Who was Philip Watson?

Philip Watson (1867–1950) was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire and died in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Philip Watson 1867–1950

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

Born 29 Dec 1867 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Died 7 Apr 1950 · Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Father Phillip Watson

Mother Jean Bow

Siblings Jane Watson, Margaret Ann Watson, Sarah Watson, Thomas Watson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Phillip Watson

Jean Bow

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Children

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Biography

Philip Watson was born in 1867 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, the child of phillip watson and jean bow. Philip Watson passed away in 1950 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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1867

Birth of Philip Watson in Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Birth

1950

Death of Philip Watson in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Philip Watson

This ancestor line traces from Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland (1840) to Glasgow, Lanarkshire (1867) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Philip Watson (1867–1950) was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire and died in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 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 Philip 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 2 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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