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Ethel Violet Watson 1906–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Oct 1906

Birth Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Death Date: 3 February 1985

Death Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: William Watson

Mother: May Watson

Spouse(s): Henrik Peterson, Fred Barnas

Children(s): George Peterson, Henry Peterson

In 1906, Ethel Violet Watson entered the world in Council Bluffs, Iowa, born to William M Watson And May Watson. In 1920, Ethel Violet Watson resided in Garner, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA. In 1930, Ethel Violet Watson resided in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA. Ethel Violet Watson married Fred Barnas, Henrik Holst Peterson, and had children including George Holst Peterson, Henry Jens Peterson. Ethel Violet Watson passed away in 1985 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1906, Ethel Violet Watson entered the world in Council Bluffs, Iowa, born to William M Watson And May Watson.
  • In 1920, Ethel Violet Watson resided in Garner, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1930, Ethel Violet Watson resided in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.
  • Ethel Violet Watson married Fred Barnas, Henrik Holst Peterson, and had children including George Holst Peterson, Henry Jens Peterson.
  • Ethel Violet Watson passed away in 1985 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Watson
1854–1931
Birth Location: Iowa
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May Watson
1870–1952
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
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Spouses(s)

Henrik Peterson
1903–1977
Birth Location: Ingstrup Parish, Hjorring, Denmark
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Fred Barnas
1895–1980
Birth Location: Dwight, Nebraska, USA
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Children(s)

George Peterson
1925–2013
Birth Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
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Henry Peterson
1924–2010
Birth Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
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Ethel Watson's Ancestors

Self
Ethel Watson
1906–1985
Birth Place: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Parents
William M. Watson
1854–1931
Iowa
May Watson
1870–1952
Iowa, USA
Grandparents
George (Washington) Watson
1829–1899
Morgan County, Indiana, USA
Zerelda Applegate
1832–1922
Owen County, Indiana, USA
George Wilson
1844–
Indiana, USA
Zila Applan
1848–1945
Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Watson
1793–1883
Mary Schultz
1800–1877
Joseh Applegate
1807–1880
Lavena Applegate
1812–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Watson
1767–1870
Frances Carpenter
1775–1826
Christian Schultz
1770–1849
Elizabeth Goss
1774–1854
Samuel Applegate
1779–1838
Alice Piersol
1783–1811
Aaron Blunk
–1824

Ethel Watson's Descendants

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Ethel (Violet) Watson (31 Oct 1906–3 February 1985) m. Henrik (Holst) Peterson (March 16, 1903–06 Dec 1977) m. Fred Barnas (28 March 1895–July 1980)
  1. 1. George (Holst) Peterson 1925–2013 m. Erma (Mae) Deputy 1930–2015
    1. 1. George (David (Joe)) Peterson 1947–2021 m. Donna (Gayle) Bowen 1948–2014
  2. 2. Henry (Jens) Peterson 1924–2010

Ethel Watson's Timeline

6 Records

1906
31 Oct 1906
Birth of Ethel Violet Watson in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 14
Ethel Violet Watson resided here in Garner, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Garner, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Ethel Violet Watson resided here in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Ethel Violet Watson resided here in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 34
Ethel Violet Watson resided here in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1985
3 February 1985
Age 79
Death of Ethel Violet Watson in Council Bluffs, IA Pottawattamie County
Council Bluffs, IA Pottawattamie County

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1906
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T627_1199; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 78-31B
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Garner, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T625_510; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 119
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 679; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 407.0; FHL microfilm: 2340414
    [4] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa State Archives; Des Moines, Iowa; Volume: 5
    [5] Iowa, Select Marriages Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Garner, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Garner, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T625_510; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 119

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 679; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 407.0; FHL microfilm: 2340414

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T627_1199; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 78-31B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T627_1199; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 78-31B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa State Archives; Des Moines, Iowa; Volume: 5

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 February 1985
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, IA Pottawattamie County
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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