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George Watson was born on July 28, 1602 in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, England United Kingdom. He was in a relationship with Phebe (Hicks) Watson, and had a child Phebe (Watson) Shaw. George Watson died at age 86 years old on January 31, 1689 in Plymouth, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Watson.
Phebe (Hicks) Watson was born on March 15, 1615 in England United Kingdom. She was in a relationship with George Watson, and had a child Phebe (Watson) Shaw. Phebe Watson died at age 48 years old on May 22, 1663 in Plymouth, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Phebe (Hicks) Watson.
Phebe (Watson) Shaw was born on March 13, 1637 in Plymouth, Massachusetts United States to George Watson and Phebe (Hicks) Watson. She was in a relationship with Jonathan Shaw, and had a child Mary (Shaw) Ring. Phebe Shaw died at age 44 years old on January 1, 1682 in Plymouth. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Phebe (Watson) Shaw.
Agnes (Watson) Hutcherson was born in 1653. She was in a relationship with David Hutcherson, and had a child James A Hutcherson III. Agnes Hutcherson died at age 77 years old in 1730. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Agnes (Watson) Hutcherson.
John Watson of Scotland United Kingdom was born in 1775 in Coylton, South Ayrshire Council County. He was married to Margaret Morton Watson, and had a child Mary Watson Windridge. John Watson died at age 60 years old in 1835.
Margaret (Morton) Watson of Ayr, South Ayrshire Council County, Scotland United Kingdom was born on August 21, 1780 in Maybole. She was married to John Watson, and had a child Mary Watson Windridge. Margaret Watson died at age 60 years old in 1840 in Ayr.
Brereton Rolla Watson was born in 1804 in Liverpool, Merseyside County, England United Kingdom. He was in a relationship with Catherine (Wade) Watson, and had children George Wade Watson and James Marriott Watson. Brereton Watson died at age 73 years old in 1877 in Kew, Boroondara City County, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brereton Rolla Ross Porter Pemberton Watson.
Mary (Watson) Windridge of Kyneton, Macedon Ranges Shire County, VIC Australia was born on August 20, 1811 in Joppa, South Ayrshire Council County, Scotland United Kingdom to John Watson and Margaret Morton Watson. She married Samuel Windridge on April 15, 1842 in New South Wales Australia, and they were married until Mary's death on October 14, 1881. Mary Windridge had children Margaret Windridge Sandford, Mary Ann (Windridge) Sandford, Samuel Windridge, and Jane Windridge.
James Watson of Macclesfield, Victoria, Vic Australia was born on April 5, 1818. He was married to Sarah Brady, and had children Christina Oakes, Lucretia Watson, Selina Watson, Jemima Watson, Priscilla Watson, Catherine Watson, Abner Watson, Absolem Watson, and Walter Watson. James Watson died at age 80 years old on August 21, 1898.
Sarah Brady born Little Wilbraham 1822 married James Watson 1818 - 1898
Arrived in Australia 1849. Had children Lucretia, Selina, Jemima, Priscilla, Catherine, Rubina,Rosina, Christina, Emerald, Absolem, Walter and Abner
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Surnames: Wasti - Wattshogans
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Lillian Snavely Watson
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Ervin Peter Watson
He was a long-time Farmington Hills resident and retired manager of Farmington's Bel-Aire Lanes. From find a grave
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Michael Gene Watson
Michael Gene Watson, 20, died at Duke University Medical Center on March 22, 2001 after a year-long battle with a brain tumor. Throughout his struggle he remained positive and hopeful, often supporting and encouraging those who loved him and feared for him. During his many hospital stays he went out of his way to befriend, inspire and encourage others.
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The Dreamer…
Those sparks will never be forgotten. Like stars in the sky, God offered us a gift.
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Dean Watson, his son Jacob , his daughter in law Mia, his sister Julia
Dean Watson, his son Jacob , his daughter in law Mia, his sister Julia , San Antonio 2022
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Dean in bittersweet moment of giving his daughter away at weddings blessing in San Antonio 2022
Dean Watson with his beloved daughter Kirsten at her wedding celebration held at Dean’s son, Jacob Watson’s home in San Antonio 2022
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Dean Watson
Dean preparing family gathering for his daughter Kirsten’s wedding celebration in San Antonio 2022
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Brittany Lynn (Caudill) Watson of Fostoria, Ohio United States was born on October 27, 1990 to Tammy Sayre. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brittany Watson.
