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James (Jim) Henry Watson 1856–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Jun 1856

Birth Location: Henry, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 06 May 1936

Death Location: Quanah, Hardeman County, Texas, USA

Father: Thomas Watson

Mother: Martha Shaw

Spouse(s): Sallie Reagin

Children(s): Marshall Watson, William Watson, Causby Watson, Phenix Watson, James Jr, Lydia Watson, Martha Watson, Lillie Watson, Edwin Watson, Ison Watson

The story of James (Jim) Henry Watson began in 1856 in Henry, Georgia, United States. In 1860, James (Jim) Henry Watson resided in Henry, Georgia, USA. In 1870, James (Jim) Henry Watson resided in Conyers, Newton, Georgia, USA. James (Jim) Henry Watson married Sallie Sophia Safie Reagin, Sara Coe, and had children including Causby Franklin Watson, Edwin Oliver Watson, Ison Watson, James Henry Watson Jr, Lillie Mae Watson, Lydia Watson, Marshall Eunice Watson, Martha Chuma Watson, Phenix H Watson, William Homer Watson. James (Jim) Henry Watson passed away in 1936 in Quanah, Hardeman County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James (Jim) Henry Watson began in 1856 in Henry, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1860, James (Jim) Henry Watson resided in Henry, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1870, James (Jim) Henry Watson resided in Conyers, Newton, Georgia, USA.
  • James (Jim) Henry Watson married Sallie Sophia Safie Reagin, Sara Coe, and had children including Causby Franklin Watson, Edwin Oliver Watson, Ison Watson, James Henry Watson Jr, Lillie Mae Watson, Lydia Watson, Marshall Eunice Watson, Martha Chuma Watson, Phenix H Watson, William Homer Watson.
  • James (Jim) Henry Watson passed away in 1936 in Quanah, Hardeman County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Watson
1823–1922
Birth Location: Stokes, North Carolina, USA
TW
Martha Shaw
1825–1890
Birth Location: Morgan, Calhoun, Georgia, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Sallie Reagin
1854–1946
Birth Location: De Kalb, Georgia, USA
SR

Children(s)

Marshall Watson
1892–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MW
William Watson
1896–1952
Birth Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
WW
Causby Watson
1879–1950
Birth Location: Jemison, Chilton, Alabama, USA
CW
Phenix Watson
1884–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
PW
James Jr
1886–1936
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
JJ
Lydia Watson
1888–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
LW
Martha Watson
1889–1929
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MW
Lillie Watson
1894–1977
Birth Location: United States of America
LW
Edwin Watson
1880–1946
Birth Location: Calera, Shelby, Alabama, USA
EW
Ison Watson
1884–1966
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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James Watson's Ancestors

Self
James Watson
1856–1936
Birth Place: Henry, Georgia, United States
Parents
Thomas W Watson
1823–1922
Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Martha (Jane) Shaw
1825–1890
Morgan, Calhoun, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Ezekiel Watson
1795–1860
Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth
1802–1885
North Carolina, USA
Henry (Shaw) Sr.
1775–1856
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Dorothy (Ann (Dolly)) Barnett
1794–1878
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Shaw
1757–1811
Polly Benson
1752–1811
Zadock Barnett
1745–1823
Mary Benson
1756–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Watson's Descendants

