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William Watson Sr.

Birth	:	1797 Ireland
Death	:	19 May 1872 Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate	:	42.9041270, -81.9000930
Inscription	:	In memory of Wm Watson died May 19 1872 aged 75 years
Description	:	William Watson Sr. and his wife Elizabeth Hume emigrated from Ireland (possibly Monaghan County) to Canada in 1830 to the area around Ottawa, Ontario. His first daughter, Eliza, was likely born in Dumfries and Galloway County, Scotland, in 1830, while they were getting ready to embark on their voyage to Canada. Their second daughter, Mary Ann, was born in 1831 in Goulburn Township, Carleton County, part of present day Ottawa. Daughter Jane was born in Carleton Place in 1833. The family lived in the Carleton Lanark area for several years until deciding to buy a homestead farm in Lambton... Read More	William Watson Sr. and his wife Elizabeth Hume emigrated from Ireland (possibly Monaghan County) to Canada in 1830 to the area around Ottawa, Ontario. His first daughter, Eliza, was likely born in Dumfries and Galloway County, Scotland, in 1830, while they were getting ready to embark on their voyage to Canada. Their second daughter, Mary Ann, was born in 1831 in Goulburn Township, Carleton County, part of present day Ottawa. Daughter Jane was born in Carleton Place in 1833. The family lived in the Carleton Lanark area for several years until deciding to buy a homestead farm in Lambton County. William purchased Lot 14, Con 13 Brooke Township, Lambton County in 1837 while still in the Ottawa area, paying 10 pounds for 200 acres, and arrived with his family to settle in Brooke Township in 1839. He and Elizabeth came with a family of 5 girls and 1 boy (Eliza, Mary Ann, Jane, Margaret, William Jr and Ellen) at that time. Living on the 12th line at the time were William Kelly, Andrew Lucas and Donald McDonald. Four additional children (Betsy, John, James and Mattie) were born after the family moved to the new Brooke homestead. William's wife Elizabeth died in childbirth in 1854 with her last child, Mattie (who survived). A log schoolhouse SS#5 was built on the Watson property in 1853. William Watson was an early member of the Brooke Township council, first held in 1842, first as pathmaster later as councillor. Many of the early council meetings were held in his home. William died at the age of 75. He was thrown from his carriage when his horse became frightened by an umbrella and he never recovered. He is buried in Mt Carmel Cemetery. (Adapted from account of Mrs Wilbert Parker). William's 10 children were Eliza (Watson) Nelson, 1830-1914, Mary Ann (Watson) Parker, 1831-1907, Jane Watson, 1833-1917, Margaret (Watson) Holbrook, 1835-1868, William Watson Jr, 1837?-1923, Ellen (Watson) Acton, 1839-1915, Elizabeth Betsy Watson, 1844-1912, James Watson, 1844-1863, John Watson 1847-1918, and Martha Mattie Watson, 1854-1908.

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Where is William Watson Sr.'s memorial?
William Watson Sr.'s memorial is located at: Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke, Lambton County, Canada.
When did William Watson Sr. death?
William Watson Sr. death on 19 May 1872 in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the William Watson Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.9041270
Longitude: -81.9000930

Family Members:

Spouse

Children

Eliza Watson Nelson

(1830 - 1914)

Mary Ann Watson Parker

(1831 - 1907)

Jane Watson

(1833 - 1917)

Margaret Watson Holbrook

(1835 - 1868)

Ellen Watson Acton

(1839 - 1915)

James Watson

(1844 - 1863)

Elizabeth “Betsy” Watson

(1844 - 1912)

Martha “Mattie” Watson

(1854 - 1908)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Brooke, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9041270, -81.9000930

2. Saint James Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9308000, -81.8710400

3. Watford Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9553860, -81.8839040

4. Watford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9669900, -81.8788300

5. Our Lady Help of Christians RC Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9681940, -81.8805000

6. Warwick Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9924380, -81.9474080

7. Warwick Methodist Cemetery
Warwick, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9927500, -81.9474170

8. Warwick Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9996570, -81.9474070

9. Saint Mary's Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8826670, -81.7633890

10. Saint Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0037363, -81.9421908

11. Alvinston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8015900, -81.8479300

12. Blackstock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9070170, -81.7458670

13. Leitch
Metcalfe, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9192775, -81.7438323

14. Saint Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery
Watford, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0031900, -81.8112200

15. Robertson-Spalding-Wallace Cemetery
Watford, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0046900, -81.8119300

16. Brown's Cemetery
Strathroy, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8769167, -81.7069000

17. South Plympton Presbyterian Cemetery
Plympton, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9743510, -82.0729200

18. Rickard Cemetery
Euphemia, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.7498560, -81.9239010

19. Cameron Cemetery
Euphemia, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.7534700, -81.8475700

20. Kilmartin Cemetery
Kilmartin, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.7850710, -81.7613700

21. Wyoming Cemetery
Wyoming, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9408600, -82.1111500

22. West Adelaide Cemetery
Kerwood, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0298809, -81.7663611

23. Saint John's-in-the-Woods
Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.7442350, -81.9306470

24. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7442350, -81.9306470