Descendants of William Watson

Descendants of William Watson

Generation No. 1

1. William¹ Watson was born Unknown in Aberdour, Aberdeen, Scotland, and died Unknown. He married Mary Henderson in Scotland. She was born Unknown in Methlic, Aberdeen, Scotland, and died Unknown.

More About Mary Henderson:

Christening: July 23, 1792, Cruden, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: Parish registers, 1707-1854 Church of Scotland. Parish Church of Cruden, Anne SANGSTER Sex: F Event(s): Christening: 23 Jul 1792 Cruden, Aberdeen, Scotland Parents: Father: John SANGSTER Mother: Source Information: Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type C111854 1759-1855 0993178 Film 6902789 Film Sheet:.)

Marriage Notes for William Watson and Mary Henderson:

William WATSON

Sex: M

Marriage(s):

Spouse: Ann SANGSTER

Marriage: 10 Apr 1830

Cruden, Aberdeen, Scotland

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Source Information:

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Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type

M111854 1760-1855 0993178 Film 6902780 Film

More About William Watson and Mary Henderson:

Marriage: Scotland

Children of William Watson and Mary Henderson are:

+ 2 i. James² Watson, born April 28, 1840 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland; died March 09, 1882 in London, Ontario.

+ 3 ii. Alexander Jack Watson, born September 01, 1841 in Tillan North, Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland; died April 06, 1908 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario.

4 iii. Ann Watson, born July 25, 1843 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: International Genealogical Index, 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. Source Information: Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type: C112486 1820 - 1854 0993305 Film 6902874 Film .); died Aft. 1908 in Toronto, York County, Ontario. She married Charles Horton; died Unknown.

+ 5 iv. Helen Watson, born August 29, 1845 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland; died Aft. 1912 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario.

+ 6 v. Forbes Watson, born December 24, 1847 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland; died Aft. 1914 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

7 vi. John Watson, born August 05, 1851 (Source: International Genealogical Index, 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. Source Information: Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type: C112486 1820 - 1854 0993305 Film 6902874 Film .); died Unknown.

8 vii. Margaret Watson, born August 21, 1853 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: International Genealogical Index, 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. Source Information: Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type: C112486 1820 - 1854 0993305 Film 6902874 Film Sheet: 00.); died Unknown.

9 viii. Mary Watson, born September 09, 1855 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: International Genealogical Index, IGI Individual Record FamilySearch™ International Genealogical Index v5.0 British Isles Search Results | Download | Pedigree -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARY WATSON Female -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event(s): Birth: 09 SEP 1855 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source Information: Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type: C112481 1855 - 1875 6035516 REGISTER Film NONE Sheet: 00.); died Unknown.

10 ix. George Watson, born September 11, 1858 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: International Genealogical Index, GEORGE WATSON Male -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event(s): Birth: 11 SEP 1858 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source Information: Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type: C112481 1855 - 1875 6035516 REGISTER Film NONE Sheet: 00.); died Unknown.

11 x. Andrew Watson, born August 02, 1860 in New Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: International Genealogical Index, ANDREW WATSON Male -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event(s): Birth: 02 AUG 1860 New Pitsligo, 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source Information: Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type: C119081 1859 - 1875 6035516 REGISTER Film NONE Sheet: 00.); died Unknown.

Generation No. 2

2. James² Watson (William¹) was born April 28, 1840 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: International Genealogical Index, JAMES WATSON Male 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. Source Information: Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type: C112486 1820 - 1854 0993305 Film 6902874 Film .), and died March 09, 1882 in London, Ontario. He married Mary Unknown Bet. 1875 - 1878. She was born 1842 in Scotland, and died Unknown.

More About James Watson:

Burial: April 01, 1882, St. Thomas Cemetery (Source: St. Thomas Cemetery Register, 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.)

More About James Watson and Mary Unknown:

Marriage: Bet. 1875 - 1878

Children of James Watson and Mary Unknown are:

12 i. Elizabeth Ann³ Watson, born 1878; died Unknown.

13 ii. William James Watson, born March 1880; died September 11, 1882 in London, Ontario.

More About William James Watson:

Burial: September 12, 1882, St Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

3. Alexander Jack² Watson (William¹) was born September 01, 1841 in Tillan North, Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, September 1: Grandpa Watson, 1841-April 6, 1908.), and died April 06, 1908 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario (Source: (1) Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, September 1: Grandpa Watson, 1841-April 6, 1908., (2) St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, Found at cemetery:Alexander Watson, 67 yrs, 6 Apr 1908, pneumonia, born in England?). He married Mary Ellen Kelman January 17, 1865 in Lodge of Nethermuir, New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: (1) International Genealogical Index, 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., (2) Information from Scots Origina, Parish/District: New DeerRef: 225, Entry 2Date and Place:: 17th January 1865, Lodge of Nethermuir (unclear) New Deer, after banns according to the forms of the Church of ScotlandGroom: Alexander Watson, Farm Servant, bachelorGroomsAge: 24Grooms Address: Tillan North (unclear), TyrieGrooms Father: William Watson, FarmerGrooms Mother: Mary Watson, maiden surname HendersonBride: Mary Kelman, Domestic Servant, spinsterBrides Age: 23Brides Address: Dam (unclear), New DeerBrides Father: James Kelman, FarmerBrides Mother: Margaret Kelman, maiden surname AdamsonWitnesses: William Kelman, John KelmanComments: The writing on this certificate was not clear, especially for the place names.), daughter of James Kelman and Margaret Adamson. She was born February 26, 1842 in New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, February 26 - Grandma Mary Ellen Watson, 1842 - June 28, 1934.), and died June 28, 1934 in St. Thomas, Ontario.

More About Alexander Jack Watson:

Burial: April 09, 1908, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

Census: 1881, St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario (Source: 1881 Census: Ontario, Elgin East, St. Thomas, Page 30, 1881 Alexander WATSON M Male 40 Scotland Gas. Maker Mary WATSON M <Married> Female 40 Scotland Alexand WATSON Male 16 Scotland N.G. Mary Ann WATSON Female 14 Scotland William WATSON Male 12 Scotland Agnus WATSON Female 9 Scotland James WATSON Male 5 O <Ontario> John WATSON Male 3 O <Ontario> Isabella KELLMAN W <Widowed> Female 60 Scotland Source Information: Census Place St Thomas, Elgin East, Ontario Family History Library Film 1375901 District 163 Sub-district C Division 2 Page Number 30 Household Number 144.)

