Luke Watson (1635–1707) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Cedar Creek Hundred, Sussex, Delaware, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Luke Watson 1635–1707

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 24 May 1635 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 6 Nov 1707 · Cedar Creek Hundred, Sussex, Delaware, United States

Father John Thomas Wattson Watson

Mother Elizabeth Ann Frost

Siblings Alice Watson, David Meade Woodson Watson, Jackie Hopkins, Jane Wattson, Johanna Watson, Margaret Watson, Patty Watson, Robert Watson, Susanna Geraldine Watson, Thomas James Watson

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas Wattson Watson

Elizabeth Ann Frost

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Children

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Biography

The story of Luke Watson began in 1635 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Luke Watson passed away in 1707 in Cedar Creek Hundred, Sussex, Delaware, United States.

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1635

Birth of Luke Watson in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1707

Death of Luke Watson in Cedar Creek Hundred, Sussex, Delaware, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Luke Watson

This ancestor line traces from Holme-On-Spalding Moor, Yorkshire, , England (1502) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1635) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Luke Watson (1635–1707) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Cedar Creek Hundred, Sussex, Delaware, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Luke 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 5 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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