Can anyone help me to determine the line of WATSONs these names may be from? Francis G. born 06-11-1912 died 11-27-1973 Elsie Hetty 10-05-1920 09-25-1963 A. Gaither 03-21-1877 ? M. Cornelia 05-22-1883 08-31-1943 Infant of A. Gaither Manuel Warren 02-10-1894 ? Mary E. 04-26-1844 06-13-1916 Manuel S. 08-30-1846 12-07-1923 Nellie Ruth 04-01-1939 08-11-1991 My wife and I copied these names and dates from the Watson headstones at the Laurel Springs Cemetery in Deep Gap, NC. I wasn�t able to walk the entire cemetery and gather all of the Watson info as it was getting dark and started getting very windy (start of the wind storm). My wife believes she is related to A. Gaither Watson and his first name may be Aaron or Erin. Any help in the right direction is appreciated. Larry __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree

Have you tried the census records starting with 1930 and working your way back? How about his birth and marriage certificates? Or obituaries? The information you have is good for getting started but you need to verify it. Sometimes family tales get mixed up over the years. That's why you need to verify everything. Good luck. Edith In a message dated 11/14/03 12:39:56 PM, kwatson@talstar.com writes: << I'm trying to find information on my father's family. His name was Daniel Franklin Watson, Sr. (died January 18th 2002). He always told me that both his father and his grandfather we also named Daniel Franklin Watson. >>

I'm trying to find information on my father's family. His name was Daniel Franklin Watson, Sr. (died January 18th 2002). He always told me that both his father and his grandfather we also named Daniel Franklin Watson. My father was born in Newport News, Virginia on December 15, 1928. His father worked at the naval shipyard as a Master Electrician during WWI (and possibly WWII). His mother was Mattie Lou Pace. He has two sisters (Virginia & Dorothy) who are still living but that I have no contact with. When he was a child his family also lived in Baltimore, Maryland. He said his grandfather was a cabinet maker. He could not remember the name of his grandparents or great grandparents or any other information on his mother's family. My mother remembered the names of her brothers (see below). He said his father was born in Moultrie (Colquitt County) Georgia around 1900 and that he died at the age of 62 in Baltimore just before I was born in 1962. He said his mother was born in Milledgeville (Baldwin County) Georgia and that she had three brothers: John, Otis and Will. I'm hoping someone out there might have some information and if so I'd be deeply grateful as so far I've just run into brick walls left and right with his line. Many thanks, Dan Watson

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Try OneGreatFamily at http://members.cox.net/hessen/hottips2.htm :-) Don Watson ----- Original Message ----- From: "kwatson" <kwatson@talstar.com> I'm trying to find information on my father's family. His name was Daniel Franklin Watson, Sr. (died January 18th 2002). He always told me that both his father and his grandfather we also named Daniel Franklin Watson.

Searching for anyone researching Watson family who might know parents of Nancy Watson born circa 1800-1810 . Married William Kelly Groves October 1835 in Duplin County, North Carolina. Death date unknown. She may have been from a neighboring state. Wanda Groves Kohlmann flyfishw@aol.com

Hello As We in the USA celebrate Veterans Day I would like to say just a few words to all our veterans and fallen heroes on the Battlefields across the World. Thank you for all you do and have done for this country and for others. I have ancestors that served both Great Britain and the United States and I am very proud of my heritage. Here is a list of my ancestors that served. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~geyerseybold/folder/MilitaryService.html Thanks Dan Geyer -- Daniel J. Geÿer Esq.

I am looking for a Watson in the same area, in fact I corresponded with one who thought there was a connection with Anselm Watson in Hall Co. GA. My gggf was Nathan Watson, born 1812, wife Margaret Quinn born 1812, probably SC. Need parents or siblings of either or both! Bobbie Watson Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jo Raymond" <joray319@go.com> To: <WATSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 11:09 AM Subject: [WATSON] Watsons in NC & SC > Ron, Mine (or the ones I know about) were in the Northwest corner (Chattooga, Walker, and Floyd), but you never know they might have been related somehow. My great grandfather was Jesse Monroe Watson Sr. and wife (2nd) was Julia Ann Moore. He was born in Greenville, SC in 1860. He was in Trion, Chattooga County, GA on the 1900 census. > Thanks, Jo > > Hi Jo: My Watsons were in GA. Northeast section of GA(White, Habersham, and > Rabun Counties. My Great Grandfather was Ansel Watson. His wifes' name was > Mary Ann Goss of Habersham County. If this sounds familiar please write > ronto@alltel.net Many Thanks, Ron > > > ___________________________________________________ > Check-out GO.com > GO get your free GO E-Mail account with expanded storage of 6 MB! > http://mail.go.com > > ______________________________