Christening: September 12, 1841, Cruden, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: Parish registers, 1707-1854 Church of Scotland. Parish Church of Cruden, Alexander WATSON Sex: M Event(s): Christening: 12 Sep 1841 Cruden, Aberdeen, Scotland Parents: Father: William WATSON Mother: Anne SANGSTER Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type C111854 1759-1855 0993178 Film 6902789 Film.)

Emigration: Bet. May 01, 1873 - 1875, Landed in Canada after 6 week sail (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, In Birthday Book:May 1: Grandma and Grandpa Watson landed in Canada 1873 (6 weeks).)

Obituary: April 1908, St. Thomas Times Journal (Source: St. Thomas Times Journal, THE DEATH OF ALEX WATSONWell-Known Citizen and Employee of Gas Works for 28 Years Succumbs to Acute PneumoniaAlex Watson, a widely-known and highly-esteemed resident of St. Thomas, passed away at 11 o'clock this morning at the family residence, No. 49 Inkerman street, after five days' illness from acute pneumonia.Mr. Watson, who was 67 years of age, was a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, but for the past 33 years had resided in St. Thomas. For 28 years he had been connected with the gas works, where he was looked upon as capable and faithful employee.Mr. Watson is survived by a widow, four daughters and three sons, viz., Mrs. John McGregor, Yarwood street; Mrs. John Wilson, Mable street; Mrs. Harry Brown, Ross street; Miss Edith Watson, of the Anderson Company; Alex and james, of the M.C.R. locomotive department, and John, painter, all of this city. Five sisters and two brothers also survive. Three sisters and two brothers reside in Scotland, and the other two are in Canada. Mrs. William McEwan, of London, and Mrs. Charles Horton, of Toronto.Mr. Watson was a member of the C.O.O.F. He was a Presbyterian in religion. The funeral takes place on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock to the St. Thomas cemetery.)

Occupation: Gas House, St. Thomas for 28 years

Religion: 1908, Member of Alma Street Presbyterian Church

Residence: 1908, 49 Inkerman, St. Thomas, Ontario

More About Mary Ellen Kelman:

Burial: June 29, 1934, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

Census: 1901, Elgin East, St. Thomas, Ontario (Source: 1901 Census: Elgin East District, Ontario, St. Thomas City, Census Year: 1901 Location: St. Thomas; Film #: T-6465 Division #: 6; Page #: 11; Family #: 113 Entry #: 36 Watson, Alexander; Birth Date: Sep 1 1841 Birth Place: Scotland; Immigration: 1868 Relationship to Head of Household: head Entry #: 37 Watson, Mary C; Birth Date: Feb 26 1841 Birth Place: Scotland; Immigration: 1868 Relationship to Head of Household: wife Entry #: 38 Watson, John; Birth Date: Jun 8 1877 Birth Place: Ontario; Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: son Entry #: 39 Watson, Edith: Birth Date: Oct 8 1882 Birth Place: Ontario; Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: daughter Entry #: 40 Watson, Minnie Birth Date: Oct 8 1885 Birth Place: Ontario; Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: daughter.)

Christening: 1842, New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: International Genealogical Index: Parish registers, 1684-1854 Church of Scotland. Parish Church of New Deer, Mary KELMAN; Sex: F; Event(s): Christening: 25 Apr 1842; New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland; Parents: Father: James KELMAN; Mother: Margaret ADAMSON; Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type C112255 1820-1855 0993347 , 0102518 Film 6902764 Film Sheet:.)

Immigration: 1873, Journey from Scotland to Canada took 2 months - a child was born during

Marriage Notes for Alexander Watson and Mary Kelman:

Mary KELMAN

Sex: F

Marriage(s):

Spouse: Alexander WATSON

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

More About Alexander Watson and Mary Kelman:

Marriage: January 17, 1865, Lodge of Nethermuir, New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: (1) International Genealogical Index, 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., (2) Information from Scots Origina, Parish/District: New DeerRef: 225, Entry 2Date and Place:: 17th January 1865, Lodge of Nethermuir (unclear) New Deer, after banns according to the forms of the Church of ScotlandGroom: Alexander Watson, Farm Servant, bachelorGroomsAge: 24Grooms Address: Tillan North (unclear), TyrieGrooms Father: William Watson, FarmerGrooms Mother: Mary Watson, maiden surname HendersonBride: Mary Kelman, Domestic Servant, spinsterBrides Age: 23Brides Address: Dam (unclear), New DeerBrides Father: James Kelman, FarmerBrides Mother: Margaret Kelman, maiden surname AdamsonWitnesses: William Kelman, John KelmanComments: The writing on this certificate was not clear, especially for the place names.)

Children of Alexander Watson and Mary Kelman are:

+ 14 i. Alexander³ Watson, born January 18, 1865 in New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland; died June 06, 1912 in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan.

+ 15 ii. Mary Anne Watson, born April 28, 1867 in New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland; died 1947 in Canada.

16 iii. William K. Watson, born January 08, 1870 in Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: 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.); died August 04, 1891 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

More About William K. Watson:

Burial: August 07, 1891, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

Cemetery Record: 1891, Reg. no 1, p. 72 (Source: St. Thomas Cemetery Register, Watson, William. Born in Scotland, died US, 4 Aug. 1891, buried 7 August, Old Survey, lot 369, age 22 years, killed by cars.)

+ 17 iv. Agnes Ellen Watson, born June 28, 1872 in Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland; died January 21, 1926 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

+ 18 v. James Keillor Watson, born January 05, 1876 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died September 1936 in Detroit, Michigan.

