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Lydia Watson 1745–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1745

Birth Location: Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: Mar 1838

Death Location: , Wilkes, North Carolina

Father: Elizabeth Grant

Mother: George Galloway

Spouse(s): John Watson

Children(s): David Watson

In 1745, Lydia Watson entered the world in Midlothian, Scotland, born to Elizabeth Grant And George Galloway. In 1831, Lydia Watson established residence. Lydia Watson married John Watson, and had children including David Watson. Lydia Watson passed away in 1838 in , Wilkes, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1745, Lydia Watson entered the world in Midlothian, Scotland, born to Elizabeth Grant And George Galloway.
  • In 1831, Lydia Watson established residence.
  • Lydia Watson married John Watson, and had children including David Watson.
  • Lydia Watson passed away in 1838 in , Wilkes, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elizabeth Grant
1710–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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George Galloway
1700–1749
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

John Watson
1735–1800
Birth Location: Charlestown, Rhode Island, USA
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Children(s)

David Watson
1760–1821
Birth Location: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
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Lydia Watson's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Watson
1745–1838
Birth Place: Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
Elizabeth Grant
1710–
South Carolina, USA
George Galloway
1700–1749
South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lydia Watson's Descendants

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Lydia Watson (1745–Mar 1838) m. John Watson (20 Jan 1735–1800)
  1. 1. David Watson 1760–1821 m. Mary (Obdence) Watson 1758–1830
    1. 1. Elihu Watson 1803–1870
    2. 2. THOMAS (E) WATSON 1795–1860 m. Grace Watson 1796–1879 m. Grace (Sally) HODGES 1796–1880
      1. 1. David (Otto) Watson 1818–1902 m. Hiley Hampton 1817–1893
        1. 1. Emanuel (Smith) Watson 1846–1923 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Greer 1844–1916
        2. 2. Keziah (Fidelia) Watson 1860–1897 m. William (Thomas) Watson 1852–1931
        3. 3. Aylie (Malissa) Ray 1860–1936 m. Charles (Alexander) Ray 1866–1960
        4. 4. Thomas (C) Watson 1866–1928
      2. 2. Elbert Watson 1830–1887 m. Amanda (Matilda) Watson 1831–1881
        1. 1. Martin (Elbert) Watson 1872–1941
        2. 2. Martha (Emeline) McNeal 1864–1927
        3. 3. George (Harrison) Watson 1856–1935
        4. 4. Thomas (Franklin) Watson 1868–1946
        5. 5. James (Columbus) Watson 1862–1952
      3. 3. Cynthia Watson 1836–1915
      4. 4. James (Calvin) Watson 1839–1921 m. Eliza (Louisa) Hodges 1835–1918 m. Eliza (Louisa) Hodges 1835–1918 m. Lizzie Watson 1855–1927
        1. 1. Frankie (Selena) Watson 1855–1925 m. Henry (Lewis) Rhymer 1850–1903
        2. 2. Mary Watson 1861–1942 m. Tod Hodge 1860–1942
        3. 3. Francis Watson 1858–
        4. 4. Lewis Watson 1861–
        5. 5. Wm Watson 1863–
        6. 6. Marilda Watson 1864–
        7. 7. Sarah Watson 1868–
        8. 8. Martha Watson –1950 m. Julius (Calvin) Triplett 1845–1929
        9. 9. John (Blois) Watson 1885–1938
        10. 10. Archie (Stedman) Watson 1878–1952
        11. 11. James (Hunter) Watson 1887–1976
        12. 12. Lizzie Robertson 1890–1979

Lydia Watson's Timeline

4 Records

1745
1745
Birth of Lydia Watson in Midlothian, Scotland
Midlothian, Scotland
1831
1831-1843
Age 86
Lydia Watson resided here
None
1838
January 1838
Age 93
Death of Lydia Watson in , Wilkes, North Carolina
, Wilkes, North Carolina
1838
Mar 1838
Age 93
Death of Lydia Watson in , Wilkes, North Carolina
, Wilkes, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1831-1843
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: January 1838
    Event Place: , Wilkes, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1838
    Event Place: , Wilkes, North Carolina
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