACOB PEARSON, ROSELLA 08/21/1853 2 /132 CLARK WATSON, JAMES N HAMER, ILLINOIS (HEIMER) 12/27/1857 3 /142 CLARK WATSON, JAMES N HEIMER, ILLINOIS (HAMER) 12/27/1857 3 /142 CLARK WATSON, JAMES N THOMPSON, MARTHA E 02/04/1880 F /431 CLARK WATSON, JOHN W ROGERS, ELMINA D 05/14/1876 F /203 CLARK WATSON, RICHARD J ROSS, MARGARET 03/18/1863 E /132 CLARK WATSON, WILLIAM STEEL, MARTHA 01/07/1862 E /83 CLARK Jim Thomas -----Original Message----- From: GRANNY1732@aol.com [mailto:GRANNY1732@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 6:07 PM To: WATSON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WATSON] James Watson 2 Brick Walls Nice to see some activity. I am adding my 2 brick walls. James Edmund Watson born 1856 Clark Co, Ill died 1903 Pierce Co, WA? married #1 Sarah Rebecca Ewing 1877 Logan Co, Ill. She died 1885 Logan Co, Ill. married #2 Mary O'Connell 1888 Cass Co, ND. No info on any children born to #1 or #2 and where or when Mary died. James N. Watson born 1831 Clark Co, Ind. Married #1 Illinois Heimer in Clark Co, Ill. she died 1878 in Clark Co, Ill. Married #2 Martha Rolison 1880 Clark Co, Ill. Nothing on their deaths/burials or on any children born to #1 and #2. Any help would be appreciated. Granny

THANKS FOR THE GREAT GENEALOGY SUPPORT THIS PAST YEAR. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILIES, GEORGE WATSON, FLORIDA

I have a photo that I believe is Agnes Rae who came to the Illinois from Scotland in 1911.  She married William Watson and lived at Farmington and Peoria, IL.  I would like to contact any of her family. Joan,  jchardi@aol.com

Looking for John Watson born July 17, 1848 (may have been closer to 1852) in Scotland, think in Glasgow or Ayrshire. He moved to the USA prior to 1979 when he married Mary Eleanor Barragree in Edwardsville, IL. Hugh Watson, believed to be John's brother. Born approximately 1852. He married Margaret ? (b. abt. 1852) in Scotland and had first child in Scotland. Family in 1880 census of Rhode Island. Two children also on census, Hugh S. Watson (b. abt. 1877) and Agnes Watson (b. 1880). Know Agnes later married a Norton, had a son Graham. Also Margaret and Hugh had at least one other son James H. Watson (b. abt. 1886). May have been third brother who went to New Hampshire named James Watson, born abt. 1845. My mother is the granddaughter of John J. Watson. Her father was James L. Watson. She remembers having contact with relatives in both Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Also looking for parents of John, Hugh, and James in Scotland. Father was James Watson and mother Agnes Laboudy (not positive of spelling). They never immigrated and probably both would have been born in the early 1800's.

GOD BLESS AMERICA! Hello! researching my connection to "isham watson"...does anyone have any info on his revolutionary service?? thanks for your time & assistance!!