Jacob Watson

Brief Life History of Jacob

When Jacob Watson was born in December 1782, his father, John Watson, was 36 and his mother, Elizabeth Satchell, was 35.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Jacob? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

John Watson
1746–
Elizabeth Satchell
1747–1781
Ann Watson
1773–
Hannah Watson
1774–
Mary Watson
1779–
Thomas Watson
1780–1843
Jacob Watson
1782–
George Watson
1784–
Abraham Watson
1792–

Sources (2)

  • Jacob Watson, "England, Northamptonshire, Non-conformist Records, 1840-1894"
  • Jacob Watson, "England and Wales Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8), 1588-1977"

World Events (8)

1801 · The Act of Union

The Act of Union was a legislative agreement which united England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland under the name of the United Kingdom on January 1, 1801.

1808 · The British West Africa Squadron

The British West Africa Squadron was formed in 1808 to suppress illegal slave trading on the African coastline. The British West Africa Squadron had freed approximately 150,000 people by 1865.

1815

The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo marks the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon defeated and exiled to St. Helena.

Name Meaning

Scottish, English, and Irish: patronymic meaning ‘son of Wat’, a pet form of Walter that was particularly common in Scotland and northern England. See Watt .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.