Brief Life History of George
When George Watson was born about 1761, in Ryton, Durham, England, United Kingdom, his father, Stephen Watson, was 40 and his mother, Sarah Gibbeson, was 38. He married Catherine Atkinson in 1786, in All Saint's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 5 daughters.
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Sources (71)
- George Watson, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- George Watson, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
- George Watson, "England, Northumberland, Parish Registers, 1538-1950"
Spouse and Children
1761– Male
1765– Female
Children (10)
1788– Female
1790– Female
1793– Male
1794– Male
1796– Male
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Parents and Siblings
1722– Male
1724– Female
Siblings (4)
1753–1754 Female
1755– Female
1758– Male
1761– Male
World Events (6)
1801 · The Act of Union
Age 40
1815
Age 54
1823
Age 62
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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