GOD BLESS AMERICA! fyi... i found these with a "google search": mexican war http://www.pbs.org/kera/usmexicanwar/ http://www.lone-star.net/mall/texasinfo/mexicow.htm http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/MM/qdm2.html British Merchant Service http://www.bartleby.com/266/118.html merchant marines http://www.usmm.org/ black ball line http://www.speakeasy.org/~anitra/chanteys/blackball.html http://www.pbs.org/wnet/newyork/laic/episode1/topic7/e1_t7_s5-bb.html http://pc-78-120.udac.se:8001/WWW/Nautica/Maritime_History/LivMec(1847-05-21).html there are a lot more to be had... he had many adventures!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynn Pollack 803" <lpollack@sydpcug.org.au> To: <WATSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 2:11 AM Subject: [WATSON] John Watson Would welcome any suggestions of sources which would help regarding the war between mexico and the United States. the Merchant Service of New York and the Black Ball Line (see references below) Many thanks Lynn in Oz Obituary: "We regret to record the death of an old and respected resident of Balmain., Mr. John Watson of Smith Street. Mr. Watson was born in Gainsbro, Lincolnshire, England in the year of 1818. At the age of 13 he was apprenticed as to an engineer, and afterwards went to sea for many years. He has had many exciting and dangerous experiences, having been wrecked several times, thrown among tribes who were cannibals, taken part in minor wars, was wounded in the war between Mexico and the United States, lying in a dangerous condition for seven months. At one time he was a member of the Merchant Service of New York and also of the well known Black Ball Line. He spent many years whaling, meeting with exciting experiences. Becoming weary of the sea he came to the colonies in 1850 spending a few years upon the station of Sir Joshua Bell in Queensland known as "Jimbour". He came on to Sydney in 1853 and settled in Balmain, which at that time was little better than a scrub. He became associated with ferry business from its infancy, eventually becoming proprietor of the Bald Rock Ferry which was afterwards formed into the company of John Watson & Co. and sold in 1887 to the Balmain Steam Ferry Company. Under his direction several improvements were effected in ferry steamers construction as he aimed always at comfort, speed and cleanliness. In 1865 Mr. Watson visited England taking 3 months each way; on his return he removed from the point (?) of this suburb and went, as many friends told him, into the bush, by building and taking up his residence, in Smith Street. He at one time took a lively interest in local matters and was an alderman of the Borough Council. He was liberal in his views, generous and kind hearted; those who knew him felt the value of his friendship and his pocket was ever open to those in distress. It might be said of him "Friends he had many, enemies he had none". He was a good master, a loving husband and an indulgent father...."

Looking for any information on who Martha was, or who she was married to. She was born about 1790 somewhere in Maryland, and family moved to Kentucky, believe Washington Co., and then later to Missouri. Here are some of the family on the Pulaski Co. Missouri 1850 Census. There is also a Cornelius Watson, right next door, most likely the son. Later a Richard Watson shows up, and we're trying to determine if that also might be the father's name??? Thanks, John Blair HH 419 Pulaski County, Missouri 1850 Elizabeth Watson 60 Maryland Martha A. Watson 22 KY ( this is my gg grandmother) Rachael Watson 17 KY Harriet Ray 32 Maryland Malinda Foster 16 ILL Thomas Foster 3/12 MO

Would welcome any suggestions of sources which would help regarding the war between mexico and the United States. the Merchant Service of New York and the Black Ball Line (see references below) Many thanks Lynn in Oz Obituary: "We regret to record the death of an old and respected resident of Balmain., Mr. John Watson of Smith Street. Mr. Watson was born in Gainsbro, Lincolnshire, England in the year of 1818. At the age of 13 he was apprenticed as to an engineer, and afterwards went to sea for many years. He has had many exciting and dangerous experiences, having been wrecked several times, thrown among tribes who were cannibals, taken part in minor wars, was wounded in the war between Mexico and the United States, lying in a dangerous condition for seven months. At one time he was a member of the Merchant Service of New York and also of the well known Black Ball Line. He spent many years whaling, meeting with exciting experiences. Becoming weary of the sea he came to the colonies in 1850 spending a few years upon the station of Sir Joshua Bell in Queensland known as "Jimbour". He came on to Sydney in 1853 and settled in Balmain, which at that time was little better than a scrub. He became associated with ferry business from its infancy, eventually becoming proprietor of the Bald Rock Ferry which was afterwards formed into the company of John Watson & Co. and sold in 1887 to the Balmain Steam Ferry Company. Under his direction several improvements were effected in ferry steamers construction as he aimed always at comfort, speed and cleanliness. In 1865 Mr. Watson visited England taking 3 months each way; on his return he removed from the point (?) of this suburb and went, as many friends told him, into the bush, by building and taking up his residence, in Smith Street. He at one time took a lively interest in local matters and was an alderman of the Borough Council. He was liberal in his views, generous and kind hearted; those who knew him felt the value of his friendship and his pocket was ever open to those in distress. It might be said of him "Friends he had many, enemies he had none". He was a good master, a loving husband and an indulgent father...."

