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Josiah Randle Watson 1809–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 March 1809

Birth Location: Georgia (country)

Death Date: 1874

Death Location: Drewry, Monroe County, Alabama, USA

Father: Thomas Watson

Mother: Susanna Zachery

Spouse(s): Mary Pritchett

Children(s): Mary Watson, George Watson

In 1809, Josiah Randle Watson entered the world in Georgia (country), born to Thomas Watson And Susanna Zachery. In 1840, Josiah Randle Watson resided in Monroe, Alabama, United States. In 1850, Josiah Randle Watson resided in Monroe, Alabama. Josiah Randle Watson married Mary Pritchett, and had children including George W Watson, Mary Susan Watson. Josiah Randle Watson passed away in 1874 in Drewry, Monroe County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1809, Josiah Randle Watson entered the world in Georgia (country), born to Thomas Watson And Susanna Zachery.
  • In 1840, Josiah Randle Watson resided in Monroe, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1850, Josiah Randle Watson resided in Monroe, Alabama.
  • Josiah Randle Watson married Mary Pritchett, and had children including George W Watson, Mary Susan Watson.
  • Josiah Randle Watson passed away in 1874 in Drewry, Monroe County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josiah Watson's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Watson
1809–1874
Birth Place: Georgia (country)
Parents
Thomas Watson
1764–1834
Susanna Zachery
1770–1815
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Watson's Descendants

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Josiah (Randle) Watson (14 March 1809–1874) m. Mary Pritchett (18 November 1812–)
  1. 1. Mary (Susan) Watson 1842–1920 m. Thomas Mcdonald 1828–
    1. 1. Minnie (C. Mc) Donald 1878–
    2. 2. Mary (F. Mc) Donald 1862–
    3. 3. Susan (R. Mc) Donald 1864–
    4. 4. Sarah (A. Mc) Donald 1866–
    5. 5. George (W. Mc) Donald 1867–
    6. 6. Thomas (Mc) Donald 1872–
    7. 7. John (M. Mc) Donald 1875–
  2. 2. George (W.) Watson 1846–

Josiah Watson's Timeline

6 Records

1809
14 March 1809
Birth of Josiah Randle Watson in Georgia (country)
Georgia (country)
1840
1840
Age 31
Josiah Randle Watson resided here in Monroe, Alabama, United States
Monroe, Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 41
Josiah Randle Watson resided here in Monroe, Alabama
Monroe, Alabama
1860
1860
Age 51
Josiah Randle Watson resided here in Monroe, Alabama, United States
Monroe, Alabama, United States
1870
1870
Age 61
Josiah Randle Watson resided here in Beat 4, Monroe, Alabama, United States
Beat 4, Monroe, Alabama, United States
1874
1874
Age 65
Death of Josiah Randle Watson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 March 1809
    Event Place: Georgia (country)
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 4, Monroe, Alabama; Roll: M593_32; Page: 470B; Image: 132; Family History Library Film: 545531
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Monroe, Alabama; Roll: M653_18; Page: 837; Image: 71; Family History Library Film: 803018
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Monroe, Alabama; Roll: M432_11; Page: 11B; Image: 464
    [4] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1755-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Monroe, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Monroe, Alabama; Roll: 11; Page: 216; Image: 440; Family History Library Film: 0002334

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Monroe, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama State Census
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Monroe, Alabama; Roll: M432_11; Page: 11B; Image: 464

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Monroe, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Monroe, Alabama; Roll: M653_18; Page: 837; Image: 71; Family History Library Film: 803018

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Beat 4, Monroe, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 4, Monroe, Alabama; Roll: M593_32; Page: 470B; Image: 132; Family History Library Film: 545531

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1874
    Record Source: Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1755-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Drewry, Monroe County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1755-2012

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