Jean Horn
F, #504, b. before 17 August 1773, d. 12 June 1857
Jean was born at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, before 17 August 1773. She was the daughter of John Horn and Jean Reid. Jean Horn was baptized on 17 August 1773 at Parish of Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1,2 Records give her first name as either Jean or Jane. She married William Watson at Parish of Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 11 December 1806.3,4 As of 11 December 1806, her married name was Jean Watson.
She 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, 20.5
She was listed as head of household's wife 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
Jean died on 12 June 1857 at Pitscow, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.7 She was buried after 12 June 1857 at Strichen Churchyard, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.8
She 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, 20.5
She was listed as head of household's wife 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
Jean died on 12 June 1857 at Pitscow, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.7 She was buried after 12 June 1857 at Strichen Churchyard, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.8
Children of Jean Horn and William Watson
- 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
- [S514] Jean Horn, OPR Baptism entry, "1773, Horn, August 17, John Horn in Upper Hythie had a daughter brought forth by his wife Jean Reid baptized called Jean before witnefses Alexr Lawrence in Perscow & Alexr Farquhar there."
- [S505] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Jean Horn, female. Christening: 17 Aug 1773 Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: John Horn. Mother: Jean Reid."
- [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, "Jean Watson, female, age 65, born in county, resident at Pitscow."
- [S34] 1851, Scottish Census, "Jane Watson, wife, married, female, age 78, born in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire."
- [S504] Jane Watson (née Horn), Register of Deaths in the Parish of Lonmay in the County of Aberdeen, "Jane Watson (Widow) of a crofter, died 1857, June Twelfth 11h 30m A.M. at Pitscow, Female, 84 years, Father: William Horn, Crofter (Deceased), Mother: Jane Horn maiden name Reid (Deceased), Cause of death: Infirmities of age, No medical attendant, Buried in Churchyard of Strichen, Certified by Alexr Angus, Son-in-law of Deceased, Informant: Alexr Angus Son-in-law( Present), Registered: 1857, June 13th at Lonmay, Geo. Robertson Registrar."
- [S504] Jane Watson (née Horn), Register of Deaths in the Parish of Lonmay in the County of Aberdeen,.