First Generation
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1. William Watson. Born in 1778 in England. William died in Mains of Cardno, Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland, on 21 Jan 1862; he was 84.
William married Margaret Anderson, daughter of Alexander Anderson & Jean Castle. Born in 1783 in Aberdeenshire. Margaret died in Cardno, Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland, on 12 May 1870; she was 87.
They had the following children:
2 i. William (1815-1898)
3 ii. Janet (1821-1892)
Second Generation
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2. William Watson. Born in 1815 in Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland.1 William died in Loanburn, Parish of Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland, on 5 Feb 1898; he was 83.
Abt 1838 when William was 23, he married Mary Henderson, daughter of James Henderson & Helen Riddell, in Scotland. Born in 1813 in Methlic, Aberdeen, Scotland.2 Mary died in Loanburn, Parish of Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland, on 31 Jan 1897; she was 84.3
They had the following children:
4 i. James (1840-1882)
5 ii. Alexander Jack (1841-1908)
6 iii. Ann (1843->1908)
7 iv. Helen (1845-1928)
8 v. Forbes (1847->1914)
9 vi. Christiana (1850-)
10 vii. John (1851-1935)
11 viii. Margaret (1853->1901)
ix.Mary. Born on 9 Sep 1855 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland.4
12 x. George (1858-1901)
13 xi. Andrew (1860-1945)
3. Janet Watson. Born in 1821 in Aberdeenshire. Janet died in Broadsea Farm, Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland, on 26 Dec 1892; she was 71.
Child:
14 i. Margaret (1838-)
Third Generation
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4. James Watson. Born on 28 Apr 1840 in Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland.5 James died in London, Ontario, on 9 Mar 1882; he was 41. Buried on 1 Apr 1882 in St. Thomas Cemetery.6
Bef 1865 when James was 24, he first married Mary in Scotland. Born in 1842 in St. Fergus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
They had one child:
i.George. Born in 1865 in Scotland.
Bet 1875 And 1878 when James was 34, he second married Mary Taylor. Born in 1842 in Scotland. Mary died aft 1881; she was 39.
They had the following children:
15 i. Elizabeth Ann (1878->1911)
ii.Isabella. Born on 2 Apr 1879. Isabella died on 18 Jul 1879; she was <1. Buried in St. Thomas West Ave. Cemetery.
iii.William James. Born on 29 Apr 1881.7 William James died in London, Ontario, on 11 Sep 1882; he was 1. Buried on 12 Sep 1882 in St Thomas West Avenue Cemetery.
Alexander Jack Watson
5. Alexander Jack Watson. Born on 1 Sep 1841 in Tillan North, Tyrie, Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland.8,9 Alexander Jack died in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, on 6 Apr 1908; he was 66.8,10 Gas House, St. Thomas for 28 years. Buried on 9 Apr 1908 in St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery. in 1908 Member of Alma Street Presbyterian Church.
Mary Ellen Kelman
On 17 Jan 1865 when Alexander Jack was 23, he married Mary Ellen Kelman, daughter of James Kelman & Margaret Adamson, in Lodge of Nethermuir, New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland.11,12 Born on 26 Feb 1842 in New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland.13 Mary Ellen died in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 28 Jun 1934; she was 92.
They had the following children:
16 i. Alexander (1865-1912)
17 ii. Mary Anne (1867-1947)
iii.William K. Born on 8 Jan 1870 in Pitsligo, Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland.14,15 William K. died in Ashland, Wisconsin, on 4 Aug 1891; he was 21.16 Buried on 7 Aug 1891 in St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery.17
18 iv. Agnes Ellen (1872-1926)
19 v. James Kelman (1876-1936)
20 vi. John Kelman (1879-1957)
vii.Edith. Born on 8 Oct 1882 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.18 Edith died in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, on 1 Jul 1954; she was 71.18 Worked in department store in St. Thomas.
Edith Watson
Aft 1939 when Edith was 56, she married John Russell Anderson, son of Alexander Anderson & Unknown, in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Born on 5 Mar 1884 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.19 John Russell died in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, on 27 Sep 1944; he was 60.20
21 viii. Minnie Miriam (1885-1953)
6. Ann Watson. Born on 25 Jul 1843 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland.21 Ann died aft 1908; she was 64.
Child:
i.Mary Ann Barron. Born on 22 Aug 1867 in New Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland.22 Mary Ann Barron died in Loanburn, New Pitsligo, (Tyrie) Aberdeen, Scotland, on 1 Mar 1884; she was 16.23
On 27 Feb 1874 when Ann was 30, she second married Alexander Wishart in New Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland. Born in 1841 in Strichen, Aberdeen, Scotland. Alexander died aft 1908; he was 67.
They had the following children:
i.Ann. Born in 1875 in Canongate, Edinburgh. Ann died aft 1901; she was 26.
ii.Alexander H. Born in 1876 in St. Giles, Edinburgh. Alexander H. died aft 1891; he was 15.
iii.Jane. Born in 1879 in St. Giles, Edinburgh. Jane died aft 1901; she was 22.
iv.Mina. Born in 1882 in Canongate, Edinburgh. Mina died aft 1908; she was 26.
On 4 Aug 1908 when Mina was 26, she married John McLean Burnett in St. Giles, Edinburgh, Scotland.
v.Mary Hunter. Born in 1885 in St. Giles, Edinburgh. Mary Hunter died aft 1908; she was 23.
vi.Georgina. Born in 1887 in St. Giles, Edinburgh. Georgina died in Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, on 13 Feb 1908; she was 21.
7. Helen Watson. Born on 29 Aug 1845 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland.24 Helen died in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, on 24 May 1928; she was 82.25 Buried on 27 May 1928 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex, Ontario.
Aft 1871 when Helen was 25, she married William McEwen. Born on 3 Mar 1838 in Ayrshire, Scotland. William died in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, on 11 Mar 1908; he was 70.
They had the following children:
i.Oswald Alexander. Born in 1875.
22 ii. Dorothy Eleanor (1876-)
iii.Helen Ann. Born on 21 Mar 1879.26 Helen Ann died in 1963; she was 83. Buried in Mt Pleasant, London, Ontario, Canada.
On 3 Jun 1901 when Helen Ann was 22, she married E. William Steinhoff, son of Joseph Steinhoff & Mary, in London, Middlesex, Ontario.27 Born in 1878. E. William died aft 1934; he was 56.
iv.Jessie Christina. Born on 18 Jan 1881 in Ontario. Jessie Christina died in 1972; she was 90. Buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario.
v.Jane. Born on 30 Nov 1882 in London, Middlesex, Ontario.28
On 29 Jun 1905 when Jane was 22, she married John Prince, son of Charles Prince & Elizabeth Whyte, in London, Middlesex, Ontario.29
23 vi. Thomas Alexander (1884-1968)
vii.Agnes Lavina. Born on 1 Jul 1886.30 Agnes Lavina died in 1961; she was 74. Buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario.
Agnes Lavina married William Cushing.
24 viii. Mabel Selina (1890-1958)
8. Forbes Watson31. Born on 24 Dec 1847 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland.32 Forbes died in Aberdeen, Scotland, aft 1914; he was 66. Buried in St. Clement, Dundee. BET 1898 AND 1914 Spirit dealer.
On 4 Aug 1871 when Forbes was 23, he first married Jane Christie in Brechin, Angus, Scotland. Born abt 1854 in Edzell, Forfar.
