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Jacob Watson 1785–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Hagerstown, Frederick, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 1840

Death Location: Harrison Co, VA, West Virginia, United States

Father: William Watson

Mother: Elizabeth Patton

Spouse(s): Sarah Pritchard*

Children(s): Mary Jett

Jacob Watson was born in 1785 in Hagerstown, Frederick, Maryland, United States, the child of William Watson And Elizabeth Jane Patton. Jacob Watson married Sarah Catherine Pritchard, and had children including Mary Jett. Jacob Watson passed away in 1840 in Harrison Co, VA, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • Jacob Watson was born in 1785 in Hagerstown, Frederick, Maryland, United States, the child of William Watson And Elizabeth Jane Patton.
  • Jacob Watson married Sarah Catherine Pritchard, and had children including Mary Jett.
  • Jacob Watson passed away in 1840 in Harrison Co, VA, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Watson
1745–1809
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland, USA
WW
Elizabeth Patton
1747–1833
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, United States
EP

Spouses(s)

Sarah Pritchard*
1797–1879
Birth Location: Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
SP

Children(s)

Mary Jett
1816–1890
Birth Location: Virginia
MJ

Jacob Watson's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Watson
1785–1840
Birth Place: Hagerstown, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Parents
William Watson
1745–1809
Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland, USA
Elizabeth (Jane) Patton
1747–1833
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Sarah Twyford
1717–1783
England
John (Hanse) Patton
1724–1787
Oxfordshire, England
Elizabeth Wallace
1728–1780
York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
ALEXANDER Wallace
1699–1767
Agnes Gordon
1701–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Wallace
1662–1715
Mary Williamson
1661–1710
James Ii
1672–1749

