Brief Life History of James "Short Jimmy"
James "Short Jimmy" Watson was born on 6 September 1790, in South Carolina, United States as the son of Matthew Watson. He had at least 7 sons and 1 daughter with Grisilla McKenzie. He died on 14 November 1863, in Robeson, North Carolina, United States, at the age of 73, and was buried in Watson Cemetery, Alma, Robeson, North Carolina, United States.
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- James Watson, "United States Census, 1840"
- James Watson, "North Carolina Deaths, 1906-1930"
- James Watson in entry for John H. Watson, "North Carolina Deaths, 1906-1930"
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1791
Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.
1792 · Head Tax Law
"In 1792, South Carolina passes a law called the ""head tax"" for all free African Americans from age 16-50. This tax was $2.00."
1812
War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
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.
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