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Jesse Eli Watson 1873–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1873

Birth Location: Wilkes CO, North Carolina

Death Date: 19 July 1954

Death Location: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA

Father: James Watson

Mother: Amanda Phillips

Spouse(s): Martha Benge, Parilee McNeil

Children(s): Ira Watson, Martha Watson, Jessie Watson, James Watson, Ella Watson, William Watson, Amanda Minetree, Franklin Watson

The story of Jesse Eli Watson began in 1873 in Wilkes CO, North Carolina. In 1880, Jesse Eli Watson resided in District 1, Johnson, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Jesse Eli Watson resided in Civil District 4, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. Jesse Eli Watson married Martha Benge, Parilee Mcneil, and had children including Amanda Jane Watson Minetree, Andrew Watson, C Minetree, D L Scssums, Ella Mae Watson, Franklin Columbus Watson, Ira Isiah Watson, James Samuel Watson, Jessie A Watson, K Ira Watson, Martha M Watson, William Estel Watson. Jesse Eli Watson passed away in 1954 in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jesse Eli Watson began in 1873 in Wilkes CO, North Carolina.
  • In 1880, Jesse Eli Watson resided in District 1, Johnson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Jesse Eli Watson resided in Civil District 4, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.
  • Jesse Eli Watson married Martha Benge, Parilee Mcneil, and had children including Amanda Jane Watson Minetree, Andrew Watson, C Minetree, D L Scssums, Ella Mae Watson, Franklin Columbus Watson, Ira Isiah Watson, James Samuel Watson, Jessie A Watson, K Ira Watson, Martha M Watson, William Estel Watson.
  • Jesse Eli Watson passed away in 1954 in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Watson
1848–1923
Birth Location: Wilkes Co., N. C.
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Amanda Phillips
1852–1891
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Benge
1880–1961
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Parilee McNeil
1872–
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Ira Watson
1912–1973
Birth Location: Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
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Martha Watson
1915–1987
Birth Location: Virginia
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Jessie Watson
1905–1962
Birth Location: North Carolina
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James Watson
1908–1976
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Ella Watson
1898–1961
Birth Location: Lived in Sugar Grove, Watauga County, North Carolina.
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William Watson
1902–1967
Birth Location: Johnson City, Tenn.
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Amanda Minetree
1910–1992
Birth Location: Castlewood, Virginia
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Franklin Watson
1919–1986
Birth Location: Caldwell County, NC
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Jesse Watson's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Watson
1873–1954
Birth Place: Wilkes CO, North Carolina
Parents
James Calvin Watson
1848–1923
Wilkes Co., N. C.
Amanda (M.) Phillips
1852–1891
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jesse Watson
1826–1863
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Celia Watson
1829–1880
Wilkes Co., North Carolina
Eli Phillips
1814–1905
Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Matilda Vyers
1816–1875
Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Watson
1798–1861
Mary Bishop
1808–1871
Thomas Watson
1795–1880
Grace Allen
1796–1879
Payton Phillips
1783–1836
Robert Viars
1792–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Watson
1760–1821
Mary Hamby
1758–1830
Samuel Bishop
1754–1851
Eleanor Adams
1782–1860
David WATSON
1760–1821
Mary Hamby
1759–1830
Samuel Allen
1770–1827
Mary Alden
1770–1823
Ezra Phillips
1762–1836
Hannah Randolph
1761–
William Viars
1756–1837

Jesse Watson's Descendants

1.
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Jesse (Eli) Watson (18 Jan 1873–19 July 1954) m. Martha Benge (20 Feb 1880–21 Jun 1961) m. Parilee McNeil (abt 1872–)
  1. 1. Ira (Isiah) Watson 1912–1973 m. Mary (Eliza) Coburn 1912–1996
    1. 1. Mary (Virginia) Johnson 1936–1992 m. Jesse (Benjamin) Johnson 1937–1993
    2. 2. Gloria (A) Watson 1939–2021
    3. 3. Shirley (Cornelia) Watson 1934–2005 m. Thurman (Lee) Cairnes 1938–2014
  2. 2. Martha (M) Watson 1915–1987
    1. 1. Martha (Virginia) Sessums 1934–2011
    2. 2. Vivian (Lucille) Sessums 1934–2004
    3. 3. Joyce (Evelyn) Sessums 1939–2005
  3. 3. Jessie (A) Watson 1905–1962
    1. 1. Ruby Watson 1931–2018
  4. 4. James (Samuel) Watson 1908–1976 m. Sadie (Ray) Watson 1911–
  5. 5. Ella (Mae) Watson 1898–1961
  6. 6. William (Estel) Watson 1902–1967
    1. 1. William (Brady) Watson 1921–2005
  7. 7. Amanda (Jane Watson) Minetree 1910–1992
    1. 1. Charles (Calvin Minetree) Jr. 1929–1987
  8. 8. Franklin (Columbus) Watson 1919–1986

Jesse Watson's Timeline

11 Records

1873
18 Jan 1873
Birth of Jesse Eli Watson in Wilkes CO, North Carolina
Wilkes CO, North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 7
Jesse Eli Watson resided here in District 1, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Jesse Eli Watson resided here in Civil District 4, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Jesse Eli Watson resided here in Caldwell, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Caldwell, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Jesse Eli Watson resided here in Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, USA
Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
Jesse Eli Watson resided here in Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia
1935
1935
Age 62
Jesse Eli Watson resided here in Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia
Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 67
Jesse Eli Watson resided here in Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia, USA
Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia, USA
1943
1943
Age 70
Jesse Eli Watson resided here in Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Petersburg, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 77
Jesse Eli Watson resided here in Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia, USA
1954
19 July 1954
Age 81
Death of Jesse Eli Watson in Petersburg City, Virginia, USA
Petersburg City, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1873
    Event Place: Wilkes CO, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia; Roll: T627_4281; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 68-2
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T625_1913; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 716
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia; Roll: 2441; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 928.0; FHL microfilm: 2342175
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: 1265; Family History Film: 1255265; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 001
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1600; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1241600
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Caldwell, Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1102; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1375115
    [7] Virginia, Death Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census

    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; Family History Film: 1255265; 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: 7B; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1241600

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Caldwell, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Caldwell, Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1102; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1375115

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T625_1913; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 716

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia; Roll: 2441; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 928.0; 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: T627_4281; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 68-2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bellefonte, Nottoway, Virginia; Roll: T627_4281; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 68-2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Petersburg
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 July 1954
    Event Place: Petersburg City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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