They had the following children:
i.William. Born abt 1872 in Aberlemno, Forfarshire. William died bef 1906; he was 34.
ii.John. Born abt 1874. John died in London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada, on 18 Jan 1906; he was 32.
iii.Forbes. Born in 1876 in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland.
iv.Margaret. Born abt 1879.
v.Mary Ann. Born abt 1880.
In 1885 when Forbes was 37, he second married Louise Fairweather in Dysart, Fife. Born in 1855 in Dundee.
They had the following children:
i.Elizabeth Watt. Born in Sep 1890.
ii.Sydney.
iii.Frank.
iv.Josephine. Born in 1886 in Dundee, Forfarshire.
9. Christiana Watson. Born in 1850.
On 30 Jan 1869 when Christiana was 19, she married William Charles Hunter.
They had the following children:
i.Jane. Born in 1870.
ii.Isabella. Born in 1871.
10. John Watson. Born on 5 Aug 1851 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland.33 John died in Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 Apr 1935; he was 83.34
On 5 Jul 1884 when John was 32, he married Jane Guthrie in Craigmaud, Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland. Born on 1 Oct 1855 in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.35 Jane died in Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 Dec 1935; she was 80.
They had the following children:
25 i. Mary Helen (1889-1925)
ii.Margaret Ann. Born on 7 May 1891 in Gamrie, Banffshire, Scotland.35 Margaret Ann died in 64 Duff Street, Macduff, Baffshire, Scotland, on 23 May 1954; she was 63.
iii.Elizabeth Jane. Born on 22 Sep 1893 in Sauchenbush, Gamrie, Banffshire, Scotland.35 Elizabeth Jane died in 64 Duff Street, Macduff, Baffshire, Scotland, on 26 Feb 1945; she was 51.
iv.John. Born abt 1894.35 John died in Croftgloy, Deskford Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 2 Jun 1954; he was 60.
11. Margaret Watson. Born on 21 Aug 1853 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland.36 Margaret died aft 1901; she was 47.
Child:
i.Georgina Duncan. Born on 27 Mar 1876 in Loanburn, New Pitsligo, (Tyrie) Aberdeen, Scotland. Georgina Duncan died aft 1901; she was 24.
On 31 Jan 1879 when Margaret was 25, she second married William Milne, son of James Imlah Milne & Jane Clark Pratt. Born in 1853 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland. William died aft 1901; he was 48.
They had the following children:
i.Alexander Lee. Born in 1880 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland. Alexander Lee died aft 1904; he was 24.
On 2 Jun 1904 when Alexander Lee was 24, he married Christina Gerrard, daughter of William Gerrard & Helen Gray, in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland. Born in 1879.
ii.William. Born in 1883. William died aft 1901; he was 18.
iii.James. Born in 1885. James died aft 1901; he was 16.
12. George Watson. Born on 11 Sep 1858 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland.37 George died in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland, on 2 Nov 1901; he was 43.38
George married Elspeth Calder. Born in 1862 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland. Elspeth died aft 1901; she was 39.
They had the following children:
i.Jemima. Born in 1881.
ii.William. Born in 1886.
iii.George. Born in 1887.
iv.Jeanie Ann Cald. Born in 1890.
13. Andrew Watson. Born on 2 Aug 1860 in Tyrie, New Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland.39 Andrew died in ? of Pitullie, Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland, on 20 Dec 1945; he was 85.
On 3 Dec 1884 when Andrew was 24, he married Christina Murray, daughter of James Murray & Margaret Trail, in Auchentumb, Aberdour, Aberdeen. Born in 1857 in Aberdour, Aberdeen, Scotland. Christina died aft 1901; she was 44.
They had the following children:
i.Margaret. Born in 1884 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland.
ii.James. Born in 1885.
iii.Andrew. Born in 1887.
iv.Helen. Born in 1889 in Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland.
On 23 Jun 1915 when Helen was 26, she married James Mitchell, son of Charles Mitchell & Christina Hall, in Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland. Born in 1889. James died aft 1945; he was 56.
v.William. Born in 1893.
vi.Forbes. Born in 1895.
14. Margaret Paton. Born in 1838.
Margaret married Unknown Bruce.
They had one child:
i.Mary. Born in 1864.
Fourth Generation
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15. Elizabeth Ann Watson. Born on 8 Oct 1878 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.40 Elizabeth Ann died aft 1911; she was 32.
On 23 Sep 1902 when Elizabeth Ann was 23, she married Albert Henry Wheatcroft in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. Born in Apr 1877 in Sarnia, Ontario. Albert Henry died aft 1911; he was 33.
They had the following children:
i.Raymond. Born on 1 Mar 1903 in Lambton, Ontario, Canada.
ii.Dorothea Florence. Born on 26 Jul 1906 in Lambton, Ontario, Canada. Dorothea Florence died in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, on 2 Feb 1908; she was 1.
iii.Jean. Born in Mar 1909.
Jean married Howard W. Carter, son of Wesley Carter.
16. Alexander Watson. Born on 18 Jan 1865 in New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland.41,42 Alexander died in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, on 6 Jun 1912; he was 47. Buried on 15 Jun 1912 in St Thomas West Avenue Cemetery.43
On 15 Apr 1890 when Alexander was 25, he married Polly Ann Palmer44, daughter of Calvin Palmer & Emmaline Unknown, in St. Thomas, Ontario.45 Born on 21 Jan 1869 in Ontario.46 Polly Ann died on 10 Jun 1950; she was 81.47
They had the following children:
i.Zella. Born on 11 Oct 1890 in St. Thomas, Ontario. Zella died in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 12 Jan 1893; she was 2.
26 ii. William (1891-1970)
iii.Lena. Born on 19 Jan 1894 in St. Thomas, Ontario.48 Lena died in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 10 May 1894; she was <1. Buried in St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery.
27 iv. Frances Winnifred (1896-1991)
28 v. Truman Wallace (1899-1983)
Mary Anne Watson
17. Mary Anne Watson. Born on 28 Apr 1867 in New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland.49 Mary Anne died in Canada on 25 Mar 1947; she was 79.50 Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Ontario.
John Robert McGregor
On 28 May 1892 when Mary Anne was 25, she married John Robert McGregor, son of William McGregor & Jennett Cleary, in St. Thomas, Ontario.51 Born on 4 Oct 1863 in Guelph, Ontario. John Robert died in Welland, Ontario, Canada, on 10 Oct 1928; he was 65.
They had the following children:
i.William Rob Roy. Born on 6 Sep 1893 in Detroit, Michigan. William Rob Roy died in San Gabriel, California, on 4 Sep 1974; he was 80.
William Rob Roy first married Leafie Edwards. Born on 24 Mar 1894 in Iowa. Leafie died in Alhambra, California, on 28 May 1968; she was 74.
In 1926 when William Rob Roy was 32, he second married Nellie Quinliven, daughter of Unknown Quinliven & M.. Born BET 1892 AND 1896 in Washington or Missouri. Nellie died aft 1930; she was 38.
ii.Winnifred Laurie. Born on 26 Jun 1896 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. Winnifred Laurie died in Aug 1968; she was 72. Buried in St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery.
On 30 Aug 1920 when Winnifred Laurie was 24, she married Harvey Galloway, son of Robert Galloway & Agnes Ann Rodey, in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario. Born on 14 Oct 1889 in Sarnia, Ontario. Harvey died in 1973; he was 83.
iii.Margaret Olive. Born in 1910 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret Olive died in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada, on 22 Jan 1994; she was 84. Buried in South Park Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario.
Bet 1958 And 1963 when Margaret Olive was 48, she married Jerrold Webber Snell, son of James A. Snell & Carolyn E.. Born on 16 Nov 1898. Jerrold Webber died in Mar 1963; he was 64.
Agnes Ellen Watson
18. Agnes Ellen Watson. Born on 28 Jun 1872 in Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland.52,53 Agnes Ellen died in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada, on 21 Jan 1926; she was 53.54,55 Buried in St. Thomas West Cemetery.56,57
John Wilson
On 8 Oct 1894 when Agnes Ellen was 22, she married John Wilson, son of John Wilson & Jane Gregg, in St. Thomas, Ontario.58,59 Born on 27 Jan 1868 in Edinburgh, Scotland.60 John died in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada, on 31 May 1951; he was 83.
They had one child:
29 i. Bella Ronaldson (1895-1954)
James Kelman Watson
19. James Kelman Watson. Born on 5 Jan 1876 in London, Middlesex, Canada.61 James Kelman died in Detroit, Michigan, in Sep 1936; he was 60. Worked at MI Central Railway. Buried on 23 Sep 1936 in St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery.
James Kelman first married Mary. Born in 1887 in Michigan.
Bertha Estelle Rushton
On 16 Oct 1899 when James Kelman was 23, he second married Bertha Estelle Rushton, daughter of Hiram Rushton & Eliza Jane Schmachtenberger, in Tempo, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.62 Born on 29 Aug 1881 in St. Thomas, Elgin, Ontario. Bertha Estelle died in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, on 15 May 1912; she was 30.63,64
They had the following children:
30 i. Ariel Laverne (1900-1995)
ii.Keillor. Born on 21 Oct 1901 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.65 Keillor died in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 6 May 1902; he was <1.66 Buried in St. Thomas West Cemetery.
iii.Gordon Earl. Born on 27 Aug 1903 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.67 Gordon Earl died in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 5 Sep 1904; he was 1.68 Buried in St. Thomas West Cemetery.69 Died as baby of hydroencephalitis.
Gordon Earl Watson
iv.Horace Holroyd. Born on 25 Jul 1905 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Horace Holroyd died in Detroit, Michigan, on 10 Jan 1933; he was 27. Cared for Ariel Billings’s kids when she worked. Died of T.B.
Horace Holroyd Watson
v.Edna Aneta. Born on 12 Dec 1906 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.70 Edna Aneta died in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, on 5 Mar 1907; she was <1.71 Buried on 7 Mar 1907 in St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery.
vi.No Name. Born on 3 Mar 1910 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.72 No Name died in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 3 Mar 1910; he was <1.73
vii.Unknown. Born in 1912 in Detroit, Michigan. Unknown died in Detroit, Michigan, in 1912; he was <1.
On 7 Jun 1917 when James Kelman was 41, he third married Catherine Short Persel, daughter of John Persel & Sophia, in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.74 Born in 1878.
John Kelman Watson
20. John Kelman Watson. Born on 8 Jun 1879 in Ontario. John Kelman died in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada, on 27 Jul 1957; he was 78.75 Buried in St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery.
On 23 Oct 1909 when John Kelman was 30, he married Gertrude Elizabeth Mellor, daughter of Alan J. Mellor & Eliza Fulton, in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario.76,77 Born on 15 Jan 1882 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario.78 Gertrude Elizabeth died in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada, in Mar 1954; she was 72.
They had one child:
31 i. Donna Gertrude (1932-2005)
Minnie Miriam Watson
21. Minnie Miriam Watson. Born on 8 Mar 1885 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.79 Minnie Miriam died in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 16 Nov 1953; she was 68.80 Buried in St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery, Old Survery 425.
On 1 Jan 1906 when Minnie Miriam was 20, she married Harry Brown, son of Robert Brown & Alice Barnes Oxtaby, in Tempo, Ontario, Canada.81,82 Born on 28 Jun 1883.83 Harry died in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 14 Dec 1963; he was 80.84
They had the following children:
32 i. Robert Curtis (1907-1965)
33 ii. Betty A. (1919-2000)
iii.Jack D. Born on 10 Sep 1921.85 Jack D. died bef 1965; he was 43.
22. Dorothy Eleanor McEwen. Born in 1876.
Dorothy Eleanor married Charles Henry O’Brien.
They had the following children:
i.Myrtle Pearl. Born on 12 Oct 1902 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
ii.Hazel Marie. Born on 27 Jan 1904 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
23. Thomas Alexander McEwen. Born on 22 Aug 1884.86 Thomas Alexander died in 1968; he was 83. Buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario.
On 2 Dec 1908 when Thomas Alexander was 24, he married Eva Hill, daughter of William Hill & Isabella O’Neil, in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.87 Born in 1885. Eva died in 1979; she was 94.
They had one child:
i.Aileen. Born in 1913.
24. Mabel Selina McEwen. Born on 12 Jul 1890 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario. Mabel Selina died in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, on 13 Jan 1958; she was 67. Buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario.
On 17 Jun 1908 when Mabel Selina was 17, she married James Walter Dunning in London, Middlesex, Ontario.88 Born on 26 Jan 1888 in Ontario. James Walter died in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, on 24 Jul 1941; he was 53.
They had the following children:
i.John L. John L. died aft 1934. Buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario.
John L. married Amelia L. Cutler.
ii.William Charles. Born in 1917. William Charles died in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, on 6 Dec 1971; he was 54. Buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario.
William Charles married Mary O. Sewards.
25. Mary Helen Watson. Born on 10 Jun 1889 in Hillhead of Bush, Gamrie, Banffshire, Scotland.35 Mary Helen died in Bloodymire Cottages, Gamrie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 Apr 1925; she was 35.
On 7 Oct 1911 when Mary Helen was 22, she married Frank Ewen in Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Born on 22 Jul 1885 in Balmud, King Edward, Banffshire, Scotland.35 Frank died in Lochside, Whitehills, Banffshire, Scotland, on 2 Nov 1926; he was 41.
They had the following children:
34 i. Frank (1911-1991)
ii.Archie. Born on 7 Sep 1913 in Lintmill Cottage, Boyndie, Banffshire, Scotland.89 Archie died in South Sandlaw Cottages, Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland, on 22 Apr 1916; he was 2.
Fifth Generation
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26. William Watson. Born on 27 Oct 1891 in Ontario. William died on 3 Jan 1970; he was 78. Buried in Elmdale Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario.90
On 25 Oct 1916 when William was 24, he first married Margaret Munro. Born on 23 Sep 1895. Margaret died on 10 Aug 1955; she was 59.
They had the following children:
35 i. Calvin Wallace (1917-1977)
36 ii. Raymond Munro (1919-2003)
37 iii. (Living) (1921-)
iv.Cameron Eugene. Born in 1924. Cameron Eugene died in 1942; he was 18. Buried in Elmdale Memorial Park, St Thomas, Elgin.91
v.Margaret Eleanor.
vi.Terry Ruth.
vii.Dorothy Inata.
viii.Zella Marjorie.
On 6 Oct 1962 when William was 70, he second married Kathleen Doris McMurty. Born on 4 Feb 1904. Kathleen Doris died on 9 Mar 1996; she was 92.
27. Frances Winnifred Watson. Born on 22 Aug 1896 in Ontario. Frances Winnifred died on 31 Oct 1991; she was 95. Buried in South Park Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario.92
On 5 Sep 1917 when Frances Winnifred was 21, she married Arthur Henry Butcher in Elgin County, Ontario. Born on 23 Aug 1891. Arthur Henry died on 16 Mar 1980; he was 88.
They had one child:
i.Cyril Arthur.
28. Truman Wallace Watson. Born on 11 Jul 1899 in St. Thomas, Ontario. Truman Wallace died in Loraine, Ohio, on 12 Oct 1983; he was 84.93,94
Truman Wallace married Ann Jones. Born on 22 May 1891 in St. Thomas, Ontario. Ann died in North Ridgeville, Lorain County, Ohio, on 6 Jul 1981; she was 90.95,96,97
They had one child:
i.(Living). Born in 1921.
Bella Ronaldson Wilson
29. Bella Ronaldson Wilson. Born on 8 May 1895 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.98 Bella Ronaldson died in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on 27 Jan 1954; she was 58.98 Buried in St. Thomas West Ave. Cemetery.
Aft 1905 when Bella Ronaldson was 9, she married Kenneth Crandall.
They had one child:
38 i. Charmaine (-1986)
Ariel Laverne Watson
30. Ariel Laverne Watson. Born on 22 Feb 1900 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.99 Ariel Laverne died in Petoskey, Michigan, on 30 May 1995; she was 95.100 Buried in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Presque Isle County, Michigan. in 1920 Baptist.
William Albert Billings
On 7 Apr 1920 when Ariel Laverne was 20, she married William Albert Billings, son of John Albert Billings & Emily Bromell, in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario. Born on 21 Oct 1893 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. William Albert died in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan, on 6 Jun 1975; he was 81.100
They had the following children:
39 i. Ariel Eileen (1921-2001)
40 ii. George William (1923-2012)
iii.Jack Ramon. Born on 7 Jul 1925 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Jack Ramon died in Normandy, France, on 6 Jun 1944; he was 18.101 Buried in Normandy, France.
Jack Ramon Billings
31. Donna Gertrude Watson. Born on 28 Mar 1932 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario. Donna Gertrude died in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, on 12 May 2005; she was 73.
Donna Gertrude first married Stanley Brigdon Taylor.
They had the following children:
i.(Living). Born in 1958.
(Living) Taylor married Unknown McClure.
ii.(Living). Born in 1960.
iii.(Living). Born in 1963.
On 16 Nov 1949 when Donna Gertrude was 17, she second married Harold Ray Merritt, son of Ross Merritt & Unknown Johnson, in St. Thomas, Ontario. Born on 25 Jun 1927. Harold Ray died on 12 Jun 1975; he was 47.
They had one child:
41 i. (Living) (1950-)
Robert Curtis Brown
32. Robert Curtis Brown. Born on 6 Jan 1907 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.102,103 Robert Curtis died in Brantford, Ontario, on 23 Apr 1965; he was 58. Buried in Farrington Burial Ground.
Robert Curtis married Phyllis Barned. Phyllis died aft 1965.
They had one child:
i.Robert Grant.
Betty A. Brown
33. Betty A. Brown. Born on 20 Feb 1919 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.104 Betty A. died in Canada on 20 Sep 2000; she was 81.105
Betty A. married Evan Albert Rosser. Born on 19 Jan 1917 in Canada.106,107 Evan Albert died in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, California, on 4 Jan 1988; he was 70.108,107
They had one child:
42 i. Sally Jean
34. Frank Ewen. Born on 14 Dec 1911 in Hungryhills, Gamrie, Banffshire, Scotland.89 Frank died in 64 Duff Street, Macduff, Baffshire, Scotland, on 21 Jun 1991; he was 79.
On 28 Nov 1933 when Frank was 21, he married Barbara Ann Minty in Doune Manse, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland. Born on 6 Jan 1914 in Hill of Melrose, Manse, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland.89 Barbara Ann died in Chalmers Hospital, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 Dec 1982; she was 68.
They had the following children:
43 i. Alexander (1933-1986)
ii.Frank. Born on 26 Jul 1934 in Backhill of Pitgair, Gamrie, Banffshire, Scotland. Frank died in Backhill of Pitgair, Gamrie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 May 1935; he was <1.
44 iii. (Living) (1935-)
45 iv. (Living) (1948-)
Sixth Generation
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35. Calvin Wallace Watson. Born on 15 Aug 1917. Calvin Wallace died on 8 Jul 1977; he was 59. Buried in Elmdale Memorial Park, St Thomas, Elgin.109
On 21 Apr 1945 when Calvin Wallace was 27, he married Mary Jean Baker. Born on 22 Sep 1920. Mary Jean died on 1 Sep 1988; she was 67.
They had the following children:
i.(Living). Born in 1947.
46 ii. (Living) (1952-)
36. Raymond Munro Watson. Born on 9 Aug 1919. Raymond Munro died in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, in Mar 2003; he was 83.
Raymond Munro married (Living) Cooke. Born in 1921.
They had one child:
47 i. (Living) (1948-)
37. (Living) Watson. Born in 1921.
(Living) Watson married Betty Louise Daley. Born on 20 Aug 1921. Betty Louise died on 15 Apr 1977; she was 55.
They had the following children:
48 i. (Living) (1944-)
49 ii. (Living) (1953-)
38. Charmaine Crandall. Charmaine died in 1986.
Charmaine married Robert Eckmier.
They had one child:
50 i. Randy
Ariel Eileen Billings
39. Ariel Eileen Billings. Born on 9 Feb 1921 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.110 Ariel Eileen died in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan, on 2 Nov 2001; she was 80. Buried on 5 Nov 2001 in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Presque Isle County, Michigan.
On 7 Aug 1942 when Ariel Eileen was 21, she married Harry William Goodridge, son of Jesse Hardy Goodridge & Allene May Ashby. Born on 2 Aug 1920 in Clinton, Kentucky. Harry William died in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan, on 23 Dec 1988; he was 68.
They had one child:
i.Jack Ramon. Born on 12 Jan 1950 in Wayne, Michigan. Jack Ramon died in Wayne, Michigan, on 12 Jan 1950; he was <1.
George William Billings
40. George William Billings. Born on 22 Mar 1923 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.111 George William died in Westland, Michigan, on 23 May 2012; he was 89. on 31 Jan 1986 Retired from Ford Motor Co. after 31 years.
Katherine Virginia Lang
On 14 Sep 1955 when George William was 32, he married Katherine Virginia Lang, daughter of Thomas Francis Lang & Rose Bertrand, in St. Suzanne Priest Home, Detroit, MIchigan. Born on 22 Sep 1930 in Laurium, Houghton County, Michigan. Katherine Virginia died in Detroit, Michigan, on 27 Dec 1997; she was 67.
They had the following children:
51 i. (Living) (1956-)
52 ii. (Living) (1957-)
41. (Living) Merritt. Born in 1950.
(Living) Merritt married Linda Marie Vowel.
They had the following children:
i.Monica.
ii.Graig.
42. Sally Jean Rosser.
Sally Jean married George Honcharuk.
They had the following children:
53 i. Terry Andrew
ii.Christopher.
54 iii. (Living) (1963-)
55 iv. Michael
43. Alexander Ewen. Born on 31 Aug 1933 in Backhill of Pitgair, Gamrie, Banffshire, Scotland.112 Alexander died in Dalcross, Inverness, Scotland, on 27 Dec 1986; he was 53.
On 4 Jun 1955 when Alexander was 21, he married (Living) Smith in Deskford Parish Church, Banffshire, Scotland.
They had the following children:
i.(Living). Born UNKNOWN.
56 ii. (Living)
44. (Living) Ewen. Born in 1935.
(Living) Ewen married (Living) Thompson. Born UNKNOWN.
They had the following children:
57 i. (Living) (1962-)
58 ii. (Living) (1966-)
iii.(Living). Born in 1976.
45. (Living) Ewen. Born in 1948.
(Living) Ewen married (Living) Hector. Born in 1944.
They had the following children:
i.(Living). Born in 1970.
ii.(Living). Born in 1972.
(Living) Hector married (Living) Burnett. Born in 1965.
Seventh Generation
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46. (Living) Watson. Born in 1952.
(Living) Watson first married (Living) Toombs. Born in 1954.
They had the following children:
i.(Living). Born in 1978.
ii.(Living). Born in 1979.
(Living) Watson second married (Living) Baines.
They had one child:
i.(Living). Born in 1992.
47. (Living) Watson. Born in 1948.
(Living) Watson married (Living) Lidster. Born in 1948.
They had the following children:
59 i. (Living) (1973-)
60 ii. (Living) (1974-)
48. (Living) Watson. Born in 1944.
(Living) Watson married (Living) O’Connor. Born in 1944.
They had one child:
i.(Living). Born in 1963.
(Living) Watson married (Living) Baellefeiulle. Born in 1962.
49. (Living) Watson. Born in 1953.
(Living) Watson married (Living) Bowan. Born in 1952.
They had one child:
i.(Living). Born in 1978.
50. (Living) Eckmier.
(Living) married (Living).
They had the following children:
i.Chase. Born on 3 Apr 1990. Chase died on 3 Apr 1990; he was <1.
ii.(Living). Born in 1992.
51. (Living) Billings. Born in 1956.
She first did not marry (Living) Rodgers, son of Raymond J. Rodgers & Helen Lois. Born in 1957.
They had one child:
61 i. (Living) (1981-)
Richard Kevin Palmer
(Living) Billings second married Richard Kevin Palmer, son of George Melvin Palmer & Emily Olesky. Born on 23 Aug 1953 in Highland Park, MI. Richard Kevin died in Garden City, MI, on 13 Aug 2017; he was 63.
52. (Living) Billings. Born in 1957.
(Living) Billings first married (Living) Price, daughter of (Living) Price & (Living) Harrison. Born in 1959.
They had one child:
62 i. (Living) (1975-)
(Living) Billings second married (Living) Tallent. Born in 1959.
(Living) Billings third married (Living) Ostrander. Born in 1962.
(Living) Billings fourth married (Living) Mackey.
53. (Living) Honcharuk.
(Living) married (Living) Reaume.
They had the following children:
i.(Living).
ii.(Living).
54. (Living) Honcharuk. Born in 1963.
(Living) Honcharuk married (Living) Maag.
They had the following children:
i.(Living).
ii.(Living).
iii.(Living).
iv.(Living).
55. (Living) Honcharuk.
Michael married (Living) Fahie.
They had one child:
i.(Living).
56. (Living) Ewen. Born UNKNOWN.
(Living) married (Living) Ritchie. Born UNKNOWN.
They had the following children:
i.(Living). Born UNKNOWN.
ii.(Living). Born UNKNOWN.
57. (Living) Thompson. Born in 1962.
(Living) Thompson married (Living) Ross.
They had one child:
i.(Living). Born in 2000.
58. (Living) Thompson. Born in 1966.
(Living) Thompson married (Living) Barclay. Born in 1959.
They had the following children:
i.(Living). Born in 1996.
ii.Lachlan Robert Ewen. Born on 8 Nov 1999 in Maternity Hospital, Aberdeen, Scotland. Lachlan Robert Ewen died in Maternity Hospital, Aberdeen, Scotland, on 8 Nov 1999; he was <1.
Eighth Generation
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59. (Living) Lidster. Born in 1973.
(Living) Lidster married (Living) Sargeant. Born in 1973.
They had the following children:
i.(Living). Born in 2000.
ii.(Living). Born in 2003.
60. (Living) Lidster. Born in 1974.
(Living) Lidster married (Living) McCaffery. Born in 1979.
They had the following children:
i.(Living). Born in 2000.
ii.(Living). Born in 2000.
61. (Living) Billings. Born in 1981.
(Living) Billings married (Living) Price. Born in 1984.
They had the following children:
i.(Living). Born in 2014.
ii.(Living). Born in 2017.
62. (Living) Billings. Born in 1975.
(Living) Billings married (Living) Westfall, son of (Living) Westfall & (Living) Leik. Born in 1974.
They had the following children:
i.(Living). Born in 1996.
ii.(Living). Born in 1999.
iii.(Living). Born in 2004.
Sources
1. “1881 Census: Scotland, Aberdeen, Tyrie, Loanburn,” Book, Vol 227B, ED 5, p.6, William WATSON M 64 M Fraserburgh, Aberdeen Head Farmer Of 45 Ac 25 Ara, Mary WATSON M 65 F Methlic, Aberdeen Wife Farmers Wife, Mary BARRON U 13 F Tyrie, Aberdeen G Dau Scholar.
2. “1881 Census: Scotland, Aberdeen, Tyrie, Loanburn,” Book, Information from this census was obtained at a message board:, https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/w/883/, Aberdeen(Volume 227B EnumDist 5 Page 6), William WATSON M 64 M Fraserburgh, Aberdeen Head Farmer Of 45 Ac 25 Ara.
3. “Death Register from New Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland.” 1897, page 1, #3, Name and Surname/Rank or Profession and whether Single, Married, or Widowed: Mary Watson (married to William Watson, Crofter); When and Where Died: 1897, January thirty-first, Midnight, Loanburn, , New Pitsligo (Tyrie); Sex: F; Age: 84 Years; Name, Surname & Rank or Profession of Father/Name, and Maiden Surname of Mother: James Henderson, Tenant (deceased), Helen Henderson M.S. Riddell (deceas.
4. “International Genealogical Index,” Book, IGI Individual Record FamilySearchô International Genealogical Index v5.0, British Isles, Search Results | Download | Pedigree, ——————————————————————————–, MARY WATSON, Female, ——————————————————————————–.
5. “International Genealogical Index,” Book, JAMES WATSONMale, Birth: 28 APR 1840 Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland, Christening:, Death:, Burial:, Parents:, Father: WILLIAM WATSON Family, Mother: MARY HENDERSON, Messages:, Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
6. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Cemetery Register,” Book, No 1. Page 31, Watson, James. Born Scotland, died London, 9 Mar 1882, buried April 1, age 42 years, drowned in the river, lot 369, Old Survey.
7. “Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907 Record.” Name: James Watson, Date of Birth: 29 Apr 1881, Gender: Male, Birth County: Middlesex, Father’s Name: James Watson, Mother’s Name: Mary Taylor, Roll Number: MS929_49.
8. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” September 1: Grandpa Watson, 1841-April 6, 1908.
9. “Register of Births and Baptisms, Edinburgh, Scotland.” Watson: William Watson in Craigiebank had a son born on 7th November 1841 by his wife Mary Henderson baptised on 19th January 1842 and named Alexander. Witnesses James Brebner & Thomas Rannie., The above particulars ae extracted from a Register of Births and Baptisms dated 19 January 1842. Given under the Seal of the General Register Office, New Register House, Edinburgh on 13 February 2004.
10. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Cemetery West Avenue Gravestone Transcriptions,” Book, Found at cemetery:, Alexander Watson, 67 yrs, 6 Apr 1908, pneumonia, born in England?
11. “International Genealogical Index,” Book, Alexander WATSON, Sex: M, Marriage(s):, Spouse: Mary KELMAN, Marriage: 17 Jan 1865, New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland, Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type, M112251 1855-1875 6035516 REGISTER Film NONE.
12. “Information from Scots Origins.” Parish/District: New Deer, Ref: 225, Entry 2, Date and Place:: 17th January 1865, Lodge of Nethermuir, New Deer, after banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland, Groom: Alexander Watson, Farm Servant, bachelor, Grooms Age: 24, Grooms Address: Tillan’s Croft, Tyrie.
13. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” February 26 – Grandma Mary Ellen Watson, 1842 – June 28, 1934.
14. “Register of births, marriages and deaths of Scotland Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” William WATSON, Sex: M, Event(s):, Birth: 8 Jan 1870, New Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland, Parents:, Father: Alexander WATSON, Mother: Mary KELMAN, Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type, C119081 1859-1875 6035516 REGISTER Film NONE.
15. “Birth Records of Scotland.” 1870, page 3, 1870, BIRTHS in the District of New Pitsligo in the County of Aberdeen, No. 8, William Watson, 1870, January Eighteenth, o h., 3m., A.M., 144 High Street, New Pitsligo, Tyrie, male, Name, Surname & Rank or Profession of Father: Alexander Watson, general labourer.
16. “Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index.” Full Context of Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907, Name: Wm Watson, Death Date: 04 Aug 1891, County: Ashland, Volume: 01, Page: 0188, Reel: 001, Image: 1881, Index Volume: -, Sequence #: 408827.
17. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Cemetery Register,” Book, Watson, William. Born in Scotland, died US, 4 Aug. 1891, buried 7 August, Old Survey, lot 369, age 22 years, killed by cars.
18. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” October 8: Edith Anderson, 1882; Died – Thurs, July 1, 1954.
19. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” March 5:, Uncle Jack Anderson.
20. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” September 27: Jack Anderson died Wed., Sept. 27/44.
21. “International Genealogical Index,” Book, ANN WATSON, Female, Event(s):, Birth: 25 JUL 1843 Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland, Christening:, Death:, Burial:, Parents:, Father: WILLIAM WATSON Family, Mother: MARY HENDERSON, Messages:, Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
22. “Births in the District of New Pitsligo, Aberdeen.” 1867, page 30, 1867, BIRTHS in the District of New Pitsligo in the County of Aberdeenshire, Note: Paternity of child proven by Dec. of Court. See Reg. of Cer. Entr. Vol. I, p. 44, 26th May, 1869., Mary Ann Barron Watson (illegitimate), 1867 August twenty second 11h. 15m. P.M. Parish of Loanburn, New Pitsligo, Tyrie, female. Father: —-, Mother: Ann Watson, general servant. Signed by Ann Watson.
23. “Deaths in the District of New Pitsligo, Aberdeen.” 1884, Page 6, 1884, DEATHS in the District of New Pitsligo in the County of Aberdeen, No. 18. Mary Barron Watson, Single, Illegitimate, 1884, March First, oh, 12m. A.M., Loanburn, New Pitsligo (Tyrie), female, 17 years, Mother: Ann Wishart, M.S. Watson, wife of a constable.
24. “International Genealogical Index,” Book, HELEN WATSON, Female, Event(s):, Birth: 29 AUG 1845 Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland, Christening:, Death:, Burial:, Parents:, Father: WILLIAM WATSON Family, Mother: MARY HENDERSON, Messages:, Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
25. “Obituary for Alex Watson, Jr., 1912.” Funeral of Alex Watson [1912], The funeral of the late Alexander Watson, who died in Moosejaw, Sask., took place on Saturday afternoon from the residence of his brother, John K. Watson, 90 Hincks street, to St. Thomas cemetery. Th, e services were conducted by Rev. N.H. McGillivray, pastor of Knox church and the pall bearers were: Thomas McEwen and Alex. Watson, cousins, and John Wilson, H. Brown and J. McGregor, brothers-in-la.
26. “Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907.” Name: Ellen Ann Mcewen, Date of Birth: 21 Mar 1879, Gender: Female, Birth County: Middlesex, Father’s Name: Wm McEwen, Mother’s Name: Ellen Watson, Roll Number: MS929_39.
27. “Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1922.” Name: Helen McEwen, Birth Place: London, Age: 22, Father Name: William, Mother Name: Helen Watson, Estimated Birth Year: abt 1879, Spouse Name: William Steinhoff, Spouse’s Age: 23, Spouse Birth Place: London, Spouse Father Name: Joseph, Spouse Mother Name : Mary Ueno.
28. “Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907.” Name: Jane Mcewen, Date of Birth: 30 Nov 1882, Gender: Female, Birth County: Middlesex, Father’s Name: William McEwen, Mother’s Name: Ellen Watson, Roll Number: MS929_55.
29. “Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1922.” Name: Jean McEwen, Birth Place: London Township, Age: 22, Father Name: Wm McEwen, Mother Name: Helen Watson, Estimated Birth Year: abt 1883, Spouse Name: John Prince, Spouse’s Age: 33, Spouse Birth Place: London Township, Spouse Father Name: Charles Prince.
30. “Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907.” Name: Agnes Lavina Mcewen, Date of Birth: 1 Jul 1886, Gender: Female, Birth County: Middlesex, Father’s Name: William McEwen, Mother’s Name: Ellen Watson, Roll Number: MS930_7.
31. “Ancestry World Tree Project 52647 by Jim Quilter.” All information on Forbes’s family from this tree:, ID I1661, Forbes WATSON, m, birth 24 Dec. 1847 in Torry [sic], Aberdeen., 1881 0 Van Driver (grocer’s), Burial: St. Clement, Dundee, ? 16 Hospital Wynd, Dundee, Note in tree: From an email from Gail Thomson, Forbes was a spirit dealer around 1914.
32. “International Genealogical Index,” Book, FORBES WATSON, Male, Event(s):, Birth: 24 DEC 1847 Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland, Christening:, Death:, Burial:, Parents:, Father: WILLIAM WATSON Family, Mother: MARY HENDERSON, Messages:, Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
33. “International Genealogical Index,” Book, JOHN WATSON, Male, Event(s):, Birth: 05 AUG 1851 Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland, Christening:, Death:, Burial:, Parents:, Father: WILLIAM WATSON Family, Mother: MARY HENDERSON, Messages:, Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
34. “The Hector/Ewen Family Page.” Brian Hector-InterneTree, https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/h/e/c/Brian-Hector/index.html, All information about John Watson’s descendents is from this site., John Watson, Birth 5 Aug 1851, Tyrie, Marriage Jane Guthrie 5 Jul 1884, Craigmaud, Tyrie.
35. “The Hector/Ewen Family Page.” https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/h/e/c/Brian-Hector/index.html, All information about John Watson’s descendents is from this site., John Watson, Birth 5 Aug 1851, Tyrie, Marriage Jane Guthrie 5 Jul 1884, Craigmaud, Tyrie, Death 4 Apr 1935, Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland.
36. “International Genealogical Index,” Book, MARGARET WATSON, Female, Event(s):, Birth: 21 AUG 1853 Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland, Christening:, Death:, Burial:, Parents:, Father: WILLIAM WATSON Family, Mother: MARY HENDERSON, Messages:, Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
37. “International Genealogical Index,” Book, GEORGE WATSON, Male, ——————————————————————————–, Event(s):, Birth: 11 SEP 1858 Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland, Christening:, Death:, Burial:, ——————————————————————————–.
