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Joel Berry WATSON 1873–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Sep 1873

Birth Location: Toomsuba, Lauderdale, Mississippi

Death Date: 5 Aug 1941

Death Location: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama

Father: Bill WATSON

Mother: Mary Waller

Spouse(s): Mary POE, Luna V

Children(s): Abbey Stanton, Mary WATSON, Myrtle WATSON

In 1873, Joel Berry WATSON entered the world in Toomsuba, Lauderdale, Mississippi, born to Bill Watson And Mary M Waller. In 1880, Joel Berry WATSON resided in Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA. In 1900, Joel Berry WATSON resided in Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA. Joel Berry WATSON married Luna V, Mary Rosa Poe, and had children including Abbey Gaynell Nellie Watson Stanton, Mary Obera Watson, Myrtle E Watson. Joel Berry WATSON passed away in 1941 in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Joel Berry WATSON entered the world in Toomsuba, Lauderdale, Mississippi, born to Bill Watson And Mary M Waller.
  • In 1880, Joel Berry WATSON resided in Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1900, Joel Berry WATSON resided in Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA.
  • Joel Berry WATSON married Luna V, Mary Rosa Poe, and had children including Abbey Gaynell Nellie Watson Stanton, Mary Obera Watson, Myrtle E Watson.
  • Joel Berry WATSON passed away in 1941 in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bill WATSON
1846–1929
Birth Location: , Lauderdale, Mississippi
BW
Mary Waller
1852–1933
Birth Location: , Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Mary POE
1876–1934
Birth Location: , , Alabama
MP
Luna V
1907–
Birth Location: Mississippi
LV

Children(s)

Abbey Stanton
1908–2001
Birth Location: , , Alabama
AS
Mary WATSON
1904–1988
Birth Location: , , Alabama
MW
Myrtle WATSON
1906–1972
Birth Location: , , Alabama
MW

Joel WATSON's Ancestors

Self
Joel WATSON
1873–1941
Birth Place: Toomsuba, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Parents
Bill WATSON
1846–1929
, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Mary (M) Waller
1852–1933
, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
John (B.) Watson
1795–1879
VA
Manurva\Minerva MABRY
1810–1880
NC/GA
Great-Grandparents
Gray Mabry
1761–1825
Martha Watson
1775–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua MABRY
1725–1792
Lucretia JONES
1725–1791
William Watson
1738–1807
Ann Leonard
1745–1806

Joel WATSON's Descendants

1.
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Joel (Berry) WATSON (7 Sep 1873–5 Aug 1941) m. Mary (Rosa) POE (May 1876–14 Mar 1934) m. Luna V (abt 1907–)
  1. 1. Abbey (Gaynell "Nellie" Watson) Stanton 1908–2001
  2. 2. Mary (Obera) WATSON 1904–1988
    1. 1. Joe (Melvin) HARRIS 1924–1989
  3. 3. Myrtle (E) WATSON 1906–1972 m. Luther (A) ELROD 1898–1960
    1. 1. Roger (R) ELROD 1924–2008
    2. 2. Richard (G) ELROD 1925–
    3. 3. Ronald (Watson) ELROD 1937–2009

Joel WATSON's Timeline

12 Records

1873
7 Sep 1873
Birth of Joel Berry WATSON in Toomsuba, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Toomsuba, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1880
1880
Age 7
Joel Berry WATSON resided here in Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Joel Berry WATSON resided here in Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Joel Berry WATSON resided here in Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1915
1915
Age 42
Joel Berry WATSON resided here in Meridian, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Joel Berry WATSON appeared in census in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1920
1920
Age 47
Joel Berry WATSON resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
Joel Berry WATSON resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
Joel Berry WATSON resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 67
Joel Berry WATSON resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1941
6 Aug 1941
Age 68
Joel Berry WATSON was employed in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1941
5 Aug 1941
Age 68
Death of Joel Berry WATSON in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1873
    Event Place: Toomsuba, Lauderdale, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02040; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 38-24
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_883; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 37
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340888
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Lauderdale; Roll: 1682933; Draft Board: 1
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 653; Page: 203A; Enumeration District: 097
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1240815
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1374759
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 653; Page: 203A; Enumeration District: 097

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1240815

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1374759

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Meridian, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
    Record Source: Joel B Watson «tab» 44
    Rosa Watson «tab» 44
    Obera M Watson «tab»15
    Myrtle E Watson «tab»13
    Abbey G Watson «tab»11

    Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll T625_883; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 86.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_883; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 37

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atlanta Journal - 20 Feb 1929 - Page 30, William A Watson - Death Announcement

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atlanta Constitution - 21 Feb 1929 - Page 26, William A Watson-Funeral Announcement

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340888

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1933
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atlanta Journal - 20 Sep 1933 - 12, Mrs. Mary M. Watson, died Tues., Sep 19, 1933.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02040; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 38-24

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02040; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 38-24

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1941
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
    Record Source: 08-06-1941

    Joel Berry Watson

    Joel Berry Watson of Meridian, Route 6, died Tuesday at 2:25 p.m. at Rush's infirmary.

    Mr. Watson was a retired Southern railroad car repairer. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Luna Watson, city; three daughters, Mesdames Obera Harris, C. C. Moore, Sylacauga, Ala., and Myrtle Elrod, Thomaston, GA; six grandchildren.

    The remains accompanied by relatives and friends were taken to Sylacauga, Ala., for funeral and interment services.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Lauderdale; Roll: 1682933; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1941
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama
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