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Edward Manuel Watson 1911–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Aug 1911

Birth Location: Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

Death Date: 9 Jan 1968

Death Location: Minnesota, USA

Father: Thornton Watson

Mother: Mariah Stephens

Spouse(s): Dorothy Grover

Children(s): Allen Watson

In 1911, Edward Manuel Watson entered the world in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America, born to Thornton Watson And Mariah Marie Stephens. In 1920, Edward Manuel Watson resided in Brookston, St Louis, Minnesota, USA. In 1928, Edward Manuel Watson resided in Eugene, Oregon, USA. Edward Manuel Watson married Dorothy A Watson Grover, and had children including Allen Edward Watson, John Joseph Watson, Wayne Michael Watson. Edward Manuel Watson passed away in 1968 in Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Edward Manuel Watson entered the world in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America, born to Thornton Watson And Mariah Marie Stephens.
  • In 1920, Edward Manuel Watson resided in Brookston, St Louis, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1928, Edward Manuel Watson resided in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
  • Edward Manuel Watson married Dorothy A Watson Grover, and had children including Allen Edward Watson, John Joseph Watson, Wayne Michael Watson.
  • Edward Manuel Watson passed away in 1968 in Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Watson's Ancestors

Self
Edward Watson
1911–1968
Birth Place: Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Parents
Thornton Watson
1864–1936
Marion County, West Virginia, USA
Mariah ("Marie") Stephens
1866–
West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Charles) Watson
1820–1869
Virginia, USA
Orelia Mason
1820–1851
Virginia
Israel Stephens
1847–
Virginia
Elizabeth Stephens
1844–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Watson
1795–1829
Jane George
1798–1832
John Mason
1791–1879
Matilda Henry
1796–1855
Stacy Stephens
1804–1889
Mariah Cumberledge
1810–1866
Samuel Weekley
1801–1880
Lavinia Davis
1806–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Watson
1765–1827
Sarah Ice
1768–1829
Stacey Stephens
1779–1861
Elizabeth Hatfield
1780–1849
George Cumberledge
1765–1833
Thomas Weekley
1754–1843
Rachel Pauley
1754–1842

Edward Watson's Descendants

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Edward (Manuel) Watson (23 Aug 1911–9 Jan 1968) m. Dorothy (A. Watson) Grover (1 November 1928–1 Jan 2014)
  1. 1. Allen (Edward) Watson 1951–2008

Edward Watson's Timeline

8 Records

1911
23 Aug 1911
Birth of Edward Manuel Watson in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 9
Edward Manuel Watson resided here in Brookston, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
Brookston, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
1928
1928
Age 17
Edward Manuel Watson resided here in Eugene, Oregon, USA
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Edward Manuel Watson resided here in Brookston, Brookston, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
Brookston, Brookston, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
1948
5 Nov 1948
Age 37
Edward Manuel Watson resided here in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
1950
1950
Age 39
Edward Manuel Watson resided here in Fort Snelling Area, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Fort Snelling Area, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 40
Edward Manuel Watson resided here in Oregon
Oregon
1968
9 Jan 1968
Age 57
Death of Edward Manuel Watson in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1911
    Event Place: Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records
    [6] Web: Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index, 1900-1934
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brookston, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Eugene, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brookston, Brookston, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1948
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Fort Snelling Area, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Oregon
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1968
    Event Place: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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