Seeking descendants (or others) with information and spouse's maiden name of James M. Watson (1807-1886), railroader and engine builder born somewhere in PA and living in later life in Indianapolis, IN. Children: Elmer (my line) and Rebecca, who married a Calvert, with at least one child. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Dick in Las Vegas

Someone asked me to post this again, so I have.!! ----- Original Message ----- Subject: 1890 Census I was researching my Watsons, and I discovered that this County was saved from the fire that destroyed the 1890 Census. Here it is: Riverbend Township Gaston State North Carolina Enumerated in June 1890. All last names Watson Head: Elizabeth Watson -White -Female -Widowed, age 40 Mother of five children, 4 living, Place of Birth GA - Profession - housewife, able to read - yes, able to write - yes, able to speak English - yes. (It was left blank where it asked for the place of birth of her father and mother). John (it looks like an O or a B) Watson - White - son, Male, 14 years, single, Place of Birth - GA, Place of birth of Father - GA, Place of birth Mother - GA. Profession - At home, Able to read and write - No. Able to speak English. June Watson - White -Daughter 8 years.Place of Birth - GA. Place of Birth of Father - GA, Place of Birth Mother - GA - Profession - at home. Read and Write - No - Speak English - Yes. None were suffering from any chronic diseases, none were defective in mind, hearing or speech. None were a prisoner, convict, homeless child, or pauper. Hope this helps someone. Fern

Ron, Mine (or the ones I know about) were in the Northwest corner (Chattooga, Walker, and Floyd), but you never know they might have been related somehow. My great grandfather was Jesse Monroe Watson Sr. and wife (2nd) was Julia Ann Moore. He was born in Greenville, SC in 1860. He was in Trion, Chattooga County, GA on the 1900 census. Thanks, Jo Hi Jo: My Watsons were in GA. Northeast section of GA(White, Habersham, and Rabun Counties. My Great Grandfather was Ansel Watson. His wifes' name was Mary Ann Goss of Habersham County. If this sounds familiar please write ronto@alltel.net Many Thanks, Ron ___________________________________________________ Check-out GO.com GO get your free GO E-Mail account with expanded storage of 6 MB! http://mail.go.com

Norma, I had Watson's in Henderson, Gaston, & McDowell Counties, NC. Were any of your Watson's in any of these counties? They moved between NC and SC and some moved to GA. Jo Fern, Please do post the Watson names on the list. I always like to check each one out to see if they are my family. My Watsons were in NC at one time. Norma ___________________________________________________ Check-out GO.com GO get your free GO E-Mail account with expanded storage of 6 MB! http://mail.go.com

I am trying to connect with the descendants of Thomas M Watson (known as Melvin Watson) who married Minnie A Crisler. Thomas Melvin Watson was born May 11, 1863 Minnie A Crisler was born October 30, 1868 in Randolph County Illinois Children: Raleigh Brant Watson - dob 2-15-1890 Cecil F Watson dob 12-8-1891 Thomas Melvin Watson Jr dob 10-30-1893 Maud E. Watson dob 9-3-1896 Mabel C Watson dob 9-3-1896 Alice M. Watson dob 11-11-1900 Eva M Watson dob 6-9-1904 Thomas Melvin Watson Jr. married Bernice Parthinia Hively February 15, 1922 in California. Minnie A Crisler Watson at some point in time remarried.... and her last name became Wilkes. Thomas Melvin Watson Sr. was brother to my direct ancestor, William Henry Watson. I am trying to locate the parents to Thomas Melvin Sr. and William Henry Watson. Any help is very much appreciated. Rebecca Watson Walker nightnite@juno.com