Norman Watson was born to Elgin Wempworth Watson and Catherine McFarlane, and has siblings Frederick Wempworth Watson, James Watson, William Watson, Elgin "Roy" Watson, Edward Watson, Olive Watson, and Annie Watson. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Norman Watson.
Dudley was married to Ivy Evelyn Torney. He had children Heather, Heather, Neil Raymond, and Dorothy Lorraine.
William Jackson Watson of Melbourne Australia was born on May 31, 1827 in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire Council County, Scotland United Kingdom, and died at age 36 years old on May 24, 1864 at Penal Stockade in Collingwood, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia. William Watson was buried at Melbourne General Cemetery, College Cres, in Parkville, City of Melbourne County.
Jane (Reid) Watson of Melbourne Australia was born on October 12, 1830 in Dunfermline, Fife County, Scotland United Kingdom, and died at age 27 years old on April 14, 1858 at Lonsdale St, in East Melbourne, City of Melbourne County, VIC Australia. Jane Watson was buried at Melbourne General Cemetery, College Cres, in Parkville.
Janet (Woods) Watson of Melbourne, Melbourne & Geelong Parish County Australia was born on March 23, 1857 in Preston, City of Darebin County, VIC, and died at age 95 years old on May 18, 1952 at 23 Herbert St, in Northcote.
Barbara Edith (Watson) Small of Gree Australia was born on March 27, 1887 in Gree, and died at age 91 years old on August 17, 1978 at Deloraine Aged Care 18 Adeline Street, Greensborough, Vic., in Greensborough, City of Banyule County, VIC.
Robert Reid Watson of Heidelberg Australia was born on July 12, 1856 in Scotland United Kingdom to William Jackson Watson and Jane Reid Watson. He married Janet (Woods) Watson on February 7, 1877 in Heidelberg, City of Banyule County, Victoria Australia, and had children Robert Francis Watson, Jane Amelia (Watson) Zeven-Sands, Albert Edward Watson, Barbara Edith (Watson) Small, Percy Drysdale Reid Watson, Clarence Alexander Wishart Watson, and Cedric James Raymond Watson. Robert Watson died at age 82 years old on August 3, 1938 at Burgundy St, in Heidelberg, VIC Australia, and was buried at Warringal Cemetery, 472 Heidelberg Rd, in Heidelberg.
Lucy Beatrice (Betts) Watson was born on July 14, 1886 to William Betts and Lucy Jane Betts. She married Herbert Edwin Knott on March 28, 1906 in Glenorchy, City of Glenorchy County, Tasmania Australia. They had children Sydney Knott, William Knott, Clyde Knott, Lucy Knott, Sylvia Knott, and Dora Knott. She also married Timothy John Watson on June 30, 1923 at St. John's Church, Hobart,, in Tasmania, Australia. Lucy Watson died at age 46 years old on April 14, 1933 at Royal Hobart Hospital, in City of Hobart County, TAS Australia, and was buried at North West Bay Cemetery, in Margate, Kingborough Council County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lucy Beatrice (Betts) Knott-Watson.
Stella Elizabeth (Knight) Watson of Ascot Vale, City of Moonee Valley County, VIC Australia was born in 1904 in Toolleen to Matilda "Tilly" Ann Stevenson Aylett and John Phillip Knight Jr. She had a brother John Phillip Knight. She married Robert Stanley Watson in 1925, and had a child Thomas Phillip Watson. Stella Watson died at age 26 years old on January 5, 1931 in Ascot Vale.
Carolyn (Watson) Compton was born on August 15, 1943. She was married to Aaron Obdee Compton, and had children Aaron Obdee Compton, David Lee Compton, Joy Viola Boutwell, Debra Jeanette Hahn, and Angela Hahn. Carolyn Compton died at age 69 years old on April 22, 2013. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carolyn Compton .
Claude John Nixon Watson of Footscray, City of Maribyrnong County, VIC Australia was born in 1892 in Williamstown, City of Hobsons Bay County to William Watson and Sidney Mcleod Nixon. He had siblings Robert Edward Thomas Watson, Isabella Ellen Watson, Sydney Charles Watson, Clara Emily Watson, Arthur George Watson, Jane Matilda Watson, Rebecca Watson Dewar, Elizabeth Mcleod (Watson) Allan, and William Henry Benjamin Watson. He married Hannah Bussell Arnold in 1913, and had a child Arnold Claude Nixon Watson. Claude Watson died at age 80 years old on December 20, 1973 in Footscray, City of Maribyrnong County.
