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Philip Watson 1844–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Aug 1844

Birth Location: Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 24 May 1920

Death Location: Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Thomas Watson

Mother: Sarah Roberts

Spouse(s): Anna Grove

Children(s): Emma Watson, Sarah Watson, Andrew Watson, Elizabeth Watson, Mamie Watson, Maude Watson, Albert Watson, Effie Watson

The story of Philip Watson began in 1844 in Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1850, Philip Watson resided in District 9, Grainger, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Philip Watson resided in District 4, Grainger, Tennessee, USA. Philip Watson married Anna Elizabeth Grove, and had children including Albert Eli Watson, Andrew Watson, Effie Ellen Watson, Elizabeth Ruth Watson, Emma Flora Watson, Mamie Ann Watson, Maude Adele Watson, Sarah Maranda Watson. Philip Watson passed away in 1920 in Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Philip Watson began in 1844 in Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Philip Watson resided in District 9, Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Philip Watson resided in District 4, Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • Philip Watson married Anna Elizabeth Grove, and had children including Albert Eli Watson, Andrew Watson, Effie Ellen Watson, Elizabeth Ruth Watson, Emma Flora Watson, Mamie Ann Watson, Maude Adele Watson, Sarah Maranda Watson.
  • Philip Watson passed away in 1920 in Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Watson
1806–1894
Birth Location: Competition, Pittsylvania, VA, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Roberts
1808–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
SR

Spouses(s)

Anna Grove
1849–1922
Birth Location: Omaha, Nebraska or Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
AG

Children(s)

Emma Watson
1872–1961
Birth Location: Rosendale, Andrew, Missouri, United States
EW
Sarah Watson
1870–1951
Birth Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
SW
Andrew Watson
1874–1956
Birth Location: Collinsville, Madison, Illinois, United States
AW
Elizabeth Watson
1878–1878
Birth Location: Kansas
EW
Mamie Watson
1887–1948
Birth Location: Hoyt, Jackson, Kansas, United States
MW
Maude Watson
1889–1974
Birth Location: Hoyt, Jackson, Kansas, United States
MW
Albert Watson
1892–1956
Birth Location: Hoyt, Jackson, Kansas, United States
AW
Effie Watson
1880–1953
Birth Location: Nortonville, Jefferson, Kansas. United States
EW

Philip Watson's Ancestors

Self
Philip Watson
1844–1920
Birth Place: Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Thomas Watson
1806–1894
Competition, Pittsylvania, VA, Virginia, USA
Sarah (B) Roberts
1808–
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Philip Watson's Descendants

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Philip Watson (17 Aug 1844–24 May 1920) m. Anna (Elizabeth) Grove (13 Nov 1849–10 Feb 1922)
  1. 1. Emma (Flora) Watson 1872–1961 m. Henry (Clay) Johnson 1868–1965
    1. 1. Loren (C) Johnson 1906–1981 m. Ella (Faye) Loney 1912–2004 m. Mary (Augusta) Vance 1907–1998
      1. 1. Roberta (Mae) Johnson 1937–2015
      2. 2. Mary (Juaniece) Johnson 1927–1990 m. Vernon (LeRoy) Smith 1926–1975
        1. 1. Mary (Juaniece) Smith 1949–2019
        2. 2. Premature (Baby) Smith 1946–1946
      3. 3. Henry (E) Johnson 1929–2009 m. Betty (Jane) Reich 1924–1975 m. Bertha (Louise) Reid 1943–2014
  2. 2. Sarah (Maranda) Watson 1870–1951 m. William (Merle Staley) Sr 1860–1939 m. Lewis (Nelson) Ogden 1868–1942
    1. 1. Effie (Mable) Staley 1903–1979 m. Albert (B) Fortner 1884–
      1. 1. Betty (Louise) Fortner 1925–2006
      2. 2. John (W) Fortner 1924–1982
      3. 3. Donald (E) Fortner 1929–1988
      4. 4. Albert Fortner 1921–
    2. 2. Maud (Belle) Staley 1889–1963 m. Robert (Henry) Eshom 1886–1967
      1. 1. Leonard (Leroy) Eshom 1919–1991
      2. 2. Harry (Robert) Eshom 1910–1991
      3. 3. William (Elmer) Eshom 1916–1941
      4. 4. Fern (Audene) Eshom 1913– m. William (Dovell) Parsons 1907–1960
      5. 5. Clarence Eshom 1922–
    3. 3. Claud (I) Staley 1892–
    4. 4. Troy (A) Staley 1903–
    5. 5. William (Merle) Staley 1906–1961
  3. 3. Andrew Watson 1874–1956
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Ruth) Watson 1878–1878
  5. 5. Mamie (Ann) Watson 1887–1948
  6. 6. Maude (Adele) Watson 1889–1974 m. Floyd (A) McGahen 1888–1950
    1. 1. Myrna (Ellen) McGahen 1919–2004
    2. 2. Gladys McGahen 1912–
  7. 7. Albert (Eli) Watson 1892–1956 m. Nellie 1893–1938
    1. 1. Francis (Lloyd) Watson 1917–2004 m. Barbara (Emaline) Curran 1918–2010
  8. 8. Effie (Ellen) Watson 1880–1953 m. William (Henry) Hooper 1872–1948
    1. 1. Hazel (J) Hooper 1905–
    2. 2. Helen (Marguerite) Hooper 1907–1990
    3. 3. Harry (Duri) Hooper 1909–1953
    4. 4. Gladys (J) Hooper 1914–1972 m. William (Bernard) Maulding 1917–

