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Robert Watt 1894–1941 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1894
Birth Location: Condobolin, New South Wales
Death Date: 19 Jun 1941
Death Location: Meranburn, New South Wales, Australia
Father: John Watt
Mother: Maggie Shakespear
Spouse(s): Sebbriel Mitchell, Lily Baxter
Children(s): John -Bright, Donald Watt, Leonard Watt, Ann Watt, George Watt
The story of Robert Watt began in 1894 in Condobolin, New South Wales. Robert Watt married Lily Baxter, Sebbriel Annie Mitchell, and had children including Ann Elizabeth Watt, Donald Angus Watt, George Keith Watt, John Robert Watt Bright, Leonard Jean Watt, Margaret Jessie Watt. Robert Watt passed away in 1941 in Meranburn, New South Wales, Australia.
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Biography
- The story of Robert Watt began in 1894 in Condobolin, New South Wales.
- Robert Watt married Lily Baxter, Sebbriel Annie Mitchell, and had children including Ann Elizabeth Watt, Donald Angus Watt, George Keith Watt, John Robert Watt Bright, Leonard Jean Watt, Margaret Jessie Watt.
- Robert Watt passed away in 1941 in Meranburn, New South Wales, Australia.
Immediate Family
Parents
John Watt
1862–1917
Birth Location: Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Maggie Shakespear
1863–1901
Birth Location: Castlereagh, New South Wales, Australia
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Spouses(s)
Sebbriel Mitchell
1898–1920
Birth Location: Condobolin, New South Wales
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Lily Baxter
1900–1997
Birth Location: Condobolin, New South Wales
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Children(s)
John -Bright
1920–1998
Birth Location: Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia
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Donald Watt
1924–2016
Birth Location: Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
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Leonard Watt
1926–1927
Birth Location: Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
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Ann Watt
1933–2017
Birth Location: Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
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George Watt
1926–2020
Birth Location: Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
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Robert Watt's Ancestors
Self
Robert Watt
1894–1941
Birth Place: Condobolin, New South Wales
Parents
John Watt
1862–1917
Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Maggie Shakespear
1863–1901
Castlereagh, New South Wales, Australia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Watt's Descendants
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Robert Watt
(13 Apr 1894–19 Jun 1941)
m. Sebbriel (Annie) Mitchell (23 Jun 1898–Jun 1920)
m. Lily Baxter (28 Apr 1900–17 Feb 1997)
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1. John (Robert Watt) -Bright 1920–1998 m. Patricia (Mary) Hefferman 1920–1996
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1. Master (Watt) -Bright 1944–1944
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2. Donald (Angus) Watt 1924–2016 m. Olwen (Mary) Hughes 1921–1999
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3. Leonard (Jean) Watt 1926–1927
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4. Ann (Elizabeth) Watt 1933–2017 m. Patrick (Lawrence) Pigram 1928–2020
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5. George (Keith) Watt 1926–2020 m. Eileen (Margaret) Glover 1927–1990
Robert Watt's Timeline
2 Records
1894
13 Apr 1894
Birth of Robert Watt in Condobolin, New South Wales
Condobolin, New South Wales
1941
19 Jun 1941
Age 47
Death of Robert Watt in Manildra, New Soth Wales, Australia
Manildra, New Soth Wales, Australia
1894
13 Apr 1894
Birth of Robert Watt in Condobolin, New South Wales
Condobolin, New South Wales
1941
19 Jun 1941
Age 47
Death of Robert Watt in Manildra, New Soth Wales, Australia
Manildra, New Soth Wales, Australia
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 13 Apr 1894
Event Place: Condobolin, New South Wales
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: Robert Watt my father , died Manildra 1941 buried Meranburn. Margaret Jessie Watt Burridge
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: Added from Rhianna Lee Burridge's living memory as captured in the My Family: Stories That Bring Us Together booklet.
RhiannaBurridge
Short version of Robert so he was known as Bob Watt or Mr Watt if you happened to be a child.
Margaret Ann McCaw
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: Robert Watt is my grandfather. My grandfather died before I was born so what I know is from documented research and from what people who knew him have told me.
Robert was the eldest son and second child of five children born to John Watt Who Originated In The Orkney Islands North Of Scotland And His Wife Margaret Or Maggie Shakespeare (Who Died At The Age Of 37 Due To Illness). John and Maggie had 5 children who were May, Robert, John, Donald and Isabella. Robert also had two step siblings by father John's second marriage to Ann Ellen Maher. They were Thomas and Annie (who didn't survive infancy).
At the time of the outbreak of WW1 Robert wished to be of service to his country as so many did I expect. His application for active service was rejected on medical grounds (his chest would not or did expand to an acceptable size). He did serve his country though as a king's messenger for legal documents. On his enlistment documents his occupation is "clerk".
He married Two Women In His Lifetime And They Were Sebbriel Annie Mitchell And Lily Baxter My Grandmother.
Sebbriel Annie died about 11 days after the birth of their only child John Robert (later named John Robert Watt-Bright) as he was reared by a relative of his mother's by the surname Bright.
Robert married Lily Baxter On 16 June 1923.
Robert Watt was a graduate of Sydney University. He was admitted to the bar as a solicitor and attorney. He was also a chartered accountant. His favourite author was Charles Dickens and his favourite book was Great Expectations by the same author.