38. “Deaths in the District of New Pitsligo, Aberdeen.” 1901, page 13, 1901 DEATHS in the District of New Pitsligo in the County of Aberdeen, No. 38. George Watson, carter, (Married to 1st Margaret Pennie, 2nd Elspet Calder). 1901, November second, 8h 30m PM, 69 Dow Street, NEw Pitsligo (Tyrie), male, 43 years, Father: William Watson, farme.
39. “International Genealogical Index,” Book, ANDREW WATSON, Male, ——————————————————————————–, Event(s):, Birth: 02 AUG 1860 New Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland, Christening:, Death:, Burial:, ——————————————————————————–.
40. “Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907 Record.” ancestry.com, Name: Eliza Watson, Date of Birth: 8 Oct 1878, Gender: Female, Birth County: Middlesex, Father’s Name: James Watson, Mother’s Name: Mary Taylor, Roll Number: MS929_34.
41. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” Under January 17: Alex Watson [note: she told me earlier that his birthdate was January 18, but never gave a year].
42. “Register of births, marriages and deaths of Scotland Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” Alexander WATSON, Sex: M, Event(s):, Birth: 18 Jan 1865, New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland, Parents:, Father: Alexander WATSON, Mother: Mary KELMAN, Source Information:, Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type, C112251 1855-1875 6035516 REGISTER Film NONE.
43. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Cemetery Records,” Book, Watson, Alex, buried June 15, 1912; Canada; age 45; heart disease.
44. “Information from Beth Lidster.” Polly ann Palmer was the wife of Alexander Watson.
45. “Ontario, 1887-1899 Marriage Index, Volume 3.” Watson, Alexander, Spouse: Palmer, Polly, Date of Marriage: Apr 15, 1890, Marriage Place: St. Thomas, Source Code: 003020, Microfilm Reel Number: 67.
46. “1901 Census: Canada, Ontario, Elgin East, St. Thomas City,” Book, Entry #: 19 Watson, Polly (could Polly be a nickname for Johanna AND Mary?], Birth Date: Jan 21 1868 Birth Place: Ontario Immigration: -, Relationship to Head of Household: wife, This information is one year different than that from Beth Lidster.
47. “Information from Beth Lidster.” Polly Ann Palmer, wife of Alexander Watson died June 10, 1850.
48. “Information from Beth Lidster.” Lena Watson, b. Jan. 19, 1894; d. May 10, 1894.
49. “Register of births, marriages and deaths of Scotland Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” Mary Ann WATSON, Sex: F, Event(s):, Birth: 28 Apr 1867, New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland, Parents:, Father: Alexander WATSON, Mother: Mary KELMAN, Source Information:, Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type, C112251 1855-1875 6035516 REGISTER Film NONE.
50. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” April 28: Mary McGregor, died 1947.
51. “Marriages: Elgin County, 1892.” http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/elgin92.htm, 3057-92 (Elgin Co): John McGREGOR, 28, locomotive engineer, Guelph, St. Thomas, s/o William & Janet, married Mary Ann WATSON, 25, Scotland, St. Thomas, d/o Alex & Mary, witn: John STANFORD & Janet STR.
52. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” June 28: Aggie Wilson; died Jan. 1928.
53. “Register of births, marriages and deaths of Scotland Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” Agnes Ellen WATSON, Sex: F, Event(s):, Birth: 7 Jun 1872, New Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland, Parents:, Father: Alexander WATSON, Mother: Mary KELMAN, Source Information:, Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type, C119081 1859-1875 6035516 REGISTER Film NONE.
54. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” June 28, 18–: Aggie Wilson; died June 21, 1926. Cemetery records say Jan. 21, 1926.
55. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Cemetery West Avenue Gravestone Transcriptions,” Book, C110: Agnes Ellen Watson, 6/28/1872-1/21/1926.
56. “Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid,” Electronic, WILSON Agnes Ellen (Watson) St Thomas West Avenue Elgin Yarmouth EL-580.
57. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Cemetery West Avenue Gravestone Transcriptions,” Book, CN0083 Pink granite on grey granite., FS: Mother, W/JOHN WILSON/born Jan. 27, 1868/died May 31, 1951/AGNES ELLEN WATSON/ beloved wife of/John Wilson/born June 28m 1872/died Jan. 21, 1926/WILSON.
58. “Ontario, 1887-1899 Marriage Index, Volume 3.” Wilson, John, Spouse: Watson, Agnes, Date of Marriage: Oct 8, 1894, Marriage Place: St. Thomas, Source Code: 002966, Microfilm Reel Number: 81.
59. “Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1922.” Name: John Wilson, Birth Place: Edinburgh, Age: 25, Father Name: John Wilson, Mother Name: Jane Gregg, Estimated Birth Year: abt 1869, Spouse Name: Agnes Watson, Spouse’s Age: 22, Spouse Birth Place: Scotland, Spouse Father Name: Alexander Watson, Spouse Mother Name : Mary Calman [sic].
60. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Cemetery West Avenue Gravestone Transcriptions,” Book, C110: John Wilson, 1/27/1868-5/31/1951.
61. “Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907.” Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907 Recordinfo, about James Kelman, Name: James Kelman, Date of Birth: 5 Jan 1876, Gender: Male, Birth County: Middlesex, Father’s Name: Alexander Watson, Mother’s Name: Mary Kelman, City of London, Roll Number: MS929_24.
62. “Ontario, 1887-1899 Marriage Index, Volume 3.” Rushton, Stella, Spouse: Watson, James, Date of Marriage: Oct 16, 1899, Delay Year: 1900, Marriage Place: Tempo, Source Code: 004843, Microfilm Reel Number: 100, Rushton, Stella, Spouse: Watson, James, Date of Marriage: Oct 16, 1899, Delay Year: 1900.
63. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Cemetery West Avenue Gravestone Transcriptions,” Book, Watson, Bertha, Old Survey 368, Died 1912; convulsions, in Detroit.
64. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Daily Times,” Book, Watson, Bertha M., Death in Detroit of former St. Thomas woman, wife of James Watson, formerly of St. Thomas, STDT May 15, 1912, p5, STDT May 18, 1912, p5, funeral.
65. “Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907 Record.” ancestry.com, Name: Keilor Watson, Date of Birth: 21 Oct 1901, Gender: Male, Birth County: Elgin, Father’s Name: James Watson, Mother’s Name: Bertha Rushton, Roll Number: MS929_153.
66. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Cemetery West Avenue Gravestone Transcriptions,” Book, Watson, Keillor, 6 May 1902; age 6 mos; convulsions.
67. “Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907 Record.” ancestry.com, Name: Keillor Earl Watson, Date of Birth: 27 Aug 1903, Gender: Male, Birth County: Elgin, Father’s Name: James Watson, Mother’s Name: Bertha Stella Rushton, Roll Number: MS929_163.
68. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Cemetery West Avenue Gravestone Transcriptions,” Book, Old Survey 369, Watson, Earl, September 5, 1904; 1yr 1mo; cholera [note: it says Earl here, but Ariel Laverne Watson Billings said his name was Gordon Earl].
69. “Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid,” Electronic, WATSON Earl St Thomas West Avenue Elgin Yarmouth EL-580.
70. “Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907 Record.” Name: Edna Aneta Watson, Date of Birth: 12 Dec 1906, Gender: Female, Birth County: Elgin, Father’s Name: James Watson, Mother’s Name: Bertha Rushton, Roll Number: MS929_178.
71. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Cemetery West Avenue Gravestone Transcriptions,” Book, Old Survey 369, Watson, Edna Anita, died Mar 5 1907; age 3 mos; convulsions.
