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Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson 1889–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jun 1889

Birth Location: Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1947

Death Location: San Benito, Cameron, Texas, USA

Father: Dwight Watson

Mother: Clara Merritt

Spouse(s): Eleonore Klemann, Elizabeth Joiner, Murie G

Children(s): Klemann Watson, Eleanore Watson, Watson None, Dwight Watson

In 1889, Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson entered the world in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA, born to Dwight Henderson Watson And Clara Merritt. In 1917, Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson resided in Cameron County, Texas, USA. In 1920, Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson resided in San Benito, Cameron, Texas, USA. Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson married Eleonore Klemann, Elizabeth Joiner, Murie G, and had children including Dwight Ransom Watson, Eleanore Turner Watson, Klemann Turner Watson, Watson. Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson passed away in 1947 in San Benito, Cameron, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson entered the world in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA, born to Dwight Henderson Watson And Clara Merritt.
  • In 1917, Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson resided in Cameron County, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson resided in San Benito, Cameron, Texas, USA.
  • Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson married Eleonore Klemann, Elizabeth Joiner, Murie G, and had children including Dwight Ransom Watson, Eleanore Turner Watson, Klemann Turner Watson, Watson.
  • Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson passed away in 1947 in San Benito, Cameron, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dwight Watson
1854–1922
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
DW
Clara Merritt
1863–1945
Birth Location: Red Wing, Goodhue, Minnesota, USA
CM

Spouses(s)

Eleonore Klemann
1889–1976
Birth Location: Eagle Pass, Maverick, Texas, USA
EK
Elizabeth Joiner
1884–1935
Birth Location: –
EJ
Murie G
1895–
Birth Location: Indiana
MG

Children(s)

Klemann Watson
1911–1990
Birth Location: Mercedes, Hidalgo, Texas, USA
KW
Eleanore Watson
1909–
Birth Location: Texas
EW
Watson None
1918–
Birth Location: Brownsville, Cameron, Texas, USA
W
Dwight Watson
1916–1917
Birth Location: Texas
DW

Gilbert Watson's Ancestors

Self
Gilbert Watson
1889–1947
Birth Place: Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Dwight Henderson Watson
1854–1922
Pennsylvania, USA
Clara Merritt
1863–1945
Red Wing, Goodhue, Minnesota, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gilbert Watson's Descendants

1.
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Gilbert (Dwight 'Gib') Watson (13 Jun 1889–19 May 1947) m. Eleonore Klemann (13 June 1889–5 Mar 1976) m. Elizabeth Joiner (4 Mar 1884–12 Jan 1935) m. Murie G (abt 1895–)
  1. 1. Klemann (Turner) Watson 1911–1990 m. Mary (Belle) Williams 1907–1988
  2. 2. Eleanore (Turner) Watson 1909–
  3. 3. Watson 1918–
  4. 4. Dwight (Ransom) Watson 1916–1917

Gilbert Watson's Timeline

7 Records

1889
13 Jun 1889
Birth of Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 28
Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson resided here in Cameron County, Texas, USA
Cameron County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson resided here in San Benito, Cameron, Texas, USA
San Benito, Cameron, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson resided here in Cameron, Texas
Cameron, Texas
1940
1940
Age 51
Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson resided here in J P 6 Outside of Harlingen City, Cameron, Texas, USA
J P 6 Outside of Harlingen City, Cameron, Texas, USA
1947
Abt 1947
Age 58
Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson resided here in Rio Hondo, Cameron, Texas, USA
Rio Hondo, Cameron, Texas, USA
1947
19 May 1947
Age 58
Death of Gilbert Dwight 'Gib' Watson in Rio Hondo, Cameron, Texas, USA
Rio Hondo, Cameron, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1889
    Event Place: Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cameron, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04000; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 31-54
    [5] Minnesota, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Benito, Cameron, Texas; Roll: T625_1784; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 31
    [7] Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Cameron County
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Cameron County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Cameron County

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: San Benito, Cameron, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Benito, Cameron, Texas; Roll: T625_1784; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 31

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cameron, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cameron, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04000; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 31-54

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P 6 Outside of Harlingen City, Cameron, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cameron, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04000; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 31-54

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1947
    Event Place: Rio Hondo, Cameron, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1947
    Event Place: Rio Hondo, Cameron, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: San Benito, Cameron, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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