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Donald Watson 1801–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jan 1801

Birth Location: Avoch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland

Death Date: 12 Jun 1885

Death Location: Nairn, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Father: John Watson

Mother: Margaret Fraser

Spouse(s): Alexandrina Mackenzie

Children(s): Catherine Watson, Hugh Watson, William Watson, David Watson, Donald Watson, Angus Watson, William Watson, William Watson, Alexander Watson, Margaret Watson, James Watson

In 1801, Donald Watson entered the world in Avoch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, born to John Watson And Margaret Fraser. In 1841, Donald Watson resided in Avoch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. Donald Watson married Alexandrina Mackenzie, and had children including Alexander A Watson, Angus Watson, Catherine Watson, David Watson, Donald Watson, Hugh Watson, James D Watson, Margaret Watson, William George Watson, William Hugh Watson, William Max Watson. Donald Watson passed away in 1885 in Nairn, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1801, Donald Watson entered the world in Avoch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, born to John Watson And Margaret Fraser.
  • In 1841, Donald Watson resided in Avoch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.
  • Donald Watson married Alexandrina Mackenzie, and had children including Alexander A Watson, Angus Watson, Catherine Watson, David Watson, Donald Watson, Hugh Watson, James D Watson, Margaret Watson, William George Watson, William Hugh Watson, William Max Watson.
  • Donald Watson passed away in 1885 in Nairn, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Donald Watson's Ancestors

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Donald Watson
1801–1885
Birth Place: Avoch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
Parents
John Watson
1778–1852
Cromarty, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
Margaret Fraser
1775–1841
Kirkhill, Inverness-shire, Scotland
Grandparents
Janet Anderson
1754–
Cromarty, Cromartyshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Donald Watson's Descendants

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Donald Watson (26 Jan 1801–12 Jun 1885) m. Alexandrina Mackenzie (25 Dec 1814–10 Mar 1867)
  1. 1. Catherine Watson 1836–
  2. 2. Hugh Watson 1837–
  3. 3. William (Hugh) Watson 1839–1904
  4. 4. David Watson 1840–1860
  5. 5. Donald Watson 1845–1896
  6. 6. Angus Watson 1846–1864
  7. 7. William (Max) Watson 1848–1924 m. Sina (Elizabeth) Savage 1853–1933
    1. 1. Donald (Benjamin) Watson 1875–1938
    2. 2. William (James) Watson 1882–1960
      1. 1. Temple (Oliver) Watson 1919–1986 m. Norma Elaine 1925–2013
    3. 3. Roy (Lee) Watson 1887–1964
  8. 8. William (George) Watson 1851–1918
  9. 9. Alexander (A) Watson 1851–1911 m. Cora (C) Parker 1862–1939
    1. 1. David (Peter) Watson 1889–1954 m. Lillie Hignight 1887–1984
      1. 1. Naomi Watson 1917–2008 m. Peter (J) Millar 1917–
  10. 10. Margaret Watson 1854–1934
  11. 11. James (D) Watson 1858–

Donald Watson's Timeline

4 Records

1801
26 Jan 1801
Birth of Donald Watson in Avoch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
Avoch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
1801
26 Jan 1801
Donald Watson was baptized in Avoch,Ross and Cromarty,Scotland
Avoch,Ross and Cromarty,Scotland
1841
1841
Age 40
Donald Watson resided here in Avoch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
Avoch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
1885
12 Jun 1885
Age 84
Death of Donald Watson in Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1801
    Event Place: Avoch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Avoch; ED: 2; Page: 10; Line: 400; Year: 1841

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1801
    Event Place: Avoch,Ross and Cromarty,Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Avoch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Avoch; ED: 2; Page: 10; Line: 400; Year: 1841

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1885
    Event Place: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nairn, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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