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Viola Watson 1912–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1912

Birth Location: Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 27 June 1939

Death Location: Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: John Watson

Mother: Altonia Scott

Spouse(s): Tilman Watson

Children(s): Willie Watson-Goree

In 1912, Viola Watson entered the world in Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA, born to John Evangelist Watson And Altonia Alto Scott. In 1920, Viola Watson resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA. Viola Watson married Tilman Charlie Watson, and had children including Willie Mae Watson Goree. Viola Watson passed away in 1939 in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Viola Watson entered the world in Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA, born to John Evangelist Watson And Altonia Alto Scott.
  • In 1920, Viola Watson resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA.
  • Viola Watson married Tilman Charlie Watson, and had children including Willie Mae Watson Goree.
  • Viola Watson passed away in 1939 in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Viola Watson's Ancestors

Self
Viola Watson
1912–1939
Birth Place: Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Parents
John (Evangelist) Watson
1891–1952
Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Altonia ("Alto") Scott
1897–1961
Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Woodly Watson
1855–1928
Louisiana
Caroline Burton
1862–1901
Louisiana
Willis Scott
1853–
Louisiana, USA
Emily Scott
1861–
Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Spencer #3)
1825–1910
Julia Mulatto
1835–1880
Peter Burton
1825–1899
Ada Burton
1833–1920
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Woodly Watson
1855–1928
Dorcas (Mulatto)
1810–1889
Grace Dunmore
1802–1880

Viola Watson's Descendants

1.
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Viola Watson (abt 1912–27 June 1939) m. Tilman (Charlie) Watson (10 Jul 1912–26 April 1973)
  1. 1. Willie (Mae) Watson-Goree 1933–2020 m. Nick Goree 1921–1973

Viola Watson's Timeline

6 Records

1912
1912
Birth of Viola Watson in Louisiana
Louisiana
1912
abt 1912
Birth of Viola Watson in Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Viola Watson resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Viola Watson resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
1939
27 Jun 1939
Age 27
Death of Viola Watson in Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1939
27 June 1939
Age 27
Death of Viola Watson in Louisiana, United States of America
Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1912
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1912
    Event Place: Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1939
    Event Place: Rapides, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 June 1939
    Event Place: Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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