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Sheila Watson 1928–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1928

Birth Location: South Shields, Co. Durham, England

Death Date: Jan 1982

Death Location: South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Father: James Watson

Mother: Mary Ridley

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In 1928, Sheila Watson entered the world in South Shields, Co. Durham, England, born to James Watson And Mary A E Ridley. In 1939, Sheila Watson resided in Durham, England. Sheila Watson married John M Davidson. Sheila Watson passed away in 1982 in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Sheila Watson entered the world in South Shields, Co. Durham, England, born to James Watson And Mary A E Ridley.
  • In 1939, Sheila Watson resided in Durham, England.
  • Sheila Watson married John M Davidson.
  • Sheila Watson passed away in 1982 in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England.

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Spouses(s)

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Sheila Watson's Ancestors

Self
Sheila Watson
1928–1982
Birth Place: South Shields, Co. Durham, England
Parents
James Watson
1902–1977
So Shield, Durham, England
Mary (A E) Ridley
1904–
South Shields Durham England
Grandparents
James (Thomas) Watson
1861–1934
South Shields, Durham, England
Sarah Brannan
1863–1935
South Shields, Durham, England
Ridley
1866–1908
South Shields, Durham, England
Elizabeth Mitchel
1866–
South Shields, Durham, England
Great-Grandparents
James Watson
1827–
Ellen Clint
1831–
Margaret Wilkinson
1836–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Wilkinson
1810–1858
Margaret Liddle
1810–1841

Sheila Watson's Timeline

5 Records

1928
15 Dec 1928
Birth of Sheila Watson in South Shields, Co. Durham, England
South Shields, Co. Durham, England
1928
15 Dec 1928
Birth of Sheila Watson
None
1939
1939
Age 11
Sheila Watson resided here in Durham, England
Durham, England
1982
Jan 1982
Age 54
Death of Sheila Watson in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
1982
11 May 1982
Age 54
Sheila Watson - Probate in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1928
    Event Place: South Shields, Co. Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Death Index, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 2; Page: 1658
    [2] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012704A

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1928
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012704A

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 101/2704A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1982
    Event Place: South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 2; Page: 1658

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 11 May 1982
    Event Place: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)

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