Jacob Watson's Descendants

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Jacob Watson (1785–1840) m. Sarah (Catherine) Pritchard* (1797–March 23, 1879)
  1. 1. Mary Jett 1816–1890 m. John Jett 1812–1878
    1. 1. John (Marion) Jett 1853–1913 m. Della Norman 1853–1899 m. Ann M. 1871–1900 m. Delilah Norman 1854–1900
      1. 1. Dora (Rebekah) Jett 1875–1905 m. Emery (D) Reynolds 1873–1951
        1. 1. Dovie (G) Hall 1900–1986 m. Elbert (John) Hall 1895–1965 m. Elbert (Foy) Hall 1894–1965
        2. 2. Fairy Reynolds 1896–1971 m. Jacob (M) Jett 1884–1951
        3. 3. Casa (Pearl) Reynolds 1898–
      2. 2. Arlie ("Arla" Creed) Jett 1893–1976 m. Mabel Jeet 1898– m. Unk Rutledge 1896–1935
      3. 3. Garfield Jett 1880–1958 m. Orna Jett 1882–1977 m. Alcia (Elsie Oma) Jett 1882–1977
        1. 1. Darris (L) Jett 1920–
        2. 2. Bomard (W) Jett 1922–1997
        3. 3. Bernard (Eugene) Jett 1921–
        4. 4. Wherlie (Delmer) Jett 1901–1993
        5. 5. Mamie (Ethyl) Jett 1908–1991
        6. 6. Romie (G) Jett 1906–
        7. 7. Beulah (Bay) Jett 1916–
        8. 8. Glydia\\Gladys (Dale) Jett 1907–
        9. 9. Lennon\\Leman (V) Jett 1910–
        10. 10. John Jett 1901–
        11. 11. Lusten (E) Jett 1905–
        12. 12. Julia (V) Jett 1916–
        13. 13. Nhilie Jett 1902–
      4. 4. George (Washington) Jett 1878–1956
      5. 5. John (Walter) Jett 1882–1949 m. Mary (Le) Master 1873–
      6. 6. Lillie Jett 1884–
      7. 7. Liddie (E.) Drake 1872–1956 m. Femen (E) Drake 1869– m. Fleming Drake 1868–1956
        1. 1. Orvil (R) Drake 1908– m. Mammie Drake 1911–
        2. 2. Delpha (B) Drake 1901–1987 m. Arley Burns 1901–1992
        3. 3. Elcie (M) Drake 1906–1970 m. Miletis (P) Shafer 1902–1972
        4. 4. Flotie (L) Drake 1911– m. Jacob Dauglas 1907–
        5. 5. Earl Drake 1915– m. Orbie C 1916–
        6. 6. Ora (W) Drake 1895–
        7. 7. Lanie (G) Drake 1897–
        8. 8. Ramie (C) Drake 1894–
      8. 8. Mary (Odel) Jett 1888–1960 m. Ed Butler 1879–1950
        1. 1. Lester Butler 1925–1945
        2. 2. Louis Butler 1916–1971
        3. 3. Delia (Louise) Jett 1922–1952
        4. 4. Lucy (Ellen) Kozak 1912–1961
        5. 5. Mary (A) Gibson 1937–1992
      9. 9. Otho (Thornton) Jett 1886–1960 m. Minnie (M) Jett 1895–1970
        1. 1. Holly (M) Jett 1936–1950
        2. 2. Stella (F) Westfall 1928–2010
        3. 3. Virgie (E) Jett 1932–2020 m. Roy (Lee) Fields 1930–2020
        4. 4. Decie (A) Jett 1921–2004 m. Harold (P) Collins 1921–1977
        5. 5. Etcil (R) Jett 1925–
        6. 6. Alice (Marie) Jett 1918–
        7. 7. James (Evertt) Jett 1920–
        8. 8. Golden (Edgar) Jett 1915–
        9. 9. Della Jett 1913– m. Otto Nicholos 1911–
      10. 10. Phelia (Alice) Jett 1891–1974 m. William Francis 1885–
        1. 1. Elizabeth Lewis 1913–1989 m. Charles (Daniel) Webster 1909–1997
        2. 2. Earnest Lewis 1908–1978 m. Mary (Naomi) Lewis 1910–1965
        3. 3. Alice Lewis 1921–2000 m. Ernest (E) Weekly 1912–
        4. 4. Emery (F) Lewis 1910–
        5. 5. Charles Lewis 1915–
        6. 6. Virginia Lewis 1919–
        7. 7. Phillis (J) Lewis 1924–
      11. 11. Sarah (Elizabeth) Jett 1873–1952
        1. 1. Elizabeth Simmons 1914–
        2. 2. May Morris 1900–
        3. 3. William Simmons 1910–
      12. 12. Curtis Jett 1903–
      13. 13. Cecil (W) Jett 1901–1985 m. Caroline Jett 1904–
        1. 1. Elizabeth Jett 1922–
        2. 2. Nora (Mae) Jett 1926–
        3. 3. Ivan Jett 1924–
        4. 4. Donald (R) Jett 1919–
      14. 14. Willie Jett 1905–1970 m. Lessie (Marie) Short 1928–2003 m. Minnie (M) Jett 1909–2005
        1. 1. Betty (Ruth) Dunlap 1932–2016
        2. 2. Pauline Gett 1930–2011 m. Ira (Obediah) Campbell 1921–1983
        3. 3. Betty (Ruth) Dunlap 1932–2016
      15. 15. Waitman (Edgell) Jett 1878–1960
      16. 16. Laura (ODell) Crihfield 1880–1962
      17. 17. Rosa (Bell) Pettit 1876–1949
      18. 18. Amma Short 1888–1947
      19. 19. Edna (S) Jett 1886–
      20. 20. James (C) Jett 1889–
      21. 21. Barny (B) Jett 1897–
    2. 2. Jacob Jett 1842–1922 m. Elisabeth Jett 1840–
      1. 1. John (W.) Jett 1867–1889
      2. 2. Mary (E.) Jett 1869–
    3. 3. Sylvester Jett 1846–1923 m. Julia (E) Jett 1857–1924 m. Erminis Jett 1856–1924 m. Ermany Jett 1847–
      1. 1. Fannie Jett 1891–
      2. 2. John Jett 1898–1969 m. Zella Pitts 1898–1955
      3. 3. Joseph Jett 1894–
      4. 4. Hattie Jett 1892–1984
      5. 5. Gertie (M) Jett 1880–1949
      6. 6. Goff Jett 1888–1950
      7. 7. Walter (M) Jett 1874–1948 m. Lela (D) Jett 1879–
        1. 1. Hobert Jett 1914–
        2. 2. Layton Jett 1919–
      8. 8. Grant Jett 1888–1966 m. Hannah (L) Jett 1888–
      9. 9. Oakey (D) Jett 1882–
      10. 10. Robert (B) Jett 1878–1966 m. Ethel (J) Jett 1886–
      11. 11. Maggie (B) Jett 1886–
      12. 12. Gay Jett 1883–
      13. 13. Goldia Jett 1904–
      14. 14. Michael (K) Jett 1876–1948
      15. 15. Michael (K) Jett 1876–1948
    4. 4. Wm Jett 1840–1922
    5. 5. Otha Jett 1851–1931 m. Phebe (A.) Jett 1852–1925 m. Delilah (Fern) Norman 1854–
