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James Watson 1749–1832 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1749

Birth Location: York, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 9 Feb 1832

Death Location: St Marys Bishophill Senior, Yorkshire, England

Father: John Watson

Mother: Ann Thackeray

Spouse(s): Ann Sturdy

Children(s): James Watson, Lucia Watson, Eleanor Watson, Richard Watson, Elizabeth Watson, Maria Watson, Isabella Watson, Mary Watson

The story of James Watson began in 1749 in York, Yorkshire, England. James Watson married Ann Sturdy, and had children including Eleanor Watson, Elizabeth Watson, Isabella Watson, James Watson, Lucia Watson, Maria Watson, Mary Watson, Richard Watson. James Watson passed away in 1832 in St Marys Bishophill Senior, Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of James Watson began in 1749 in York, Yorkshire, England.
  • James Watson married Ann Sturdy, and had children including Eleanor Watson, Elizabeth Watson, Isabella Watson, James Watson, Lucia Watson, Maria Watson, Mary Watson, Richard Watson.
  • James Watson passed away in 1832 in St Marys Bishophill Senior, Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Watson
1726–1786
Birth Location: Micklegate, Yorkshire, England
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Ann Thackeray
1726–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Ann Sturdy
1754–
Birth Location: Naburn, Yorkshire, England
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Children(s)

James Watson
1793–1851
Birth Location: Thorne, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Lucia Watson
1778–
Birth Location: Parish of Holy Trinity, Yorkshire, England
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Eleanor Watson
1781–
Birth Location: St Mary's, Castlegate, York, Eng
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Richard Watson
1782–
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Watson
1786–
Birth Location: York, Yorkshire, England
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Maria Watson
1789–
Birth Location: Yorkshire, England
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Isabella Watson
1791–
Birth Location: Yorkshire, England
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Mary Watson
1787–
Birth Location: Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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James Watson's Ancestors

Self
James Watson
1749–1832
Birth Place: York, Yorkshire, England
Parents
John Watson
1726–1786
Micklegate, Yorkshire, England
Ann Thackeray
1726–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Watson's Descendants

1.
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James Watson (1749–9 Feb 1832) m. Ann Sturdy (1754–)
  1. 1. James Watson 1793–1851 m. Elizabeth Donsley 1784–
    1. 1. Thomas (William) Watson 1822–1895 m. Isabella Kerr 1837–
      1. 1. William (Albert) Watson 1869–1934 m. Catherine Bowman 1870–1948
        1. 1. Kenneth (Bowman) Watson 1897–1960 m. Hilda (Victoria) Darby 1898–1965 m. Emily (Jane Simmons From an) affair 1896–1943
        2. 2. Robert (Harvey) Watson 1899–1902
        3. 3. Harold (Morrison) Watson 1902–
        4. 4. William (Douglas) Watson 1904– m. Velma Beardsall 1912–1959
        5. 5. Marjorie (Isabella) Watson 1907–1993
        6. 6. Dorothy (Kathleen) Watson 1909–1990
        7. 7. Dinah (Lenetta Lewetta) Watson 1911–
        8. 8. Luetta Watson 1912–
      2. 2. Annie (E) Watson 1867–1936 m. George (William) Broddy 1862–1937
      3. 3. Elizabeth Watson 1838–1930
      4. 4. Mary (or Jessie) Watson 1841–1893
      5. 5. John Watson 1843–
      6. 6. James Watson 1851–
      7. 7. Isabella (Victoria) Watson 1872–1906 m. Elisha (William) Lawrence 1866–1944
        1. 1. William (Harold Reseau) Lawrence 1896–1966
        2. 2. George (Charles Watson) Lawrence 1902–1906
        3. 3. Lawrence 1906–
      8. 8. Edward Watson 1827–1906
    2. 2. Jane (Elizabeth) Watson 1813–1898 m. James Robinson 1806–1868
      1. 1. Elizabeth ("Betsy" Sarah) Robinson 1830–1881
      2. 2. William (M) Robinson 1832–1892
      3. 3. Mary (Ann) Robinson 1834–1907
      4. 4. James Robinson 1836–1916
      5. 5. Jane Robinson 1838–1904
      6. 6. John Robinson 1841–1914
      7. 7. Thomas (L) Robinson 1843–1906
      8. 8. Eliza (Ellen) Robinson 1846–1847
      9. 9. Daniel Robinson 1848–1911
    3. 3. John (Henry) Watson 1817–1888 m. Elizabeth Hoar 1828–1897
      1. 1. William (Glasgow) Watson 1851–1851
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Ann “Lizzie”) Watson 1852–1942
      3. 3. Samuel (J.) Watson 1854–1903
      4. 4. James (Henry “Jim”) Watson 1856–1940
      5. 5. John (Henry) Watson 1858–1935
      6. 6. William Watson 1861–1914
      7. 7. Rosina ("Rose") Watson 1863–
    4. 4. James Watson 1832–
  2. 2. Lucia Watson 1778–
  3. 3. Eleanor Watson 1781–
  4. 4. Richard Watson 1782–
  5. 5. Elizabeth Watson 1786–
  6. 6. Maria Watson 1789–
  7. 7. Isabella Watson 1791–
  8. 8. Mary Watson 1787–

James Watson's Timeline

5 Records

1749
1749
Birth of James Watson in York, Yorkshire, England
York, Yorkshire, England
1749
20 Nov 1749
James Watson was christened in York, Yorkshire, England
York, Yorkshire, England
1749
20 Nov 1749
James Watson was baptized in York, Yorkshire, England
York, Yorkshire, England
1832
1832
Age 83
Death of James Watson in Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1832
9 Feb 1832
Age 83
Burial of James Watson in St Marys Bishophill Senior, Yorkshire, England
St Marys Bishophill Senior, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1749
    Event Place: York, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1749
    Event Place: York, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 15 Aug 2024), entry for James Watson, person ID K6QK-1R1.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1832
    Event Place: St Marys Bishophill Senior, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 15 Aug 2024), entry for James Watson, person ID K6QK-1R1.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1749
    Event Place: York, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 15 Aug 2024), entry for James Watson, person ID K6QK-1R1.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Saint Mary Castlegate York
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 15 Aug 2024), entry for James Watson, person ID K6QK-1R1.
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