Philip Watson's Timeline

14 Records

1844
17 Aug 1844
Birth of Philip Watson in Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 6
Philip Watson resided here in District 9, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Philip Watson resided here in District 4, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1861
Apr 12, 1861 – May 13, 1865
Age 17
Philip Watson resided here in Kansas, USA
Kansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Philip Watson resided here in St Marys, Mills, Iowa, USA
St Marys, Mills, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Philip Watson resided here in Center, Atchison, Kansas, USA
Center, Atchison, Kansas, USA
1885
1 Mar 1885
Age 41
Philip Watson resided here in Cedar, Jackson, Kansas, USA
Cedar, Jackson, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Philip Watson resided here in Cheyenne, Lane, Kansas, USA
Cheyenne, Lane, Kansas, USA
1905
1 Mar 1905
Age 61
Philip Watson resided here in Cheyenne, Lane, Kansas, USA
Cheyenne, Lane, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Philip Watson resided here in Dodge Ward 1, Ford, Kansas, USA
Dodge Ward 1, Ford, Kansas, USA
1912
26 Apr 1912
Age 68
Philip Watson resided here in Dodge City, Kansas, USA
Dodge City, Kansas, USA
1915
1915
Age 71
Philip Watson resided here in Conway Springs, Sumner, Kansas, USA
Conway Springs, Sumner, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
Philip Watson resided here in La Harpe, Allen, Kansas, USA
La Harpe, Allen, Kansas, USA
1920
24 May 1920
Age 76
Death of Philip Watson in La Harpe, Allen County, Kansas, United States of America
La Harpe, Allen County, Kansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1844
    Event Place: Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_58; Line: 8
    [2] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Roll: ks1915_243; Line: 29
    [3] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1905 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1905_78; Line: 28
    [4] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: La Harpe, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T625_522; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 16
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Atchison, Kansas; Roll: 372; Page: 475B; Enumeration District: 009
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: St Marys, Mills, Iowa; Roll: M593_411; Page: 106A; Family History Library Film: 545910
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cheyenne, Lane, Kansas; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0125
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 4, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1250; Page: 430; Family History Library Film: 805250
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dodge Ward 1, Ford, Kansas; Roll: T624_439; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374452
    [11] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: M432_880; Page: 73A; Image: 153
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Gray County Record; Publication Date: 5 Aug 1920; Publication Place: Ensign, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.050295513,0.33102834,0.374
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Apr 12, 1861 – May 13, 1865
    Event Place: Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, ca. 1949 - ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Grou

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 9, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: M432_880; Page: 73A; Image: 153

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 4, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 4, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1250; Page: 430; Family History Library Film: 805250

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: St Marys, Mills, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: St Marys, Mills, Iowa; Roll: M593_411; Page: 106A; Family History Library Film: 545910

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Center, Atchison, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Atchison, Kansas; Roll: 372; Page: 475B; Enumeration District: 009

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Cedar, Jackson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_58; Line: 8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cheyenne, Lane, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cheyenne, Lane, Kansas; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0125

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Cheyenne, Lane, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1905 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1905_78; Line: 28

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dodge Ward 1, Ford, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dodge Ward 1, Ford, Kansas; Roll: T624_439; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374452

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Dodge City, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Dodge City Kansas Journal; Publication Date: 26 Apr 1912; Publication Place: Dodge City, Kansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Conway Springs, Sumner, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Roll: ks1915_243; Line: 29

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: La Harpe, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: La Harpe, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T625_522; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 16

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1920
    Event Place: La Harpe, Allen County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Gray County Record; Publication Date: 5 Aug 1920; Publication Place: Ensign, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.050295513,0.33102834,0.374
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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