19 vi. John Kelman Watson, born June 08, 1879 in Ontario; died July 27, 1957 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, June 8: John Watson died 7/27/57, 78 yrs.). He married Gertrude Elizabeth Mellor October 23, 1909 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario (Source: (1) St. Thomas Daily Times, page 5, Watson, John K, St. Thomas resident marries Gertrude Mellor, St. Thomas Daily times, Oct 23, 1909, p5., (2) 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, & Eliza FULTON, witn: Allen MELLOR & Lillian H. FORSYTH, both of London, 23 Oct 1909 at London.); born January 15, 1882 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, January 15:Aunt Gertie Watson; died March 1954.); died March 1954 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

More About John Kelman Watson:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

Census: 1901, Single, living with parents in St. Thomas (Source: 1901 Census: Elgin East District, Ontario, St. Thomas City, Census Year: 1901 Location: St. Thomas; Film #: T-6465 Division #: 6; Page #: 11; Family #: 113 Entry #: 36 Watson, Alexander; Birth Date: Sep 1 1841 Birth Place: Scotland; Immigration: 1868 Relationship to Head of Household: head Entry #: 37 Watson, Mary C; Birth Date: Feb 26 1841 Birth Place: Scotland; Immigration: 1868 Relationship to Head of Household: wife Entry #: 38 Watson, John; Birth Date: Jun 8 1877 Birth Place: Ontario; Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: son Entry #: 39 Watson, Edith: Birth Date: Oct 8 1882 Birth Place: Ontario; Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: daughter Entry #: 40 Watson, Minnie Birth Date: Oct 8 1885 Birth Place: Ontario; Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: daughter.)

Fact 1: Taught Ariel Watson the Highland Fling

More About Gertrude Elizabeth Mellor:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

More About John Watson and Gertrude Mellor:

Marriage: October 23, 1909, St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario (Source: (1) St. Thomas Daily Times, page 5, Watson, John K, St. Thomas resident marries Gertrude Mellor, St. Thomas Daily times, Oct 23, 1909, p5., (2) 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, & Eliza FULTON, witn: Allen MELLOR & Lillian H. FORSYTH, both of London, 23 Oct 1909 at London.)

20 vii. Edith Watson, born October 08, 1882 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, October 8: Edith Anderson, 1882; Died - Thurs, July 1, 1954.); died July 01, 1954 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, October 8: Edith Anderson, 1882; Died - Thurs, July 1, 1954.). She married John Jack Anderson Aft. 1939 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; born March 05, 1884 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, March 5:Uncle Jack Anderson.); died September 27, 1944 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, September 27: Jack Anderson died Wed., Sept. 27/44.).

More About Edith Watson:

Cause of Death: Heart attack or stroke.

Census: 1901, Living with parents in St. Thomas (Source: 1901 Census: Elgin East District, Ontario, St. Thomas City, Census Year: 1901 Location: St. Thomas; Film #: T-6465 Division #: 6; Page #: 11; Family #: 113 Entry #: 36 Watson, Alexander; Birth Date: Sep 1 1841 Birth Place: Scotland; Immigration: 1868 Relationship to Head of Household: head Entry #: 37 Watson, Mary C; Birth Date: Feb 26 1841 Birth Place: Scotland; Immigration: 1868 Relationship to Head of Household: wife Entry #: 38 Watson, John; Birth Date: Jun 8 1877 Birth Place: Ontario; Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: son Entry #: 39 Watson, Edith: Birth Date: Oct 8 1882 Birth Place: Ontario; Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: daughter Entry #: 40 Watson, Minnie Birth Date: Oct 8 1885 Birth Place: Ontario; Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: daughter.)

Fact 1: 1913, Took Ariel and Holly Watson from their father in Detroit, back to St. Thomas.

Occupation: Worked in department store in St. Thomas

More About John Jack Anderson:

Occupation: Married Aunt Ede, then died soon after.

Marriage Notes for Edith Watson and John Anderson:

Edith and Jack both took care of their mothers. They couldn't marry because of this.

We don't know when Jack's mother died, but the marriage could only have been 5 years maximum if Jack's mother was dead when Mary Watson died in 1939. Edith lived ten years after Jack died, living on very little income.

More About John Anderson and Edith Watson:

Marriage: Aft. 1939, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada

Marriage Fact: Married sometime after 1939

+ 21 viii. Minnie Miriam Watson, born March 08, 1885 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died November 16, 1953 in St. Thomas, Ontario.

5. Helen² Watson (William¹) was born August 29, 1845 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: International Genealogical Index, 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. Source Information: Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type: C112486 1820 - 1854 0993305 Film 6902874 Film .), and died Aft. 1912 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario. She married William McEwen. He was born 1837 in Scotland, and died Aft. 1901 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario.

Children of Helen Watson and William McEwen are:

22 i. John³ McEwen, born 1864; died Unknown.

23 ii. Alexander Thomas McEwen, born 1870; died Unknown.

24 iii. Oswald Alexander McEwen, born 1875; died Unknown.

25 iv. Darathie McEwen, born 1876; died Unknown.

26 v. Ellen Ann McEwen, born 1877; died Unknown.

27 vi. Jessie McEwen, born 1881; died Unknown. She married Unknown Witherspoon; died Unknown.

28 vii. Christina McEwen, born January 1881; died Unknown.

29 viii. Alex McEwen, born 1885; died Unknown.

30 ix. Aggie McEwen, born 1887; died Unknown.

31 x. Mabel McEwen, born 1891; died Unknown.

6. Forbes² Watson (William¹) (Source: Ancestry World Tree Project 52647 by Jim Quilter, All information on Forbes's family from this tree:ID I1661Forbes WATSON, m, birth 24 Dec. 1847 in Torry [sic], Aberdeen.1881 0 Van Driver (grocer's)Burial: St. Clement, Dundee? 16 Hospital Wynd, DundeeNote in tree: From an email from Gail Thomson, Forbes was a spirit dealer around 1914.Father: William Watson, Mother: Mary HendersonMarriage: 1 Jane Christie, b. about 1854 in Edzell, Forfarmarried 4 Aug 1871 in Brechin, AngusChildren:1. William Watson, b. abt. 1872 in Aberlemno, Forfar2. John Watson, b. abt. 1874 in Dundee, Forfar3 Forbes Watson, b. abt. 1876 in Dundee, Forfar4 Margaret Watson, b. abt. 1879 in Dundee, ForfarMarriage 2, Louise Fairweather, b. 1855 in Dundeemarried 1885 in Dysart, FifeChildren: Elizabeth Watt Watson, b. 1891.) was born December 24, 1847 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: International Genealogical Index, 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. Source Information: Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type: C112486 1820 - 1854 0993305 Film 6902874 Film .), and died Aft. 1914 in Aberdeen, Scotland. He married (1) Jane Christie August 04, 1871 in Brechin, Angus. She was born Abt. 1854 in Edzell, Forfar, and died Unknown. He married (2) Louise Fairweather 1885 in Dysart, Fife. She was born 1855 in Dundee, and died Unknown.

