Home > United States of America > Iowa > Muscatine County > West Liberty > Oak Ridge Cemetery > William Leslie Watters

William Leslie Watters

View larger map

1 / 3

2 / 3

3 / 3

❮ ❯

William Leslie Watters

Birth	:	30 Sep 1873 Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 Dec 1958 West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5619011, -91.2641983
Plot	:	Sec M/Lot 10/Sp 3
Description	:	1880 Federal Census about William L. Watters Name: William L. Watters Home in 1880: Goshen, Muscatine, IA Age: 6 Estimated birth year: abt 1874 Birthplace: IA Relation to head-of-household: Son Father's name: Hanson R. Father's birthplace: OH Mother's name: Ruth H. Mother's birthplace: PA Neighbors: View others on page Occupation: School Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: Male Cannot read/write: Blind: Deaf and dumb: Otherwise disabled: Idiotic or insane: Household Members: Name Age Hanson R. Watters 39 Ruth H. Watters 34 Allan P. Watters 10 William L. Watters 6 George S. Watters 2 Watters 4M... Read More	1880 Federal Census about William L. Watters Name: William L. Watters Home in 1880: Goshen, Muscatine, IA Age: 6 Estimated birth year: abt 1874 Birthplace: IA Relation to head-of-household: Son Father's name: Hanson R. Father's birthplace: OH Mother's name: Ruth H. Mother's birthplace: PA Neighbors: View others on page Occupation: School Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: Male Cannot read/write: Blind: Deaf and dumb: Otherwise disabled: Idiotic or insane: Household Members: Name Age Hanson R. Watters 39 Ruth H. Watters 34 Allan P. Watters 10 William L. Watters 6 George S. Watters 2 Watters 4M William C. Eves 43 Tilda Dallegge 17 -------------------------------------------------World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 about William Leslie Watters Name: William Leslie Watters City: Not Stated County: Muscatine State: IA Birth Date: 30 Sep 1873 Race: White Roll: 1643204 DraftBoard: 0 -------------------------------------------------I think it was Howard who ran the drug store in West Liberty (Watters Drug). - info provided by Merrily Watters Thomas. ------------------------------------------------- Charles E. Pickering sold his drug business in West Liberty to William L. Watters in February of 1908, when he moved to Des Moines, Polk County, IA. ( Source:One Hundred Years of History * Commemorating a Century of Progress in the West Liberty Community * WEST LIBERTY, IA) ------------------------------------------------- WILLIAM LESLIE WATTERS.....A successful man has been defined as one who finds himself the resources of will and energy necessary in overcoming any obstacle that may appear. Men of this class are to be found in every occupation but nowhere are they more readily pointed out than in the business world. They are at the head of flourishing enterprises and command the respect not only of their business associates but of the community generally. William Leslie Watters, who is conducting a lucrative drug business at West Liberty, is entitled to a place in the class here named. Born on a farm in Goshen township, September 30, 1873, he is a son of H. B. and Ruth ( Parker ) Watters, a record of whom appears elsewhere in this work. He was educated in the schools of Atalissa, IA, and continued at home until twenty-one years of age. In the meantime, having decided to prepare for a business career, he became a student of the IA City Academy, from which he was graduated in 1894. The following year he took up the study of pharmacy at the State University, continuing for one year, at the end of which time he became a clerk at Orion, IL, later serving in the same capacity at Montezuma, IA. After acquiring the necessary funds he resumed work at the university and was graduated from the pharmaceutical department with the degree of Ph. G. in 1897. In 1898 he purchased an interest in a drug store at Wellman, IA, associating in partnership with Jesse Longwell under the firm name of Longwell & Watters. He continued at Wellman for ten years and then disposed of his interest to his partner, and on March 1, 1907, bought the drug store of C. E. Pickering at West Liberty. He carries Rexall stock and, by close attention to business and knowledge of the wants of his customers, has acquired and large and growing patronage. He is the owner of his store building and he has just completed the erection of his beautiful modern home, one of the most attractive residences in this part of the country, which displays a taste that reflects high credit upon the architect and the owner. In February, 1898, Mr. Watters was united in marriage to Miss Mayme McIntosh, daughter of A. G. McIntosh, of Atalissa, and sister of Attorney McIntosh, of West Liberty. Two children have blessed this union, namely: Howard Alexander, who was born September 5, 1900; and Hilda Mabelle, who was born May 14, 1906. Mr. Watters is a valued member of the State Pharmaceutical Association and also belongs to the IA State University Alumni Association. He holds membership in the Masonic Lodge at West Liberty, having been made a Mason in 1904, while he was living at Wellman, and he is a great admirer of the beautiful teachings of that beneficient order. He gives his support to the republican party, and while he has not sought political honors, preferring to devote his energies to private affairs, he has served with acceptance in several town offices. He has clearly demonstrated his ability as a business man of fine qualifications and is greatly esteemed in a community where he is well known, thoroughly meriting the high regard in which he is held by his associates and by all who know him. -------------------------------------------------1925 Muscatine County Census- Watters, Wm L.-Head-Age 50-Book 187-Line 28-Wapsinonoc Twp., West Liberty

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is William Leslie Watters's memorial?
William Leslie Watters's memorial is located at: Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA.
When did William Leslie Watters death?
William Leslie Watters death on 31 Dec 1958 in West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Leslie Watters's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5619011
Longitude: -91.2641983

Family Members:

Parent

Sgt Hanson Bertram Watters

(1840 - 1920)

Ruth Hannah Parker Watters

(1846 - 1931)

Spouse

Mary M. “Mayme” McIntosh Watters

(1878 - 1957)

Siblings

George Stanley Watters

(1877 - 1899)

Henry Bertram Watters

(1880 - 1944)

Vernon Gregg Watters

(1886 - 1956)

Children

Howard Alexander “Rex” Watters

(1900 - 1968)

Hilda Mabelle Watters Wells

(1906 - 1986)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Ridge Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5619011, -91.2641983

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5564003, -91.2711029

3. North Prairie Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5924988, -91.2694016

4. South Prairie Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5541992, -91.3308029

5. Weiss Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5453000, -91.1927500

6. Timberlake Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5531006, -91.1900024

7. Downey Cemetery
Downey, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6119003, -91.3182983

8. Nichols Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4782000, -91.2792000

9. Overman Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5452995, -91.1483002

10. Dunfee Burial Site
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6266900, -91.1834904

11. Lenz Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5101370, -91.3631260

12. Saint Marys Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4843000, -91.3480000

13. Wesson Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4606018, -91.2771988

14. Chamness Burial Plot
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6597351, -91.3182108

15. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6637000, -91.3073000

16. Watkins Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4516983, -91.2908020

17. Gatton Burial Ground
Moscow, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5731600, -91.1133800

18. Pee Dee Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6699982, -91.2142029

19. Springdale Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6786003, -91.2581024

20. West Bethel Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6502991, -91.1556015

21. Burnett Burial Site
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6680782, -91.1834911

22. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6681500, -91.3519900

23. North Liberty Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6852989, -91.2292023

24. Saint Bernadette Catholic Church
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6755750, -91.3396070