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| The Waston of Spencer descended from the Watson of Ireland. Some were born during the sea voyage from Ireland to America. First settling in Leicester then removing to Spencer. Several were patriots that marched for the defense of the colonies. Some became deacons ,authors , business man, selectman, farmers, they all became valued and influential citizen of the town of Spencer in its early growth. There influence is still felt to this day. |
Descendants of Matthew Watson
Generation No. 1
1.
MATTHEW1 WATSON was born Abt. 1654 in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Ireland, and died 1720 in Leicester, Massachusetts1. He married MARY ORR1 1695 in Coleraine Ireland2. She was born Abt. 1675 in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Ireland3.Notes for M
ATTHEW WATSON:Of English parentage and a Presbyterian in belief, came to Boston, U.S.A., from Coleraine, County Londonderry, Ireland, in the year 1718, with his family, consisting of his wife, Mary Orr, to whom he was married in the year 1695, and their children. He was instantly killed by the falling of a tree upon him in 1720, And was probably buried in the old cemetery where the Leicester Congregational Church now stands.
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ATTHEW WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Leicester, Mass.
Religion: Presbyterian
Children of M
ATTHEW WATSON and MARY ORR are:i. MARGARETTE
2 WATSON, m. MCNEAL.ii. ROBERT WATSON.
iii. WILLIAM WATSON.
2. iv. MATTHEW WATSON, b. March 1695/96, Ireland; d. January 17, 1803, Barrington, R.I..
3. v. SAMUEL WATSON, b. 1698; d. March 19, 1776, Leicester, Massachusetts.
vi. PATRICK WATSON, b. 1706; d. March 31, 1754, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. ELIZABETH; d. February 22, 1750/51, Spencer, Massachusetts.
More About PATRICK WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
More About ELIZABETH:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
vii. ELIZABETH WATSON, b. 1709; d. December 01, 1815; m. DEACON ARCHIBALD THOMAS, September 05, 1733; b. January 31, 1707/08; d. July 19, 1793.
Notes for DEACON ARCHIBALD THOMAS:
He was of Scotch descent, came from Belfast, Ireland, and settled in Boston. He was a tailor, having spent seven years in his native city to perfect himself.
4. viii. JOHN WATSON, b. November 1716; d. November 09, 1795, Palmer, Massachusetts.
5. ix. DEACON OLIVER WATSON, b. 1718, On boat traveling to America; d. December 20, 1804, Spencer, Massachusetts.
Generation No. 2
2.
MATTHEW2 WATSON (MATTHEW1) was born March 1695/96 in Ireland4, and died January 17, 1803 in Barrington, R.I.. He married (1) BETHIAH REED 1733, daughter of JOHN REED and BETHIAH COBB. She was born February 28, 1712/13 in Barrington, R.I., and died February 09, 1778. He married (2) SARAH HOWLAND February 1787. She died September 03, 1798.Notes for M
ATTHEW WATSON:Matthew Watson, the builder, was born in the seventeenth, lived through the eighteenth, and died in the nineteenth century at the age of 107 years. Almost to the very last he retained his muscular vigor. When 100 years Olde he was able to place his foot in the stirrup and mount his horse with more than the ordinary ease of a man of fifty.
Child of M
ATTHEW WATSON and BETHIAH REED is:i. ABIGAIL
3 WATSON, b. 1734; m. SAMUEL WATSON; b. December 09, 1728, Leicester, Massachusetts.Marriage Notes for ABIGAIL WATSON and SAMUEL WATSON:
She Married her Cousin.
3.
SAMUEL2 WATSON (MATTHEW1)5 was born 1698, and died March 19, 1776 in Leicester, Massachusetts6. He married MARGARETTE Bef. 1723. She was born 1703, and died August 06, 1780 in Leicester, Massachusetts7.Notes for S
AMUEL WATSON:Purchased a farm located on the (Ward) Auburn road some time before 1744.
Children of S
AMUEL WATSON and MARGARETTE are:i. ELIZABETH
3 WATSON, b. July 22, 1723, Leicester, Massachusetts8; m. ROBERT PAUL, November 23, 1752.ii. WILLIAM WATSON, b. February 11, 1723/24, Leicester, Massachusetts8; d. August 09, 1775, Oxford Massachusetts; m. MARY GIBSON; d. June 14, 1771.
iii. SAMUEL WATSON, b. December 09, 1728, Leicester, Massachusetts; m. ABIGAIL WATSON; b. 1734.
Marriage Notes for SAMUEL WATSON and ABIGAIL WATSON:
She Married her Cousin.
6. iv. JOHN WATSON, b. December 08, 1730, Leicester, Massachusetts; d. April 12, 1789, Spencer, Massachusetts.
v. DANIEL WATSON, b. October 02, 1732, Leicester, Massachusetts8.
vi. MATTHEW WATSON, b. April 22, 1740, Leicester, Massachusetts; m. MARY TAYLOR, April 22, 1762.
vii. JOHNSON WATSON, b. 1741, Leicester, Massachusetts; m. LYDIA SARGENT, March 29, 1764.
viii. BENJAMIN WATSON, b. 1746, Leicester, Massachusetts; d. December 04, 18319; m. RUTH BANCROFT; d. September 13, 1834.
4.
JOHN2 WATSON (MATTHEW1)10 was born November 1716, and died November 09, 1795 in Palmer, Massachusetts. He married MARY BLAIR January 12, 1743/44. She was born April 01, 1725 in Worcester, Massachustts, and died July 21, 1795.Notes for J
OHN WATSON:He was a tanner, and currier by trade and purchased a farm about 1740' near North Pond, which lies in the northwest part of the town, afterwards called Shaw Pond. He gave the farm to his son Samuel.
Children of J
OHN WATSON and MARY BLAIR are:i. PATRICK
3 WATSON11, b. August 30, 1745; d. 1827; m. ISABEL BLAIR, June 23, 1768; d. December 31, 1831.ii. JOHN WATSON, b. April 09, 1747; d. January 24, 1825, Blandford, Mass.; m. SARAH GIBBS; b. May 21, 1752, Blandford, Mass.; d. August 08, 1831, Blandford, Mass..
7. iii. CAPT. SAMUEL WATSON, b. March 08, 1748/49, Leicester, Massachusetts; d. October 08, 1818, Leicester, Massachusetts.
8. iv. CAPT. WILLIAM WATSON, b. January 01, 1749/50, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. April 28, 1844, Spencer, Massachusetts.
v. DOROTHY (DOLLY) WATSON, b. April 06, 1754; m. JAMES SMITH, June 02, 1774.
9. vi. SARAH WATSON, b. February 16, 1757, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. February 20, 1825, Spencer, Massachusetts.
vii. MOLLY WATSON, b. February 19, 1759, Leicester, Massachusetts; m. ISAAC PROUTY, December 10, 1778, Spencer, Massachustts12.
viii. ELIZABETH WATSON, b. May 20, 1762, Leicester, Massachusetts; d. May 24, 1839, Hancock, N.H.; m. ELIJAH WASHBURN; b. October 08, 1758, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. June 07, 1836, Hancock, N.H..
More About ELIZABETH WATSON:
Individual Note: Married 2nd to Elijah.
ix. HANNAH WATSON, b. October 05, 1764, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. October 15, 1784, Spencer, Massachusetts.
x. LYDIA WATSON, b. April 07, 1766; m. JOHN REED, 1786.
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Of: Rutland, Mass.
5.
DEACON OLIVER2 WATSON (MATTHEW1)13,14 was born 1718 in On boat traveling to America15, and died December 20, 1804 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married (1) ELIZABETH BLAIR December 04, 1742. She was born 1725 in Worcester Massachusetts, and died October 31, 1779 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married (2) HANNAH PETERS November 1782. She was born 1724 in Brookfield Massachusetts, and died March 06, 1808.Notes for D
EACON OLIVER WATSON:Oliver Watson, was born during the sea voyage of his parents from Ireland to America. He spent the early part of his life in Leicester, Massachusetts. In 1740 , he purchased a farm of about 200 acres, in the westerly part of the town, of Jeremiah Whittemore, previously owned by Nathaniel Cunningham. a wealthy merchant of Cambridge, Massachusetts. This property was included in the town of Spencer by the incorporation of the town on May 14, 1753. It is the first farm in Spencer, just over the Leicester line on the "Old Post Road", which is now the (Spencer Country Inn). Mr. Watson was a valued and influential citizen of the town in it's early growth, as the following extracts from "Draper's History of Spencer" indicates:
"A church was organized on May 17, 1744 and the same day a covenant was subscribed by by Deacon Archibald Thomas, Deacon Oliver Watson and others." The following method in 1771, was organized for the disposition of the pews; those whose valuation in real estate stood the highest had first choice of them at an appraised value. Deacon Oliver Watson ranked third in valuation. He was a deacon of the church for many years. During the agitations and struggles previous to the Revolution, there were but few post offices, and at that time it became necessary to have some confidential persons appointed in every town, to whom communications could be made with safety and effect. Hence, originated the "Committee of Correspondence". This committee was soon recognized by the Legislature as of legal and effectual authority, and important duties devolved upon them by the General Court. They were, in fact, the directors and managers of the great political drama which was in preparation for general action through the country, and we owe much to this little band of patriots who spent many anxious days and nights, who freely contributed their aid, and many of them their blood, to effect and secure themselves and their children the blessings of liberty. Mr. Watson served on this committee during the year 1775. He was chosen at a meeting of the towns of Leicester, Spencer and Paxton as one of a committee to draft instructions to their representatives. The meeting was called to take into consideration as they expressed it "the melancholy situation of our public affairs as this critical conjuncture." The inhabitants of Spencer held a meeting on July 17, 1775, and decided for the first time to assume the right of an independent town, and chose Oliver Watson as their representative. He was instructed to communicate to the General Court the vote of the town, June 24, 1776 "that should Congress think it expedient to declare the colonies independent of the kingdom of Great Britain, we do hereby freely, fully and solemnly, engage with our lives and fortunes, to support Congress in such a measure."
Mr. Watson was the representative at Congress when 'By a unanimous vote, July 4, 1776, declared the colonies to be free, sovereign and independent States". He was also representative in the years 1777 and 1780. He was selectman of Spencer in the years 1755-1757, 1760-1767, and 1771 and 1778.
He was a patriot of the Revolution and had three sons in service.
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EACON OLIVER WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
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LIZABETH BLAIR:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Children of O
LIVER WATSON and ELIZABETH BLAIR are:10. i. OLIVER
3 WATSON, b. November 18, 1743, Spencer Massachusetts; d. September 25, 1826.11. ii. ROBERT WATSON, b. May 28, 1746, Spencer Massachusetts; d. January 20, 1806, Spencer Massachusetts.
iii. ELIZABETH WATSON, b. January 01, 1747/48, Spencer Massachusetts.
iv. MARY WATSON, b. April 30, 1752, Spencer Massachusetts.
12. v. JAMES WATSON, b. July 20, 1754, Spencer Massachusetts; d. April 17, 1823, Spencer, Massachusetts.
vi. SIMEON WATSON
16, b. May 26, 1758, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. September 26, 1758, Spencer, Massachusetts.13. vii. ABIGAIL WATSON, b. November 27, 1759, Spencer Massachusetts; d. November 15, 1820.
14. viii. MARTHA WATSON, b. June 18, 1763, Spencer Massachusetts; d. May 25, 1847, Spencer, Massachusetts.
15. ix. DAVID WATSON, b. March 17, 1766, Spencer Massachusetts; d. September 23, 1814, Amherst Massachusetts.
x. THANKFULL WATSON
17, b. May 31, 1769, Spencer, Massachusetts.
Generation No. 3
6.
JOHN3 WATSON (SAMUEL2, MATTHEW1) was born December 08, 1730 in Leicester, Massachusetts18,19, and died April 12, 1789 in Spencer, Massachusetts20. He married DINAH VIELS April 09, 1761 in Waltham, Massachusetts21, daughter of JOHN VIELS and SUSANNAH BEMIS. She was born January 10, 1737/38 in Waltham, Massachusetts22, and died November 20, 1802 in Spencer, Massachusetts23.Notes for J
OHN WATSON:He was born in Leicester Mass. Removed to Waltham before 1761. There he meet and married Dinah Viles. There first child John was born there. Removed to Spencer some time before march of 1762. There second child John was born in Spencer on March 6, 1762. All of there other children were born in Spencer. John was a large land owner, in 1771 he held the 22nd pew at the congregational meeting house.
