Frederick Wempworth Watson was the son of Elgin and Catherine (McFarlane) Watson and the Grandson of James and Mary A. Watson. Frederick was born in Birtle, Manitoba in 1894. He was married to Jean Sutherland MacKay and they had one living daughter, Freda Jean Watson. Freda married Harold Rodgerson Hopper. At the time of her death in 2014 at the age of 92, Freda had 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Documents contain the facts about the people from our past as they educate us and preserve the information for future generations.
Historical documents play a crucial role in preserving and transmitting information about the past, providing evidence for the accuracy of historical accounts, and helping us understand the evolution ...
Portrait photographs and paintings of our loved ones and ancestors.
Before photos we had paintings of family members - most usually these were reserved for the well off. The era of modern photography began with the daguerreotype, in 1839. Since the advent of photogr...
These old photos of Canada offer a fascinating glimpse into the country's history and culture.
Canada has a rich history and a diverse population. Indigenous peoples inhabited the land for thousands of years before European explorers arrived in the 16th century. The country has a history of Fre...
Photos of old headstones, graves, and obituaries from around the world.
Grave markers or headstones (commonly referred to as graves) and newspaper obituaries provide valuable information for the family historian and researcher. Photos of information found in cemeteries no...