Nellie Dorothy Watson of Brswck Australia was born in 1919 in Bwk E to Lucille "Lucy" Dorothy Dunkerton and Sydney Charles Watson. She had siblings Lucy Sidney Eliza Watson and Mabel Reuby Watson. Nellie Watson died at age 1 year old in 1920 in Brswck.
William Watson of Footscray, City of Maribyrnong County, VIC Australia was born in 1844 in England United Kingdom. He was married to Sidney Mcleod Nixon, and had children Elizabeth Mcleod (Watson) Allan, Jane Matilda Watson, Clara Emily Watson, Rebecca Watson Dewar, Robert Edward Thomas Watson, Isabella Ellen Watson, William Henry Benjamin Watson, Sydney Charles Watson, Arthur George Watson, and Claude John Nixon Watson. William Watson died at age 81 years old on August 3, 1926 in Footscray, VIC Australia.
Sidney Mcleod (Nixon) Watson of Williamstown, City of Hobsons Bay County, VIC Australia was born circa 1849 in Paisley, Renfrewshire County, Scotland United Kingdom. She was married to William Watson, and had children Elizabeth Mcleod (Watson) Allan, Jane Matilda Watson, Clara Emily Watson, Rebecca Watson Dewar, Robert Edward Thomas Watson, Isabella Ellen Watson, William Henry Benjamin Watson, Sydney Charles Watson, Arthur George Watson, and Claude John Nixon Watson. Sidney Watson died at age 65 years old on June 8, 1915 in Williamstown, City of Hobsons Bay County, VIC Australia.
Arthur George Watson of Williamstown, City of Hobsons Bay County, VIC Australia was born in 1887 in Williamstown to William Watson and Sidney Mcleod Nixon. He had siblings Robert Edward Thomas Watson, Isabella Ellen Watson, Sydney Charles Watson, Clara Emily Watson, Jane Matilda Watson, Rebecca Watson Dewar, Elizabeth Mcleod (Watson) Allan, William Henry Benjamin Watson, and Claude John Nixon Watson. Arthur Watson died at age 3 years old on July 27, 1891 in Williamstown.
Rebecca (Watson) Dewar of St Kilda, Port Phillip City County, VIC Australia was born in 1878 in Williamstown, City of Hobsons Bay County, and died at age 84 years old on July 5, 1963 in St Kilda, Port Phillip City County.
Jane Matilda (Watson) Bulman of Oakleigh, City of Monash County, VIC Australia was born circa 1874 in Williamstown, City of Hobsons Bay County to William Watson and Sidney Mcleod Nixon. She had siblings Robert Edward Thomas Watson, Isabella Ellen Watson, Sydney Charles Watson, Clara Emily Watson, Arthur George Watson, Rebecca Watson Dewar, Elizabeth Mcleod (Watson) Allan, William Henry Benjamin Watson, and Claude John Nixon Watson. Jane Bulman died at age 80 years old on October 17, 1955 in Oakleigh, City of Monash County.
Elizabeth Mcleod (Watson) Allan of Newport, City of Hobsons Bay County, VIC Australia was born in 1870 in Williamstown to William Watson and Sidney Mcleod Nixon. She had siblings Robert Edward Thomas Watson, Isabella Ellen Watson, Sydney Charles Watson, Clara Emily Watson, Arthur George Watson, Jane Matilda Watson, Rebecca Watson Dewar, William Henry Benjamin Watson, and Claude John Nixon Watson. She married William Allan in 1908, and had children William Leslie Allan and John Cameron Allan. Elizabeth Allan died at age 94 years old in 1964 in Newport.
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Jessie (King) Watson was born circa October 12, 1923. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jessie (King) Watson.
Robert Reid Watson of Heidelberg Australia was born on July 12, 1856 in Scotland United Kingdom to William Jackson Watson and Jane Reid Watson. He married Janet (Woods) Watson on February 7, 1877 in Heidelberg, City of Banyule County, Victoria Australia, and had children Robert Francis Watson, Jane Amelia (Watson) Zeven-Sands, Albert Edward Watson, Barbara Edith (Watson) Small, Percy Drysdale Reid Watson, Clarence Alexander Wishart Watson, and Cedric James Raymond Watson. Robert Watson died at age 82 years old on August 3, 1938 at Burgundy St, in Heidelberg, VIC Australia, and was buried at Warringal Cemetery, 472 Heidelberg Rd, in Heidelberg.
Julia M. (Watson) Vera was born on April 13, 1965 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio United States to Thomas Benjamin Latosiewicz and Rosalee (Bailey) Watson Latosiewicz, and has siblings Greta Watson, Dean F. Watson, and Alan G. Watson. Julia was baptized circa 1980 in MI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia M. (Watson) Vera.
