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Robert Watt 1859–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1859

Birth Location: Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland

Death Date: 5 Mar 1938

Death Location: Uniondale, Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Father: John Watt

Mother: Sarah Watt

Spouse(s): Julia Gibb

Children(s): John Watt, Sarah Watt

In 1859, Robert Watt entered the world in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland, born to John Watt And Sarah Ann Watt. In 1879, Robert Watt resided in New York, New York, USA. Robert Watt married Julia Agnes Gibb, and had children including John Watt, Sarah E Watt. Robert Watt passed away in 1938 in Uniondale, Nassau County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Robert Watt entered the world in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland, born to John Watt And Sarah Ann Watt.
  • In 1879, Robert Watt resided in New York, New York, USA.
  • Robert Watt married Julia Agnes Gibb, and had children including John Watt, Sarah E Watt.
  • Robert Watt passed away in 1938 in Uniondale, Nassau County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Watt
1818–1903
Birth Location: Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland
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Sarah Watt
1827–1867
Birth Location: County Tyrone, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Julia Gibb
1860–1950
Birth Location: Biggsville, Henderson, Illinois, USA
JG

Children(s)

John Watt
1891–1905
Birth Location: Granville, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
JW
Sarah Watt
1894–1975
Birth Location: IL
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Robert Watt's Ancestors

Self
Robert Watt
1859–1938
Birth Place: Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland
Parents
John Watt
1818–1903
Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland
Sarah (Ann) Watt
1827–1867
County Tyrone, Ireland
Grandparents
Andrew (Watt) Senior
1802–1872
Dungannon, Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Watt's Descendants

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Robert Watt (Feb 1859–5 Mar 1938) m. Julia (Agnes) Gibb (Feb 1860–1 Nov 1950)
  1. 1. John Watt 1891–1905
  2. 2. Sarah (E) Watt 1894–1975 m. Clinton (Hart) McKnight 1892–1974
    1. 1. Robert (Clinton) McKnight 1917–1925
    2. 2. Breslin (Watt) McKnight 1921–2014

Robert Watt's Timeline

9 Records

1859
Feb 1859
Birth of Robert Watt in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland
Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland
1879
1879
Age 20
Robert Watt resided here in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Robert Watt resided here in Brooklyn Ward 25, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Ward 25, Kings, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 46
Robert Watt resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Robert Watt resided here in Brooklyn Ward 28, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Ward 28, Kings, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 56
Robert Watt resided here in New York, Kings, New York, United States
New York, Kings, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 61
Robert Watt resided here in Brooklyn Assembly District 20, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Assembly District 20, Kings, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
Robert Watt resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1938
5 Mar 1938
Age 79
Death of Robert Watt in Freeport, New York, USA
Freeport, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1859
    Event Place: Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 20; City: New York; County: Kings; Page: 02
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 20, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1177; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1301
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1575; FHL microfilm: 2341270
    [4] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 20 E.D. 29; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 15
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 25, Kings, New York; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0449; FHL microfilm: 1241063
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 28, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_981; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0903; FHL microfilm: 1374994
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Illinois, County Marriage Records
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle; Publication Date: 6 Mar 1938; Publication Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA; ,0.34927252,0.61783534,0.5023401&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1878
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 25, Kings, New York; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0449; FHL microfilm: 1241063

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1881
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1575; FHL microfilm: 2341270

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1884
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 20, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1177; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1301

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1885
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 28, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_981; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0903; FHL microfilm: 1374994

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 25, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 25, Kings, New York; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0449; FHL microfilm: 1241063

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 20 E.D. 29; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 15

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 28, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 28, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_981; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0903; FHL microfilm: 1374994

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: New York, Kings, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 20; City: New York; County: Kings; Page: 02

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 20, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 20, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1177; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1301

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1575; FHL microfilm: 2341270

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 557 Evergreen Ave. .
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle; Publication Date: 6 Mar 1938; Publication Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA; ,0.34927252,0.61783534,0.5023401&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1938
    Event Place: Freeport, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index; Certificate Number: 18574
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle; Publication Date: 6 Mar 1938; Publication Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA; ,0.34927252,0.61783534,0.5023401&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Place: 138 Glenada Court
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle; Publication Date: 6 Mar 1938; Publication Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA; ,0.34927252,0.61783534,0.5023401&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Uniondale, Nassau County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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