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John Rutherford Watson Twin 1870–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jul 1870

Birth Location: Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 14 May 1928

Death Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Father: William Watson

Mother: Janet Rutherford

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Moore

Children(s): Harriet Watson, Margaret Watson, John Jr, William Watson, Eliza Watson, George Watson, Charles Watson, Adam Watson, Thomas Watson, Adam Watson, David Watson

The story of John Rutherford Watson Twin began in 1870 in Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. John Rutherford Watson Twin married Elizabeth Jean Moore, and had children including Adam Watson, Charles Watson, David Mcinlay Watson, Eliza Watson, George Watson, Harriet Watson, John Rutherford Watson Jr, Margaret Maria Maggie Watson, Thomas Wark Watson, William Watson. John Rutherford Watson Twin passed away in 1928 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Rutherford Watson Twin began in 1870 in Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • John Rutherford Watson Twin married Elizabeth Jean Moore, and had children including Adam Watson, Charles Watson, David Mcinlay Watson, Eliza Watson, George Watson, Harriet Watson, John Rutherford Watson Jr, Margaret Maria Maggie Watson, Thomas Wark Watson, William Watson.
  • John Rutherford Watson Twin passed away in 1928 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Watson
1847–1927
Birth Location: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
WW
Janet Rutherford
1845–1921
Birth Location: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
JR

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Moore
1871–1948
Birth Location: Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
EM

Children(s)

Harriet Watson
1892–
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
HW
Margaret Watson
1893–1976
Birth Location: St Cuthberts, Midlothian, Scotland
MW
John Jr
1894–1957
Birth Location: Lambeth, London, England
JJ
William Watson
1896–
Birth Location: England
WW
Eliza Watson
1899–
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
EW
George Watson
1900–1963
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
GW
Charles Watson
1894–1901
Birth Location: –
CW
Adam Watson
1912–1972
Birth Location: Edinburgh St Andrew, Midlothian, Scotland
AW
Thomas Watson
1907–1985
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
TW
Adam Watson
1907–1912
Birth Location: –
AW
David Watson
1902–1931
Birth Location: England
DW

John Twin's Ancestors

Self
John Twin
1870–1928
Birth Place: Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
William Wark Watson
1847–1927
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Janet Rutherford
1845–1921
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Grandparents
William Watson
1809–1881
Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Euphemia Watson
1812–1877
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
John Rutherford
1818–1902
Roxburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Isabella Turnbull
1824–1862
Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Sargent-Major Watson
1777–1838
Anne Duncan
1773–1839
John Wark
1775–1852
Margaret Wark
1791–1849
John Rutherford
1786–1841
Elizabeth McCall
1789–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James TBC
1748–1810
Margaret Malcom
–1785
Andrew Duncan
1735–
Private
1738–
John Wark
1742–1826
Isobel Elliot
1760–1825
Andrew Stevenson
1753–

John Twin's Descendants

1.
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John (Rutherford Watson) Twin (16 Jul 1870–14 May 1928) m. Elizabeth (Jean) Moore (21 May 1871–1948)
  1. 1. Harriet Watson 1892– m. Andrew Wilson 1880–
  2. 2. Margaret (Maria (Maggie)) Watson 1893–1976 m. William (Nassau) Hamilton 1888–1930
    1. 1. William (Nassau Hamilton) Jr 1914–1943
    2. 2. Margaret (Watson) Hamilton 1931–2019 m. Thomas (McPhilips) Grant 1927–2012
    3. 3. John (Rutherford Watson) Hamilton 1915–
    4. 4. George (Watson) Hamilton 1917–
    5. 5. Joseph (Morris) Hamilton 1919–1921
    6. 6. Andrew (Wilson) Hamilton 1924–
    7. 7. Elizabeth (Moore) Hamilton 1926–
  3. 3. John (Rutherford Watson) Jr 1894–1957 m. Catherine (Morgan) Bews 1892–1982
    1. 1. John (Rutherford) Watson 1922–2005
    2. 2. Mary (Bews (Armis)) Watson 1920–2016 m. Peter (Shirra) Hunter 1920–1981
    3. 3. Harriet ((Rita) Wilson) Watson 1930–1994
    4. 4. Elizabeth ((Betty)) Watson 1929–2020
    5. 5. Thomas ((Tommy) Bews) Watson 1925–1987
  4. 4. William Watson 1896– m. Isabella Ross 1895–1972
    1. 1. William Watson 1915–1915
  5. 5. Eliza Watson 1899– m. James Knowles 1893–1959
    1. 1. William Knowles 1922–2006 m. Marjorie Thomas 1925–2010
  6. 6. George Watson 1900–1963
  7. 7. Charles Watson 1894–1901
  8. 8. Adam Watson 1912–1972 m. Jemima (Horsburg) Dick 1911–1997
  9. 9. Thomas (Wark) Watson 1907–1985
  10. 10. Adam Watson 1907–1912
  11. 11. David (McInlay) Watson 1902–1931

