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Leonard Greay Watson 1924–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1924

Birth Location: Eva, Ala.

Death Date: 2008

Death Location: Dora, Ala.

Father: Grady Watson

Mother:

Spouse(s):

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In 1924, Leonard Greay Watson entered the world in Eva, Ala., born to Grady Thomas Watson And Sadie Evelyn Lott. In 1935, Leonard Greay Watson resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. In 1940, Leonard Greay Watson resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. Leonard Greay Watson married Patricia Ann Brislin, and had children including John Patrick Watson Diane Watson, Marshall Thomas Watson, Mary Jacqueline Watson, Sharon Ann Watson, Watson766163 3Rd Cousin 1Xremoved To Sherry Nunes, William Brislin Watson. Leonard Greay Watson passed away in 2008 in Dora, Ala..

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Biography

  • In 1924, Leonard Greay Watson entered the world in Eva, Ala., born to Grady Thomas Watson And Sadie Evelyn Lott.
  • In 1935, Leonard Greay Watson resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama.
  • In 1940, Leonard Greay Watson resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • Leonard Greay Watson married Patricia Ann Brislin, and had children including John Patrick Watson Diane Watson, Marshall Thomas Watson, Mary Jacqueline Watson, Sharon Ann Watson, Watson766163 3Rd Cousin 1Xremoved To Sherry Nunes, William Brislin Watson.
  • Leonard Greay Watson passed away in 2008 in Dora, Ala..

Immediate Family

Parents

Grady Watson
1896–1985
Birth Location: Cullman County, Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leonard Watson's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Watson
1924–2008
Birth Place: Eva, Ala.
Parents
Grady Thomas Watson
1896–1985
Cullman County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Robert (Douglas) Watson
1872–1945
Cobb County, Georgia, USA
Fannie (B.) Hawkins
1875–1920
Arkedelphia, Blount County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
James WATSON
1836–1904
Francis Moss
1841–1908
Washington Hawkins
1836–1914
Rebecca Payne
1850–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Paris Watson
1808–1860
Nancy Boon
1802–1870
James Sr
1814–1884
Elizabeth Green
1812–1884
David Hawkins
1804–1860
Margaret Alley
1808–
John Payne
1793–1871
Frances (1805)
1805–1850

Leonard Watson's Timeline

5 Records

1924
1924
Birth of Leonard Greay Watson in Eva, Ala.
Eva, Ala.
1935
1935
Age 11
Leonard Greay Watson resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 16
Leonard Greay Watson resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1942
1942
Age 18
Leonard Greay Watson resided here in East Thomas, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
East Thomas, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
2008
2008
Age 84
Death of Leonard Greay Watson in Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham, Ala.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Eva, Ala.
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, County Marriages
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal; Publication Date: 24 May 2008; Publication Place: Tupelo, Mississippi, USA; pub=1&div=News
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Clarion-Ledger; Publication Date: 22 May 2008; Publication Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.76703626,0.6915706,0.967980
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00094; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 68-148
    [5] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 289

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00094; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 68-148

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00094; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 68-148

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: East Thomas, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 289

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: WEST SAYRE, Ala.
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal; Publication Date: 24 May 2008; Publication Place: Tupelo, Mississippi, USA; pub=1&div=News

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: West Sayre .
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Clarion-Ledger; Publication Date: 22 May 2008; Publication Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.76703626,0.6915706,0.967980

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2008
    Event Place: Birmingham, Ala.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal; Publication Date: 24 May 2008; Publication Place: Tupelo, Mississippi, USA; pub=1&div=News
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Clarion-Ledger; Publication Date: 22 May 2008; Publication Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.76703626,0.6915706,0.967980

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dora, Ala.
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal; Publication Date: 24 May 2008; Publication Place: Tupelo, Mississippi, USA; pub=1&div=News
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