      1. 1. Rosal (B.) Jett 1876–1949
      2. 2. Watman (E.) Jett 1879–1960 m. Alice (M) Jett 1880–
      3. 3. Marshall Jett 1884–1960
      4. 4. Jacob (M) Jett 1883–1995
      5. 5. Anna (M) Jett 1887–1919
      6. 6. Otha (T) Jett 1886–1959
      7. 7. Curtis Jett 1903–1914
      8. 8. George (Washington) Jett 1878–1956
      9. 9. Lyda (Ellen Liddie) Jett 1872–1956
      10. 10. Sarah (Elizabeth) Jett 1873–1952
      11. 11. Dora (R) Jett 1876–
      12. 12. Alice Jett 1890–1974
      13. 13. Cecil (W) Jett 1900–1985
      14. 14. Granville Jett 1894–
      15. 15. Laura (Odell) Jett 1880–1962
      16. 16. Lillie Jett 1884–
      17. 17. John (Walter) Jett 1880–1958
      18. 18. Arley (Creed) Jett 1893–1976
    6. 6. Wilson (F) Jett 1855–1922 m. Mary (Ann) Dye 1860–1946
      1. 1. Arena(Rena) (or Verena) Jett 1879–1951 m. Albert (Clinton) Harris 1882–1959
        1. 1. Ollie (Genevieve) Carper 1912–1999
        2. 2. Virgil (Brooks) Harris 1920–2008
        3. 3. Dayton (E.) Harris 1921–1962
        4. 4. Dorothy (Mae) Smith 1903–1970
        5. 5. Paul (Levere Harris) Sr 1923–2008
        6. 6. Effie (Marie) Myles 1913–1964 m. Clyde (Milford) Myles 1898–1965
        7. 7. Coy Harris 1916–
      2. 2. Winona (Jett) Naylor 1893–1944 m. Absolom (McNeil) Naylor 1877–1950 m. Mack Naylor 1878–1950 m. Naylor 1877–1950
        1. 1. Herman (J) Naylor 1916–1991
        2. 2. Laura (Jane) Kelley 1931–2000
        3. 3. Ochel (Angeline) Henderson 1917–1997
        4. 4. Ray (W. Naylor) Sr 1921–1991 m. Annie (L) Naylor 1925–
        5. 5. Dixie (Farist) Kelley 1920–2010
        6. 6. Homer Naylor 1925–2012
        7. 7. Woodron Naylor 1927–2022
        8. 8. Maxine Naylor 1928–2006
        9. 9. Dountain (Hayes) Naylor 1910–1947
        10. 10. Louis (Hobart) Naylor 1899–1953
        11. 11. Rama (Ann) Cook 1908–1997
        12. 12. Ochel (Angeline) Henderson 1917–1997
        13. 13. Gusta (Faye) Kelly 1914–1995
        14. 14. Laura (Jane) Kelley 1931–2000
        15. 15. Herman (J) Naylor 1916–1991
        16. 16. Nelson (Gay) Naylor 1905–1979
        17. 17. Dixie (Farist) Kelley 1920–2010
        18. 18. Dountain (Hayes) Naylor 1910–1947
        19. 19. Laura (Jane) Kelley 1931–2000
        20. 20. Ochel (Angeline) Henderson 1917–1997
        21. 21. Louis (Hobart) Naylor 1899–1953
        22. 22. Herman (J) Naylor 1916–1991
        23. 23. Ray (W. Naylor) Sr 1921–1991
        24. 24. Dixie (Farist) Kelley 1920–2010
        25. 25. Homer Naylor 1925–2012
        26. 26. Gusta (Faye) Kelly 1914–1995
        27. 27. Woodrow (Wilson) Naylor 1927–2022
        28. 28. Nelson (Gay) Naylor 1905–1979
        29. 29. Rama (Ann) Cook 1908–1997
    7. 7. Alvin Jett 1849–1913 m. Claracy (J.) Jett 1853–
      1. 1. Jett 1880–1967 m. Bessie (Elizabeth) Jett 1893–1926
      2. 2. Granville (Z.) Jett 1872–
      3. 3. Morgan (S.) Jett 1878–
      4. 4. Sarah (L.) Jett 1874–1939 m. Hezekiah (Cook Spencer) Abbott 1856–1929
        1. 1. Elmer (E) Abbott 1915–1999
      5. 5. John (Alvin) Jett 1876–
    8. 8. Mary (K) Jett 1861–
    9. 9. Wesley Jett 1837–
    10. 10. Eliz Jett 1844–1844

Jacob Watson's Timeline

11 Records

1782
10 NOV 1782
Birth of Jacob Watson in Hagerstown, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Hagerstown, Frederick, Maryland, United States
1785
1785
Birth of Jacob Watson
None
1787
1787
Age 2
Birth of Jacob Watson in Hagerstown, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Hagerstown, Frederick, Maryland, United States
1811
31 Dec 1811
Age 26
Jacob Watson was married in Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
1812
1812
Age 27
Jacob Watson was married in WV
WV
1814
16 Oct 1814
Age 29
Jacob Watson was married in Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
1814
16 October 1814
Age 29
Jacob Watson was married in Monongalia, County, VA
Monongalia, County, VA
1815
1815
Age 30
Jacob Watson was married in Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
1815
16 Oct 1815
Age 30
Jacob Watson was married in Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 55
Death of Jacob Watson in Harrison Co, VA, West Virginia, United States
Harrison Co, VA, West Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 65
Death of Jacob Watson in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Frederick, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 NOV 1782
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Frederick, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1811
    Event Place: Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: WV

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1814
    Event Place: Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 October 1814
    Event Place: Monongalia, County, VA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Monongalia, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1815
    Event Place: Monongalia, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Harrison Co, VA, West Virginia, United States
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