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Adam Watson 1888–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1888

Birth Location: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death Date: 23 Dec 1956

Death Location: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Father: Adam Watson

Mother: Mary Watson

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Adam Watson, William Watson, Christina Watson

Adam Watson was born in 1888 in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland, the child of Adam Wark Watson And Mary Watson. In 1879, Adam Watson was employed in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Adam Watson married Agnes Lister, and had children including Adam Wark Watson, Christina M Wilson Watson, William Wilson Watson. Adam Watson passed away in 1956 in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • Adam Watson was born in 1888 in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland, the child of Adam Wark Watson And Mary Watson.
  • In 1879, Adam Watson was employed in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
  • Adam Watson married Agnes Lister, and had children including Adam Wark Watson, Christina M Wilson Watson, William Wilson Watson.
  • Adam Watson passed away in 1956 in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Adam Watson
1851–1884
Birth Location: Roxburghshire, Scotland
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Mary Watson
1851–1934
Birth Location: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
MW

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Adam Watson
1911–
Birth Location: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
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William Watson
1913–1977
Birth Location: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
WW
Christina Watson
1917–
Birth Location: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
CW

Adam Watson's Ancestors

Self
Adam Watson
1888–1956
Birth Place: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Parents
Adam Wark Watson
1851–1884
Roxburghshire, Scotland
Mary Watson
1851–1934
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Andrew Watson
1800–1867
Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Ellen Watson
1814–1879
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Edward (Adam) Haig
1813–1892
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Margaret Haig
1814–1895
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Sargent-Major Watson
1777–1838
Anne Duncan
1773–1839
John Wark
1775–1852
Margaret Wark
1791–1849
James Haig
1783–1877
Jane Rodger
1782–1865
James Waugh
1781–1866
Mary Lorimer
1781–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James TBC
1748–1810
Margaret Malcom
–1785
Andrew Duncan
1735–
Private
1738–
John Wark
1742–1826
Isobel Elliot
1760–1825
Andrew Stevenson
1753–
Edward Haig
1733–
Jane Crubbes
1750–
Robert Rodger
1746–1832
George Waugh
1765–1866
Betty Jerdan
1765–1866

Adam Watson's Descendants

1.
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Adam Watson (Abt 1888–23 Dec 1956)
  1. 1. Adam (Wark) Watson 1911–
  2. 2. William (Wilson) Watson 1913–1977
  3. 3. Christina (M Wilson) Watson 1917–

Adam Watson's Timeline

14 Records

1879
Bet. 1879–1956
Adam Watson was employed in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1885
24 Jun 1885
Birth of Adam Watson in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1888
1888
Birth of Adam Watson in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1888
Abt 1888
Birth of Adam Watson in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 3
Adam Watson resided here in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 13
Adam Watson resided here in Eccles, Berwickshire, Scotland
Eccles, Berwickshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 13
Adam Watson resided here in Eccles, Berwickshire, Scotland
Eccles, Berwickshire, Scotland
1914
1914
Age 26
Adam Watson resided here in 47 Canongate, Iedburgh
47 Canongate, Iedburgh
1914
1914
Age 26
Adam Watson resided here in 47 Canongate, Iedburgh
47 Canongate, Iedburgh
1914
1914
Age 26
Adam Watson resided here in 47 Canongate, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
47 Canongate, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1914
1914
Age 26
Adam Watson resided here in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1914
1914
Age 26
Adam Watson resided here in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1956
23 Dec 1956
Age 68
Death of Adam Watson in 6 Bongate Gardens, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
6 Bongate Gardens, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1956
23 Dec 1956
Age 68
Death of Adam Watson in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1885
    Event Place: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census, Database online.
    [2] 1891 Scotland Census, Database online.
    [3] 1911 England Census, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 March 2020, 01:42), entry for Adam Wark Watson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LZ1J-27Y
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 March 2020, 01:42), entry for Adam Wark Watson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LZ1J-27Y
    [7] Ancestry Family Trees
    [8] Ancestry Family Trees
    [9] 1901 Scotland Census, Database online.
    [10] 1901 Scotland Census, Database online.
    [11] 1911 England Census, Database online.
    [12] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 31115
    [13] 1911 England Census, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1888
    Event Place: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bet. 1879–1956
    Event Place: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 March 2020, 01:42), entry for Adam Wark Watson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LZ1J-27Y
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 March 2020, 01:42), entry for Adam Wark Watson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LZ1J-27Y

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Scotland Census, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees
    [5] Public Member Trees
    [6] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Eccles, Berwickshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census, Database online.
    [2] 1901 Scotland Census, Database online.
    [3] 1901 Scotland Census, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Eccles, Berwickshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: 47 Canongate, Iedburgh
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Service Records
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records
    [3] 1911 England Census, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: 47 Canongate, Iedburgh
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Service Records
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records
    [3] 1911 England Census, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: 47 Canongate, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Service Records
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records
    [3] 1911 England Census, Database online.
    [4] Public Member Trees
    [5] 1911 England Census, Database online.
    [6] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 31115
    [7] 1911 England Census, Database online.
    [8] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 31115
    [9] British Army WWI Service Records
    [10] British Army WWI Service Records
    [11] British Army WWI Service Records

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Service Records
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records
    [3] 1911 England Census, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Service Records
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records
    [3] 1911 England Census, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1914–1918
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 1 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 1 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918
    [3] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 1 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1914–1918
    Event Place: United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 1 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 1 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1914–1918
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 2 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 2 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918
    [3] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 2 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1914–1918
    Event Place: United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 2 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 2 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1914–1918
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source: British Army WWI Service Records, Page 3 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1914–1918
    Event Place: United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 3 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 3 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1914–1918
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 4 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 4 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918
    [3] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 4 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1914–1918
    Event Place: United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 4 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records, Page 4 - British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 1914-1918

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1956
    Event Place: 6 Bongate Gardens, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 March 2020, 01:42), entry for Adam Wark Watson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LZ1J-27Y
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 March 2020, 01:42), entry for Adam Wark Watson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LZ1J-27Y

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1956
    Event Place: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 March 2020, 01:42), entry for Adam Wark Watson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LZ1J-27Y
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 March 2020, 01:42), entry for Adam Wark Watson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LZ1J-27Y
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