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Phebe Jane Watson 1883 – 1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Dec 1883

Birth Location: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan

Death Date: 1971

Death Location: Yale, St. Clair, Michigan

Father: Jeptha Watson

Mother: Elsie Odlum

Spouse(s): William Densomore, Bert Dawson

Children(s): Samantha Dunsmore

The story of Phebe Jane Watson began in 1883 in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan. In 1900, Phebe Jane Watson resided in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan. In 1935, Phebe Jane Watson resided in Applegate, Sanilac, Michigan. Phebe Jane Watson married William D Densomore, Bert L Dawson, and had children including Samantha Dunsmore. Phebe Jane Watson passed away in 1971 in Yale, St. Clair, Michigan.

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Biography

  • The story of Phebe Jane Watson began in 1883 in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan.
  • In 1900, Phebe Jane Watson resided in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan.
  • In 1935, Phebe Jane Watson resided in Applegate, Sanilac, Michigan.
  • Phebe Jane Watson married William D Densomore, Bert L Dawson, and had children including Samantha Dunsmore.
  • Phebe Jane Watson passed away in 1971 in Yale, St. Clair, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeptha Watson
1856 – 1903
Birth Location: Michigan
JW
Elsie Odlum
1862 – 1941
Birth Location: Michigan
EO

Spouses(s)

William Densomore
1879 – 1954
Birth Location: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
WD
Bert Dawson
1873 – 1937
Birth Location: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
BD

Children(s)

Samantha Dunsmore
1900 – 1982
Birth Location: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
SD

Phebe Watson's Ancestors

Self
Phebe Watson
1883 – 1971
Birth Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
Parents
Jeptha John Watson
1856 – 1903
Michigan
Elsie (Jane) Odlum
1862 – 1941
Michigan
Grandparents
Robert (Wood) Watson
1830 – 1889
New York
Mary (Ann Catherine) Surbrook
1832 – 1918
New York
John Odlum
1835 –
Ireland
Phebe Wixson
1840 – 1909
New York
Great-Grandparents
Jeptha Watson
1794 – 1875
Sarah Countryman
1815 –
Jacob Surbrook
Susana Brooker
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Countryman
1773 – 1825
Anna Ghose
1750 – 1828

Phebe Watson's Descendants

1.
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Phebe (Jane) Watson (22 Dec 1883 – 1971) m. William (D) Densomore (29 Nov 1879 – 7 Jul 1954) m. Bert (L) Dawson (16 Mar 1873 – 19 Oct 1937)
  1. 1. Samantha Dunsmore (20 Apr 1900 – 19 Jan 1982) m. Claude (Alfred) Bartley (9 Oct 1900 – 8 Nov 1979)
    1. 1. Billie (J) Bartley (17 Sep 1921 – 9 Nov 2014)
    2. 2. Fred (R) Bartley (20 Apr 1924 – 5 Jun 2020)
    3. 3. Annabell Bartley (22 Jun 1928 – 19 Jul 2018)
    4. 4. Alfred (Claude) Bartley (17 Mar 1930 – 1976)
      1. 1. Robert (A) Bartley (15 Jun 1972 – )
    5. 5. Sally (J) Bartley (4 May 1937 – 28 Nov 2017)
    6. 6. Suzanne Bartley

Phebe Watson's Timeline

5 Records

1883
22 Dec 1883
Birth of Phebe Jane Watson in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 17
Phebe Jane Watson resided here in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 52
Phebe Jane Watson resided here in Applegate, Sanilac, Michigan
Applegate, Sanilac, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 57
Phebe Jane Watson resided here in Applegate, Sanilac, Michigan
Applegate, Sanilac, Michigan
1971
1971
Age 88
Death of Phebe Jane Watson in Yale, St. Clair, Michigan
Yale, St. Clair, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1883
    Event Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Applegate, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01818; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 76-35
    [2] Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 743; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1240743
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 66; Film Description: 1899 Mecosta-1899 Washtenaw
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 743; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1240743

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Applegate, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Applegate, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01818; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 76-35

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Applegate, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Applegate, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01818; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 76-35

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Croswell, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 66; Film Description: 1899 Mecosta-1899 Washtenaw

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1971
    Event Place: Yale, St. Clair, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Croswell, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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