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Silas WATSON 1770–1848 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1770

Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1848

Death Location: Martin, North Carolina, United States

Father: Thomas WATSON

Mother: Elizabeth JORDAN

Spouse(s): Margaret STEWART

Children(s): John WATSON, William WATSON, Rebecca WATSON, Temperance WATSON, Grace WATSON

The story of Silas WATSON began in 1770 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States. In 1790, Silas WATSON resided in Johnston, North Carolina, USA. Silas WATSON married Margaret Stewart, and had children including Grace Ann Watson, John James Jim Watson, Rebecca Watson, Temperance Watson, William Thomas Watson. Silas WATSON passed away in 1848 in Martin, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Silas WATSON began in 1770 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1790, Silas WATSON resided in Johnston, North Carolina, USA.
  • Silas WATSON married Margaret Stewart, and had children including Grace Ann Watson, John James Jim Watson, Rebecca Watson, Temperance Watson, William Thomas Watson.
  • Silas WATSON passed away in 1848 in Martin, North Carolina, United States.

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Silas WATSON's Ancestors

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Silas WATSON
1770–1848
Birth Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Thomas WATSON
1735–1803
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth JORDAN
1752–1803
Northampton, North Carolina, United States
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas WATSON's Descendants

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Silas WATSON (1770–1848) m. Margaret STEWART (1798–1850)
  1. 1. John (James "Jim") WATSON 1833–1904 m. Mary (A) KNIGHTON 1836–1908
    1. 1. Nancy (Joanna) WATSON 1858–1893 m. William (Henry) PUCKETT 1856–1933
      1. 1. Harvey (Ashland) PUCKETT 1882–1965
      2. 2. Richard (L.) PUCKETT 1878–
      3. 3. Julia (McElroy) PUCKETT 1881–1972
      4. 4. Frances (M "Fannie") PUCKETT 1884–1897
      5. 5. John (Jacob) PUCKETT 1886–1934
      6. 6. Lulu PUCKETT 1888–
      7. 7. Lela (Mae) PUCKETT 1889–1972
      8. 8. Maggie (Jane) PUCKETT 1890–1923
      9. 9. Thomas (Watson PUCKETT) Sr. 1892–1973
    2. 2. Julia (Scott) WATSON 1863–1906 m. Ranson (Leonadis "Lee") PUCKETT 1858–1948
      1. 1. Larry (Linwood) PUCKETT 1903–1948
      2. 2. Florence (Belle) PUCKETT 1883–1907
      3. 3. Charles PUCKETT 1885–1905
      4. 4. Gideon (Scott "Scoot") PUCKETT 1890–1960
      5. 5. Bolie (Clifford) PUCKETT 1896–1982
      6. 6. Jessie (Virginia) PUCKETT 1898–1988
      7. 7. Kelly PUCKETT 1893–
      8. 8. Roscoe PUCKETT 1888–1889
    3. 3. William (Daniel "Doc") WATSON 1865–1938 m. Maud UNKNOWN 1870–
      1. 1. Mary (L) WATSON 1893–
      2. 2. Ruth (W) WATSON 1896–
      3. 3. Milford WATSON 1898–
    4. 4. Mary (Lee) WATSON 1871–1959 m. Alonzo (Andrew) ANDERSON 1854–1930
      1. 1. J (W) ANDERSON 1910–1979
      2. 2. Florence (B) ANDERSON 1903–1907
      3. 3. Elza (Gerald) ANDERSON 1912–1974 m. Vini (Mae) HUGHES 1914–2017
        1. 1. Gerald (Cay) ANDERSON 1938–1991
    5. 5. Levi WATSON 1867–1880
    6. 6. Maggie WATSON 1874–1909
    7. 7. Grace WATSON 1865–
    8. 8. Jane WATSON 1860–
    9. 9. Liza WATSON 1859–
  2. 2. William (Thomas) WATSON 1820–1868
  3. 3. Rebecca WATSON 1830–
  4. 4. Temperance WATSON 1830–
  5. 5. Grace (Ann) WATSON 1825–1880

Silas WATSON's Timeline

3 Records

1770
1770
Birth of Silas WATSON in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 20
Silas WATSON resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1848
1848
Age 78
Death of Silas WATSON in Martin, North Carolina, United States
Martin, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 477; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Martin, North Carolina, United States

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