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Rebecca WATSON 1790–1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1790

Birth Location: Barnstaple, Devon, England

Death Date: 4 Oct 1866

Death Location: Brookfield, Braunton, Devon, England

Father: William Watson

Mother: Rebecca Peters

Spouse(s): William PROLE

Children(s): Rebecca PROLE

In 1790, Rebecca WATSON entered the world in Barnstaple, Devon, England, born to William Preston Watson And Rebecca Peters. Rebecca WATSON married William Prole, and had children including Rebecca Watson Prole. Rebecca WATSON passed away in 1866 in Brookfield, Braunton, Devon, England.

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Biography

  • In 1790, Rebecca WATSON entered the world in Barnstaple, Devon, England, born to William Preston Watson And Rebecca Peters.
  • Rebecca WATSON married William Prole, and had children including Rebecca Watson Prole.
  • Rebecca WATSON passed away in 1866 in Brookfield, Braunton, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Watson
1764–
Birth Location: of Woodside, Leeds, Yorks., Eng.
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Rebecca Peters
1751–1939
Birth Location: Stoke Damere, Devonshire, England
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Spouses(s)

William PROLE
1778–1861
Birth Location: Georgeham, Devon, England
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Children(s)

Rebecca PROLE
1808–1890
Birth Location: Georgeham, Devon, England
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Rebecca WATSON's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca WATSON
1790–1866
Birth Place: Barnstaple, Devon, England
Parents
William Preston Watson
1764–
of Woodside, Leeds, Yorks., Eng.
Rebecca Peters
1751–1939
Stoke Damere, Devonshire, England
Grandparents
Joseph (Nurser) Watson
1839–1919
Stockton, Durham, England
Maria Preston
1846–1921
Otley, Yorkshire West Riding, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Watson
1774–1837
Mary Nurser
1798–1895
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jerard Watson
1754–
Ann Watson
1754–
William Nurser
1765–1829
Sarah Harpley
1765–1844

Rebecca WATSON's Descendants

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Rebecca WATSON (1790–4 Oct 1866) m. William PROLE (1778–BEF 1861)
  1. 1. Rebecca (Watson) PROLE 1808–1890 m. Edward Harris 1794–1873
    1. 1. Edward (Prole) Harris 1835–1916
    2. 2. Euphemia Harris 1837–1925 m. John (Eddowes Gladstone) Reveren 1814–1901
      1. 1. William (Henry Davenport) Gladstone 1872–1956
      2. 2. Effie (Elizabeth Stavert) Gladstone 1867–1956
      3. 3. John (Ernest) Gladstone 1867–1954
      4. 4. Florence (Bridget) Gladstone 1870–1955
      5. 5. Edward (Oliver) Gladstone 1875–1925
      6. 6. Francis (Edward) Gladstone 1845–1928
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Bridget Stavert) Harris 1849–1931
    4. 4. Oliver (Watson) Harris 1840–1875
    5. 5. Lucy (Rebecca) Harris 1843–1867
    6. 6. Henry (A) Harris 1847–1908 m. Laura (Edith) Gladstone 1849–1936
      1. 1. Kate (Prole) Harris 1882–
      2. 2. Henry (Gladstone Botton) Harris 1886–
      3. 3. James (Montgomery) Harris 1890–
      4. 4. Margaret (Gladstone) Harris 1877–
      5. 5. Lucy (Rebecca) Harris 1877–
    7. 7. John (Parkin) Harris 1845–1866
    8. 8. Lucy (B) Harris 1843–
    9. 9. William (Prole) Harris 1839–1909 m. Elizabeth (R.S.) Harris 1838–1914
      1. 1. Florence (Mildred) Harris 1876–1963 m. Thomas (Ernest) Witherow 1872–1940
        1. 1. Jean (Mildred) McDowell 1912–1977
        2. 2. Theodore (Ashton) Tanner 1911–1969
      2. 2. Edward (Stanley) Harris 1870–1888
      3. 3. Mabel (Rose) Harris 1872–1910
      4. 4. Herbert (Aubrey) Harris 1878–1920
      5. 5. Oliver (Archibald) Harris 1863–1928
      6. 6. Jessie (Mary Gertrude) Harris 1867–1934
      7. 7. Lucie (Ethel Maude) Harris 1870–1941 m. Edward (Lowther Prince) Prentis 1858–1921 m. Arundell (Powell Freke) Scott 1869–1930
      8. 8. John (Leonard Prole) Harris 1868–1963
      9. 9. Arthur (William Cecil) Harris 1874–1874
      10. 10. (stillborn (daughter)) Harris 1873–1873
      11. 11. John (L.P.) Harris 1868–1963
      12. 12. Arnold (Theodore) Harris 1880–1968 m. Ivy (Gertrude Helen) Holland 1885–1975
        1. 1. Cedric (Francis) Harris 1925–2000
        2. 2. Mavis (Suzette) Harris 1916–1990 m. Andrew ((Andy) Buchanan) Girvan 1915–1972 m. Andrew (Buchanan) GIRVAN 1915–1975

Rebecca WATSON's Timeline

3 Records

1790
1790
Birth of Rebecca WATSON in Barnstaple, Devon, England
Barnstaple, Devon, England
1790
31 Jul 1790
Rebecca WATSON was baptized in Devonshire, England
Devonshire, England
1866
4 Oct 1866
Age 76
Death of Rebecca WATSON in Brookfield, Braunton, Devon, England
Brookfield, Braunton, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Barnstaple, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1790
    Event Place: Devonshire, England
    Record Source: Devon, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Devon: Barnstaple - Parish Register, 1538-1812
    Record Source: Devon, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Devon: Barnstaple - Parish Register, 1538-1812
    Record Source: Devon, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1866
    Event Place: Brookfield, Braunton, Devon, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
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