Anyone connect with my Watsons? Descendants of Joseph Watson Generation No. 1 1. JOSEPH1 WATSON was born 1826 in Indiana, and died Aft. 1870 in Ozark Co., MO or Baxter Co., AR. He married ANN WHEELER Abt. 1844 in Indiana or Missouri, daughter of WILLIAM WHEELER and MARGARET UNKNOWN. She was born 1829 in Indiana or Missouri, and died Aft. 1870 in Ozark Co., MO or Baxter Co., AR. Children of JOSEPH WATSON and ANN WHEELER are: 2. i. MARY ANN2 WATSON, b. Apr 1845, Flat Twp., Taney Co., MO. ii. SARAH WATSON, b. 1848, Flat, Taney Co., MO; m. JOHN FRY, 16 Jun 1879, Washington, Stone Co., MO1. 3. iii. JOHN RICHARD WATSON, b. 19 Oct 1849, Flat Twp., Taney Co., MO; d. Aft. 1910, Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR. iv. ELIZA E. WATSON, b. 1853, Washington Twp., Stone Co., MO. 4. v. JAMES IRA WATSON, SR., b. 23 Nov 1854, Washington Twp., Stone Co., MO; d. 31 Dec 1922, Depew, Creek Co., OK. Generation No. 2 2. MARY ANN2 WATSON (JOSEPH1) was born Apr 1845 in Flat Twp., Taney Co., MO. She married WILLIAM EZRA SARTIN 16 Apr 1862 in Webster Co., MO2, son of KELLEY SARTIN and NANCY BESHEARS. He was born 1839 in Tennesee, and died in Missouri. 3. JOHN RICHARD2WATSON (JOSEPH1) was born 19 Oct 1849 in Flat Twp., Taney Co., MO, and died Aft. 1910 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR. He married LEVICA JANE MCGEE Feb 1870 in Gainsville, Ozark Co., MO, daughter of WILLIAM MCGEE and ELIZABETH UNKNOWN. She was born 1 Oct 1847 in Mississippi, and died Aft. 1910 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR. 4. JAMES IRA2 WATSON, SR. (JOSEPH1) was born 23 Nov 1854 in Washington Twp., Stone Co., MO, and died 31 Dec 1922 in Depew, Creek Co., OK3. He married ALICE ADA WEAVER 1881 in Arkansas, daughter of WILLIAM WEAVER and ELIZABETH POPLIN. She was born 13 Jun 1863 in Missouri, and died 14 Feb 1934 in Roff, Pontotoc Co., OK4. Generation No. 3 5. ROBERT G.3 SARTIN (MARY ANN2 WATSON, JOSEPH1) was born Abt. 1870 in Missouri. He married LIZZIE UNKNOWN Abt. 1893 in Stone Co., MO. She was born Abt. 1877. 6. LAURA CANDACE3 SARTIN (MARY ANN2 WATSON, JOSEPH1) was born 23 Feb 1871 in Webster Co., MO, and died 4 Feb 1922 in Bragg, Muskogee Co., OK. She married SHERMAN HERBERT ROBBS 21 Jul 1889 in Stone Co., MO. He was born 15 Oct 1865 in Washington Co., KS, and died 15 Jul 1954 in Wellsville, Franklin Co, KS. 7. GUSTA GUMFORT3 SARTIN (MARY ANN2 WATSON, JOSEPH1) was born 1 Jul 1873 in Missouri, and died 4 Aug 1955 in Stanislaus Co., CA. He married MAUDE MONOLIA CARICO Abt. 1902 in Stone Co., MO. She was born 3 Jul 1885 in Illinois, and died 28 Dec 1955 in Tulare, CA 8. IRA K.3 SARTIN (MARY ANN2 WATSON, JOSEPH1) was born 31 Oct 1882 in Missouri, and died 29 Dec 1963 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. He married BESSIE W. UNKNOWN Abt. 1907. She was born 1889 in Arkansas. 9. OLLIE3 SARTIN (MARY ANN2 WATSON, JOSEPH1) was born 1890 in Missouri. He married JESSE UNKNOWN Abt. 1917 in Stone Co., MO. She was born Abt. 1901 in Missouri. 10. IDA ELLEN3 WATSON (JOHN RICHARD2, JOSEPH1) was born 1 Nov 1870 in Gainsville, Ozark Co., MO, and died 20 Oct 1938 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR. She married WILLIAM GUNTER 25 Aug 1889 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR, son of UNKNOWN GUNTER and NANCY MCCUBBIN. He was born 1 Aug 1867 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR, and died 21 Jul 1946 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR. 11. NANCY MAHLEY3 WATSON (JOHN RICHARD2, JOSEPH1) was born 1 Nov 1881 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR. She married EDWARD LANCE 25 Nov 1906 in Baxter Co., AR, son of CHARLES LANCE and PARALEE MELTON. 12. KERTY3 WATSON (JOHN RICHARD2, JOSEPH1) was born 21 Jan 1883 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR, and died 4 Sep 1962 in Mangum, Greer Co., OK. He married INA HARRIET ANGELINE DILBECK 24 Jan 1904 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR6, daughter of HENRY DILBECK and MARTHA STAFFORD. She was born 11 Mar 1881 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR, and died 20 Jan 1957 in Mangum, Greer Co., OK. 13. EVERT JAMES3 WATSON (JOHN RICHARD2, JOSEPH1) was born 1 Jul 1885 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR, and died 1951 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR. He married MINNIE SMITH Abt. 1905. She died in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR. 14. GETHENA3 WATSON (JOHN RICHARD2, JOSEPH1) was born 9 Mar 1891 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR, and died Mar 1968 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR. She married JAMES B. PARKS 15 Jan 1908 in Bentonville, Benton Co., Ar. He was born 23 Oct 1887 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR, and died 16 Aug 1954 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR. 15. GUS W.3 WATSON (JAMES IRA2, JOSEPH1) was born Jan 1882 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR, and died Bet. 1946 - 1948 in Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK. He married GERVIS LEE ODY RICHARDSON. She died 1962. 16. JOHN RICHARD3 WATSON (JAMES IRA2, JOSEPH1) was born 13 Jan 1885 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR, and died 17 Jan 1962 in McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK. He married (1) MARY UNKNOWN Abt. 1905. He met (2) ADDIE MAY ELAM10 Abt. 1906 in Pittsburg Co., OK, daughter of WILLIAM ELAM and ELIZABETH BREWER. She was born 9 Apr 1889 in St. Paul, Madison Co., AR11, and died 14 Apr 1984 in Napa, Napa County, CA12. He married (3) LORA ELLEN NEAL 29 Jul 1918 in Creek Co, OK13. She was born in Derby, Lucas Co., IA, and died Bet. 1990 - 1992 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Sunnyside, Conway Co., AR. 17. CUBA ALICE3 WATSON (JAMES IRA2, JOSEPH1) was born 9 Apr 1887 in Arkansas, and died 4 Mar 1958 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. She married JOSEPH E. DYER 8 May 1906 in Quinton, Pittsburg Co., OK, son of JAMES DYER and SUSANNA ADDISON. He was born 6 Oct 1863 in Bonham, Fannin Co.,TX, and died 17 Dec 1954 in McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK. 18. MARY IVA3 WATSON (JAMES IRA2, JOSEPH1) was born Sep 1890 in Baxter Co., AR, and died 25 Jul 1994. She married (1) WILLIAM R. RIFFE. He was born Abt. 1870. She married (2) JOHN WESLEY MEDLOCK 1908, son of UNKNOWN MEDLOCK. He was born Abt. 1875 in Texas, and died Abt. 1929 in Ada, OK. She married (3) UNKNOWN GOFF Abt. 1962. 19. ETHEL J.3 WATSON (JAMES IRA2, JOSEPH1) was born 3 Oct 1898 in Waxahachie, Ellis Co.,TX, and died 6 Dec 1998 in Camp Wood, Real Co., TX. She married WALTER BYRON GARRETT, SR. Aft. Jan 1920, son of JAMES RILEY GARRETT. He was born 1887, and died Nov 1959. 20. WOODMAN3 WATSON (JAMES IRA2, JOSEPH1) was born 13 Jun 1902 in Ellis Co., TX, and died 1 Aug 1961 in Whipple, Yavapai Co., AZ. He married (1) LELA MULANAX. She was born 1907 in Missouri. He met (2) ERMA DEAN MULANAX. She was born 1909 in Missouri. He married (3) NINA COFFMAN 18 Jul 1936.

