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Martha Watson 1746–1817 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: November 1746

Birth Location: Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: September 1817

Death Location: Ridge Spring, Saluda County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: *John Watson

Mother: *Ann Murphy

Spouse(s): Captain Watson, Jacob Odom

Children(s): Elijah Sr, Mary Perry, Keziah Watson, Evie Watson, David Watson, Sarah Watson, William Watson, Patience Watson, Mary Watson, Mary Watson, Sarah Watson, Sarah WATSON

The story of Martha Watson began in 1746 in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America. In 1790, Martha Watson resided in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States. In 1810, Martha Watson resided in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States. Martha Watson married Captain Michael Allen Watson, Jacob Odom, and had children including David Watson, Elijah Watson Sr, Evie Watson, Keziah Watson, Mary Polly Watson, Mary Perry, Mary Watson, Patience Watson, Sarah Sally Watson, Sarah Watson, William Watson. Martha Watson passed away in 1817 in Ridge Spring, Saluda County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Watson began in 1746 in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1790, Martha Watson resided in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1810, Martha Watson resided in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States.
  • Martha Watson married Captain Michael Allen Watson, Jacob Odom, and had children including David Watson, Elijah Watson Sr, Evie Watson, Keziah Watson, Mary Polly Watson, Mary Perry, Mary Watson, Patience Watson, Sarah Sally Watson, Sarah Watson, William Watson.
  • Martha Watson passed away in 1817 in Ridge Spring, Saluda County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Martha Watson's Ancestors

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Martha Watson
1746–1817
Birth Place: Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
*John Elijah Watson
1718–1791
Ridge Springs , Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
*Ann (Blair) Murphy
1722–1795
Ridge Springs, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
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Martha Watson's Descendants

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Martha Watson (November 1746–September 1817) m. Captain (Michael Allen) Watson (10 Apr 1726–24 May 1782) m. Jacob Odom (abt 1740–May 1804)
  1. 1. Elijah (Watson) Sr 1775–1841
  2. 2. Mary Perry 1769–1857
  3. 3. Keziah Watson 1780–1846
  4. 4. Evie Watson 1774–
  5. 5. David Watson 1767–1860
  6. 6. Sarah Watson 1771–
  7. 7. William Watson 1772–1862
  8. 8. Patience Watson 1772–1833
  9. 9. Mary ("Polly") Watson 1777–1857
  10. 10. Mary Watson 1778–
  11. 11. Sarah Watson 1767–1855
  12. 12. Sarah (Sally) WATSON 1771–

Martha Watson's Timeline

6 Records

1746
November 1746
Birth of Martha Watson in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
1790
1790
Age 44
Martha Watson resided here in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 64
Martha Watson resided here in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
1817
September 1817
Age 71
Death of Martha Watson in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
1817
6 Jan 1817
Age 71
Martha Watson - Probate in Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 94
Martha Watson resided here in District 318, Baldwin, Georgia, USA
District 318, Baldwin, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: November 1746
    Event Place: Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Edgefield, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 512; Image: 330; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Edgefield, South Carolina; Roll: 62; Page: 63; Image: 00066; Family History Library Film: 0181421

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 318, Baldwin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 318, Baldwin, Georgia; Roll: 37; Page: 59; Family History Library Film: 0007042

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: September 1817
    Event Place: Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 206
    [3] South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Daughters of the American Revolution (South Carolina); Probate Place: Edgefield, South Carolina
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 146 : 1919

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ridge Spring, Saluda County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1817
    Event Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Daughters of the American Revolution (South Carolina); Probate Place: Edgefield, South Carolina

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