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Fortune Watson 1640–1701

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Fortune Watson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 8 Oct 1640 · Morpeth, Northumberland, England
Died 8 Dec 1701 · Charles, Maryland, United States
Spouse Marmaduke Semme Semmes Sems Simms Sims
Children Elizabeth Sims, Thomas Medford Or Milford

Researchers connected through Fortune Watson 1640–1701

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Biography

In 1640, Fortune Watson entered the world in Morpeth, Northumberland, England. Fortune Watson married marmaduke semme semmes sems simms sims, and had children including elizabeth sims, thomas medford or milford. Fortune Watson passed away in 1701 in Charles, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1640
Birth of Fortune Watson in Morpeth, Northumberland, England
Birth
1701
Death of Fortune Watson in Charles, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Fortune Watson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fortune Watson (1640–1701) was born in Morpeth, Northumberland, England and died in Charles, Maryland, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Fortune 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 1 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Fortune Watson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Fortune Watson PTP
1640–1701
Morpeth, Northumberland, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Fortune Watson's Descendants

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Fortune Watson PTP 1640–1701