More About Forbes Watson:

Burial: Unknown, St. Clement, Dudee

Census: 1881, Aberdeen, van driver (grocer's) (Source: Ancestry World Tree Project 52647 by Jim Quilter, ID I1661Forbes WATSON, m, birth 24 Dec. 1847 in Torry [sic], Aberdeen.1881 0 Van Driver (grocer's)Burial: St. Clement, Dundee? 16 Hospital Wynd, DundeeNote in tree: From an email from Gail Thomson, Forbes was a spirit dealer around 1914.Father: William Watson, Mother: Mary HendersonMarriage: 1 Jane Christie, b. about 1854 in Edzell, Forfarmarried 4 Aug 1871 in Brechin, AngusChildren:1. William Watson, b. abt. 1872 in Aberlemno, Forfar2. John Watson, b. abt. 1874 in Dundee, Forfar3 Forbes Watson, b. abt. 1876 in Dundee, Forfar4 Margaret Watson, b. abt. 1879 in Dundee, ForfarMarriage 2, Louise Fairweather, b. 1855 in Dundeemarried 1885 in Dysart, FifeChildren: Elizabeth Watt Watson, b. 1891.)

More About Forbes Watson and Jane Christie:

Marriage: August 04, 1871, Brechin, Angus

More About Forbes Watson and Louise Fairweather:

Marriage: 1885, Dysart, Fife

Children of Forbes Watson and Jane Christie are:

32 i. William³ Watson, born Abt. 1872; died Unknown.

33 ii. John Watson, born Abt. 1874; died Unknown.

34 iii. Forbes Watson, born Abt. 1876; died Unknown.

35 iv. Margaret Watson, born Abt. 1879; died Unknown.

36 v. Mary Ann Watson, born Abt. 1880; died Unknown.

Child of Forbes Watson and Louise Fairweather is:

37 i. Elizabeth Watt³ Watson, born 1891; died Unknown.

Generation No. 3

14. Alexander³ Watson (Alexander Jack², William¹) was born January 18, 1865 in New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: (1) 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]., (2) 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.), and died June 06, 1912 in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan. He married Polly Ann Palmer (Source: Information from Beth Lidster, Polly ann Palmer was the wife of Alexander Watson.), daughter of Calvin Palmer and Emmaline Unknown. She was born January 21, 1869 in Ontario (Source: 1901 Census: Elgin East District, Ontario, St. Thomas City, 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.), and died June 10, 1950 (Source: Information from Beth Lidster, Polly Ann Palmer, wife of Alexander Watson died June 10, 1850.).

More About Alexander Watson:

Burial: June 15, 1912, St Thomas West Avenue Cemetery (Source: St. Thomas Cemetery Records, Watson, Alex, buried June 15, 1912; Canada; age 45; heart disease.)

Census: 1901, St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario (Source: 1901 Census: Elgin East District, Ontario, St. Thomas City, Census Year: 1901 Location: St. Thomas; Film #: T-6465 Division #: 10; Page #: 8 Family #: 89 Entry #: 18 Watson, Alice (this is a head of household, same date as I have for Alex/Alec. Birth Date: Jan 18 1865 Birth Place: Scotland Immigration: 1874 Relationship to Head of Household: head 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 Entry #: 20 Watson, William Birth Date: Oct 27 1891 Birth Place: Ontario Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: son Entry #: 21 Watson, Winnie Birth Date: Aug 22 1896 Birth Place: Ontario Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: daughter Entry #: 22 Watson, Freeman Birth Date: Jul 11 1899 Birth Place: Ontario Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: son.)

Moved: Moosejaw, Saskatchewan

News Article: June 17, 1912, St. Thomas Daily Times (Source: St. Thomas Daily Times, Page 5, Funeral of Alex WatsonThe 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. The 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-law of the deceased. The floral offerings included a pillow from the family, a sheaf of wheat from Mrs. Wm. McEwen and a wreath from A. J. Mellor. Among the relatives present were: Mrs. Wm. McEwen, Thomas McEwen and Alex. Watson of London.)

More About Polly Ann Palmer:

Children of Alexander Watson and Polly Palmer are:

38 i. Zella⁴ Watson, born October 11, 1890 in St. Thomas, Ontario; died January 12, 1893 in St. Thomas, Ontario.

+ 39 ii. William Watson, born October 27, 1891 in Ontario; died January 03, 1970.

40 iii. Lena Watson, born January 19, 1894 in St. Thomas, Ontario (Source: Information from Beth Lidster, Lena Watson, b. Jan. 19, 1894; d. May 10, 1894.); died May 10, 1894 in St. Thomas, Ontario.

More About Lena Watson:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

+ 41 iv. Frances Winnifred Watson, born August 22, 1896 in Ontario; died October 31, 1991.

+ 42 v. Truman Wallace Watson, born July 11, 1899 in St. Thomas, Ontario; died October 12, 1983 in Loraine, Ohio.

15. Mary Anne³ Watson (Alexander Jack², William¹) was born April 28, 1867 in New Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: 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 .), and died 1947 in Canada (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, April 28: Mary McGregor, died 1947.). She married John Robert McGregor Abt. 1893, son of William McGregor and Jennett. He was born October 04, 1863 in Guelph, Ontario, and died December 22, 1926 in Canada.

More About John Robert McGregor:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Niagara Falls

Residence: 1912, 23 Garwood Street [address on back of a photo]

More About John McGregor and Mary Watson:

Marriage: Abt. 1893

Children of Mary Watson and John McGregor are:

43 i. William Rob Roy⁴ McGregor, born September 06, 1893 in Detroit, Michigan; died September 04, 1974 in San Gabriel, California. He married (1) Leafie Edwards; born March 24, 1894 in Iowa; died May 28, 1968 in Alhambra, California. He married (2) Nellie Quinliven 1926; born 1896 in Washington; died Unknown.

More About William Rob Roy McGregor:

Residence: October 10, 1928, River Bank, California (Source: News Article 1928, Mourning his (John R. McGregor's) untimely death are his widow, formerly Mary Watson, one son, William R.R. who lives in River Bank, California...)

More About William McGregor and Nellie Quinliven:

Marriage: 1926

44 ii. Winnifred L. McGregor, born June 26, 1896 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; died 1968. She married Harvey Galloway; born 1889; died 1973.

