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Robert Ramsey Watts

Birth	:	13 Nov 1838 Dundee, Dundee City, Scotland
Death	:	5 Aug 1903 Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Henry County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8310400, -91.7145000
Plot	:	Sec 1 Row 22
Inscription	:	Watts Ellen Jewett 1843-1908 Robert R. 1838-1903 Co. G 3 Ia. Cav
Description	:	Robert Ramsey Watts was born in Dundee, Scotland on Nov 13, 1838. His parents were Isaac & Mary Ramsey Watts. From Dundee the family went to England, remaining for two years, and from thence to the United States, arriving in Cincinnati June 13, 1845. Here they remained for 10 years. to move to the then far west, and landed in Van Buren County, Iowa, on the 5th of May, 1855. He enlisted in the Army on Aug. 26, 1861 at Keosauqua. He was in Company G 3rd Iowa Cavalry during the Civil War. Robert married Ellen Jewett. Civil War... Read More	Robert Ramsey Watts was born in Dundee, Scotland on Nov 13, 1838. His parents were Isaac & Mary Ramsey Watts. From Dundee the family went to England, remaining for two years, and from thence to the United States, arriving in Cincinnati June 13, 1845. Here they remained for 10 years. to move to the then far west, and landed in Van Buren County, Iowa, on the 5th of May, 1855. He enlisted in the Army on Aug. 26, 1861 at Keosauqua. He was in Company G 3rd Iowa Cavalry during the Civil War. Robert married Ellen Jewett. Civil War Veteran Co G 3rd Iowa Cavalry From military records: Watts, Robert R. Age 22. Residence Keosauqua,Ia Nativity Scotland. Enlisted Aug. 26,1861,as Corporal. Mustered Aug. 30, 1861. Promoted Sergeant Oct. 3, 1862; Re-enlisted and re-mustered Feb. 1, 1864. Promoted to company Quartermaster Sergeant March 1,1865. Mustered out Aug. 9, 1865, Atlanta, Ga. Watts, James H. Age 28.(probably his brother) same residence,nativity, enlisted same day into same company as Sgt.Promoted Second Lieutenant Aug. 7, 1862. Reenlisted and re-mustered Feb. 1, 1864. Promoted First Lieutenant Aug. 10, 1864. Wounded severely Oct. 22, 1864, near Independence, Mo. Died of wounds Nov. 5, 1864, Leavenworth,Ks. Find A Grave contributor K L Bonnett OBITUARY SKETCH. Robert Ramsey Watts passed peacefully away at his home in Hillsboro, Iowa, August 5, 1903, at 12:30 P. M. He was the son of Isaac and Mary Ramsey Watts, born November 13, 1838, in Dundee, Scotland. When quite young he with his parents moved to England and from there to America. His boyhood days were spent in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1855 he with his parents came to Iowa locating on a farm two mils south-west of Bonaparte in Van Buren county. He was the eldest son of nine children, four brothers and five sisters, three brothers and one sister having passed away, four sisters remaining to mourn the loss of a kind and loving brother: - Mrs. Mary Shipley, Bonaparate; Mrs. Agnes Sterling, Farminton; Mrs. Ella Miller and Mrs. Nellie? Boyer of Bonaparte. In the fall of 1871 [should be 1861?] , at the first call of his county, he enlisted in the federal army and belonged to the Co. G. 3rd Reg. Iowa Vol. Cavalry and for four years serviced his country well, receiving an honorable discharge at the close of the war. The departed was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Jewett near Bonaparte February 23, 1864, who has been his companion all these years. In 1865 with his wife he located on a farm two miles south of Bonaparte until 1868, when he with his family moved to Pella, Iowa where he engaged in the merchantile business for some ten years, was treasurer of the Iowa Central University, taking an active interest in education and the advancement of society. In the fall of 1884, he with his family returned to the old homestead near Bonaparte, where he resided until locating on the farm 3 miles south of Hillsboro. In 1893 he, with his wife and youngest son, came to Hillsboro where he has continued to reside until his departure in this life. Our brother was converted when some 22 years of age, and united with the Baptist church at Bonaparte where he maintained a consistent christian life. During his residence at Pella he was an earnest Christian worker in Sabbath school and church; and had special interest in the advancement of what was for the best concerning the entire community. He was also honored by the Baptist denomination many times, by electing him as delegate to their large associations. Not being able to attend church at Harrisburg, he with his companion united with the Christian church of Hillsboro, where he continued his Christian service, his faith holding steadfast until the last. The nation has lost a loyal citizen, the G. A. R. a true comrade, the church a faithful member, and the home a loving and tender husband and father. Funeral services were held at the Christian church at Hillsboro, Aug. 7, at 2 o'clock P. M. conducted by Rev. McElroy of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Tennant of the M. E. church. The words spoken were well chosen and impressive. The singing by members of the different churches was beautiful and touching, all the songs being favorites of the deceased. Comrade Watts was laid to rest in the Hillsboro cemetery followed by a large circle of relatives and friends, many coming from a distance to pay their last tribute of respect. The floral offerings bestowed by loving friends were beautiful in the extreme showing the high esteem in which he was held. Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 4, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA Find A Grave contributor Jean Wenke

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Robert Ramsey Watts death on 5 Aug 1903 in Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8310400
Longitude: -91.7145000

Family Members:

Parent

Isaac Watts

(1817 - 1885)

Mary Ramsey Watts

(1815 - 1901)

Spouse

Ellen Jewett Watts

(1843 - 1908)

Siblings

Peter Watts

(1851 - 1871)

Ellen Ora Watts Miller

(1854 - 1941)

Jennetta “Netta” Watts Boyer

(1856 - 1912)

Children

Frank Jewett Watts

(1866 - 1951)

Robert E. “Bert” Watts

(1868 - 1913)

Carlton Cory Watts

(1876 - 1946)

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