YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Abraham Watson 1661–1709 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jun 1661

Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 23 March 1709

Death Location: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father: John Wattson

Mother: Rebecca Harrington

Spouse(s): Mary Butterfield

Children(s): Lieut Watson, William Watson, Jacob Watson, Abraham Captain, Martha Watson, John Watson, Isaac Watson, Susannah Watson, Mary Watson

In 1661, Abraham Watson entered the world in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to John Watson Or Wattson And Rebecca Harrington. Abraham Watson married Mary Butterfield, and had children including Abraham Watson Captain, Isaac Watson, Jacob Watson, John Whitmore Watson, Lieut Jonathan Watson, Martha Watson, Mary Watson, Susannah Watson, William Watson. Abraham Watson passed away in 1709 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Find more search results for Abraham Watson
AW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1661, Abraham Watson entered the world in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to John Watson Or Wattson And Rebecca Harrington.
  • Abraham Watson married Mary Butterfield, and had children including Abraham Watson Captain, Isaac Watson, Jacob Watson, John Whitmore Watson, Lieut Jonathan Watson, Martha Watson, Mary Watson, Susannah Watson, William Watson.
  • Abraham Watson passed away in 1709 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abraham Watson's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Watson
1661–1709
Birth Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Watson or Wattson
1619–1711
All Saints,New Castle-Upon-Tyne,Northumberland,England
Rebecca Harrington
1625–1713
Cambridge,Middlesex,Massachusetts,USA
Grandparents
Christopher Watson
1575–1635
New Castle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Mary Roundcastle
1580–1640
New Castle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, , England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abraham Watson's Descendants

1.
AW
Abraham Watson (26 Jun 1661–23 March 1709) m. Mary Butterfield (1670–14 Nov 1730)
  1. 1. Lieut (Jonathan) Watson 1702–1759 m. Abigail Bradshaw 1704–1780
    1. 1. William (E Watson) Sr 1755–1844 m. Fanny Wilkerson 1760–1840
      1. 1. James (B) Watson 1780–1814
      2. 2. George (E.) Watson 1789–1871
      3. 3. William (E Watson) Jr 1786–1850
      4. 4. Nancy (William) Watson 1793–1871
      5. 5. Caroline Watson 1799–1875
      6. 6. Wilkerson Watson 1782–1870
      7. 7. Mary ("Polly") WATSON 1784–
      8. 8. Daniel Watson 1791–
      9. 9. Thomas (G) Watson 1795–1859
      10. 10. Powhatan (P) WATSON 1797–1866
      11. 11. John WATSON 1806–
    2. 2. Nicodemas WATSON 1727–1812
    3. 3. Parmenas WATSON 1739–1820
    4. 4. John WATSON 1745–1789
    5. 5. Jonathan (WATSON) Jr. 1728–1795
    6. 6. Zebediah WATSON 1732–
    7. 7. Ithamar WATSON 1743–1800
    8. 8. Palletiah WATSON 1729–1730
    9. 9. Daniel WATSON 1735–1823
    10. 10. Mary WATSON 1736–
    11. 11. Ruth WATSON 1744–1761
    12. 12. Jonathan WATSON 1732–1800
    13. 13. Abigall WATSON 1729–1793
  2. 2. William Watson 1698–1741
  3. 3. Jacob Watson 1704–1767
  4. 4. Abraham (Watson) Captain 1697–1775
  5. 5. Martha Watson 1707–1774
  6. 6. John (Whitmore) Watson 1715–1748
  7. 7. Isaac Watson 1690–1742
  8. 8. Susannah Watson 1693–1734
  9. 9. Mary Watson 1696–1776

Abraham Watson's Timeline

2 Records

1661
26 Jun 1661
Birth of Abraham Watson in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
1709
23 March 1709
Age 48
Death of Abraham Watson in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1661
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 March 1709
    Event Place: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE