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William Franklin (Frank) Watson 1923–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1923

Birth Location: New Hall, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 03 Nov 1985

Death Location: West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio, USA

Father: Richard Watson

Mother: Callie Dingus

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Children(s):

The story of William Franklin (Frank) Watson began in 1923 in New Hall, West Virginia, USA. In 1930, William Franklin (Frank) Watson resided in War, McDowell, West Virginia. In 1935, William Franklin (Frank) Watson resided in Rural, McDowell, Virginia. William Franklin (Frank) Watson married Rita Frances Wilson. William Franklin (Frank) Watson passed away in 1985 in West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Franklin (Frank) Watson began in 1923 in New Hall, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, William Franklin (Frank) Watson resided in War, McDowell, West Virginia.
  • In 1935, William Franklin (Frank) Watson resided in Rural, McDowell, Virginia.
  • William Franklin (Frank) Watson married Rita Frances Wilson.
  • William Franklin (Frank) Watson passed away in 1985 in West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

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William Watson's Ancestors

Self
William Watson
1923–1985
Birth Place: New Hall, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Richard Clinton (Clint) Watson
1880–1948
North Carolina, USA
Callie Dingus
1891–1979
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Nelson (Dubin) Watson
1850–1910
North Carolina, USA
Mary (Jane) Jackson
1854–1911
Virginia, USA
Thomas (Milburn) Belcher
1862–1934
Big Moccasin, Scott, Virginia
Mahala ((Callie)) Dingus
1859–1908
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Belcher
1820–
Jane Wright
1830–1863
Nancy Dingus
1828–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Catherine Dingus
1802–1875

William Watson's Timeline

5 Records

1923
17 Sep 1923
Birth of William Franklin (Frank) Watson in New Hall, West Virginia, USA
New Hall, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
William Franklin (Frank) Watson resided here in War, McDowell, West Virginia
War, McDowell, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 12
William Franklin (Frank) Watson resided here in Rural, McDowell, Virginia
Rural, McDowell, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
William Franklin (Frank) Watson resided here in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
1985
03 Nov 1985
Age 62
Death of William Franklin (Frank) Watson in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1923
    Event Place: New Hall, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Virginia 10161940 – 03311987; Record Group: 147, Records of the Selective Service System; Box: 776
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T627_4301; Page: 38B; Enumeration District: 98-10
    [3] California, Death Index, Date: 1985-11-03
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: War, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: 2544; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 536.0.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Nov 1985; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA; ,0.53666663,0.31665403,0.68043315&xid=3355
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Nov 1985; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA; ,0.3913121,0.8803899,0.54058284&xid=3355
    [8] Web: Ohio, Find A Grave Index, 1787-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: War, McDowell, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: War, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: 2544; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 536.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, McDowell, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T627_4301; Page: 38B; Enumeration District: 98-10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T627_4301; Page: 38B; Enumeration District: 98-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1985
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Dayton Daily News - 6 Nov 1985 - Page 59, Obituary for Frank WATSON (Aged 62) 6 Nov 1985

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Virginia 10161940 – 03311987; Record Group: 147, Records of the Selective Service System; Box: 776

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: San Dlego, California
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Nov 1985; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA; ,0.53666663,0.31665403,0.68043315&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Nov 1985
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Date: 1985-11-03
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Nov 1985; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA; ,0.53666663,0.31665403,0.68043315&xid=3355
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Nov 1985; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA; ,0.3913121,0.8803899,0.54058284&xid=3355
    [5] Web: Ohio, Find A Grave Index, 1787-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Nov 1985; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA; ,0.53666663,0.31665403,0.68043315&xid=3355
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Nov 1985; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA; ,0.3913121,0.8803899,0.54058284&xid=3355
    [4] Web: Ohio, Find A Grave Index, 1787-2012

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