In his lifetime he kept in written contact with cousins in the Orkney from whence his father hailed. Robert was no doubt name for his paternal grandfather Robert Watt.
In all my endeavours to learn about my grandfather everyone (without exception) has had only good to say of him whether written or spoken to me. I am proud of my grandfather for his skills however I am far prouder of him for the example he set of someone who used whatever talents, knowledge or skills he possessed to be a blessing in the lives of those around him.
During the Great Depression people could not afford to pay for his services always so he would take his payment in a sack of potatoes or carrots or whatever they would present.
He possessed the ability to set up rapport with people of all walks of life and set them at ease.
When a farmer was knocked silly by a tractor accident he acted quickly to obtain the written documentation from two suitable persons that stated that this man was sane within 48 hours or this man would have been locked away in a mental institution, such was the law at the time. Another time (and I have heard this from the boy's sister myself) there was a young man who earned a scholarship to a prestigious school in the town of Parkes. Being the Great Depression his father thought it better that he accept an apprenticeship as a mechanic in a local garage in Manildra. Upon hearing about this my grandfather went to the home of his friend Bill Ashcroft (the boy's father). He offered an apprenticeship in his office at the same rate of pay the garage was offering. So now this young man sat next to Robert Watt as his secretary and learned from watching him. He later became an accountant because of what he learned watching my grandfather. To the day he died himself Bill Ashcroft tended his friend's grave, such was his gratitude and high regard for his friend, Bob Watt.
When Robert was dying he was reading the journeys of the Apostle Paul (who was also a lawyer) where it mentions "I have fought the good fight...) from his wife's grandmother's bible.
Please see attached articles which may give more insight into the life and character of this humble but great man
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 19 Jun 1941
Event Place: Manildra, New Soth Wales, Australia
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Meranburn, New South Wales, Australia
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 13 Apr 1894
Event Place: Condobolin, New South Wales
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: Robert Watt my father , died Manildra 1941 buried Meranburn. Margaret Jessie Watt Burridge
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: Added from Rhianna Lee Burridge's living memory as captured in the My Family: Stories That Bring Us Together booklet.
RhiannaBurridge
Short version of Robert so he was known as Bob Watt or Mr Watt if you happened to be a child.
Margaret Ann McCaw
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: Robert Watt is my grandfather. My grandfather died before I was born so what I know is from documented research and from what people who knew him have told me.
Robert was the eldest son and second child of five children born to John Watt Who Originated In The Orkney Islands North Of Scotland And His Wife Margaret Or Maggie Shakespeare (Who Died At The Age Of 37 Due To Illness). John and Maggie had 5 children who were May, Robert, John, Donald and Isabella. Robert also had two step siblings by father John's second marriage to Ann Ellen Maher. They were Thomas and Annie (who didn't survive infancy).
At the time of the outbreak of WW1 Robert wished to be of service to his country as so many did I expect. His application for active service was rejected on medical grounds (his chest would not or did expand to an acceptable size). He did serve his country though as a king's messenger for legal documents. On his enlistment documents his occupation is "clerk".
He married Two Women In His Lifetime And They Were Sebbriel Annie Mitchell And Lily Baxter My Grandmother.
Sebbriel Annie died about 11 days after the birth of their only child John Robert (later named John Robert Watt-Bright) as he was reared by a relative of his mother's by the surname Bright.
Robert married Lily Baxter On 16 June 1923.
Robert Watt was a graduate of Sydney University. He was admitted to the bar as a solicitor and attorney. He was also a chartered accountant. His favourite author was Charles Dickens and his favourite book was Great Expectations by the same author.
In his lifetime he kept in written contact with cousins in the Orkney from whence his father hailed. Robert was no doubt name for his paternal grandfather Robert Watt.
In all my endeavours to learn about my grandfather everyone (without exception) has had only good to say of him whether written or spoken to me. I am proud of my grandfather for his skills however I am far prouder of him for the example he set of someone who used whatever talents, knowledge or skills he possessed to be a blessing in the lives of those around him.
During the Great Depression people could not afford to pay for his services always so he would take his payment in a sack of potatoes or carrots or whatever they would present.
He possessed the ability to set up rapport with people of all walks of life and set them at ease.
When a farmer was knocked silly by a tractor accident he acted quickly to obtain the written documentation from two suitable persons that stated that this man was sane within 48 hours or this man would have been locked away in a mental institution, such was the law at the time. Another time (and I have heard this from the boy's sister myself) there was a young man who earned a scholarship to a prestigious school in the town of Parkes. Being the Great Depression his father thought it better that he accept an apprenticeship as a mechanic in a local garage in Manildra. Upon hearing about this my grandfather went to the home of his friend Bill Ashcroft (the boy's father). He offered an apprenticeship in his office at the same rate of pay the garage was offering. So now this young man sat next to Robert Watt as his secretary and learned from watching him. He later became an accountant because of what he learned watching my grandfather. To the day he died himself Bill Ashcroft tended his friend's grave, such was his gratitude and high regard for his friend, Bob Watt.
When Robert was dying he was reading the journeys of the Apostle Paul (who was also a lawyer) where it mentions "I have fought the good fight...) from his wife's grandmother's bible.
Please see attached articles which may give more insight into the life and character of this humble but great man
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 19 Jun 1941
Event Place: Manildra, New Soth Wales, Australia
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Meranburn, New South Wales, Australia