With traffic moving here I'll add two more John Watson's to the mix. My proven is John A WATSON was born 10 Dec 1833 in OH, most likely Monroe or Nobel county depending on when the county lines changed. Johns father is Jacob WATSON b 1808 OH, died Switzerland, Monroe,OH burried in Cameron Cemetery, Adams twp, Monroe, OH . Mother is Hesther __?__. b 1808 OH, died 27 Jan 1888, Petis co MO. There is only one concrete clue to Jacob's parents and that is in a book of genealogical data that was put together by Monroe co Historical when families submitted information. There is an outline on Nathanial that gives his fathers name as John WATSON, purchacing land in Adams twp in 1816, with son Jacob living not far away in Sunfish twp. Other than census records indicating the truth of the above persons living in an area, I have yet to prove kinship. Jacob and Hesther's children are: 1. Jacob S WATSON b 2 May 1828 in Monroe co OH. m Dorcus Marshall, d 1 Nov 1897 in West county WV. ? married twice 2. Mary WATSON b 1830 Monroe co OH 3. George WATSON b 1832 Monroe co OH 4. John Andrew WATSON b 10 Dec 1833 in Monroe co OH. m Matilda ATKINSON, second Martha SHERROD, died in Herington, Dickinson, KS 2 Oct 1920, burried in Clarks Creek Cemetery, Morris co KS. 5. Rebecca WATSON b 1836 Monroe co OH 6. Abigail WATSON b 1838 Monroe co OH 7. Merlinda WATSON b 1840 Monroe co OH 8. David WATSON b 1842 Monroe co OH 9. Nathanial Steele WATSON b 30 Jan 1844 Monroe co OH, m Eva Ann SHAW, d 15 Jan 1925, Neodesha, Wilson, KS 10. Lydia Ruth WATSON b 1846, Monroe co OH 11. Isaac b Feb 1850, Monroe co OH 12. (possible) Harry or Henry b 1852 OH.

My Watson great-great-grandmother was born about 1827 or 1832 in Pennsylvania, and, according to Census records, her parents were born in Virginia. She was known as CHRISTINA (or CHRISTIANN) WATSON; I do not know her parents' names. In 1850, she was living with her husband, HENRY MILLER, and baby daughter, MARY JANE, in Bedford County, South Woodbury Township. CHRISTINA and HENRY apparently lived all their lives in the South Woodbury/Martinsburg area. CHRISTINA was still alive in 1911. Her children were: MARY JANE, ELIZABETH, JOHN W., MARTIN W., WESLEY W., AMANDA, and MALINDA. Would appreciate anything regarding CHRISTINA and her parents, grandparents or siblings. Thanks very much. Barbara

