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James Roland Watson 1861–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Oct 1861

Birth Location: Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 1925

Death Location: Globe, Gila County, Arizona, United States of America

Father:

Mother: Nancy Stimson

Spouse(s): Rachel Weathersby

Children(s): Alma Watson, Earl Watson, Roy Watson, Vivian Watson, Gilbert Watson, Aubray Watson, Ray Watson

The story of James Roland Watson began in 1861 in Texas, United States of America. In 1880, James Roland Watson resided in Precinct 1, Kerr, Texas, USA. In 1900, James Roland Watson resided in Portion of Gila County outside of Globe town, Gila. James Roland Watson married Rachel Ida Weathersby, and had children including Alma Burnice Watson, Aubray R Watson, Earl Bertram Watson, Gilbert Kinner Watson, Ray Orlando Watson, Roy Orlando Watson, Vivian Fay Watson. James Roland Watson passed away in 1925 in Globe, Gila County, Arizona, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Roland Watson began in 1861 in Texas, United States of America.
  • In 1880, James Roland Watson resided in Precinct 1, Kerr, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, James Roland Watson resided in Portion of Gila County outside of Globe town, Gila.
  • James Roland Watson married Rachel Ida Weathersby, and had children including Alma Burnice Watson, Aubray R Watson, Earl Bertram Watson, Gilbert Kinner Watson, Ray Orlando Watson, Roy Orlando Watson, Vivian Fay Watson.
  • James Roland Watson passed away in 1925 in Globe, Gila County, Arizona, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Watson's Ancestors

Self
James Watson
1861–1925
Birth Place: Texas, United States of America
Parents
Nancy (K) Stimson
1834–
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Watson's Descendants

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James (Roland) Watson (17 Oct 1861–1925) m. Rachel (Ida) Weathersby (26 July 1863–4 November 1950)
  1. 1. Alma (Burnice) Watson 1900–1980
  2. 2. Earl (Bertram) Watson 1890–1891
  3. 3. Roy (Orlando) Watson 1887–1936 m. Mae (Keogh) Galentine 1894–
    1. 1. Nellie (Rachel) Lahr 1916–1995
    2. 2. Laura (Alice) Watson 1914–
      1. 1. Ronald (Roy) Azlin 1934–1996
  4. 4. Vivian (Fay) Watson 1897–1901
  5. 5. Gilbert (Kinner) Watson 1894–1947
  6. 6. Aubray (R) Watson 1892–1974
  7. 7. Ray (Orlando) Watson 1887–1936

James Watson's Timeline

7 Records

1861
17 Oct 1861
Birth of James Roland Watson in Texas, United States of America
Texas, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 19
James Roland Watson resided here in Precinct 1, Kerr, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Kerr, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
James Roland Watson resided here in Portion of Gila County outside of Globe town, Gila, Arizona Territory, USA
Portion of Gila County outside of Globe town, Gila, Arizona Territory, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
James Roland Watson resided here in Globe Ward 4, Gila, Arizona, USA
Globe Ward 4, Gila, Arizona, USA
1916
1916
Age 55
James Roland Watson resided here in Globe; Miami, Arizona, USA
Globe; Miami, Arizona, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
James Roland Watson resided here in Globe, Gila, Arizona, USA
Globe, Gila, Arizona, USA
1925
1925
Age 64
Death of James Roland Watson in Gila County, Arizona, United States of America
Gila County, Arizona, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Globe, Gila, Arizona; Roll: T625_47; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 43
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Kerr, Texas; Roll: 1315; Page: 245B; Enumeration District: 090
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Portion of Gila County outside of Globe town, Gila, Arizona Territory; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0018
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Globe Ward 4, Gila, Arizona; Roll: T624_39; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1374052
    [5] Arizona, Death Records, Arizona Department of Health Services; Phoenix, AZ, USA
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Kerr, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Kerr, Texas; Roll: 1315; Page: 245B; Enumeration District: 090

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Portion of Gila County outside of Globe town, Gila, Arizona Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Portion of Gila County outside of Globe town, Gila, Arizona Territory; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0018

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Globe Ward 4, Gila, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Globe Ward 4, Gila, Arizona; Roll: T624_39; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1374052

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Globe; Miami, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Globe, Gila, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Globe, Gila, Arizona; Roll: T625_47; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 43

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Gila County, Arizona, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Arizona, Death Records, Arizona Department of Health Services; Phoenix, AZ, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Globe, Gila County, Arizona, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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