More About Winnifred L. McGregor:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

More About Harvey Galloway:

Burial: Unknown, St Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

45 iii. Margaret Olive McGregor, born 1910 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; died Aft. 1974 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. She married Unknown Snell Private; born Private.

More About Unknown Snell and Margaret McGregor:

Private-Begin: Private

17. Agnes Ellen³ Watson (Alexander Jack², William¹) was born June 28, 1872 in Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland (Source: (1) Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, June 28: Aggie Wilson; died Jan. 1928., (2) 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.), and died January 21, 1926 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada (Source: (1) Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, June 28, 18--: Aggie Wilson; died June 21, 1926. Cemetery records say Jan. 21, 1926., (2) St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, C110: Agnes Ellen Watson, 6/28/1872-1/21/1926.). She married John Wilson. He was born January 27, 1868 in Scotland (Source: St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, C110: John Wilson, 1/27/1868-5/31/1951.), and died May 31, 1951 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

More About Agnes Ellen Watson:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Cemetery (Source: (1) Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," WILSON Agnes Ellen (Watson) St Thomas West Avenue Elgin Yarmouth EL-580., (2) St. Thomas Cemetery West Avenue Gravestone Transcriptions, CN0083 Pink granite on grey granite. FS: MotherW/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.)

Child of Agnes Watson and John Wilson is:

+ 46 i. Bella Ronaldson⁴ Wilson, born May 08, 1895 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; died January 27, 1954 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

18. James Keillor³ Watson (Alexander Jack², William¹) was born January 05, 1876 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, and died September 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. He married Bertha Estelle Rushton Abt. 1899, daughter of Hiram Rushton and Eliza Schmachtenberger. She was born August 29, 1881 in St. Thomas, Ontario, and died May 12, 1912 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan (Source: (1) St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, Watson, Bertha, Old Survey 368, Died 1912; convulsions, in Detroit., (2) St. Thomas Daily Times, Watson, Bertha M.Death in Detroit of former St. Thomas woman, wife of James Watson, formerly of St. ThomasSTDT May 15, 1912, p5STDT May 18, 1912, p5, funeral.).

More About James Keillor Watson:

Burial: September 23, 1936, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

Census: 1901, Elgin County, St. Thomas City, Canada (Source: 1901 Census: Elgin East District, Ontario, St. Thomas City, Census Year: 1901 Location: St. Thomas Film #: T-6465 Division #: 11 Page #: 16 Family #: 166 Rushton, He?--?ar [Hiram] Birth Date: May 25 1853 Birth Place: England Entry #: 21 Immigration: 1855 Relationship to Head of Household: head Rushton, Eliza Birth Date: Jan 10 1850 Birth Place: United States Entry #: 22 Immigration: 1880 Relationship to Head of Household: wife Rushton, Horrice Birth Date: Jan 10 1879 Birth Place: United States Entry #: 23 Immigration: 1880 Relationship to Head of Household: son Watson, Bertha Birth Date: Aug 29 1881 Birth Place: Ontario Entry #: 24 Relationship to Head of Household: daughter Watson, James Birth Date: Jan ? 1877 Birth Place: Ontario Entry #: 25 Relationship to Head of Household: son in law ?[Watson], Ariel Birth Date: Feb 22 1900 Birth Place: Ontario Entry #: 26 Relationship to Head of Household: ? [granddaughter] Rushton, Blanch Birth Date: Sep 29 1865 Birth Place: Ontario Entry #: 27 Relationship to Head of Household: daughter.)

Moved: 1910, From Canada to Detroit - according to Ariel's 1930 census info

Occupation: Worked at MI Central Railway

More About Bertha Estelle Rushton:

Burial: May 18, 1912, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery (Source: Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," WATSON Bertha St Thomas West Avenue Elgin Yarmouth EL-580.)

Cause of Death: Died of complications after stllborn childbirth.

Medical Information: Had 9 children-2 survived to adulthood, one lived a while but had hydroencephalitis. The rest were all stillborn or miscarried. After last birth, Bertha suffered severe bleeding and blood poisoning.

More About James Watson and Bertha Rushton:

Marriage: Abt. 1899

Children of James Watson and Bertha Rushton are:

+ 47 i. Ariel Laverne⁴ Watson, born February 22, 1900 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died May 30, 1995 in Petoskey, Michigan.

48 ii. Keillor Watson, born December 1901 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; died May 06, 1902 in St. Thomas, Ontario (Source: St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, Watson, Keillor, 6 May 1902; age 6 mos; convulsions.).

More About Keillor Watson:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Cemetery

49 iii. Gordon Earl Watson, born August 1903 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; died September 05, 1904 in St. Thomas, Ontario (Source: St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, 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].).

More About Gordon Earl Watson:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Cemetery (Source: Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," WATSON Earl St Thomas West Avenue Elgin Yarmouth EL-580.)

Occupation: Died as baby of hydroencephalitis

50 iv. Horace Holroyd Watson, born July 25, 1905 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died January 10, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan.

More About Horace Holroyd Watson:

Occupation: Cared for Ariel Billings's kids when she worked

51 v. Edna Anita Watson, born January 1907 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; died March 05, 1907 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario (Source: St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, Old Survey 369, Watson, Edna Anita, died Mar 5 1907; age 3 mos; convulsions.).

More About Edna Anita Watson:

Burial: March 07, 1907, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

News Article: Bet. March 05 - 06, 1907, St. Thomas Daily Times (Source: St. Thomas Daily Times, 3/5 and 3/6/1907, both page 8, Watson, Edna AnitaDaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Watson, St. Thomas died March 5, 1907, age 3 mos., from convulsions. Funeral March 7th to St. Thomas Cemetery.)

52 vi. Betty Watson, born Aft. 1907; died Aft. 1907 in St. Thomas, Ontario.

53 vii. Bobby Watson, born Aft. 1907; died Aft. 1907 in St. Thomas, Ontario.

54 viii. Jack Watson, born Aft. 1907; died Aft. 1907 in St. Thomas, Ontario.

55 ix. Infant Watson, born 1912 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; died 1912 in St. Thomas, Ontario (Source: Personal recollections of Ariel Watson Billings, Bertha Estella Watson died in 1912 after losing another baby.).

21. Minnie Miriam³ Watson (Alexander Jack², William¹) was born March 08, 1885 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (Source: 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.), and died November 16, 1953 in St. Thomas, Ontario (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, March 8Min Brown (died Nov 1953).). She married Harry Brown January 01, 1906 in Ontario, Canada (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, January 1:Aunt Min and Uncle Harry B married 1906..). He was born June 28, 1883 (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, June 28: Harry Brown, 1883.), and died December 14, 1963 in St. Thomas, Ontario (Source: Information from Beth Lidster, Harry Brown: b. 1883; died Dec. 14, 1963.).

More About Minnie Miriam Watson:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery, Old Survery 425

Census: 1901, Single, living with parents (Source: 1901 Census: Elgin East District, Ontario, St. Thomas City, Census Year: 1901 Location: St. Thomas; Film #: T-6465 Division #: 6; Page #: 11; Family #: 113 Entry #: 36 Watson, Alexander; Birth Date: Sep 1 1841 Birth Place: Scotland; Immigration: 1868 Relationship to Head of Household: head Entry #: 37 Watson, Mary C; Birth Date: Feb 26 1841 Birth Place: Scotland; Immigration: 1868 Relationship to Head of Household: wife Entry #: 38 Watson, John; Birth Date: Jun 8 1877 Birth Place: Ontario; Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: son Entry #: 39 Watson, Edith: Birth Date: Oct 8 1882 Birth Place: Ontario; Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: daughter Entry #: 40 Watson, Minnie Birth Date: Oct 8 1885 Birth Place: Ontario; Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: daughter.)

Medical Information: Had a stroke in the 1930's. Couldn't speak. Had hospital bed in the living room.

More About Harry Brown:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

More About Harry Brown and Minnie Watson:

Marriage: January 01, 1906, Ontario, Canada (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, January 1:Aunt Min and Uncle Harry B married 1906..)

Children of Minnie Watson and Harry Brown are:

56 i. Robert⁴ Brown, born January 06, 1907 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (Source: (1) Personal recollection of Ariel Watson Billings, 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., (2) 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.); died Unknown.

57 ii. Betty A. Brown, born February 20, 1919 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, Feb. 20 Betty Brown Rosser.); died September 20, 2000 in San Joachim Valley?, California --953 (Source: Social Security Death Index, BETTY A ROSSER 20 Feb 1919 20 Sep 2000 (V) XX953 (U.S. Consulate: CANADA) (none specified) 573-66-6608 California.). She married Evan A. Rosser; born January 19, 1917 in Canada (Source: (1) Social Security Death Index, EVAN ROSSER 19 Jan 1917 04 Jul 1988 94089 (Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, CA) (none specified) 573-66-6610 California ., (2) California Deaths, 1940-97, 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 .); died January 04, 1988 in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, California (Source: (1) Social Security Death Index, EVAN ROSSER 19 Jan 1917 04 Jul 1988 94089 (Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, CA) (none specified) California ., (2) California Deaths, 1940-97, 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 .).

58 iii. Jack D. Brown, born Private.

Generation No. 4

39. William⁴ Watson (Alexander³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born October 27, 1891 in Ontario, and died January 03, 1970. He married (1) Margaret Munro October 25, 1916. She was born September 23, 1895, and died August 10, 1955. He married (2) Kathleen Doris McMurty October 06, 1962. She was born February 04, 1904, and died March 09, 1996.

More About William Watson:

Burial: Unknown, Elmdale Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario (Source: Elmdale Memorial Park Gravestone Transcriptions, G 41A Pink granite. William WATSON/beloved husband of/Margaret/1891-1970.)

More About Margaret Munro:

Burial: Unknown, Elmdale Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario (Source: Elmdale Memorial Park Gravestone Transcriptions, G 41B Pink granite. Margaret WATSON/beloved wife of/Wm. Watson/1895-1955.)

More About William Watson and Margaret Munro:

Marriage: October 25, 1916

More About William Watson and Kathleen McMurty:

Marriage: October 06, 1962

Children of William Watson and Margaret Munro are:

+ 59 i. Calvin Wallace⁵ Watson, born August 15, 1917; died July 08, 1977.

+ 60 ii. Raymond Munro Watson, born Private.

+ 61 iii. William Ralph Watson, born March 21, 1921; died Unknown.

62 iv. Cameron Eugene Watson, born 1924; died 1942.

More About Cameron Eugene Watson:

Burial: Unknown, Elmdale Memorial Park, St Thomas, Elgin (Source: Elmdale Memorial Park Gravestone Transcriptions, G 41C Pink granite. Cameron E. WATSON/son of/Wm. & Margaret/1924-1942.)

63 v. Margaret Eleanor Watson, born Private.

64 vi. Terry Ruth Watson, born Private.

65 vii. Dorothy Inata Watson, born Private.

66 viii. Zella Marjorie Watson, born Private.

41. Frances Winnifred⁴ Watson (Alexander³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born August 22, 1896 in Ontario, and died October 31, 1991. She married Arthur Henry Butcher September 05, 1917. He was born August 23, 1891, and died March 16, 1980.

More About Frances Winnifred Watson:

Burial: Unknown, South Park Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario (Source: Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," BUTCHER Frances W. St Thomas South Park Elgin Yarmouth EL-565.)

More About Arthur Henry Butcher:

Burial: Unknown, South Park Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario (Source: Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," BUTCHER Arthur H. St Thomas South Park Elgin Yarmouth EL-565.)

More About Arthur Butcher and Frances Watson:

Marriage: September 05, 1917

Child of Frances Watson and Arthur Butcher is:

67 i. Cyril Arthur⁵ Butcher, born Private.

42. Truman Wallace⁴ Watson (Alexander³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born July 11, 1899 in St. Thomas, Ontario, and died October 12, 1983 in Loraine, Ohio (Source: (1) Information from Beth Lidster, Truman Wallace, b. July 11, 1899; d. Oct. 12, 1983. Had one daughter, Ann., (2) Social Security Death Index, 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) .). He married Ann Jones. She was born May 22, 1891 in St. Thomas, Ontario, and died July 06, 1981 in North Ridgeville, Lorain County, Ohio (Source: (1) Information from Beth Lidster, Information about Truman Watson, his wife and daughter are from Beth Lidster., (2) Social Security Death Index, 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) ., (3) 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 Birth Date: 22 May 1892 Birth State: Ohio Certificate: 050647 Volume: 24508 Place of Accident: (Home) Origin: British, Scotch-Irish, Welsh, Scottish .).

More About Truman Wallace Watson:

Child of Truman Watson and Ann Jones is:

68 i. Mary Elizabeth⁵ Watson, born Private.

