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Jesse Elie Watson 1873–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 January 1873

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 19 July 1954

Death Location: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: James WATSON

Mother: Amanda Phillips

Spouse(s): Martha Benge

Children(s): Jesse Watson, Estill Watson, James Watson, Amanda Goyne, Ira Watson, Marth Watson, Franklin Watson

In 1873, Jesse Elie Watson entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to James Calvin Watson And Amanda Minerva Phillips. In 1880, Jesse Elie Watson resided in District 1, Johnson, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Jesse Elie Watson resided in Civil District 4, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. Jesse Elie Watson married Martha Jemima Benge, and had children including Amanda Mandy Minetree Watson Goyne, Estill Watson, Franklin C Watson, Ira Isiah Watson, James Samuel Watson, Jesse Andrew Watson, Marth M Watson. Jesse Elie Watson passed away in 1954 in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Jesse Elie Watson entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to James Calvin Watson And Amanda Minerva Phillips.
  • In 1880, Jesse Elie Watson resided in District 1, Johnson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Jesse Elie Watson resided in Civil District 4, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.
  • Jesse Elie Watson married Martha Jemima Benge, and had children including Amanda Mandy Minetree Watson Goyne, Estill Watson, Franklin C Watson, Ira Isiah Watson, James Samuel Watson, Jesse Andrew Watson, Marth M Watson.
  • Jesse Elie Watson passed away in 1954 in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James WATSON
1848–1923
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Amanda Phillips
1852–1891
Birth Location: , Wilkes, North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Martha Benge
1879–1961
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

Jesse Watson
1905–1962
Birth Location: Caldwell Co, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
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Estill Watson
1902–1967
Birth Location: johnson city, Tennessee, United States
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James Watson
1908–1976
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Amanda Goyne
1910–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Ira Watson
1913–1973
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Marth Watson
1915–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Franklin Watson
1920–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Jesse Watson's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Watson
1873–1954
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
James Calvin WATSON
1848–1923
Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Amanda (Minerva) Phillips
1852–1891
, Wilkes, North Carolina
Grandparents
Jesse Watson
1826–1863
Wilkes County North Carolina
Eli (Payton) Phillips
1814–1905
Ashe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Nancy (Matilda) Viars
1816–1875
Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Watson
1798–1861
Mary Bishop
1808–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Bishop
1754–1851
Eleanor Adams
1780–1860

Jesse Watson's Descendants

1.
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Jesse (Elie) Watson (18 January 1873–19 July 1954) m. Martha (Jemima) Benge (20 February 1879–21 June 1961)
  1. 1. Jesse (Andrew) Watson 1905–1962 m. Ada (Lou) Sykes 1908–1989
    1. 1. Ruby (Marie) Watson 1931–2018 m. Willis (Jennings) McLamb 1928–2022
    2. 2. J (A Watson) Jr 1928–1999
    3. 3. Martie (Louise) Watson 1934–1950
  2. 2. Estill Watson 1902–1967
  3. 3. James (Samuel) Watson 1908–1976 m. Sadie (Ray) Carter 1910–1993
    1. 1. James (Ray) Watson 1933–2001 m. Annie (Ruth) Ryder 1933–2022
    2. 2. Beulah (Lee) Watson 1928–2005
  4. 4. Amanda ("Mandy" Minetree Watson) Goyne 1910–
  5. 5. Ira (Isiah) Watson 1913–1973
  6. 6. Marth (M) Watson 1915–
  7. 7. Franklin (C) Watson 1920–

Jesse Watson's Timeline

10 Records

1873
18 January 1873
Birth of Jesse Elie Watson in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 7
Jesse Elie Watson resided here in District 1, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Jesse Elie Watson resided here in Civil District 4, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Jesse Elie Watson resided here in Caldwell, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Caldwell, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Jesse Elie Watson resided here in Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, USA
Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
Jesse Elie Watson resided here in Sapony, Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
Sapony, Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
Jesse Elie Watson resided here in Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia
Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 67
Jesse Elie Watson resided here in Bellefonte Mag D, Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia, USA
Bellefonte Mag D, Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 77
Jesse Elie Watson resided here in Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia, USA
1954
19 July 1954
Age 81
Death of Jesse Elie Watson in Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America
Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 January 1873
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04281; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 68-2
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342175
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: 1265; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 001
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1600; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0105
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia; Roll: 720; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 116-30

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: 1265; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 001

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1600; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0105

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Caldwell, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sapony, Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342175

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04281; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 68-2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bellefonte Mag D, Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04281; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 68-2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia; Roll: 720; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 116-30

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 July 1954
    Event Place: Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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