Just thought I'd pass this along... did you know you can find Land Patents online ? The government has a site, http://www.glorecords.blm.gov This site allows you to search by exact name or just the surname. It will search all states, or you can narrow it down to a particular state.. a particular county.... or a particular township. It will show you a listing of matching names, the county the land patent was filed in, and the land office which recorded the patent as well as the date it was recorded (or filed). Many, if not most, have actual images of the original patents and sometimes those will show other names listed as a warrantee to the patent or as heirs to the patent. I've also found that sometimes, such as in the case of one Watson, it will show the individual 's place of residence as being different from the state and county of the purchased land (he resided in Ohio but purchased land in a neighboring state). Anyway, just thought I'd pass this along in case you were unfamiliar with it. Reb

My brick wall is: George Wiliam or WilliamGeorge Watson married to a Clara? of German descent. Lived in Pennsylvania about 1860-1900.. Had 7-10 children. Both parents died young. Last child born around 1887. There has to be family out there. Any info would greatly be appreciated. Thank you. Susan Watson

Hi, I also have a James Watson brick wall. Deborah Mangen lists a ton of Watsons that ended up in Indiana, where mine did also. So, it is worth another try. James M. Watson was born about 1807 somewhere in PA, as was his wife Rebecca (?) born in about 1810. While there are at least three James Watsons in Indiana regiments in the War, (17th, 117th, and 79th) I have no proof any of these are mine. My James M. first pops up in Indianapolis, IN in the census of 1870, age 63, occupation "engine builder" (presumably railroad) living with Rebecca near son Elmer (wife Jennie Rose), a railroader. The other known child (Rebecca b. 1846) appears to have married Charles Calvert (b. 1841) Interestingly, while James M. was buried in huge Crown Hill cemetery in Indianapolis in 1886, there is no Rebecca buried there. However there are several other Watsons buried in the same lot and section: Ruth, 1906; Minnie, 1919; Martha J., 1927, and Charles C., 1935. This makes it probable but not certain that these Watsons were all related. The period between birth in PA and life in IN in 1870 leaves a large void of no information. Hopefully, someone will spot a link with one of theirs. Dick in Las Vegas

Please check out my WATSON line at http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes/chappie623 If you connect or can add to my information in any way, please let me know.

In a hand-written Chronology by my Great Grandmother, Sarah Watson Thomas, (she only recorded the name & date) are these names that I have some or no INFO on: John C. Watson b. Sept 20th, 1806 Penn. Son of David & Sarah Hugh Watson b. August 5th, 1808 Penn. Son of David & Sarah William Watson b. January 17, 1811 Son of David & Sarah. d. 1891 (Dutton Canada) Elizabeth B. Watson b. February 3, 1813, Dau of David & Sarah, married Montgomery Smith and d. 18 Dec 1871 in Boone Co, IL. David James Watson b. January 20, 1815, recorded elsewhere as Dec 31, 1815 at Long Point, Canada as the family was on the way to settle in Southwold Township, Ontario, Canada. Son of David & Sarah. d. Dec. 31, 1882, Ontario, Canada. Married Ruth Lumley then Ester M. Ambridge. They had a son William Edwin Watson b. 1842 in Ontario, Canada. Nancy Watson b. May 29, 1818 wife of Hugh Watson above?? James Watson b. May 31st, 1820 Son of David & Sarah. d. 26 Apr 1903, Fingal, Ontario, Canada. Mary Ann Watson b. Oct 17,1821, recorded elsewhere as Nov 19, 1817, Ontario, married Mar 18, 1834 to George Willis Smith (brother to Montgomery) d. Sept 16, 1889 in Rockford, IL. Eliza Jane Watson b. March 7, 1824 George Watson b. June 26, 1845 Son of John C & Nancy Watson. John C. Watson, Jr. b. July 14, 1847 Son of John C. & Nancy Watson. James G. Watson b. March 15, 1850 Son of John C. & Nancy Watson. Nancy Watson b. August 15, 1852 Wife of John C. Watson, JR. ?? Hiram Watson b. Nov 16, 1854 Son of John C. & Nancy Watson?? Sarah's parents were David Watson b. 12 Aug 1771 d. 2 Aug 1825 at Watson's Corners, Southwold Township, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada and buried with his wife Sarah b. 1786 d. 15 Jun 1836 (note Sarah remarried to David Palmer 19 May 1827). David's father was Hugh Watson d. 1822/23 and mother was Isabella Watson both of Madison Township, Columbia County, Penn. Also note that David had a brother William Watson also (a son was James Craig Watson the Astronomer). Sarah Watson married Peter Cruth Thomas 18 Dec 1844 at Southwold Township, Elgin Co, Ontario, Canada. Sarah was b. 9 Mar 1820 (census says PA but could have been in Ontario). She d. 4 Aug 1885 at Belvidere Township, Boone Co, IL of injuries after being thrown from her buggy leaving the farm. Sarah's siblings were: Allen Watson b. 1801 in PA d. 28 Oct 1855 in Buchanan Co, IA. He married Charity Ann Loucks and had 10 children, one was William Watson b. 1829 in Ontario, Canada. This whole family moved from Canada to Boone Co, IL early 1840's then moved to IA about 1852 from Boone Co, IL. John C. Watson (above) Hugh Watson (above) Elizabeth B. Watson (above) William Watson (above) David James Watson (above) Mary Ann Watson (above) James Watson (above) Sarah Elizabeth Watson (1820) (my GGrand Mother) Hugh Watson b. 1821 Ellen Watson b. 1822 in Ontario, Canada. married James mousley 10 Feb ___. Eliza Jane Watson b. 1824 (above). If anyone has further infomation on any of these, please contact me as I am willing to exchange info: Jim Thomas 5718 Moccasin Run Rockford, IL 61109-6104 or jhthomas47@insightbb.com -----Original Message----- From: Evelyn E. Watson [mailto:eew72@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 2:18 PM To: WATSON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WATSON] BRICK WALLS I have traced my husband's Watson line to William Watson who was born between 1811 and 1818, possibly in Claiborne Co., Tennessee. He was living in Knox Co., Ky, according to the 1860 census. In 1870 he lived in Claiborne Co., TN,Civil District 3, Pleasant. In 1880 he lived in Claiborne Co., TN, 4th District. He married Candus Whitaker in either 1836 or 1837 They had eight children: John married to Samarian Parker, Mary Jane married to a Turner, Nathaniel married to Naomi (Oma) Browning, Calvin married to Elizabeth Cupp, Matilda (possibly married to a Hamblin), Andrew Hamilton married to Sarah E. Teague, Martha married to John William Billingsley, and Sarah married 1) to Reuben Carroll and 2) William Brim. William Watson died in Whitley Co., KY, 8 Dec 1925. If anyone else is researching this line or knows more about William or Candus Whitaker Watson, I would appreciate hearing from you. Evelyn E. Watson ______________________________