Greta Watson was born to Thomas Benjamin Latosiewicz and Rosalee (Bailey) Watson Latosiewicz, and has siblings Dean F. Watson, Julia M. (Watson) Vera, and Alan G. Watson. Greta Watson was in a relationship with Robert Dale Chamberlain, and has a child Zoe Alexandra Chamberlain. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Greta Watson.
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.
Susan (Watson) Brizell of Bakersfield, Kern County, California United States was born circa January 7, 1953 in United Kingdom. She was in a relationship with Paul J. Brizell, and had a child Mark B Brizell. Susan Brizell died at age 62 years old on September 25, 2015 in Bakersfield, United States County.
Lula Watson of Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina was born on September 25, 1874, and died at age 104 years old in March 1979.
Robert Ray Watson of 160 Keonekai Road - #26-203, in Kihei, Maui County, Hawaii United States was born on October 21, 1954 at Modesto Memorial Hospital in Modesto, Stanislaus County, CA to Robert Wallace Watson. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Ray Watson.
James Nuttall Watson was born circa 1893 to James Nuttall Watson and Emma Yates, and died at age 22 years old on April 22, 1916. James Watson was buried at Ypres (menin Gate) Memorial Panel 47 And 49. in Belgium. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Nuttall Watson.
Dorothy Johann (Chaffer) Watson was born on October 6, 1893 in South Yarra, VIC Australia, and died at age 34 years old on August 12, 1928 in Cornwall County, England United Kingdom. Dorothy Watson was buried in August 1928 in Birmingham, West Midlands County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dorothy Johann (Chaffer) Watson.
Frank Barrett Watson of Newark, Licking County, Ohio was born on December 25, 1914, and died at age 92 years old on February 6, 2007.
Juanita Bell was the mother of 4 children, At age 16 she had her first born son Corinth Fuller Jr. On December 3, 1947. She later married James Bell and had 3 other daughters Barbara, Elease, and Aleisa Bell.
Elizabeth (Watson) Ebbels of Albury, City of Albury County, NSW Australia was born in 1890 in Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC, and died at age 82 years old in 1972 in Albury, City of Albury County, NSW.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Luvenia (Watson) Combest.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gracie (Watson) Combest.
Charlotte Pauline (Watson) Stone was born in 1897. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charlotte Pauline (Watson) Stone.
Goldie Combest died in 1988. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Goldie (Watson) Combest.
Thomas was cremated and survived by his 2 daughters--Melissa Lynn Watson and Crissy Ann Savini both of whom reside in MD.
Watson Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Watson family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 89,039 people with the last name Watson that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Watsons
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Christine Watson was born on August 5, 1848, and died at age 123 years old in February 1972. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christine Watson.
George Watson of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee was born on August 15, 1871, and died at age 112 years old in January 1984.
Willie Watson of Amory, Monroe County, MS was born on July 1, 1878, and died at age 111 years old in April 1990.
Andrew Watson was born on August 15, 1869, and died at age 112 years old in December 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Andrew Watson.
Rosa K Watson of Natchitoches, Natchitoches County, LA was born on December 9, 1891, and died at age 110 years old on September 17, 2002.
Hollis Watson of Flint, Genesee County, Michigan was born on July 6, 1875, and died at age 109 years old in April 1985.
Augusta Watson of Adrian, Lenawee County, MI was born on December 3, 1880, and died at age 108 years old on January 20, 1989.
Settie Watson of Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas was born on July 2, 1872, and died at age 108 years old in April 1981.
Cora T Watson was born on August 31, 1881, and died at age 108 years old in January 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cora T Watson.
Ora Watson of Barrackville, Marion County, WV was born on January 28, 1901, and died at age 108 years old on October 15, 2009.
Oscar E Watson of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA was born on November 29, 1893, and died at age 107 years old on January 2, 2001.
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Confederate soldier in the Civil War.
First assignment: 3B Corporal, Company A, 8th Regiment, Georgia State Troops on November 17, 1861. He was mustered at Savannah, GA in May 1862.
He enlisted as a Private in Infantry Battalion, Company E, 65th Regiment, Georgia Infantry in March 1863.
