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Benjamin Franklin Watson 1862–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1862

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 4 Jul 1937

Death Location: Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Othella Campbell

Children(s): Gladys Watson, Christine Watson

The story of Benjamin Franklin Watson began in 1862 in South Carolina, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Watson resided in Columbia, Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Watson resided in District 208, Banks, Georgia, USA. Benjamin Franklin Watson married Othella Gertrude Campbell, and had children including Christine Watson, Gladys G Watson. Benjamin Franklin Watson passed away in 1937 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Watson began in 1862 in South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Watson resided in Columbia, Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Watson resided in District 208, Banks, Georgia, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Watson married Othella Gertrude Campbell, and had children including Christine Watson, Gladys G Watson.
  • Benjamin Franklin Watson passed away in 1937 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Othella Campbell
1867–1936
Birth Location: South Carolina
OC

Children(s)

Gladys Watson
1894–1991
Birth Location: South Carolina
GW
Christine Watson
1893–1973
Birth Location: Georgia
CW

Benjamin Watson's Ancestors

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Benjamin Watson
1862–1937
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
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Benjamin Watson's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Watson (12 Aug 1862–4 Jul 1937) m. Othella (Gertrude) Campbell (1 Nov 1867–27 May 1936)
  1. 1. Gladys (G) Watson 1894–1991
    1. 1. Harry (G) Simpson 1925–1968
  2. 2. Christine Watson 1893–1973 m. William (A. Poston) Sr. 1892– m. William (Arthur Poston) Sr 1892–1970
    1. 1. Williams (Arthur) Poston 1918–
    2. 2. Howell (Frank) Poston 1920–1996
    3. 3. Thomas (Burnett Poston) Jr. 1923–1972
    4. 4. Hugh (B.) Poston 1926–
    5. 5. Martha (Wood) Poston 1919–2003
    6. 6. William (Arthur Poston) Jr. 1918–1986
    7. 7. Howell (Frank) Poston 1920–1996
    8. 8. Thomas (Burnett) Poston 1923–1972

Benjamin Watson's Timeline

9 Records

1862
12 Aug 1862
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Watson in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 8
Benjamin Franklin Watson resided here in Columbia, Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA
Columbia, Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
Benjamin Franklin Watson resided here in District 208, Banks, Georgia, USA
District 208, Banks, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Benjamin Franklin Watson resided here in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Benjamin Franklin Watson resided here in Anderson Ward 5, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson Ward 5, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Benjamin Franklin Watson resided here in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
Benjamin Franklin Watson resided here in Anderson, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1933
1933
Age 71
Benjamin Franklin Watson resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1937
4 Jul 1937
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Franklin Watson in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1862
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Columbia, Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Columbia, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1507; Page: 92B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 208, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 208, Banks, Georgia; Roll: 133; Page: 344C; Enumeration District: 003

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Anderson Ward 5, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Anderson, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1937
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1925-1949; Death County or Certificate Range: Greenville

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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