I would like to communicate with anyone who has a Watson/McKee connection from N Carolina or South Carolina. Debbie Mangen

Does anyone have any information or links to the Watson family of Armstrong/Allegheny County Pennsylvania in the late 1700's or the early 1800's? My ancestor was born 1800 in Armstrong County, PA. Her name is Matilda Watson and I believe her father may have been Jonathan Watson. She married Robert Kilgore. Thanks in advance for your help. Connie Latta "I believe in Christianity as I believe in the sun, not because I see it, but because by it I see all things."

I am seeking information about the ancestry and descendants of JOHN WATSON who was b. c. 1594 in England and d. 2 Dec 1671 in Roxbury, MA, USA. He married ALICE (BREDDA) PRENTICE, widow of VALENTINE PRENTICE who d. c. 1632 in Roxbury. If you have any information about any of those folks, please contact me at dewald@prenticenet.com.

I haven't written in a long time to this list, so I'm hoping someone may have run across my line. I am sending the first 3 generations in hope someone sees something that might click. I'd love to find siblings/parents of my James. All of this traffic is great. Isn't it interesting that the closer we get to Christmas and family togetherness, we get back to the genealogy. (The cold weather doesn't hurt either) Debbie 1 James S. Watson b: 1764 in North Carolina d: March 17, 1837 in Indiana .. +Sarah McKee or Sarah Smith ......... 2 [1] Jane S. Watson b: February 1787 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina d: October 28, 1858 in Graysville, Sullivan Co., Indiana ............. +[2] John McKee II b: February 23, 1775 in SCOTLAND m: February 14, 1804 in Blount Co., Tennessee d: March 02, 1849 in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [3] William McKee .................... 3 [4] James Stuart McKee b: November 06, 1804 in Blount Co., Tennessee ........................ +[5] Elizabeth Plaster b: Abt. 1806 in Ohio .................... 3 [6] Selina Smith McKee b: August 23, 1808 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee d: January 12, 1885 in Graysville, Sullivan Co., Indiana ........................ +[7] James Weir b: January 22, 1797 in North Carolina m: September 06, 1827 in Sullivan Co., Indiana d: January 28, 1872 in Graysville, Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [8] William McGuffy McKee b: April 09, 1810 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee d: January 26, 1869 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ........................ +[9] Susan Harris b: March 13, 1814 in Ohio m: Abt. 1832 in Sullivan Co., Indiana d: April 10, 1854 in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... *2nd Wife of [8] William McGuffy McKee: ........................ +[10] Jane Bennett b: 1829 in New Lebanon, Indiana m: June 08, 1857 d: January 09, 1907 .................... 3 [11] Margaret H. McKee b: December 21, 1811 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee ........................ +[12] Lawson b: Abt. 1811 in Tennessee .................... 3 [13] Elizabeth Ann McKee b: November 01, 1813 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee .................... 3 [14] Malinda McKee b: January 29, 1816 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ........................ +[15] White .................... 3 [16] Calvin McKee b: November 17, 1817 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ........................ +[17] Martha Jane Marts b: July 06, 1823 in Indiana d: May 04, 1900 in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [18] Sarah Jane McKee b: November 22, 1819 in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [19] John Ambrose McKee b: February 18, 1822 in Sullivan Co., Indiana d: March 10, 1878 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ........................ +[20] Nancy A. Marts b: January 31, 1826 in near Salem, Indiana m: 1843 in Sullivan Co., Indiana d: June 06, 1904 in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [21] Josiah Young McKee b: October 04, 1825 in Sullivan Co., Indiana d: May 09, 1860 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ........................ +[22] Cynthia A. Dodd b: March 22, 1829 d: February 20, 1865 in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [23] Addison McKee b: February 03, 1828 in Sullivan Co., Indiana d: December 17, 1914 ........................ +[24] Lavina Butner/Butler b: 1834 in Madison Co., Kentucky m: January 24, 1850 .................... 3 [25] Unnamed Infant McKee b: Stillborn ......... 2 [47] William Smith Watson b: February 01, 1789 d: in Vigo Co., Indiana ............. +[48] Anna McCoskey b: 1800 in Kentucky m: d: December 1853 in Sullivan Co., Ind .................... 3 [49] Benj McCoskey Watson b: 1840 d: ......... *2nd Wife of [47] William Smith Watson: ............. +[50] Margaret Thompson b: 1793 m: June 13, 1814 in Knox Co., Indiana d: June 1840 .................... 3 [51] Samuel Thompson Watson b: in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [52] Daniel Thompson Watson b: 1826 d: .................... 3 [53] William Watson b: 1830 d: .................... 3 [54] Nancy E. Watson b: 1834 d: .................... 3 [55] Hannah Watson b: 1839 d: ......... 2 [26] Martha Watson b: Abt. 1790 d: October 23, 1845 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ......... 2 [27] Sarah Watson b: December 07, 1793 d: April 04, 1882 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ............. +[28] Samuel Curry b: 1789 m: March 18, 1813 in Fort Knox, Knox Co., Indiana d: ......... 2 [29] Josiah Watson b: Abt. 1795 d: May 09, 1860 ......... 2 [30] Margaret Watson b: Abt. 1795 d: November 1861 ............. +[31] Custer b: m: d: ......... 2 [32] Thomas C. Watson b: September 12, 1796 in North Carolina d: December 02, 1875 in Preston, Fillmore Co., MN ............. +[33] Nancy McGill b: May 19, 1798 in Blount Co., Tenn m: May 1821 in Tenn d: July 26, 1896 in Spring Valley, Fillmore Co..MN .................... 3 [34] Margaret Jane Watson b: November 02, 1823 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana d: ........................ +[35] Jacob Annis b: m: in Indiana d: .................... 3 [36] Sarah Smith Watson b: December 09, 1825 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana d: February 03, 1914 ........................ +[37] Martin Henderson b: m: d: .................... 3 [38] Elizabeth Ann Watson b: January 27, 1828 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana d: August 13, 1872 in Preston, Fillmore Co., Mn .................... 3 [39] James Elliott Watson b: March 24, 1832 in Indiana d: September 08, 1909 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California ........................ +[40] Sarah Ann Means b: May 29, 1839 m: December 07, 1856 d: January 07, 1921 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co. California .................... 3 [41] Martha Eveline Watson b: December 14, 1834 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana d: June 06, 1929 in Portland, Oregon ........................ +[42] Robert L. Fleming b: m: d: .................... 3 [43] Hannah Bryant Watson b: July 07, 1840 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana d: January 11, 1925 in Austin, Mn ........................ +[44] John Hiram Ham b: m: d: ......... 2 [45] Hannah Watson b: September 30, 1799 in Blount Co., Tennessee d: ............. +[46] James Luther Johnson b: m: May 24, 1822 in Upper Indiana Church, Knox Co., Indiana d: *2nd Wife of James S. Watson: .. +Sarah Smith/Sarah McKee m: ......... 2 [1] Jane S. Watson b: February 1787 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina d: October 28, 1858 in Graysville, Sullivan Co., Indiana ............. +[2] John McKee II b: February 23, 1775 in SCOTLAND m: February 14, 1804 in Blount Co., Tennessee d: March 02, 1849 in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [3] William McKee .................... 3 [4] James Stuart McKee b: November 06, 1804 in Blount Co., Tennessee ........................ +[5] Elizabeth Plaster b: Abt. 1806 in Ohio .................... 3 [6] Selina Smith McKee b: August 23, 1808 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee d: January 12, 1885 in Graysville, Sullivan Co., Indiana ........................ +[7] James Weir b: January 22, 1797 in North Carolina m: September 06, 1827 in Sullivan Co., Indiana d: January 28, 1872 in Graysville, Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [8] William McGuffy McKee b: April 09, 1810 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee d: January 26, 1869 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ........................ +[9] Susan Harris b: March 13, 1814 in Ohio m: Abt. 1832 in Sullivan Co., Indiana d: April 10, 1854 in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... *2nd Wife of [8] William McGuffy McKee: ........................ +[10] Jane Bennett b: 1829 in New Lebanon, Indiana m: June 08, 1857 d: January 09, 1907 .................... 3 [11] Margaret H. McKee b: December 21, 1811 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee ........................ +[12] Lawson b: Abt. 1811 in Tennessee .................... 3 [13] Elizabeth Ann McKee b: November 01, 1813 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee .................... 3 [14] Malinda McKee b: January 29, 1816 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ........................ +[15] White .................... 3 [16] Calvin McKee b: November 17, 1817 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ........................ +[17] Martha Jane Marts b: July 06, 1823 in Indiana d: May 04, 1900 in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [18] Sarah Jane McKee b: November 22, 1819 in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [19] John Ambrose McKee b: February 18, 1822 in Sullivan Co., Indiana d: March 10, 1878 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ........................ +[20] Nancy A. Marts b: January 31, 1826 in near Salem, Indiana m: 1843 in Sullivan Co., Indiana d: June 06, 1904 in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [21] Josiah Young McKee b: October 04, 1825 in Sullivan Co., Indiana d: May 09, 1860 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ........................ +[22] Cynthia A. Dodd b: March 22, 1829 d: February 20, 1865 in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [23] Addison McKee b: February 03, 1828 in Sullivan Co., Indiana d: December 17, 1914 ........................ +[24] Lavina Butner/Butler b: 1834 in Madison Co., Kentucky m: January 24, 1850 .................... 3 [25] Unnamed Infant McKee b: Stillborn ......... 2 [26] Martha Watson b: Abt. 1790 d: October 23, 1845 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ......... 2 [27] Sarah Watson b: December 07, 1793 d: April 04, 1882 in Sullivan Co., Indiana ............. +[28] Samuel Curry b: 1789 m: March 18, 1813 in Fort Knox, Knox Co., Indiana d: ......... 2 [29] Josiah Watson b: Abt. 1795 d: May 09, 1860 ......... 2 [30] Margaret Watson b: Abt. 1795 d: November 1861 ............. +[31] Custer b: m: d: 84 ......... 2 [32] Thomas C. Watson b: September 12, 1796 in North Carolina d: December 02, 1875 in Preston, Fillmore Co., MN ............. +[33] Nancy McGill b: May 19, 1798 in Blount Co., Tenn m: May 1821 in Tenn d: July 26, 1896 in Spring Valley, Fillmore Co..MN .................... 3 [34] Margaret Jane Watson b: November 02, 1823 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana d: ........................ +[35] Jacob Annis b: m: in Indiana d: .................... 3 [36] Sarah Smith Watson b: December 09, 1825 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana d: February 03, 1914 ........................ +[37] Martin Henderson b: m: d: .................... 3 [38] Elizabeth Ann Watson b: January 27, 1828 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana d: August 13, 1872 in Preston, Fillmore Co., Mn .................... 3 [39] James Elliott Watson b: March 24, 1832 in Indiana d: September 08, 1909 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California ........................ +[40] Sarah Ann Means b: May 29, 1839 m: December 07, 1856 d: January 07, 1921 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co. California .................... 3 [41] Martha Eveline Watson b: December 14, 1834 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana d: June 06, 1929 in Portland, Oregon ........................ +[42] Robert L. Fleming b: m: d: .................... 3 [43] Hannah Bryant Watson b: July 07, 1840 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana d: January 11, 1925 in Austin, Mn ........................ +[44] John Hiram Ham b: m: d: ......... 2 [45] Hannah Watson b: September 30, 1799 in Blount Co., Tennessee d: ............. +[46] James Luther Johnson b: m: May 24, 1822 in Upper Indiana Church, Knox Co., Indiana d: ......... 2 [47] William Smith Watson b: February 01, 1789 d: in Vigo Co., Indiana ............. +[48] Anna McCoskey b: 1800 in Kentucky m: d: December 1853 in Sullivan Co., Ind .................... 3 [49] Benj McCoskey Watson b: 1840 d: ......... *2nd Wife of [47] William Smith Watson: ............. +[50] Margaret Thompson b: 1793 m: June 13, 1814 in Knox Co., Indiana d: June 1840 .................... 3 [51] Samuel Thompson Watson b: in Sullivan Co., Indiana .................... 3 [52] Daniel Thompson Watson b: 1826 d: .................... 3 [53] William Watson b: 1830 d: .................... 3 [54] Nancy E. Watson b: 1834 d: .................... 3 [55] Hannah Watson b: 1839 d:

