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Ruby Marie Watson 1931–2018

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

Strong — 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 Ruby Watson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jul 1931 · North Carolina

Died 3 Sep 2018 · Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father Jesse Andrew Watson

Mother Ada Lou Sykes

Spouse Willis Jennings Mclamb

Children Scotti Jennings Mclamb, Stephanie Anne Mclamb, Stephen Colt Mclamb, Susan Louise Mclamb

Siblings Barbara Ann Mcdonald, J A Watson Jr, James Walter Mcdonald, Martie Louise Watson

Records

1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, … U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Index to Public Records, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016 Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records North Carolina, U.S., Voter Registration …

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Researchers connected through Ruby Watson 1931–2018

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Andrew Watson

Ada Lou Sykes

Spouse(s)

Willis Jennings Mclamb

Children

Scotti Jennings Mclamb

Stephanie Anne Mclamb

Stephen Colt Mclamb

Susan Louise Mclamb

Biography

Ruby Marie Watson was born in 1931 in North Carolina, the child of jesse andrew watson and ada lou sykes. In 1935, Ruby Marie Watson resided in Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina. In 1940, Ruby Marie Watson resided in Stony Creek Twp, Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina. Ruby Marie Watson married willis jennings mclamb, and had children including scotti jennings mclamb, stephanie anne mclamb, stephen colt mclamb, susan louise mclamb. Ruby Marie Watson passed away in 2018 in Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Sources

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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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Death Records North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
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Burial Records U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
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Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Record U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
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Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records
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Marriage Records North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
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Voter Records North Carolina, U.S., Voter Registration Records

Life Timeline

1931

Birth of Ruby Marie Watson in North Carolina

Birth

1935

Ruby Marie Watson resided here in Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina

Residence

1940

Ruby Marie Watson resided here in Stony Creek Twp, Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina, USA

Residence

1950

Ruby Marie Watson resided here in Stony Creek, Nash, North Carolina, USA

Residence

1953

Ruby Marie Watson resided here in Rocky Mount

Residence

1979

Ruby Marie Watson resided here in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA

Residence

1986

Ruby Marie Watson resided here in Raeford, North Carolina, USA

Residence

1997

Ruby Marie Watson resided here in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA

Residence

2018

Death of Ruby Marie Watson

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruby Watson

This ancestor line traces from St George Parish, Hanford, Maryland, USA (1754) to North Carolina (1931) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ruby Watson (1931–2018) was born in North Carolina and died in Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America. 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 Ruby 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 6 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.