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Preston Hayes Watson 1876–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1876

Birth Location: St Paul Clar, South Carolina

Death Date: 2 Jan 1938

Death Location: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA

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Mother: Phillis Wotzer

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Preston Hayes Watson was born in 1876 in St Paul Clar, South Carolina, the child of Jack Watson And Phillis Wotzer. Preston Hayes Watson passed away in 1938 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Preston Hayes Watson was born in 1876 in St Paul Clar, South Carolina, the child of Jack Watson And Phillis Wotzer.
  • Preston Hayes Watson passed away in 1938 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA.

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Preston Watson's Ancestors

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Preston Watson
1876–1938
Birth Place: St Paul Clar, South Carolina
Parents
Phillis Wotzer
1828–
South Carolina
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Preston Watson's Timeline

2 Records

1876
14 Aug 1876
Birth of Preston Hayes Watson in St Paul Clar, South Carolina
St Paul Clar, South Carolina
1938
2 Jan 1938
Age 62
Death of Preston Hayes Watson in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1876
    Event Place: St Paul Clar, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1938
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates

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