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John Alexander Watson 1878–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 February 1878

Birth Location: Seaforth, Huron County, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 14 Apr 1952

Death Location: Hinsdale, Valley County, Montana, United States of America

Father: James Watson

Mother: Margaret Norris

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Staples

Children(s): Harry Watson, Lewella Watson, Viola Watson, Ella Watson, James Watson, Wilma Watson, Wesley Watson, Elsie Watson, Wilfred Watson, Clifford Watson

In 1878, John Alexander Watson entered the world in Seaforth, Huron County, Ontario, Canada, born to James Watson And Margaret Norris. In 1911, John Alexander Watson resided in , Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. John Alexander Watson married Elizabeth Alice Staples, and had children including Clifford Andrew Watson, Ella Mae Watson, Elsie Alice Watson, Harry Earl Watson, James Richard Watson, Lewella Grace Watson, Viola Pearl Watson, Wesley George Watson, Wilfred John Watson, Wilma Edith Watson. John Alexander Watson passed away in 1952 in Hinsdale, Valley County, Montana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, John Alexander Watson entered the world in Seaforth, Huron County, Ontario, Canada, born to James Watson And Margaret Norris.
  • In 1911, John Alexander Watson resided in , Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
  • John Alexander Watson married Elizabeth Alice Staples, and had children including Clifford Andrew Watson, Ella Mae Watson, Elsie Alice Watson, Harry Earl Watson, James Richard Watson, Lewella Grace Watson, Viola Pearl Watson, Wesley George Watson, Wilfred John Watson, Wilma Edith Watson.
  • John Alexander Watson passed away in 1952 in Hinsdale, Valley County, Montana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Watson's Ancestors

Self
John Watson
1878–1952
Birth Place: Seaforth, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
Parents
James Watson
1845–1934
Dalhousie Township, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Margaret Norris
1850–1915
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
James (D) Watson
1817–1906
Crawfordjohn, Lanarkshire County, Scotland
Mary (Ann Dalhousie) Park
1821–1874
dalhousie, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
James Norris
1802–1869
(Drumragh? or Cappagh civiil parishes on or near Camowen Townland or Camowen Green farm??), near Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland
Margaret Scott
1803–1881
County Tyrone, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
James Watson
1789–1878
Janet Gurwood
1795–1872
Alexander Park
1785–1857
Mary Mcdonald
1801–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Watson
1761–1813
Margaret Stirret
1766–
James Watson
1744–1828
Grizel Baillie
1748–1828
Andrew Park
1747–1855
Anne Paterson
1750–
Donald McDonald
1769–
Mary Henderson
1766–

John Watson's Descendants

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John (Alexander) Watson (13 February 1878–14 Apr 1952) m. Elizabeth (Alice) Staples (16 Jan 1889–17 Mar 1955)
  1. 1. Harry (Earl) Watson 1912–2002
  2. 2. Lewella (Grace) Watson 1919–1997
  3. 3. Viola (Pearl) Watson 1908–1934
  4. 4. Ella (Mae) Watson 1915–1942
  5. 5. James (Richard) Watson 1910–1982
  6. 6. Wilma (Edith) Watson 1917–2000
  7. 7. Wesley (George) Watson 1927–2010
  8. 8. Elsie (Alice) Watson 1922–2013
  9. 9. Wilfred (John) Watson 1925–2020
  10. 10. Clifford (Andrew) Watson 1929–2007

John Watson's Timeline

5 Records

1878
13 February 1878
Birth of John Alexander Watson in Seaforth, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
Seaforth, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 33
John Alexander Watson resided here in , Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
1920
1920
Age 42
John Alexander Watson resided here in School District 18, Valley, Montana, USA
School District 18, Valley, Montana, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
John Alexander Watson resided here in School District 19, School District 19, Valley, Montana, USA
School District 19, School District 19, Valley, Montana, USA
1952
14 Apr 1952
Age 74
Death of John Alexander Watson in Glasgow, Valley, Montana, USA
Glasgow, Valley, Montana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 February 1878
    Event Place: Seaforth, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: School District 18, Valley, Montana; Roll: T625_978; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 228
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: School District 19, Valley, Montana; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2340998
    [4] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 5, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; Page: 15; Family No: 117
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 5, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; Page: 15; Family No: 117

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1914
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: School District 19, Valley, Montana; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2340998

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: School District 18, Valley, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: School District 18, Valley, Montana; Roll: T625_978; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 228

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: School District 19, School District 19, Valley, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: School District 19, Valley, Montana; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2340998

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1952
    Event Place: Glasgow, Valley, Montana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hinsdale, Valley County, Montana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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