72. “Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1932.” Watson. No Name, Death Date: 3 Mar 1910, Birth Date: 3 Mar 1910, Death Location: Amasa Wood Hospital, Elgin, Parents: James Watson and Bertha Stella Rushton, Gender: Male.
73. “Personal recollection of Ariel Watson Billings,” Interview, Bertha Estella Watson died in 1912 after losing another baby.
Series of discussions about family history that took place in the 1970s and 1980s
74. “Michigan Marriages 1868-1925,” Familysearch.org, Groom name: James Watson, Groom race or color (on document):, Groom age: 41 years, Groom birth year: 1876, Groom birth place: Canada, Bride name: Catherine Short Persel, Bride race or color (on document):, Bride age: 39 years, Bride birth year: 1878, Bride birth place: Mich.
75. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” June 8: John Watson died 7/27/57, 78 yrs.
76. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Daily Times,” Book, page 5, Watson, John K, St. Thomas resident marries Gertrude Mellor, St. Thomas Daily times, Oct 23, 1909, p5.
77. “Marriages of 1909 and 1910.” http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/part4.htm, #014332-09 (Middlesex Co): John Kelman WATSON, 31, decorator, of St. Thomas, s/o Alexander WATSON & Mary KELMAN, married Gertrude Elizabeth MELLOR, 27, of London, d/o Allen MELLOR, gentleman, & Eliz, a FULTON, witn: Allen MELLOR & Lillian H. FORSYTH, both of London, 23 Oct 1909 at London.
78. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” January 15:, Aunt Gertie Watson; died March 1954.
79. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” This is a guess. The birthday book has her under Mar. 8. I had Edith’s year as 1879, but found 1882 in birthday book, so swapped with this date and made this one 1879.
80. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” March 8, Min Brown (died Nov 1953).
81. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” January 1:, Aunt Min and Uncle Harry B married 1906.
82. “Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1922.” Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1922 Recordinfo, about Harry Brown, Name: Harry Brown, Birth Place: St Thomas, Age: 22, Father Name: Robert Brown, Mother Name: Alice Oxtaby, Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884, Spouse Name: minnie M Watson, Spouse’s Age: 19.
83. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” June 28: Harry Brown, 1883.
84. “Information from Beth Lidster.” Harry Brown: b. 1883; died Dec. 14, 1963.
85. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” September 10: Jack D. Brown.
86. “Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907.” Name: Thomas Mcewen, Date of Birth: 22 Aug 1884, Gender: Male, Birth County: Middlesex, Father’s Name: William McEwen, Mother’s Name: Ellen Watson, Roll Number: MS929_66.
87. “Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1922.” Name: Thomas McEwan, Age: 24, Father Name: Wm McEwan, Mother Name: Helen Watson, Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884, Spouse Name: Eva Hill, Spouse’s Age: 23, Spouse Father Name: Wm Hill, Spouse Mother Name : Isabella O’Neil, Marriage Date: 2 Dec 1908, Marriage Place: Middlesex.
88. “Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1922.” Mabel Selina McEwan, Birth Place: London, Age: 26, Father Name: Wm McEwan, Mother Name: Helen Watson, Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890, Spouse Name: Jas Walter Dunning, Spouse’s Age: 28, Spouse Birth Place: London, Spouse Father Name: Thos A Dunning, Spouse Mother Name : Matelia Jane Jay Dunning.
89. “The Hector/Ewen Family Page.” https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/h/e/c/Brian-Hector/index.html, All information about John Watson’s descendents is from this site.
90. “Elmdale Memorial Park Gravestone Transcriptions, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada,” Book, G 41A Pink granite. William WATSON/beloved husband of/Margaret/1891-1970.
91. “Elmdale Memorial Park Gravestone Transcriptions, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada,” Book, G 41C Pink granite. Cameron E. WATSON/son of/Wm. & Margaret/1924-1942.
92. “Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid,” Electronic, BUTCHER Frances W. St Thomas South Park Elgin Yarmouth EL-565.
93. “Information from Beth Lidster.” Truman Wallace, b. July 11, 1899; d. Oct. 12, 1983. Had one daughter, Ann.
94. “Social Security Death Index,” Book, TRUMAN WATSON Request Information (SS-5), SSN 294-01-5484 Residence: 44039 North Ridgeville, Lorain, OH, Born 11 Jul 1899 Last Benefit:, Died Oct 1983 Issued: OH (Before 1951).
95. “Information from Beth Lidster.” Information about Truman Watson, his wife and daughter are from Beth Lidster.
96. “Social Security Death Index,” Book, ANN WATSON Request Information (SS-5), SSN 276-26-5374 Residence: 44039 North Ridgeville, Lorain, OH, Born 22 May 1891 Last Benefit:, Died Jul 1981 Issued: OH (Before 1951).
97. “Ohio Deaths, 1970-1988.” Watson, Ann, Death Date: 06 July 1981 Place of Death: Elyria, Lorain County, Residence: North Ridgeville, Lorain County Gender: 2, Race: White Age: 89 Years, Marital Status: Married Death Certified by: Physician, Work Injury: Autopsy: Yes – Used for certification.
98. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” May 8: Bella Wilson, 1895; died Jan. 1954.
99. “Personal recollection of Ariel Watson Billings,” Interview.
Series of discussions about family history that took place in the 1970s and 1980s
100. “Personal recollection of Katherine Billings Palmer,” Book.
101. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” June 6: Jack Billings killed on June 6, 1944.
102. “Personal recollection of Ariel Watson Billings,” Interview, Told me he was born in 1917. I then found the day and month in an old address book, but it has 1907. He looks at least 10 years older than his siblings in pictures. Found in 1911 census; born Jan 1907, , age 4.
Series of discussions about family history that took place in the 1970s and 1980s
103. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” January 6:, Robert Brown, 1907–information given earlier said 1917; however, 1907 fits better with pictures of the siblings. Found in 1911 census; born Jan 1907, age 4.
104. “Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings.” Feb. 20 Betty Brown Rosser.
105. “Social Security Death Index,” Book, BETTY A ROSSER 20 Feb 1919 20 Sep 2000 (V) XX953 (U.S. Consulate: CANADA) (none specified) 573-66-6608 California.
106. “Social Security Death Index,” Book, EVAN ROSSER 19 Jan 1917 04 Jul 1988 94089 (Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, CA) (none specified) 573-66-6610 California.
107. “California Deaths, 1940-1997,” Book, California Deaths, 1940-97, Viewing records 1-3 of 3 Matches, Surname Given Name Middle Name Sex Birth Date Death Date Birth Place Death Place Social Security # Mother’s Maiden Name Father’s Surname, ROSSER EVAN A MALE 19 Jan 1917 4 Jul 1988 CANADA SANTA CLARA 573666610.
108. “Social Security Death Index,” Book, EVAN ROSSER 19 Jan 1917 04 Jul 1988 94089 (Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, CA) (none specified) California.
109. “Elmdale Memorial Park Gravestone Transcriptions, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada,” Book, F 40C Calvin W. WATSON/Beloved husband of/M. Jean Baker/1917-1977/ Forever in our hearts.
110. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Times Journal,” Book, February 14, 1921, p. 7, Billings, Ariel Elleen [sic], Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Billings, born on February 9, 1921. St. Thomas resident.
111. “St. Thomas [Elgin County, Ontario] Times Journal,” Book, Mar 22, 1923, Billings, William, birth of a son.
112. “The Hector/Ewen Family Page.” All information on the descendants of John Watson is from this tree.