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Robert Watson 1891–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1891

Birth Location: South Shields, Durham, England

Death Date: 16 Jul 1961

Death Location: South Shields

Father: James Watson

Mother: Sarah Brannan

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The story of Robert Watson began in 1891 in South Shields, Durham, England. In 1901, Robert Watson resided in South Shields, Durham, England. Robert Watson passed away in 1961 in South Shields.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Watson began in 1891 in South Shields, Durham, England.
  • In 1901, Robert Watson resided in South Shields, Durham, England.
  • Robert Watson passed away in 1961 in South Shields.

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Robert Watson's Ancestors

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Robert Watson
1891–1961
Birth Place: South Shields, Durham, England
Parents
James Thomas Watson
1861–1934
South Shields, Durham, England
Sarah Brannan
1863–1935
South Shields, Durham, England
Grandparents
James Watson
1827–
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ellen Clint
1831–
Newcastle, Northumberland, England
Margaret Wilkinson
1836–1911
Jarrow
Great-Grandparents
William Wilkinson
1810–1858
Margaret Liddle
1810–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Wilkinson
1786–1857
Mary Helm
1788–1867
Isabella Broderick
1786–1838

Robert Watson's Timeline

6 Records

1891
12 Jul 1891
Birth of Robert Watson in South Shields, Durham, England
South Shields, Durham, England
1892
17 Feb 1892
Age 1
Robert Watson was baptized in St. Hildas, South Shields, Durham, England
St. Hildas, South Shields, Durham, England
1901
1901
Age 10
Robert Watson resided here in South Shields, Durham, England
South Shields, Durham, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 20
Robert Watson resided here in South Shields, Durham, England
South Shields, Durham, England
1939
1939
Age 48
Robert Watson resided here in Durham, England
Durham, England
1961
16 Jul 1961
Age 70
Death of Robert Watson in South Shields
South Shields

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1891
    Event Place: South Shields, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 30274
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4734; Folio: 148; Page: 20
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012694C

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1892
    Event Place: St. Hildas, South Shields, Durham, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: South Shields, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4734; Folio: 148; Page: 20

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: South Shields, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 30274

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Durham, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012694C

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1961
    Event Place: South Shields
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index

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