William Watson
ID # 7762, (1823-1911)
| Father | James Watson (1794-1885) |
| Mother | Jean Tweedie (1801-1886) |
| Baptism | William Watson was baptized on 21 September 1823 at Muirkirk, Ayr, Scotland. |
| Baptism | He was baptized on 7 October 1823 at Muirkirk, Ayr. |
| Marriage | He married Isabella Watt on 17 January 1867 at Wellington County. MS248 reel 17, Vol. 79, page 197 Wellington County Marriage Register Extracted from a list of marriages solemnized by John Duff, a minister of Elora, for the year ending 31st day of December, A.D. 1867 William Watson, 42, born Scotland, residing Peel. Parents James Watson and Jane Tweedie. Isabella Watt, 22, born Canada, residing Nichol. Parents Alexander Watt and Barbara Argo. Witness Rev Thomas illeg. of illeg. On January 17, 1867 Isabella's parents are buried in Section G of Elora Cemetery in Nichol Township, Wellington County. |
| Death | He died on 9 July 1911 at age 87. |
| Burial | He was buried at Hollen Cemetery, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co.. |
| Note | Familysearch has the following database: Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 William Watson, male, Christening date 07 Oct 1823, Christening place Muirkirk, Ayr, Scotland. Birth date 21 Sep 1823 Parents James Watson and Jean Tweedie. This agrees with burial information on his gravestone in Hollen Cemetery, Maryborough Township, Wellington County, Ontario, which tells that he is a native of Muirkirk, Scotland. His parents are buried in this cemetery as well as some siblings. |
| Last Edited | 7 Feb 2020 |