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Benjamin Earl Watson 1900–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1900

Birth Location: California

Death Date: 26 Sep 1942

Death Location: Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America

Father: James Watson

Mother: Eliza Berry

Spouse(s): Thelma Kennedy

Children(s): Thelma Watson

The story of Benjamin Earl Watson began in 1900 in California. In 1910, Benjamin Earl Watson resided in Cressey, Merced, California, USA. In 1917, Benjamin Earl Watson resided in Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA. Benjamin Earl Watson married Thelma Carley Kennedy, and had children including Thelma La Verne Watson. Benjamin Earl Watson passed away in 1942 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Earl Watson began in 1900 in California.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Earl Watson resided in Cressey, Merced, California, USA.
  • In 1917, Benjamin Earl Watson resided in Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA.
  • Benjamin Earl Watson married Thelma Carley Kennedy, and had children including Thelma La Verne Watson.
  • Benjamin Earl Watson passed away in 1942 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Watson
1865–1921
Birth Location: California, USA
JW
Eliza Berry
1870–1957
Birth Location: England
EB

Spouses(s)

Thelma Kennedy
1905–1984
Birth Location: California, United States of America
TK

Children(s)

Thelma Watson
1922–2011
Birth Location: San Joaquin, California
TW

Benjamin Watson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Watson
1900–1942
Birth Place: California
Parents
James A. Watson
1865–1921
California, USA
Eliza Berry
1870–1957
England
Grandparents
William Watson
1826–1901
Turlough, County Mayo, Ireland
Susan Coils
1828–1912
Ireland
John Berry
1834–
England
Maria Mullin
1836–
Burnley, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
Martin Watson
1790–
Bettie Donaldson
1795–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Watson's Descendants

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Benjamin (Earl) Watson (21 Aug 1900–26 Sep 1942) m. Thelma (Carley) Kennedy (31 October 1905–23 June 1984)
  1. 1. Thelma (La Verne) Watson 1922–2011 m. Ronald (Anderson) Trotter 1915–1987
    1. 1. Thomas (Wayne) Cates 1945–1966

Benjamin Watson's Timeline

9 Records

1900
21 Aug 1900
Birth of Benjamin Earl Watson in California
California
1910
1910
Age 10
Benjamin Earl Watson resided here in Cressey, Merced, California, USA
Cressey, Merced, California, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 17
Benjamin Earl Watson resided here in Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 20
Benjamin Earl Watson resided here in Stockton Ward 1, San Joaquin, California, USA
Stockton Ward 1, San Joaquin, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 30
Benjamin Earl Watson resided here in Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 35
Benjamin Earl Watson resided here in Stockton, San Joaquin, California
Stockton, San Joaquin, California
1939
1939
Age 39
Benjamin Earl Watson resided here in Stockton, California, USA
Stockton, California, USA
1940
1940
Age 40
Benjamin Earl Watson resided here in Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
1942
26 Sep 1942
Age 42
Death of Benjamin Earl Watson in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1900
    Event Place: California
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California; Roll: m-t0627-00324; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 39-39
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1942-09-26
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stockton Ward 1, San Joaquin, California; Roll: T625_143; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 1092
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0052
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: San Joaquin
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cressey, Merced, California; Roll: T624_89; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1374102
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cressey, Merced, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cressey, Merced, California; Roll: T624_89; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1374102

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: San Joaquin

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Stockton Ward 1, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stockton Ward 1, San Joaquin, California; Roll: T625_143; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 1092

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0052

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California; Roll: m-t0627-00324; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 39-39

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Stockton, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California; Roll: m-t0627-00324; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 39-39

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1942
    Event Place: Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Date: 1942-09-26
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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