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Samuel Smith Watson 1868–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Nov 1868

Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 15 Apr 1947

Death Location: Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA

Father: Michael Watson

Mother: Sallie ^

Spouse(s): Emily Lykins

Children(s): Ella Watson, Serena Watson, James Watson, Tillie Watson, Bennie Watson, Frank Watson, Lona Watson, Laura Watson, Charley Watson

Samuel Smith Watson was born in 1868 in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Michael A Watson And Sallie Ratliff. In 1870, Samuel Smith Watson resided in Precinct 3, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Samuel Smith Watson resided in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. Samuel Smith Watson married Emily Lykins, and had children including Bennie Hobert Watson, Charley Lee Watson, Ella Watson, Frank Watson, James Herbert Watson, Laura J Watson, Lona Watson, Serena Watson, Tillie Watson. Samuel Smith Watson passed away in 1947 in Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • Samuel Smith Watson was born in 1868 in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Michael A Watson And Sallie Ratliff.
  • In 1870, Samuel Smith Watson resided in Precinct 3, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Samuel Smith Watson resided in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Samuel Smith Watson married Emily Lykins, and had children including Bennie Hobert Watson, Charley Lee Watson, Ella Watson, Frank Watson, James Herbert Watson, Laura J Watson, Lona Watson, Serena Watson, Tillie Watson.
  • Samuel Smith Watson passed away in 1947 in Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Michael Watson
1832–1916
Birth Location: Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
MW
Sallie ^
1833–1904
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
S^

Spouses(s)

Emily Lykins
1874–1920
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
EL

Children(s)

Ella Watson
1897–1964
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
EW
Serena Watson
1905–1958
Birth Location: Edna, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
SW
James Watson
1902–1970
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
JW
Tillie Watson
1904–1968
Birth Location: Malone, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
TW
Bennie Watson
1906–1970
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
BW
Frank Watson
1909–1969
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
FW
Lona Watson
1895–1957
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
LW
Laura Watson
1890–1974
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
LW
Charley Watson
1893–1906
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
CW

Samuel Watson's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Watson
1868–1947
Birth Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Michael A. Watson
1832–1916
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Sallie (Ratliff) ^
1833–1904
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Richard Ratliff
1802–1856
Scott, Virginia
Elizabeth Bane
1805–1860
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Reuben *
1759–1852
Phoebe *
1770–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reuben *
1732–1810
Frances *
1734–
Silas *
1730–1811
Elizabeth *.
1735–

Samuel Watson's Descendants

1.
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Samuel (Smith) Watson (7 Nov 1868–15 Apr 1947) m. Emily Lykins (May 1874–bef 1920)
  1. 1. Ella Watson 1897–1964 m. Arthur (Willis) Elam 1897–1982
    1. 1. Alta Elam 1917–1997
    2. 2. Charles (Jeff) Elam 1921–1999
    3. 3. Ruby Elam 1924–
    4. 4. Samuel (Dorsie) Elam 1926–2013
  2. 2. Serena Watson 1905–1958 m. Kern (Wade Lawson) ^ 1906–1969
    1. 1. Lois Lawson 1929–2002
    2. 2. Louise (Lawson) \\ 1930–2004
  3. 3. James (Herbert) Watson 1902–1970 m. Mary (Virgie) Gross 1902–1984
    1. 1. Greta (Joyce) Watson 1930–2016
  4. 4. Tillie Watson 1904–1968 m. Luther (Floyd) Cope 1883–1945
  5. 5. Bennie (Hobert) Watson 1906–1970 m. Oma (L.) Hayes 1908–1977
    1. 1. Wenta (Jean) Watson 1932–2022
  6. 6. Frank Watson 1909–1969 m. Ollie (Rae) Goodpaster 1903–1980
  7. 7. Lona Watson 1895–1957 m. Haden Lykins 1893–1943
    1. 1. Denzil Lykins 1919–1985
    2. 2. Irene Lykins 1922–
    3. 3. Ruth Lykins 1925–
    4. 4. Luther Lykins 1927–1991
    5. 5. Essie Lykins 1918–
    6. 6. Not (Named) Lykins 1920–1920
  8. 8. Laura (J.) Watson 1890–1974 m. Clarence (Manson) Haney 1892–1970
    1. 1. Hubert (Lee) Haney 1910–1958 m. Zelma (Lee) Ashley 1912–1987
      1. 1. Janice (Marchita) Haney 1940–1992
      2. 2. Jonathan (P.) Haney 1938–2014
      3. 3. Carol (A.) Haney 1944–2019
      4. 4. David (Manson) Haney 1938–1992 m. Frieda Clemons 1942–2003
    2. 2. Eunice (C.) Haney 1914–1997
    3. 3. Buford (Earl) Haney 1918–1983 m. Letha (M) Ferguson 1924–
      1. 1. Dwight (C) Haney 1943–1993
    4. 4. Lawrence (Gray Haney) Rev. 1922–2005 m. Etta (Cornie) Dickerson 1926–2000
      1. 1. Larry (Lee) Haney 1945–2017
    5. 5. Dorothy (B.) Haney 1928–1981 m. Arthur Profitt 1927–2022
    6. 6. Banford (D.) Haney 1930–1979 m. Sylvia (Fern) Brooks 1931–2004
      1. 1. Kenneth Haney 1951–2000
  9. 9. Charley (Lee) Watson 1893–1906

Samuel Watson's Timeline

10 Records

1868
7 Nov 1868
Birth of Samuel Smith Watson in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 2
Samuel Smith Watson resided here in Precinct 3, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 3, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Samuel Smith Watson resided here in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
Samuel Smith Watson resided here in Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Samuel Smith Watson resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Samuel Smith Watson resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
Samuel Smith Watson resided here in Middletown, Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
Middletown, Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 67
Samuel Smith Watson resided here in Lemon, Butler, Ohio
Lemon, Butler, Ohio
1940
1940
Age 72
Samuel Smith Watson resided here in Lemon Township, Lemon, Butler, Ohio, USA
Lemon Township, Lemon, Butler, Ohio, USA
1947
15 Apr 1947
Age 79
Death of Samuel Smith Watson in Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1868
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1240541
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Dayton Herald; Publication Date: 16 Apr 1947; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA; ,0.20309079,0.26042286,0.29912123&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1240541

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_492; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1374505

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 198

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Middletown, Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Middletown, Butler, Ohio; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 2341489

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lemon, Butler, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lemon, Butler, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03034; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 9-46

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lemon Township, Lemon, Butler, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lemon, Butler, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03034; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 9-46

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1947
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Dayton Herald - 16 Apr 1947 - Page 21, Obituary for Samuel S. Watson 16 Apr 1947

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1947
    Event Place: Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Dayton Herald; Publication Date: 16 Apr 1947; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA; ,0.20309079,0.26042286,0.29912123&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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