Who was Andrew Watson?

Andrew Watson (1770–1824) was born in Kettle, Fife, Scotland and died in Kettle Hill, Fife, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Andrew Watson 1770–1824

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Dec 1770 · Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Died 15 Feb 1824 · Kettle Hill, Fife, Scotland

Father William Watson

Mother Elspeth Mack

Spouse Jean Ramsay

Children James Watson

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The story of Andrew Watson began in 1770 in Kettle, Fife, Scotland. Andrew Watson married jean ramsay, and had children including james watson. Andrew Watson passed away in 1824 in Kettle Hill, Fife, Scotland.

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Birth of Andrew Watson in Kettle, Fife, Scotland

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Death of Andrew Watson in Kettle Hill, Fife, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Andrew Watson

This ancestor line traces from Kettle, Fife, Scotland (1724) to Kettle, Fife, Scotland (1770) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Andrew Watson (1770–1824) was born in Kettle, Fife, Scotland and died in Kettle Hill, Fife, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Andrew in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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