Hi Mark, This is *really* a long shot <gr>. I've been lurking on this maillist for some time, watching for Watsons from England and/or the Missouri Valley (mine came in 1866). Every time your name shows up, I think Wow! I wonder if he is related to my missing Mark Watson! I have a Mark Watson, nephew, Chainman, living with my grgrgrandfather, William Watson and wife Anne Webster Watson here in Tacoma, WA in about 1890. I have his Naturalization papers from Superior Court of Pierce County, WA, October 1892. And another city directory from about 1900, still living with his uncle, but now listed as an engineer. Then he just disappears. His uncle, my grgrgrandfather, was William Watson, born 1827 in Lancashire, England, married Anne Webster 1852 in Lancashire. Five children were born in England: Rebecca, John, George, Wm Jr, and two in the Missouri Valley (Peru, Nebraska), Anne, 1863 and James, my grandfather, 1869. Watson, Missouri is supposed to be named for William. I realize these are common names, but it sure gave me a start to see them here in a query! No Morris that I am aware of. William's parents were George and Mary, his siblings John, b 1826 and Rebecca, b 1833. Is anyone else researching Watsons from Lancashire? How about Hamburg, Iowa or Atchison County Missouri? Jean Gobel Tacoma, WA ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark T Watson <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, 26 October, 1999 8:38 PM Subject: WATSONs of Collin/Grayson Texas 1800's > Looking for descendants and information on James B. WATSON, George M. WATSON and Morris T. WATSON who are buried in WORDEN/WARDEN Cemetery in Collin County Texas. > My ancestor John WATSON (1828-1909) is also buried there, and am seeking to connect to other WATSON families of Collin/Grayson Texas. > > Mark > >