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William Watson 1756 – 1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Apr 1756

Birth Location: Epping, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 11 Sep 1827

Death Location: Pittsfield, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

Father: Jonathan Watson

Mother: Deborah Cushing

Spouse(s): Sarah Buzzell

Children(s): Stephen Watson, Daniel Watson

The story of William Watson began in 1756 in Epping, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. William Watson married Sarah Buzzell, and had children including Stephen Watson, Daniel Watson. William Watson passed away in 1827 in Pittsfield, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Watson began in 1756 in Epping, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.
  • William Watson married Sarah Buzzell, and had children including Stephen Watson, Daniel Watson.
  • William Watson passed away in 1827 in Pittsfield, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States.

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William Watson's Ancestors

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William Watson
1756 – 1827
Birth Place: Epping, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Jonathan Watson
1715 – 1759
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Deborah Cushing
1722 – 1800
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
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William Watson's Descendants

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William Watson (14 Apr 1756 – 11 Sep 1827) m. Sarah Buzzell (4 Dec 1758 – 26 Aug 1855)
  1. 1. Stephen Watson (27 Jan 1780 – 24 Apr 1855)
  2. 2. Daniel Watson (05 Mar 1782 – 23 Jan 1847) m. Sarah Fogg (22 Feb 1780 – 21 Sep 1856)
    1. 1. Sarah Watson (10 May 1808 – )
    2. 2. Solomon Watson (3 Aug 1809 – )
    3. 3. Hannah Watson (18 Jun 1811 – )
    4. 4. Jonathan Watson (26 Feb 1813 – )
    5. 5. Mary Watson (18 Sep 1816 – )
    6. 6. Eliza Watson (27 Jun 1818 – 6 Oct 1899)
    7. 7. Abigail Watson (23 Dec 1822 – )
    8. 8. Daniel (P.) Watson (28 Jun 1824 – 04 Jan 1895) m. Margaret (Ann) Tilton (07 May 1827 – 13 Dec 1872) m. Nancy (Ann) Wheeler (18 May 1847 – 20 Jan 1910)
      1. 1. Ellen (Ann) Watson (26 Mar 1847 – 06 Mar 1923)
      2. 2. Clara (A) Watson (15 Feb 1850 – 9 Oct 1880) m. John (D.) Stevens (25 Jan 1849 – )
        1. 1. Lila (M.) Stevens (abt 1875 – ) m. ARTHUR (C.) BENNETT (21 Sep 1871 – 3 Jul 1924)
        2. 2. Wayland Stevens (abt 1879 – )
        3. 3. Minnie (Irene) Stevens (12 Jul 1879 – 11 Mar 1964) m. Amasa (A Lorenzo) Woodard (13 Oct 1872 – 20 Oct 1939)
      3. 3. Albert (Daniel) Watson (14 Feb 1852 – )
      4. 4. Emma (F) Watson (04 Apr 1854 – )
      5. 5. George (G F) Watson (20 Sep 1860 – 1893)
      6. 6. Edward (Stockman) Watson (31 Oct 1870 – 1952)
      7. 7. Lula (Nancy) Watson (18 Oct 1882 – )
      8. 8. Florence (Abbie) Watson (06 May 1884 – )
      9. 9. Cora (Emily) Watson (April 9, 1886 – 13 Oct 1971)
    9. 9. Belinda Watson (Apr 1826 – 1826)

William Watson's Timeline

2 Records

1756
14 Apr 1756
Birth of William Watson in Epping, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Epping, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
1827
11 Sep 1827
Age 71
Death of William Watson in Pittsfield, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
Pittsfield, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1756
    Event Place: Epping, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1827
    Event Place: Pittsfield, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

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