John (b. abt 1728) and Margaret "Peggy" WATSON said to have come from London, England (according to 1880 account written by great-grandson) and they settled in Virginia. Are first documented 1779 in Albemarle VA, but RW pension accounts place John and Margaret in Albemarle VA as early as 1759. Perhaps he is the John WATSON listed in nearby Orange Co., VA Tax Lists during this time... Eldest son John "Hightop" WATSON remained in Albemarle VA until his death in 1833, while most of the family appears to have migrated to Madison Co., KY by 1792. John and Margaret died in Madison Co., KY after 1805; likely before 1807. John and Margaret WATSON had the following children: John (m. Frances? Alice BIRD), Mary (m. John NICKERSON), Joseph (m. Nancy ?), Evan Thomas (m. Lucy COLEMAN), Jesse (m. Milley BALLARD) and Anne (m. William BRYANT). They were also probably the parents of Judith WATSON m. John GARDINER, David WATSON m. (1) Mary HARRIS (2) Elizabeth MAUPIN, and Elizabeth WATSON m. Samuel YEATS/YATES. Two of John "Hightop" WATSON's sons, Joab and James Bird, migrated to Madison Co., AL and later Phillips Co., AR; where I lose track of there heirs - both Joab and James Bird WATSON died in Phillips Co., AR, but I cannot locate any deed or probate records through the County Clerk concerning their wills or heirs, though I do have many of their childrens family charts from census records. John's son William is said to have married Catherine ROGERS (dau of Achilles ROGERS and Mary GEORGE), but I do not know where they were circa 1830 or later. Williams' dau Frances Ann Temple WATSON married in KY, and migrated to Missouri. Would like to know more of their other children William Booker, Mary George, and John. Mary George WATSON is said to have married a BAIRD/BIRD. Evan Thomas WATSON is my line, and I have quite a bit on information on his line, but not the original source document for the birthdates of his family which were published in a book on the COLEMAN family without citing the source. I would love to know where that information came from. Evan left Madison Co., KY about 1817 and is next found in Warren Co., KY in 1819. He moved to Texas in 1833 and died there. Jesse WATSON died 1790 in Madison Co., KY. Joseph WATSON died abt 1841 in Madison Co., KY. His wife's name was Nancy, and he had 7 children survive him, and possibly a son who died prior to 1841. I have quite a bit of information on this family, and have yet to find a single descendant researching this line. Joseph was a RW soldier. These children mostly stayed in and around Madison Co., KY beyond 1870. I am particularly interested in this branch because it was Joseph who still had the family bible of his parents in 1833 (according to Evan's RW pension). Therefore, this bible was probably in Madison Co., KY as late as the 1870's when Joseph's oldest son, John, was still living; he died in 1874. I would love to know if this ancient bible has survived. Email me if you would like further information on any of these lines. Also, I would love to add more information to fill in some gaps if anyone has some good documentation on any of the above persons. Mark

