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Kenneth Bowman Watson 1897–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jun 1897

Birth Location: Chinguacousy, Peel, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 5 Mar 1960

Death Location: Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery, Markham, York, Ontario, Canada

Father: William Watson

Mother: Catherine Bowman

Spouse(s): Hilda Darby, Emily affair

Children(s): Jack Watson, Bud Watson, Helen Watson, Elizabeth Watson, Baby Watson, Lillian child

In 1897, Kenneth Bowman Watson entered the world in Chinguacousy, Peel, Ontario, Canada, born to William Albert Watson And Catherine Bowman. In 1901, Kenneth Bowman Watson resided in Peel, Ontario, Canada. In 1901, Kenneth Bowman Watson was recorded in the census in Township of Toronto, Peel, Ontario, Canada. Kenneth Bowman Watson married Emily Jane Simmons From An Affair, Hilda Victoria Darby, and had children including Baby Watson, Bud Watson, Elizabeth Marjorie Watson, Helen Watson, Jack Watson, Jean Watson, Lillian Simmons Illegitimate Child. Kenneth Bowman Watson passed away in 1960 in Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery, Markham, York, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Kenneth Bowman Watson entered the world in Chinguacousy, Peel, Ontario, Canada, born to William Albert Watson And Catherine Bowman.
  • In 1901, Kenneth Bowman Watson resided in Peel, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1901, Kenneth Bowman Watson was recorded in the census in Township of Toronto, Peel, Ontario, Canada.
  • Kenneth Bowman Watson married Emily Jane Simmons From An Affair, Hilda Victoria Darby, and had children including Baby Watson, Bud Watson, Elizabeth Marjorie Watson, Helen Watson, Jack Watson, Jean Watson, Lillian Simmons Illegitimate Child.
  • Kenneth Bowman Watson passed away in 1960 in Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery, Markham, York, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Kenneth Watson's Ancestors

Self
Kenneth Watson
1897–1960
Birth Place: Chinguacousy, Peel, Ontario, Canada
Parents
William Albert Watson
1869–1934
Vaughan, York, Ontario, Canada
Catherine Bowman
1870–1948
Toronto Gore, Peel, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Thomas (William) Watson
1822–1895
Patrick, Isle of Man, England
Isabella Kerr
1837–
Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States
James (Isaac) Bowman
1832–1899
Toronto, York, Upper Canada, British Colonial America
Dinah Maxwell
1838–1924
Upper Canada, British Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
James Watson
1793–1851
Elizabeth Donsley
1784–
James Kerr
1806–
Janet WILSON
1814–
Robert Bowman
1802–1867
Elizabeth Morison
1799–1870
Isaac Maxwell
1801–1878
Martha Harris
1808–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Watson
1749–1832
Ann Sturdy
1754–

Kenneth Watson's Descendants

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Kenneth (Bowman) Watson (20 Jun 1897–5 Mar 1960) m. Hilda (Victoria) Darby (Jul 1898–1965) m. Emily (Jane Simmons From an) affair (1896–1943)
  1. 1. Jack Watson 1925–
  2. 2. Bud Watson 1931–2022 m. Barb 1930–2019
  3. 3. Helen Watson 1924–
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Marjorie) Watson 1925–2010 m. John (Charles (Charlie Chaz)) Balfour 1924–1991
  5. 5. Baby Watson 1927–1927
  6. 6. Lillian (Simmons, illegitimate) child 1927–2017

Kenneth Watson's Timeline

8 Records

1897
20 Jun 1897
Birth of Kenneth Bowman Watson in Chinguacousy, Peel, Ontario, Canada
Chinguacousy, Peel, Ontario, Canada
1901
31 Mar 1901
Age 4
Kenneth Bowman Watson resided here in Peel, Ontario, Canada
Peel, Ontario, Canada
1901
31 Mar 1901
Age 4
Kenneth Bowman Watson appeared in census in Township of Toronto, Peel, Ontario, Canada
Township of Toronto, Peel, Ontario, Canada
1911
Jun 1911
Age 14
Kenneth Bowman Watson appeared in census in Toronto Township, Peel, Ontario, Canada
Toronto Township, Peel, Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 14
Kenneth Bowman Watson resided here
None
1911
1911
Age 14
Kenneth Bowman Watson resided here in Peel Sub-Districts 1-31, Ontario, Canada
Peel Sub-Districts 1-31, Ontario, Canada
1960
5 Mar 1960
Age 63
Death of Kenneth Bowman Watson in Peel, Ontario, Canada
Peel, Ontario, Canada
1960
5 Mar 1960
Age 63
Burial of Kenneth Bowman Watson in Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery, Markham, York, Ontario, Canada
Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery, Markham, York, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1897
    Event Place: Chinguacousy, Peel, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1960
    Event Place: Peel, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1960
    Event Place: Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery, Markham, York, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: Peel, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Peel, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 31 Jul 2024), entry for Kenneth Bowman Watson, person ID LF7N-5JH.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: Jun 1911
    Event Place: Toronto Township, Peel, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Township of Toronto, Peel, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Peel Sub-Districts 1-31, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 31 Jul 2024), entry for Kenneth Bowman Watson, person ID LF7N-5JH.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: France

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: France

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Italy

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