Interesting story (unconfirmed): On June 12, 1863, Thomas Watson, Benjamin Allison, and John Young deserted at Kingstons, TN. John Young, being a good swimmer, swam the Tennessee River; stole a paddle boat; then went back for Thomas and Benjamin. The three men hid from their unit until nightfall, when they began walking. Once far enough away from their unit, they also walked during the day. When he got home to Fannin County, Thomas slept in a hollow log near his home. His wife, Elizabeth, would sneak food to him. Later, he walked through the mountains to Athens, Tennessee, and joined the Union Army for 1 year.
His Union Army assignment: Company E, 7th Regiment, Tennessee Mounted Infantry. Thomas was honorably discharged July 27, 1865 at Nashville, TN.
He lived to age 74.
The Watsons moved to Fannin County, GA from Cisco, Murray County. Cisco was in the mountains, somewhere between Chatsworth and Fannin. Thomas' mother, "Fannie", and one daughter are buried near Cisco.
Thomas settled at the foot of Watson Mountain, which was named for him. His brother, Rufus, settled at the foot of another mountain nearby... near Dyer Gap. Landmarks: Hipps Chapel, Higden Store, and the Upper and Lower Jack River.
When Thomas' father, George, died, he was to be buried at Cisco. However, the weather and road conditions were so bad at the time that they could not transport him there. He was buried at Hipps Chapel Cemetery, instead. Many Watsons are buried there.
Thomas's parents:
George William Watson and Francis "Fanny" Gribble
Thomas married Elizabeth Angeline Goss on October 17, 1858. They had the following children:
Seniah, b. 12/21/1859
Coleman Jefferson, b. 10/29/1861
George Monroe, b. 04/25/1864
Rufus William, b. 07/04/1866
Frances Elizabeth, b. 09/04/1969
Thomas Franklin, b. 09/27/1871
Joseph Lucius, b. 11/25/1873
John Melvin, b. 03/16/1876
Harvey Montreville, b. 04/09/1878
Emily Miranda, b. 08/16/1881
Mary Magdeline, b. 08/24/1884
First assignment: 3B Corporal, Company A, 8th Regiment, Georgia State Troops on November 17, 1861. He was mustered at Savannah, GA in May 1862.
He enlisted as a Private in Infantry Battalion, Company E, 65th Regiment, Georgia Infantry in March 1863.
Interesting story (unconfirmed): On June 12, 1863, Thomas Watson, Benjamin Allison, and John Young deserted at Kingstons, TN. John Young, being a good swimmer, swam the Tennessee River; stole a paddle boat; then went back for Thomas and Benjamin. The three men hid from their unit until nightfall, when they began walking. Once far enough away from their unit, they also walked during the day. When he got home to Fannin County, Thomas slept in a hollow log near his home. His wife, Elizabeth, would sneak food to him. Later, he walked through the mountains to Athens, Tennessee, and joined the Union Army for 1 year.
His Union Army assignment: Company E, 7th Regiment, Tennessee Mounted Infantry. Thomas was honorably discharged July 27, 1865 at Nashville, TN.
He lived to age 74.
The Watsons moved to Fannin County, GA from Cisco, Murray County. Cisco was in the mountains, somewhere between Chatsworth and Fannin. Thomas' mother, "Fannie", and one daughter are buried near Cisco.
Thomas settled at the foot of Watson Mountain, which was named for him. His brother, Rufus, settled at the foot of another mountain nearby... near Dyer Gap. Landmarks: Hipps Chapel, Higden Store, and the Upper and Lower Jack River.
When Thomas' father, George, died, he was to be buried at Cisco. However, the weather and road conditions were so bad at the time that they could not transport him there. He was buried at Hipps Chapel Cemetery, instead. Many Watsons are buried there.
Thomas's parents:
George William Watson and Francis "Fanny" Gribble
Thomas married Elizabeth Angeline Goss on October 17, 1858. They had the following children:
Seniah, b. 12/21/1859
Coleman Jefferson, b. 10/29/1861
George Monroe, b. 04/25/1864
Rufus William, b. 07/04/1866
Frances Elizabeth, b. 09/04/1969
Thomas Franklin, b. 09/27/1871
Joseph Lucius, b. 11/25/1873
John Melvin, b. 03/16/1876
Harvey Montreville, b. 04/09/1878
Emily Miranda, b. 08/16/1881
Mary Magdeline, b. 08/24/1884
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James Franklin, (my grandfather) was raised by the Farr or Pharr family in Caddo Mills or Greenville, Tx, in Hunt County. I have been able to trace John T. Watson but cannot find information on the Farr/Pharr family that raised James (Jim) Franklin Watson, it would have been in the late 1800's or early 1900's. I would appreciate any info. Thank you.