It appears that there are a lot of John WATSON's and they all seem to be leading to a brick wall. My John WATSON was born about 1827 and I'm not sure where. I believe him to have come to Tennessee from Virginia or NC. He married in Rutherford County, Tennessee on February 21, 1953 to a Mary A. Haynes. His daughter Susan Elizabeth (Lizzie) WATSON is my ggrandmother. Lizzie was born in 1854 in Rutherford County, TN and married March 27, 1870 in Rutherford County, TN to John W. Windrow. She died after 1910. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Wanda ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------

More brick walls.... and a bit of confusion for me. My Watson's seem to have all been known by their middle names... William HENRY Watson dob 6January 1860/62 Crawford, MO his death certificate listed Phillip Watson (VA) & Sarah Ellen Cooksey (VA) as parents. A letter of 1888 from Portland, Oregon places Wm. Henry in Elk City KS .. he's refered to as "brother" and the letter is signed by Minnie A Watson ( who refers to herself as his "true sister") and Thomas Melvin Watson. Thomas MELVIN Watson was born in MO 1863. According to ORegon records, he married Minnie A Crisler, daughter of Jacob Crisler. So... based on the letter, names in the letter, and the above, I figured Melvin and Henry were brothers.... ...until I received Melvin's death certificate which states his father is John E Watson of VA and Mary Donald of MD. Needless to say, I'm confused. Does anyone have any connection to these names.... or perhaps can offer some possible explanation.. or point me in the right (or any) direction ? Thank you for your time and assistance.................. and Happy Holidays to you all. Rebecca nightnite@juno.com

JOHN WATSON was the father of my greatgrandmother who was born in Boston, May 14, 1836. He was Scotch-Irish and his wife was Mary MAHONEY. Their daughter was Mary Elizabeth Frances WATSON who married Emanuel BUSHNELL. All their children were born in Calhoun, MO. Mary E. Chapman maziec@earthlink.net.

My brick wall is John T. Watson, b abt 1806 in KY, according to the only census on which I can find him, 1860 Bastrop Co. TX. On 06 Sep 1838 he applied for grant of 1280 acres (as married man) Red River Co. TX, with Coleman Watson as a witness. Coleman is a son of Evan Thomas Watson but apparently Evan's son John died before my John T. On 08 Sep 1841 John T. was issued a final land grant in Bowie Co., TX & sold it soon after to W. W. WOOTON. He appears on the 1845 tax list of Sevier Co. AR but I cannot locate him in 1850. 1860 Bastrop Co. TX census, 634-590, p281B, prec 10, Bastrop P.O.: John T. Watson, 54, Farmer, $500, $1530, KY Elizabeth K. Watson 18, AR [m Wm. F. Yates, Bastrop Co. 15 Jul 1869] [NOTE: "18" might just as easily read "28"] Hulda A. Watson 15, AR [Angeline Watson m Levi Madison BARNARD 15 Jul 1869 - same day as Elizabeth m Wm F. YATES] W. H. Watson, 20 TX ["Bud" m Mary SHEPARD, Bastrop Co. 1 Apr 1866] Mary W. Watson 10, AR [m Joseph WHITE, Bastrop Co. 22 Feb 1872] Eliza A. Watson 7, TX [m James C. SHARP, 17 Oct 1872; m Joseph Toliver "Tol" CLARK 11 Feb 1891] Eliza Watson's family history says that John T. disappeared during the Civil War on a cotton-trading trip to Brownsville, TX and that she, being only about 10, was raised by relatives of Edna HOCKER, who later married Eliza & Joseph's son, Alva CLARK. I do not know who those relatives are. Eliza's death cert. reported that her mother was a "Miss Birkhana," probably a corruption of the surname BUCKHANNON & BUCHANAN. Whether this is also the mother of the other children is uncertain. There is no probate in Bastrop Co. TX & no land transfers. He probably owned the land reported in 1860 by virtue of a deed with the owner holding the mortgage. Other records of Bastrop Co. indicate that such deeds are not registered until the mortgage is paid. If it is never paid, the land reverts to the owner with no paperwork to indicate there ever was a sale. The 1870 census of Bastrop Co. records no inhabitants of the community called Red Rock, suggesting it was missed, lost or the entire community upped and moved away on or after 15 Jul 1869 (when Elizabeth married William Yates & Hulda Angeline m Levi Barnard), to return by 22 Feb 1872 (when Mary W. married Joseph White). John's first identified child (though there could be earlier ones) was Sarah Jane Watson, b Jan 1836 in AR, who married Franklin SHEPARD. His next identified child is William H. "Bud" Watson (who married Franklin's sister Mary SHEPARD), b 07 Jun 1840 in Bowie Co. TX. John is not listed on the 1840 "census" of TX but it is not a census but a land-owner's tax list. Since his land grant was not finalized, he might not have been listed. You can see my Watson chart at http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=dwbender I believe he is related to the WATSONs of Logan & Lincoln Co. KY but I have found no proof. There is another WATSON family, including a John T. and a William H. in Bastrop Co. TX in the same time frame, but I cannot tie them to mine despite many tempting coincidences. I have worked on this line since 1991 with little to show for it. Diane Bender POB 178 Washington Grove MD 20880