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Edward R Watson 1897–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1897

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 26 May 1965

Death Location: Alameda

Father: James Watson

Mother: Rosa Ray

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In 1897, Edward R Watson entered the world in Alabama, born to James Watson And Rosa Ray. In 1900, Edward R Watson resided in Precinct 5, Choctaw, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Edward R Watson resided in Butler, Choctaw, Alabama, USA. Edward R Watson passed away in 1965 in Alameda.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Edward R Watson entered the world in Alabama, born to James Watson And Rosa Ray.
  • In 1900, Edward R Watson resided in Precinct 5, Choctaw, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Edward R Watson resided in Butler, Choctaw, Alabama, USA.
  • Edward R Watson passed away in 1965 in Alameda.

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Edward Watson's Ancestors

Self
Edward Watson
1897–1965
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
James Watson
1878–
Alabama, USA
Rosa Ray
–1931
Choctaw County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Edward Ray
1835–1921
Choctaw Co., Alabama
Sarah Phillips
1843–1922
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
manning ray
1810–1880
Hannah Ray
1814–1901
John Phillips
1811–
Elizabeth Roberts
1812–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Ray
1770–1857
Mary Ray
1779–1866
James Benson
1775–1864
Margaret X
1780–1861
John Phillips
1774–1830
Moses Roberts
1785–1851
Susan Wageses
1787–1839

Edward Watson's Timeline

5 Records

1897
Jul 1897
Birth of Edward R Watson in Alabama
Alabama
1900
1900
Age 3
Edward R Watson resided here in Precinct 5, Choctaw, Alabama, USA
Precinct 5, Choctaw, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Edward R Watson resided here in Butler, Choctaw, Alabama, USA
Butler, Choctaw, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Edward R Watson resided here in Precinct 5, Choctaw, Alabama, USA
Precinct 5, Choctaw, Alabama, USA
1965
26 May 1965
Age 68
Death of Edward R Watson in Alameda
Alameda

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1897
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Alameda; Date: 26 May 1965; Social Security: 421127443
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Choctaw, Alabama; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2339741
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 5, Choctaw, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0014
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Choctaw, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 5, Choctaw, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0014

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Butler, Choctaw, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Choctaw, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Choctaw, Alabama; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2339741

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1965
    Event Place: Alameda
    Record Source: California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Alameda; Date: 26 May 1965; Social Security: 421127443

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