John Twin's Timeline

18 Records

1870
16 Jul 1870
Birth of John Rutherford Watson Twin in Edinburgh, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
1870
16 Jul 1870
Birth of John Rutherford Watson Twin in Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
1870
11 Sep 1870
John Rutherford Watson Twin was baptized in Edinburgh, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
1870
11 Sep 1870
John Rutherford Watson Twin was baptized in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1870
11 Sep 1870
John Rutherford Watson Twin was baptized in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1870
16 Jul 1870
John Rutherford Watson Twin was christened in Edinburgh, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
1870
16 Jul 1870
John Rutherford Watson Twin was christened in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1871
1871
Age 1
John Rutherford Watson Twin resided here in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 11
John Rutherford Watson Twin resided here in St George, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
St George, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 11
John Rutherford Watson Twin resided here in St George, Midlothian, Scotland
St George, Midlothian, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 31
John Rutherford Watson Twin resided here in Edinburgh St Cuthbert, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh St Cuthbert, Midlothian, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 31
John Rutherford Watson Twin resided here in Edinburgh St Cuthbert, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh St Cuthbert, Midlothian, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 31
John Rutherford Watson Twin resided here in Edinburgh St Cuthberts, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh St Cuthberts, Midlothian, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 31
John Rutherford Watson Twin resided here in Edinburgh St Cuthberts, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh St Cuthberts, Midlothian, Scotland
1928
1928
Age 58
John Rutherford Watson Twin immigrated in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
1928
1928
Age 58
John Rutherford Watson Twin immigrated in New York, New York, United States
New York, New York, United States
1928
11 May 1928
Age 58
Death of John Rutherford Watson Twin in District of Columbia, USA
District of Columbia, USA
1928
14 May 1928
Age 58
Burial of John Rutherford Watson Twin in District of Columbia, USA
District of Columbia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Edinburgh St Cuthberts; ED: 91; Page: 1; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1901_375
    [2] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Edinburgh St Cuthberts; ED: 91; Page: 1; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1901_375
    [5] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Edinburgh St Cuthberts; ED: 91; Page: 1; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1901_375
    [6] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [7] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [9] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Edinburgh St Cuthberts; ED: 91; Page: 1; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1901_375
    [2] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1870
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1870
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1870
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: St George, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: St George, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Edinburgh St Cuthbert, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Edinburgh St Cuthberts; ED: 91; Page: 1; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1901_375

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Edinburgh St Cuthbert, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Edinburgh St Cuthberts; ED: 91; Page: 1; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1901_375

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Edinburgh St Cuthberts, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Edinburgh St Cuthberts; ED: 91; Page: 1; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1901_375

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Edinburgh St Cuthberts, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Edinburgh St Cuthberts; ED: 91; Page: 1; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1901_375

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: New York, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 02 Mar 1928
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [2] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [3] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [4] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: South Queensferry, Scotland
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [2] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [3] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [4] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: South Queensferry, Scotland
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [2] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [3] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [4] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Glasgow, Scotland
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [2] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [3] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219
    [4] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 1928
    Event Place: District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 May 1928
    Event Place: District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 32
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index
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