I was researching my Watsons, and I discovered that this County was saved from the fire that destroyed the 1890 Census. Here it is: Riverbend Township Gaston State North Carolina Enumerated in June 1890. All last names Watson Head: Elizabeth Watson -White -Female -Widowed, age 40 Mother of five children, 4 living, Place of Birth GA - Profession - housewife, able to read - yes, able to write - yes, able to speak English - yes. (It was left blank where it asked for the place of birth of her father and mother). John (it looks like an O or a B) Watson - White - son, Male, 14 years, single, Place of Birth - GA, Place of birth of Father - GA, Place of birth Mother - GA. Profession - At home, Able to read and write - No. Able to speak English. June Watson - White -Daughter 8 years.Place of Birth - GA. Place of Birth of Father - GA, Place of Birth Mother - GA - Profession - at home. Read and Write - No - Speak English - Yes. None were suffering from any chronic diseases, none were defective in mind, hearing or speech. None were a prisoner, convict, homeless child, or pauper. Hope this helps someone. Fern

Fern, Please do post the Watson names on the list. I always like to check each one out to see if they are my family. My Watsons were in NC at one time. Norma ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kifle Tesfamariam Tewelde" <ktewelde@interbaun.com> To: <WATSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 1:42 PM Subject: [WATSON] 1890 Census > On an 1890 Census fragment there is a family of Watsons listed(3). They > were in Gaston County, North Carolina. They are not my family, but if any > one is interested I will enter on Watson List. > > Fern > > >

I put this message on while ago, and apparently I clicked on to individual instead of all. So let us try again. I found Watsons(3) on a fragment of the 1890 Cenus, Gaston County, North Carolina. They are not my family, but if any one is interested I will post on List. Fern

On an 1890 Census fragment there is a family of Watsons listed(3). They were in Gaston County, North Carolina. They are not my family, but if any one is interested I will enter on Watson List. Fern

I'm looking for the family of Johnnie WATSON. He was married to Lela Mae EIDSON.Lela was b: Jan. 25,1901 d:1959.She was the daughter of William EIDSON & Sara ELLISON EIDSON. The family was from Webster County,Ms. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks,Nancy

If anyone can shed any information on this please respond to beckgeneology@comcast.net We often seem to have unconfirmed stories handed down in every family. While the stories are interesting it would be very nice if we could confirm or discount the information once and for all. The following is information from Henry Bird Watson and is not confirmed, has anyone anything to add or can you verify any of this? Notes or comments bracketed with[ ] are mine and are for clarification. [Dick Smith] "The original Watson record as shown in the Buck's County-Penn. records by the Quaker college recording the original Watson families as coming from High Moor, England, Northumberland county bordering England and Scotland." "They arrived and settled in Santee River, South Carolina, West of Charleston. The family was that of Jonathan Watson. Buildings were later constructed for Watson." "Later Colonel Watson [was this Jonathan?], who served his King's Army, built and maintained a Fort on Santee River which was an English Fort until the British were driven out. Colonel Watson was commanding officer and most likely (as Bird Watson quotes) owner of the plantation." "In 1939, I was in the Santee River Valley, and was told Colonel Watson of a family of several boys, had built this Fort to defend the English holdings from the patriots, in so building the Fort, he had all the guns pointed down the river, and ones who opposed him would climb the trees and shoot his gunners, Colonel Watson got discussed, resigned his commission and returned to England, saying that he could not fight his own kin. This is quite a historic spot. (With one regret while there, did not take pictures of this old Fort. Henry Bird Watson".) "Several of his brothers drifted through North Carolina and fought with the Continental soldiers, one settled at Watson Ford just out from Valley Forge, others moved on to and through the unsettled west of Kentucky and other places, unfortunate conditions at the time, no records were made many pages of these pioneers are lost forever." (H.B. Watson) "After the war ended, Isaac Watson, [one of the brothers mentioned?] left south Carolina and settled at Watson's Ford, Pennsylvania. Isaac Watson had 21 children, 14 boys and 7 girls. " [His wife had them he was just a contributing cause.] "Quaker records has shown that Isaac Watson was an old Irish descendant who's ancestors moved from Ireland to High Moor. He was a bawl barrister (Lawyer). He lived to be 95 years old, the last fifty he was intoxicated, "we hope he died happy". Records also say the family who lived there later moved through the Cumberland Gap into the Western Territory." [Henry Bird Watson, was the son of Henry and Lovina 'Whitcomb' Watson and Vincent Watson's Grandson.]

I am looking for the parents, siblings, etc. for Thornton Watson born abt 1824 in KY. He married Elizabeth ??? born abt 1830 in NC. He is in the 1870 Lawrence Co., IN Census with wife Elizabeth, daughters, Mary E and Elizabeth and son Charles, There is also a Naney Southern age 65 listed at this residence. Thank you, Brad Manzenberger