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John WATSON b. About 1801 d. 02/03/1875

John WATSON b. About 1801 d. 02/03/1875 - Overview

Name Full Name John WATSON
Forename John
Surname WATSON
Sex Male
Birth About 1801, Renwick, Cumberland, UK
Death 02/03/1875, High Bankhill, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom
Parents Anthony WATSON x Hannah MOSES [Family]
Spouse Mary PEARSON b. About 09/16/1798 d. About 07/19/1876 [Family]
Children 1. Anthony WATSON b. 01/06/1828 d. 10/14/1881
2. Hannah WATSON b. 1831
3. Mary WATSON b. 1834
4. Richard WATSON b. 1836
5. John WATSON b. 1839
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John WATSON, 2nd child of Anthony WATSON and Hannah MOSES [Family], was born about 1801 in Renwick, Cumberland, UK. John died on 02/03/1875 in High Bankhill, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom aged about 74.

[[Category:Renwick, Cumberland]]. == Biography ==. {{England Sticker}}. ===Birth===:Date: [[Watson-12149|John Watson]] was born in Renwick Cumberland in 1801. He was the son of [[Watson-14479|Anthony Watson ]] and [[Moses-1260|Hannah Moses]] <ref>"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J7FZ-L7C : 30 December 2014), John Watson, 22 May 1801; citing Renwick, Cumberland, England, reference item 9; FHL microfilm 1,472,356.</ref>. ===Marriage===:Date: 18th of November 1826 [[Watson-12149|John Watson]] married [[Pearson-5210|Mary Pearson]] in Renwick Cumberland <ref>"England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N2K5-NJ2 : 10 December 2014), John Watson and Mary Pearson, 18 Nov 1826; citing Renwick,Cumberland,England, reference ; FHL microfilm 90,657.</ref>. ===Residence / Census===:Date: 1851 [[Watson-12149|John ]] and [[Pearson-5210|Mary]] are in HighBank Hill Staffield Cumberland with children Anthony. Hannah, Mary, Richard, Ann and John<ref>"England and Wales Census, 1851," databasewith images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGKY-9KR : 24 July 2016), John Watson, Staffield, Cumberland, England; citing Staffield, Cumberland, England, p. 8, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.</ref>:Date: In 1861 [[Watson-12149|John Watson]] is a Stonemason in Renwick with wife [[Pearson-5210|Mary ]] and children Hannah, Richard and John<ref>"England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M72F-RRP : 6 April 2016), John Watson, Staffield, Cumberland, England; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.</ref>:Date: In 1871 John and wife Mary are living in in High Bank Hill with daughter Hannah a dress maker and two grandchildren Anthony W Todd and Joseph W Todd <ref>"England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V51H-NVC: 24 July 2015), John Watson, 1871.</ref>. ===Death===:Date: [[Watson-12149|John Watson]] died at HighBank Hill in February 1875 <ref>http://search.findmypast.co.uk/bna/viewarticle?id=bl%2f0000430%2f18750213%2f101</ref>. == Sources ==. <references />. * Family history compiled in the 1870's.

3 sons and 2 daughters listed.

Children

i    

Anthony WATSON1 was born on 01/06/1828 in Renwick, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom. He died on 10/14/1881 in Kyneton, Victoria, Australia aged 53.

 
ii    

Hannah WATSON2 was born in 1831 in Renwick, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom.

 
iii    

Mary WATSON3 was born in 1834.

 
iv    

Richard WATSON4 was born in 1836 in Cumberland, England, United Kingdom.

 
v    

John WATSON5 was born in 1839 in Kirkoswold, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom.

 

 

Notes

1. [[Category:Renwick, Cumberland]] == Biography == {{Migrating Ancestor | origin = Cumberland | destination = Australia | origin-flag = Flags-3.jpg | destination-flag = flags_of_Australian-1.png}} {{England Sticker|Cumberland}} ===1828 Birth ===Anthony Watson was born to John Watson and Mary Pearson in Renwick, Cumberland <ref>"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database,FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NXQY-BYG : 30 December 2014), Anthony Watson, 06 Jan 1828; citing Renwick, Cumberland, England, reference item 10 p 23; FHL microfilm 1,472,356.</ref> ===1841 Census===In 1841 the family is living at High Bank Hill, parish of Kirkoswald , Cumberland <ref>"England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M73J-91K : 30 October 2015), Anthony Watson in household of John Watson, Kirkoswald, Cumberland, England; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.</ref> 11 year old Thom Pearson is living with them presumably Mary's brother or nephew. ===1851 Census===In 1851 Anthony is living with his parents John and Mary and siblingsHannah, Mary, Richard, Ann and John at HighBank Hill, Staffield, Cumberland. He is 23 and working as a Stonemason <ref>"England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGKY-9KY : 24 July 2016), Anthony Watson in household of John Watson, Staffield, Cumberland, England; citing Staffield, Cumberland, England, p. 8, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.</ref> As is his father. == Sources == <references /> * Family history confirmed on BDM Victoria
2. == Biography == In 1841 censusHannah Watson was the daughter of John and Mary Watson of Scales Houses Street Renwick Cumberland. She was 10 years old. Her father was a Stonemason. Her grandfather Anthony Watson was living with them he was81 born in 1760 and also a Stonemason. In 1891 Hannah Watson 59 is living at HighBank Hill farm with her niece Mary Jane Watson who is 13 years old. They must be living at a small house on the farm as the farmer is now John Wilson and his wife Sarah and his brother Isaac Is also listed as farmer.<ref>"England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:4NLF-RPZ : 14 October 2015), Hannah Watson, Staffield, Cumberland, England; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Cumberland county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.</ref> Gender Female Age 10 Birth year 1831 Birth county Cumberland == Sources == <references /> * Registration district Penrith Archive reference HO107 Piece number 174 Book number 15 Folio number 8 Page number 11 Record set 1841 England, Wales & Scotland
3. == Biography == {{England Sticker|Cumberland}}Mary Watson was the daughter of John Watson and Mary Pearson born in Cumberland England in 1834<ref> "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M73J-912 : 30 October 2015), Mary Watson in household of John Watson, Kirkoswald, Cumberland, England; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.</ref> == Sources == <references /> *
4. == Biography == Richard Watson was the son of John Watson and Mary Pearson born in Cumberland about 1836 Richard married Jane Thompson <ref>"England Marriages, 1538–1973 ,"database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NXK2-9HP : 10 December 2014), Richard Watson and Jane Thompson, 1867; citing Kirkoswald, Cumberland, England, reference 2:3P7GF0F; FHL microfilm 1,472,356.</ref> In 1867 in Kirkoswold Cumberland In 1881 they were living in Kirkoswold and Richard is a bacon factor <ref>"England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WM-6H86 : 19 August 2016), Richard Watson, Kirkoswald, Cumberland, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 17, Piece/Folio 5147/19, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,423.</ref> They have children John T, Annie Beattie, Elizabeth, Mary J, and Emma. In 1891 Richard was a farmer and bacon factor in Kirkoswold with wifeJane and three more children; Richard Anthony, Joseph, and Nellie. A nephew Joseph W Todd is also with them.<ref>"England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:4N2L-YZM : 15 October 2015), Richard Watson, Kirkoswald, Cumberland, England; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Cumberland county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.</ref> In 1901 Richard was in Kirkoswold with wife Jane sons John T, and Jospeh and daughters Elizabeth and Nellie.<ref>"England and Wales Census,1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSVR-9N5 : 29 August 2015), Richard Watson, Kirkoswald, Cumberland, England; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Kirkoswald subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.</ref> In 1911 Richard Watson was a widower. A farmer and bacon factor at HighBank Hill where he was born. With him were his daughter Annie Beattie Watson (single) who was housekeeper, Richard Anthony Watson his son who was 29 and a grocer. He had a farm servant William Irving who was 40 and a 16 year old maid, Louise Elliott<ref>"England and Wales Census, 1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7KB-FKD : 20 January 2015), Richard Watson, Kirkoswald, , Cumberland, England; from "1911 England and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.</ref> The HighBank Hill house had six rooms. Richard died in 1917<ref>"England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JHQ-XMB : 31 December 2014), Richard Watson, 1917; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Penrith, Cumberland, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.</ref> == Sources == <references />* "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M73J-91L : 30 October 2015), Richard Watson in household of John Watson, Kirkoswald, Cumberland, England; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
5. == Biography ==John Watson was born to John Watson and Mary Pearson in 1839 and registered in Wigton Cumberland. == Sources == <references />* "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M73J-91P : 30 October 2015), John Watson in household of John Watson, Kirkoswald, Cumberland, England; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107,The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. WATSON, JOHN PEARSON OrderGRO Reference: 1839 J Quarter in WIGTON CUMBERLAND Volume 25 Page 181