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Elmer Watson 1920–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1920

Birth Location: Pickett, Ark.

Death Date: 9 Sep 1986

Death Location: Doe Run, St. Francois County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Lewis Watson

Mother: Frances Parker

Spouse(s): Lorene Brown

Children(s):

In 1920, Elmer Watson entered the world in Pickett, Ark., born to Lewis O Ollie Watson And Frances Victoria Parker. In 1930, Elmer Watson resided in Current River, Current River, Randolph, Arkansas, . In 1935, Elmer Watson resided in Running Lake, Randolph, Arkansas. Elmer Watson married Lorene Eunice Brown, and had children including Charlotte Juanita Watson Tettamble, Elmer L Watson, Gloria Jean Watson Gibson, Jimmy R Watson, Lois Jean Watson, Ricky Watson. Elmer Watson passed away in 1986 in Doe Run, St. Francois County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1920, Elmer Watson entered the world in Pickett, Ark., born to Lewis O Ollie Watson And Frances Victoria Parker.
  • In 1930, Elmer Watson resided in Current River, Current River, Randolph, Arkansas, .
  • In 1935, Elmer Watson resided in Running Lake, Randolph, Arkansas.
  • Elmer Watson married Lorene Eunice Brown, and had children including Charlotte Juanita Watson Tettamble, Elmer L Watson, Gloria Jean Watson Gibson, Jimmy R Watson, Lois Jean Watson, Ricky Watson.
  • Elmer Watson passed away in 1986 in Doe Run, St. Francois County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elmer Watson's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Watson
1920–1986
Birth Place: Pickett, Ark.
Parents
Lewis O "Ollie" Watson
1877–1956
Randolph County, Arkansas, USA
Frances (Victoria) Parker
1893–1979
Randolph County, Arkansas
Grandparents
Rachel (A) Lewis
1846–1894
Arkansas
James (Clay "Jim") Parker
1846–1912
Tennessee
Rosetta (P) Lemmons
1865–1927
Randolph County, Arkansas
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Lewis
1804–
Martha Lewis
1808–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elmer Watson's Timeline

7 Records

1920
21 Aug 1920
Birth of Elmer Watson in Pickett, Ark.
Pickett, Ark.
1930
1930
Age 10
Elmer Watson resided here in Current River, Current River, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
Current River, Current River, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 15
Elmer Watson resided here in Running Lake, Randolph, Arkansas
Running Lake, Randolph, Arkansas
1940
1940-1945
Age 20
Elmer Watson resided here in Biggers, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
Biggers, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
1947
1947
Age 27
Elmer Watson was married in Randolph, Arkansas
Randolph, Arkansas
1950
1950
Age 30
Elmer Watson resided here in Haywood, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Haywood, Clay, Arkansas, USA
1986
9 Sep 1986
Age 66
Death of Elmer Watson in Madison
Madison

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1920
    Event Place: Pickett, Ark.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Running Lake, Randolph, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00170; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 61-27
    [3] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Current River, Randolph, Arkansas; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2339828
    [5] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1920
    [8] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Journal; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1986; Publication Place: Flat River, Missouri, USA; ,0.79117423,0.64541525,0.9680742&xid=3355
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Randolph, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Compiled Marriages from Select Counties, 1779-1992

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Current River, Current River, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Current River, Randolph, Arkansas; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2339828

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Running Lake, Randolph, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Running Lake, Randolph, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00170; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 61-27

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: Biggers, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Running Lake, Randolph, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00170; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 61-27

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Haywood, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Madison, 111.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Journal; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1986; Publication Place: Flat River, Missouri, USA; ,0.79117423,0.64541525,0.9680742&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1986
    Event Place: Madison
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Journal; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1986; Publication Place: Flat River, Missouri, USA; ,0.79117423,0.64541525,0.9680742&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Doe Run, St. Francois County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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