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Ida May Watters 1856–1886

Public Tree Person

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ida Watters in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 07 Jul 1856 · Putnam, Livingston, Michigan, United States
Died 11 Aug 1886 · Iosco, Livingston, Michigan, USA
Father Joseph Watters
Mother Margaret C Fulkerson
Siblings Ana N E Watters, Chauncey Elmer Watters, David Augustus Watters, Edwin C Watters, Ela Ann Watters, Frank Orville Watters, Myron Chester Watters, Nathan Jay Watters, Oscar Watters, William H Walters Sr, William Henry Watters

Researchers connected through Ida Watters 1856–1886

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ida Watters 1856–1886

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1856, Ida May Watters entered the world in Putnam, Livingston, Michigan, United States, born to joseph watters and margaret c fulkerson. Ida May Watters passed away in 1886 in Iosco, Livingston, Michigan, USA.

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Life Timeline

1856
Birth of Ida May Watters in Putnam, Livingston, Michigan, United States
Birth
1886
Death of Ida May Watters in Iosco, Livingston, Michigan, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ida Watters

This ancestor line traces from Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Putnam, Livingston, Michigan, United States (1856) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ida Watters (1856–1886) was born in Putnam, Livingston, Michigan, United States and died in Iosco, Livingston, Michigan, USA. 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 Ida 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 14 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.

Ida Watters's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Ida May Watters PTP
1856–1886
Putnam, Livingston, Michigan, United States
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Grandparents
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Ida Watters's Descendants

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Ida May Watters PTP 1856–1886