William Watson
M, #503, b. before 8 March 1770, d. 16 November 1851
William was born at Kininmonth, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, before 8 March 1770.1 He was baptized on 8 March 1770 at Parish of Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of Alexander Watson. William Watson was a farmer at Pitscow, Kininmonth, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He married Jean Horn at Parish of Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 11 December 1806.3,4
He was listed as head of 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, 20.5
He was listed as head of household 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.6
William died on 16 November 1851 at Pitscow, Kininmonth, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. William's will was probated at Sherriff Court of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, on 12 July 1852.7
He was listed as head of 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, 20.5
He was listed as head of household 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.6
William died on 16 November 1851 at Pitscow, Kininmonth, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. William's will was probated at Sherriff Court of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, on 12 July 1852.7
Children of William Watson and Jean Horn
- Margaret Watson b. b 3 Dec 1809
- William Watson+ b. b 9 Oct 1811, d. 14 Jul 1889
- Alexander Watson b. b 15 Oct 1813
- John Watson b. b 9 Jun 1818
Citations
- [S624] William Watson, OPR Baptism entry, "Watson 1770 March 8 Allexander Watson in Kininmount had a son baptized called William Witnefses William Watson and Alexander Farquhar."
- [S474] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Watson, male. Christening: 08 Mar 1770 Lonmay, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: Al. Watson."
- [S515] William Watson to Jean Horn, OPR Marriage entry, "1806 Watson & Horn Decr 11th Wm Watson in Lonmay and Jean Horn in this Parish were regularly married."
- [S193] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Watson, male. Spouse: Jean Horn. Marriage: 30 Nov 1806 Lonmay, Aberdeen, Scotland (May be Banns)."
- [S36] 1841, Scottish Census, "William Watson, male, age 70, born in county, farmer, resident at Pitscow."
- [S34] 1851, Scottish Census, "William Watson, head, married, male, age 80, born in Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, farmer of 45 acres."
- [S441] William Watson (b1770), Sherriff Court Books of Aberdeen, 12 July 1852, page 387,.