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Johnson William Watson 1891–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: March 22, 1891

Birth Location: Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: September 19, 1973

Death Location: Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, USA

Father:

Mother: Roxie Turner

Spouse(s): Eliza Russell

Children(s):

The story of Johnson William Watson began in 1891 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Johnson William Watson resided in Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA. In 1942, Johnson William Watson resided in Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA. Johnson William Watson married Eliza Russell. Johnson William Watson passed away in 1973 in Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Johnson William Watson began in 1891 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Johnson William Watson resided in Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1942, Johnson William Watson resided in Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA.
  • Johnson William Watson married Eliza Russell.
  • Johnson William Watson passed away in 1973 in Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Roxie Turner
1871–1948
Birth Location: Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Eliza Russell
1894–1944
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Johnson Watson's Ancestors

Self
Johnson Watson
1891–1973
Birth Place: Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Roxie (B.) Turner
1871–1948
Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Russell "Bill") Turner
1842–1920
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Jane Rains
1848–1922
Yellow Creek, Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse line)
1807–1880
Sarah Henderson
1811–1870
Nelson Rains
1828–
Mary Marsee
1827–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin line)
1781–1860
Elizabeth Brittain
1785–1850
John Rains
1790–1828
Cynthia Pearcy
1821–
John line)
1803–1889
Frances Smith
1807–1853

Johnson Watson's Timeline

4 Records

1891
March 22, 1891
Birth of Johnson William Watson in Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA
Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Johnson William Watson resided here in Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 51
Johnson William Watson resided here in Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA
Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA
1973
September 19, 1973
Age 82
Death of Johnson William Watson in Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: March 22, 1891
    Event Place: Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 241
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-09-6939; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Bell; Roll: 1643937
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T624_464; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1374477
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T624_464; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1374477

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 241

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bell County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Bell; Roll: 1643937

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bell County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: September 19, 1973
    Event Place: Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-09-6939; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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