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James Watson 1705 – 1775 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1705

Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 24 Aug 1775

Death Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States

Father: William Watson

Mother: Katharine Ramsey

Spouse(s): Ann Perry, Ann Pearce

Children(s): Jesse Watson, David Watson, Solomon Watson, William Watson, Leady Watson, Jacob Watson, John Watson, Mary Watson, Ann Watson, James Watson

The story of James Watson began in 1705 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States, with parents William Watson and Katharine Ramsey. As an adult, James Watson wed Ann Perry and Ann Pearce. Their household included Jesse Watson, David Watson, Solomon Watson, William Watson, Leady Watson, Jacob Watson, John Watson, Mary Watson, Ann Watson and James Watson. James Watson's life came to an end in 1775 in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.

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Parents

William Watson
1672 – 1743
Birth Location: Dundee, Angus, , Scotland
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Katharine Ramsey
1669 – 1705
Birth Location: Kettin, Angus, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Ann Perry
– 1778
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
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Ann Pearce
– 1725
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Jesse Watson
1727 – 1810
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
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David Watson
1727 – 1811
Birth Location: Prince Georges, Maryland, USA
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Solomon Watson
1727 – 1775
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
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William Watson
1730 – 1784
Birth Location: Prince Georges, Maryland, USA
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Leady Watson
1732 – 1795
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Jacob Watson
1734 – 1772
Birth Location: Cecil, Saint Marys, Maryland, USA
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John Watson
1738 – 1815
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Watson
1741 –
Birth Location: Johnston County, NC
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Ann Watson
1747 –
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
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James Watson
1768 – 1837
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 1705
    Event Place: Prince George's, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1722
    Event Place: Levy Books, Kent County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1772-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 24 Aug 1775
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Wills and estate papers (Johnston County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Johnston, North Carolina
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