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George Watson 1801–1874

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 George 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1801 · Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
Died 30 Apr 1874 · Riding, Northumberland, England
Spouse Mary Dyson
Children Bingley George Watson, Byron Watson, Caroline Watson, Emily Watson, Horatio Watson, Huskisson Watson, Rosamond Emily Watson

Researchers connected through George Watson 1801–1874

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Biography

In 1801, George Watson entered the world in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. George Watson married mary dyson, and had children including bingley george watson, byron watson, caroline watson, emily watson, horatio watson, huskisson watson, rosamond emily watson. George Watson passed away in 1874 in Riding, Northumberland, England.

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Life Timeline

1801
Birth of George Watson in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1874
Death of George Watson in Riding, Northumberland, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Watson

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Watson (1801–1874) was born in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England and died in Riding, Northumberland, England. 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 George 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.

George Watson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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George Watson PTP
1801–1874
Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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George Watson's Descendants

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George Watson PTP 1801–1874