Isom Watson (1860–1920) was born in Giles, USA and died in Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Isom Brown Watson 1860–1920

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Jan 1860 · Giles, USA

Died 13 Jun 1920 · Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA

Father Pvt Henry Wilkerson Watson

Mother Mary Watson

Siblings Benjamin Henry Watson, George A Watson, James C Watson, Luvina E Watson, Not Named Watson, Susan Watson, Verlina A Watson, William O Watson

Records

1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census Tennessee, Death Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Pvt Henry Wilkerson Watson

Mary Watson

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Isom Brown Watson was born in 1860 in Giles, USA, the child of pvt henry wilkerson watson and mary watson. In 1870, Isom Brown Watson resided in District 20, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Isom Brown Watson resided in District 20, Giles, Tennessee, USA. Isom Brown Watson passed away in 1920 in Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Death Records Tennessee, Death Records

Life Timeline

1860

Birth of Isom Brown Watson in Giles, USA

Birth

1870

Isom Brown Watson resided here in District 20, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1880

Isom Brown Watson resided here in District 20, Giles, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1920

Death of Isom Brown Watson in Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Isom Watson

This ancestor line traces from Mecklenburg County, VA (1780) to Giles, USA (1860) across 3 generations.

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: Isom Watson (1860–1920) was born in Giles, USA and died in Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Isom 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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