46. Bella Ronaldson⁴ Wilson (Agnes Ellen³ Watson, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born May 08, 1895 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, May 8: Bella Wilson, 1895; died Jan. 1954.), and died January 27, 1954 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, May 8: Bella Wilson, 1895; died Jan. 1954.). She married Kenneth Crandall Aft. 1905. He died Unknown.

More About Bella Ronaldson Wilson:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Ave. Cemetery

More About Kenneth Crandall:

Burial: Unknown, Aylmer

More About Kenneth Crandall and Bella Wilson:

Marriage: Aft. 1905

Child of Bella Wilson and Kenneth Crandall is:

+ 69 i. Charmaine⁵ Crandall, died 1986.

47. Ariel Laverne⁴ Watson (James Keillor³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born February 22, 1900 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (Source: Personal recollections of Ariel Watson Billings.), and died May 30, 1995 in Petoskey, Michigan (Source: Personal recollections of Katherine Billings Palmer.). She married William Albert Billings April 07, 1920 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, son of John Billings and Emily Bromell. He was born October 21, 1893 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada, and died June 06, 1975 in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan (Source: Personal recollections of Katherine Billings Palmer.).

More About Ariel Laverne Watson:

Burial: Unknown, Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Presque Isle County, Michigan

Cause of Death: renal failure/congestive heart failure

More About William Albert Billings:

Burial: Unknown, Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Presque Isle County, Michigan

Cause of Death: Acute myocardial infarction

Census: 1901, St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario (Source: 1901 Census: Elgin East District, Ontario, St. Thomas City, Billings, William Birth Date: Oct 24 1894 Birth Place: Ontario Census Year: 1901 Location: St. Thomas Film #: T-6465 Division #: 10 Page #: 3 Entry #: 27 Family #: 34 Immigration: - Relationship to Head of Household: son.)

Death notice: June 1975, Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan (Source: Presque Isle Advance, William A. BillingsHuron Beach resident, William A. Billings, age 81, of Arrowhead Lane was dead on arrival at the Rogers City Hospital, Saturday, June 7th, at 1:30 p.m. after suffereing an apparent heart attack.Born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, October 21, 1893, he married the former Ariel Watson on April 7, 1920 also in St. Thomas. In 1928 they moved to Detroit where he was employed with the Ford Motor Company in their Experimental Department. After his retirement in 1960, they moved to the Huron Beach area.Surviving besides his wife, are one son, George of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Ariel) Goodridge of Huron Beach and Mrs. Harold (Maxine) Hodges of St. Thomas, Ontario; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Gungel of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; three grandchildren and several great grandchildren.A prayer service was held Monday at 8 p.m. at the Gatzke Funeral Home; and funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Moltke with the Reverenc Herbert J. Meyer with interment in the church cemetery.Pallbearers for William A. Billings were John Curtis, Casey Donner, Lewis Karsten, Arnold Miller, Harold Spens, and Lee Visner.)

News Article: 1922, Cited in "St. Thomas: 100 Years a City, 1881-1981" (Source: St. Thomas: 100 Years a City, 1881-1981, Page 98, Bill pitched, 1922. A story about William Billings and his pitching for the St. Thomas Saints.)

Residence: January 09, 1919, 20 Barwick Street, St. Thomas, Ontario

More About William Billings and Ariel Watson:

Marriage: April 07, 1920, St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario

Children of Ariel Watson and William Billings are:

+ 70 i. Ariel Eileen⁵ Billings, born February 09, 1921 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; died November 02, 2001 in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan.

+ 71 ii. George William Billings, born Private.

72 iii. Jack Ramon Billings, born July 07, 1925 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died June 06, 1944 in Normandy, France (Source: Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, June 6: Jack Billings killed on June 6, 1944.).

More About Jack Ramon Billings:

Burial: Unknown, Normandy, France

Cause of Death: Died at Normandy Beach

Generation No. 5

59. Calvin Wallace⁵ Watson (William⁴, Alexander³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born August 15, 1917, and died July 08, 1977. He married Mary Jean Baker April 21, 1945. She was born September 22, 1920, and died September 01, 1988.

More About Calvin Wallace Watson:

Burial: Unknown, Elmdale Memorial Park, St Thomas, Elgin (Source: Elmdale Memorial Park Gravestone Transcriptions, F 40C Calvin W. WATSON/Beloved husband of/M. Jean Baker/1917-1977/ Forever in our hearts.)

More About Calvin Watson and Mary Baker:

Marriage: April 21, 1945

Children of Calvin Watson and Mary Baker are:

73 i. Ronald Cameron⁶ Watson, born Private.

+ 74 ii. Caroline Jean Watson, born Private.

60. Raymond Munro⁵ Watson (William⁴, Alexander³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born Private. He married Irene Elizabeth Martha Cooke Private. She was born Private.

More About Raymond Watson and Irene Cooke:

Private-Begin: Private

Child of Raymond Watson and Irene Cooke is:

+ 75 i. Elizabeth Irene⁶ Watson, born Private.

61. William Ralph⁵ Watson (William⁴, Alexander³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born March 21, 1921, and died Unknown. He married Betty Louise Daley. She was born August 20, 1921, and died April 15, 1977.

More About William Ralph Watson:

Burial: Unknown, Elmdale Memorial Park, St Thomas, Elgin (Source: Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," WATSON W. Ralph Elmdale Memorial Park, St Thomas Elgin Yarmouth EL-520.)

Children of William Watson and Betty Daley are:

+ 76 i. Marianne Margaret⁶ Watson, born Private.

+ 77 ii. Robert Gary Watson, born Private.

69. Charmaine⁵ Crandall (Bella Ronaldson⁴ Wilson, Agnes Ellen³ Watson, Alexander Jack², William¹) died 1986. She married Robert Eckmier Private. He was born Private.

More About Robert Eckmier and Charmaine Crandall:

Private-Begin: Private

Child of Charmaine Crandall and Robert Eckmier is:

+ 78 i. Randy⁶ Eckmier, born Private.

70. Ariel Eileen⁵ Billings (Ariel Laverne⁴ Watson, James Keillor³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born February 09, 1921 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada (Source: St. Thomas Times Journal, February 14, 1921, p. 7, Billings, Ariel Elleen [sic]Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Billings, born on February 9, 1921. St. Thomas resident.), and died November 02, 2001 in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan. She married Harry William Goodridge August 07, 1942, son of Jesse Goodridge and Allene Ashby. He was born August 02, 1920 in Clinton, Kentucky, and died December 23, 1988 in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan.