1.
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James ((Jim) Henry) Watson (06 Jun 1856–06 May 1936) m. Sallie (Sophia (Safie)) Reagin (28 Apr 1854–01 Oct 1946)
  1. 1. Marshall (Eunice) Watson 1892–
  2. 2. William ((Homer)) Watson 1896–1952 m. Corin Watson 1902–
    1. 1. M (E Watson) Junior 1925–
  3. 3. Causby (Franklin) Watson 1879–1950 m. Nellie (P) Williams 1886–1937
    1. 1. Mary (Geneva) Colleps 1906–1990 m. Fritz (Arnold) Brooks 1900–1997
    2. 2. Lorene Thompson 1908–1993
  4. 4. Phenix (H) Watson 1884–
  5. 5. James ((Henry) Watson) Jr 1886–1936 m. Cora (Mae) Hopkins 1887–1954
    1. 1. Watson 1913–
    2. 2. Reagin (Defy) Watson 1908–1954
    3. 3. Thomas (James (Tommie)) Watson 1910–1944 m. Onie (Frances) Jenkins 1912–
    4. 4. Eunice (Lee) Watson 1914–1981
    5. 5. Grady Watson 1925–
  6. 6. Lydia Watson 1888–
  7. 7. Martha (Chuma) Watson 1889–1929 m. George (Lee Andrew) Lytle 1884–1950
    1. 1. Jonah (Lee) Lytle 1907–1983
    2. 2. Vidue Lytle 1911–
    3. 3. George ((Lavern)) Lytle 1915–1984 m. Geneva (Lee) Martin 1927–2006
    4. 4. Tennie (Pauline) Lytle 1917–1994 m. Wylie (T) Miller 1913–1981
  8. 8. Lillie (Mae) Watson 1894–1977 m. Jesse (David) Whittington 1881–1958
    1. 1. Homer (Andrew) Whittington 1912–1977
    2. 2. Winona (Mae) Juroch 1922–1960
    3. 3. Dillard Whittington 1920–2015
    4. 4. Lonny Whittington 1911–
    5. 5. James (Edward) Whittington 1915–2018 m. Mary (Margaret) McDonald 1920–2011
    6. 6. Viera Whittington 1918–
  9. 9. Edwin (Oliver) Watson 1880–1946 m. Alice (Eugenie) Williams 1881–1961
    1. 1. John (Carl JC) Watson 1902–1968 m. Teresa (Daisey) Burgess 1905–
      1. 1. Margaret (Francene) Watson 1925–
    2. 2. Paul (F) Watson 1905–
    3. 3. Guy (Virgil) Watson 1906–1977 m. Zena (Beatrice) Spears 1913–1982
      1. 1. Freda (Fern) Watson 1936–2006
      2. 2. Mary (Alice) Watson 1934–2011
      3. 3. Clifton (Guy) Watson 1939–1940
      4. 4. Barbara (Nell) Watson 1932–1994
    4. 4. Edice (O) Watson 1910–
    5. 5. Dayo (W) Watson 1913–
    6. 6. Bay Watson 1920–
    7. 7. Edwin (Ray) Watson 1922–1985 m. Reba L 1922–2010
      1. 1. Terry (La Ray) Watson 1944–2012
  10. 10. Ison Watson 1884–1966 m. Nora (B) Lawrence 1892– m. Emma (Florence) Brantley 1883–1923
    1. 1. Milton Watson 1905–1924
    2. 2. Elbert (Jackson Watson) Lieutenant 1906–1961
    3. 3. Jewel Watson 1910–1916
    4. 4. Naona Watson 1918–1999
    5. 5. Unknown Watson 1923–1923
    6. 6. Lillie (Mae) Watson 1912–1918
    7. 7. T (J) Watson 1916–1918
    8. 8. Thelma Watson 1914–1918

James Watson's Timeline

8 Records

1856
06 Jun 1856
Birth of James (Jim) Henry Watson in Henry, Georgia, United States
Henry, Georgia, United States
1860
1860
Age 4
James (Jim) Henry Watson resided here in Henry, Georgia, USA
Henry, Georgia, USA
1870
1870, 19 Sept.
Age 14
James (Jim) Henry Watson resided here in Conyers, Newton, Georgia, USA
Conyers, Newton, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
James (Jim) Henry Watson resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Tarrant, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
James (Jim) Henry Watson resided here in Damsite, Hardeman, Texas, USA
Damsite, Hardeman, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 74
James (Jim) Henry Watson resided here in Quanah, Hardeman, Texas, USA
Quanah, Hardeman, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 74
James (Jim) Henry Watson resided here in Quanah, Hardeman, Texas, United States
Quanah, Hardeman, Texas, United States
1936
06 May 1936
Age 80
Death of James (Jim) Henry Watson in Quanah, Hardeman, Texas, USA
Quanah, Hardeman, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Jun 1856
    Event Place: Henry, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 163, Newton, Georgia; Roll: M593_168; Page: 129A; Image: 261; Family History Library Film: 545667
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Damsite, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T624_1559; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1375572
    [3] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: 1671; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1241671
    [5] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T625_1810; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 1129
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Quanah, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: 2340; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 646.0; FHL microfilm: 2342074
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Henry, Georgia; Roll: M653_127; Page: 887; Image: 225; Family History Library Film: 803127
    [9] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Corsicana Ward 4, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T625_1836; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 149; Image: 366
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Henry, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Henry, Georgia; Roll: M653_127; Page: 887; Image: 225; Family History Library Film: 803127

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870, 19 Sept.
    Event Place: Conyers, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 163, Newton, Georgia; Roll: M593_168; Page: 129A; Image: 261; Family History Library Film: 545667

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: 1671; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1241671

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Damsite, Hardeman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Damsite, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T624_1559; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1375572

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Quanah, Hardeman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Quanah, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: 2340; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 646.0; FHL microfilm: 2342074

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Quanah, Hardeman, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T625_1810; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 1129
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Corsicana Ward 4, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T625_1836; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 149; Image: 366

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Conyers, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 163, Newton, Georgia; Roll: M593_168; Page: 129A; Image: 261; Family History Library Film: 545667

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Memphis, Hall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 May 1936
    Event Place: Quanah, Hardeman, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas Death Index
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Quanah, Hardeman County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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