William Watson

M, #229, b. before 9 October 1811, d. 14 July 1889
Pedigree
"Auld Scowie"
William Watson (1811-1889)
     William was born at Parish of Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, before 9 October 1811. He was baptized at Parish of Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 9 October 1811. Religion: (an unknown value).1 He was the son of William Watson and Jean Horn. William Watson was sometimes known as "Auld Scowie" after his farm at Pitscow.
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Pitscow, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Watson, 70; Jean Watson, 65; Margaret Watson, 30; William Watson, 25; John Watson, 20.2

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Pitscow, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Watson, head; Jane Watson, wife; Margaret Watson, daughter; William Watson, son; John Watson, son; Ann Shirres, servant.3
William Watson was a farmer at Pitscow, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. William was the executor of William Watson's estate at Sherriff Court of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, on 12 July 1852.4 He married Agnes Webster at Brigend, Gaval, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 14 April 1855.5 He was the informant for, and present at, Margaret Watson's birth at Pitscow, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 27 November 1858.6,7
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Pitscow, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Watson, head; Agnes Watson, wife; Jane Watson, daughter; Jessie Watson, daughter; Margaret Watson, daughter; John Webster, servant; Elizabeth Farquhar, servant; Margaret Farquhar, servant.8

He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at Pitscow, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Watson, head; Agnes Watson, wife; Jane Watson, daughter; Jessie Watson, daughter; Margaret Watson, daughter; Agnes Watson, daughter; William Watson, son; Elizabeth Sutherland, servant.9
He was the informant for, and present at, Agnes Watson's death at Pitscow, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 21 July 1879.10
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at Pitscow, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Watson, head; Jane Watson, daughter; Jessie Watson, daughter; Margaret Watson, daughter; Agnes Watson, daughter; William Watson, son.11
He made a will at Pitscow, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 10 April 1886.12 William died on 14 July 1889 at Pitscow, Kininmonth, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.13,14 He was buried after 14 July 1889 at Strichen Cemetery, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.15 William's will was probated at Sherriff Court of Aberdeen, Kincardine and Banff, Aberdeen, Scotland, on 2 May 1890.16

Children of William Watson and Agnes Webster

Citations

  1. [S180] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Watson, male. Birth: 09 Oct 1811 Lonmay, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: William Watson."
  2. [S36] 1841, Scottish Census, "William Watson, male, age 25, born in county, resident at Pitscow."
  3. [S34] 1851, Scottish Census, "William Watson, son, unmarried, male, age 39, born in Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, farmer's son."
  4. [S441] William Watson (b1770), Sherriff Court Books of Aberdeen, 12 July 1852, page 387,.
  5. [S48] William Watson to Agness Webster, 1855 Register of Marriages in the Parish of Old Deer in the County of Aberdeen, "On April Fourteenth 1855 at Brigend Gaval. Marriage after Banns was solemnized between us according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church of Scotland. William Watson, usual residence Pitscow, Parish of Lonmay, age 43, Farmer, Bachelor, Born & Registered on 9 October 1811 at Lonmay, parents William Watson (Deceased) Farmer and Jean Watson Maiden Name Horne. Agnefs Webster, usual residence Fetterangus, Parish of Old Deer, age 25, Spinster, Born & Registered on 24 Feb 1830, parents John Webster (Deceased) Farmer and Jean Webster Maiden Name Strachan. Charles Cordiner Minister of Kinninmonth in the Parish of Lonmay. Witnesses William Cobbam Wright Hythie, William Webster Farm Servant Dudick. Registered 1855 April 16th at Old Deer, Robert Wilson Registrar."
  6. [S81] Margaret Watson, 1858 Register of Births in the Parish of Lonmay in the County of Aberdeen, "Watson Margaret, 1858, November Twenty Seventh 11h 30m P.M. at Pitscow, Female. Father: William Watson, Farmer. Mother: Agnes Watson maiden name Webster. Informant: William Watson, Father (present). Registered: 1858 December 14th at Lonmay, Geo Robertson, Registrar."
  7. [S192] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Watson, female. Birth: 27 Nov 1858 Lonmay, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: William Watson. Mother: Agnes Webster."
  8. [S31] 1861, Scottish Census, "William Watson, head, married, male, age 48, born in Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, farmer of 63 acres, employs 3 agricultural labourers, resident at Pitscow, has 3 rooms with one or more windows."
  9. [S27] 1871, Scottish Census, "William Watson, head, married, male, age 59, born in Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, farmer of 60 acres, resident at Pitscow, has 3 rooms with one or more windows."
  10. [S76] Agnes Watson, Register of Deaths in the Parish of Lonmay in the County of Aberdeen, "Agnes Watson (Married to William Watson, Farmer), died 1879, July Twenty-first 11h 0m P.M. at Pitscow, Female, 49 years, Father: John Webster Crofter (Deceased), Mother: Jane Webster M.S. Strachan, Cause of death: Disease of liver and jaundice 6 months, as certified by Robert M. Wilson M.D., C.M., Informant: William Watson Widower (Present), Registered: 1879, July 23d at Lonmay, John Duguid Registrar."
  11. [S24] 1881, Scottish Census, "William Watson, head, widower, male, age 69, born in Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, farmer of 60 acres, employs 1 man, has 3 rooms with one or more windows."
  12. [S438] William Watson (b1811), Sherriff Court Books of Aberdeen, Kincardine and Banff, 2 May 1890, page 659,.
  13. [S47] William Watson, Register of Deaths in the District of Kinninmonth in the County of Aberdeen, "William Watson, Farmer (Widower of Agnes Webster), died 1889, July Fourteenth 11h 0m P.M. at Pitscow, Kinninmonth (Lonmay), Male, 77 years, Father: William Watson Farmer (Deceased), Mother: Jane Watson M.S. Horne (Deceased), Cause of death: Disease of heart, years, Haemiplegia, 1 month, as certified by Robert M. Wilson M.D., Informant: William Watson Son Present, Registered: 1889, July 15th at Kinninmonth, James Smith Assistant-Registrar."
  14. [S669] Page 5, Deaths, The Peterhead Sentinel and Buchan Journal, and General Advertiser for Aberdeenshire, No 1819, Vol 34, "DEATHS - At Pitscow, Kininmonth, on the 14th inst, Wm. Watson, aged 77 years."
  15. [S543] Agnes Watson (née Webster) and William Watson, Monumental inscription, “To the memory of Agnes Webster wife of Wm Watson who died at Pitscow 21st July 1879 aged 49 years. The above Wm Watson died at Pitscow 14th July 1889 aged 77 years”.
  16. [S439] William Watson (b1811), Sherriff Court Books of Aberdeen, Kincardine and Banff, 2 May 1890, page 28,.