More About Ariel Eileen Billings:

Burial: November 05, 2001, Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Presque Isle County, Michigan

More About Harry William Goodridge:

Burial: Unknown, Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Presque Isle County, Michigan

More About Harry Goodridge and Ariel Billings:

Marriage: August 07, 1942

Child of Ariel Billings and Harry Goodridge is:

79 i. Jack Ramon⁶ Goodridge, born January 12, 1950 in Wayne, Michigan; died January 12, 1950 in Wayne, Michigan.

More About Jack Ramon Goodridge:

Cause of Death: Died at birth - Rh negative factor

71. George William⁵ Billings (Ariel Laverne⁴ Watson, James Keillor³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born Private. He married Katherine Virginia Lang Private, daughter of Thomas Lang and Rose Bertrand. She was born September 22, 1930 in Laurium, Houghton County, Michigan, and died December 27, 1997 in Detroit, Michigan.

More About Katherine Virginia Lang:

Burial: Unknown, Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Michigan

Cause of Death: Bypass surgery

More About George Billings and Katherine Lang:

Private-Begin: Private

Children of George Billings and Katherine Lang are:

+ 80 i. Katherine Geralyn⁶ Billings, born Private.

+ 81 ii. William Thomas Billings, born Private.

Generation No. 6

74. Caroline Jean⁶ Watson (Calvin Wallace⁵, William⁴, Alexander³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born Private. She married (1) Bruce John Toombs Private. He was born Private. She married (2) John Baines Private. He was born Private.

More About Bruce Toombs and Caroline Watson:

Private-Begin: Private

More About John Baines and Caroline Watson:

Private-Begin: Private

Children of Caroline Watson and Bruce Toombs are:

82 i. Malinda Valerie⁷ Toombs, born Private.

83 ii. Heather Caroline Toombs, born Private.

Child of Caroline Watson and John Baines is:

84 i. Kelly⁷ Baines, born Private.

75. Elizabeth Irene⁶ Watson (Raymond Munro⁵, William⁴, Alexander³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born Private. She married Lynden Bryan Lidster Private. He was born Private.

More About Lynden Lidster and Elizabeth Watson:

Private-Begin: Private

Children of Elizabeth Watson and Lynden Lidster are:

+ 85 i. Patricia Lynn⁷ Lidster, born Private.

+ 86 ii. Michael Scott Lidster, born Private.

76. Marianne Margaret⁶ Watson (William Ralph⁵, William⁴, Alexander³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born Private. She married John Norman O'Connor Private. He was born Private.

More About John O'Connor and Marianne Watson:

Private-Begin: Private

Child of Marianne Watson and John O'Connor is:

87 i. Deborah Ann⁷ Watson, born Private. She married Michael Baellefeiulle Private; born Private.

More About Michael Baellefeiulle and Deborah Watson:

Private-Begin: Private

77. Robert Gary⁶ Watson (William Ralph⁵, William⁴, Alexander³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born Private. He married Jacquiline Violet Bowan Private. She was born Private.

More About Robert Watson and Jacquiline Bowan:

Private-Begin: Private

Child of Robert Watson and Jacquiline Bowan is:

88 i. Daley Andrew⁷ Watson, born Private.

78. Randy⁶ Eckmier (Charmaine⁵ Crandall, Bella Ronaldson⁴ Wilson, Agnes Ellen³ Watson, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born Private. He married Lu Ann Private. She was born Private.

More About Randy Eckmier and Lu:

Private-Begin: Private

Children of Randy Eckmier and Lu are:

89 i. Chase⁷ Eckmier, born April 03, 1990; died April 03, 1990.

90 ii. Coleton Eckmier, born Private.

80. Katherine Geralyn⁶ Billings (George William⁵, Ariel Laverne⁴ Watson, James Keillor³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born Private. She married (1) Wayne P. Rodgers Private, son of Raymond Rodgers. He was born Private. She married (2) Richard Kevin Palmer Private, son of George Palmer and Emily Olesky. He was born Private.

More About Wayne Rodgers and Katherine Billings:

Private-Begin: Private

More About Richard Palmer and Katherine Billings:

Private-Begin: Private

Child of Katherine Billings and Wayne Rodgers is:

91 i. Brandon William⁷ Billings, born Private.

81. William Thomas⁶ Billings (George William⁵, Ariel Laverne⁴ Watson, James Keillor³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born Private. He married (1) Linda Sue Price Private, daughter of Unknown Price and Patrinda Unknown. She was born Private. He married (2) Beverly Kay Tallent Private. She was born Private. He married (3) Karen Ostrander Private. She was born Private.

More About William Billings and Linda Price:

Private-Begin: Private

More About William Billings and Beverly Tallent:

Private-Begin: Private

More About William Billings and Karen Ostrander:

Private-Begin: Private

Child of William Billings and Linda Price is:

+ 92 i. Marsha Renee⁷ Billings, born Private.

Generation No. 7

85. Patricia Lynn⁷ Lidster (Elizabeth Irene⁶ Watson, Raymond Munro⁵, William⁴, Alexander³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born Private. She married William Gordon Sargeant Private. He was born Private.

More About William Sargeant and Patricia Lidster:

Private-Begin: Private

Children of Patricia Lidster and William Sargeant are:

93 i. Devon James⁸ Sargeant, born Private.

94 ii. Maya Briane Sargeant, born Private.

86. Michael Scott⁷ Lidster (Elizabeth Irene⁶ Watson, Raymond Munro⁵, William⁴, Alexander³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born Private. He married Susan Mary McCaffery Private. She was born Private.

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Children of Michael Lidster and Susan McCaffery are:

95 i. Kayla Lynn⁸ Lidster, born Private.

96 ii. Kendra Diane Lidster, born Private.

92. Marsha Renee⁷ Billings (William Thomas⁶, George William⁵, Ariel Laverne⁴ Watson, James Keillor³, Alexander Jack², William¹) was born Private. She married Todd Westfall Private. He was born Private.

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Children of Marsha Billings and Todd Westfall are:

97 i. Devan William Russell⁸ Westfall, born Private.

98 ii. Tyler James Thomas Westfall, born Private.