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OHN WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
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INAH VIELS:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Children of J
OHN WATSON and DINAH VIELS are:i. JOHN
4 WATSON, b. March 06, 1762, Waltham, Massachusetts24.16. ii. JACOB WATSON, b. January 01, 1765, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. May 16, 1816, Spencer, Massachusetts.
17. iii. ENOCH WATSON, b. August 30, 1767, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. April 21, 1840, Spencer, Massachusetts.
18. iv. LYDIA WATSON, b. 1774, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. January 10, 1828, Spencer, Massachusetts.
19. v. HENRY WATSON, b. October 29, 1774, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. January 22, 1849, Spencer, Massachusetts.
vi. DAVID WATSON, b. October 02, 1776, Spencer, Massachusetts25.
vii. SALLY WATSON, b. December 08, 1779, Spencer, Massachusetts26; d. December 04, 1803, Spencer, Massachusetts27.
More About SALLY WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Died at age: 24
7.
CAPT. SAMUEL3 WATSON (JOHN2, MATTHEW1)28,29,30 was born March 08, 1748/49 in Leicester, Massachusetts, and died October 08, 1818 in Leicester, Massachusetts. He married RUTH BALDWIN31 January 28, 1773 in Spencer, Massachustts, daughter of ASA BALDWIN and ABIGAIL DRAPER. She was born April 08, 1751 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died July 24, 1849 in Leicester, Massachusetts.Notes for C
APT. SAMUEL WATSON:He lived in the northwest part of Leicester on the farm left to him by his father, and was a tanner and currier by trade. He was highly respected, and was often promoted to offices of honor and trust. He was sergeant in the Leicester company of minute-men who marched to Cambridge on the 19th of April, 1775. The gun which he carried is was in the possession of Mrs. S. M. Robbins, of Leicester, Mass. It bears a silver plate on the gun-stock marked "S.W., 1775". The silver knee-buckles which he wore were made into a table spoon and was in the possession of Mrs. Julia D. (Waston) Bemis, of Spencer, Mass.
Waston, Samuel, Leicester; Sergeant, Capt. Seth Washburn's co. Col. Ward's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 22 days; also, Capt. Loring Lincoln's co. which marched under command of Lieut. Col. Flagg on the alarm at Bennington in 1777; service, 5 days; company probably belonged to Leicester.
Notes for R
UTH BALDWIN:The Baldwin ancestors came from England at an early period.
Children of S
AMUEL WATSON and RUTH BALDWIN are:i. NABBY
4 WATSON, b. April 01, 1774.ii. CHLOE WATSON, b. October 01, 1775.
iii. POLLY WATSON, b. 1777.
iv. RUTH WATSON, b. 1781; m. DANIEL KENT, 1805.
20. v. LUCY WATSON, b. January 28, 1783, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. July 07, 1848, Spencer, Massachusetts.
vi. SAMUEL WATSON
32, b. 1785, Leicester, Massachusetts; d. 1818.More About SAMUEL WATSON:
Baptism: February 11, 1801, C.R.
vii. CAPT. ASA B. WATSON, b. December 14, 1793, Leicester, Massachusetts33; d. April 04, 1886, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. HARRIET SIBLEY
34, January 31, 1828, Spencer, Massachustts; b. March 14, 1797, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. January 30, 1857, Spencer, Massachusetts35.More About CAPT. ASA B. WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
More About HARRIET SIBLEY:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Widow of: Charles Denny.
21. viii. LYDIA WATSON, b. January 05, 1787, Leicester, Massachusetts; d. April 11, 1889, Spencer, Massachusetts.
8.
CAPT. WILLIAM3 WATSON (JOHN2, MATTHEW1)36 was born January 01, 1749/50 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died April 28, 1844 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married MARY QUINTINE February 22, 1775. She was born in Palmer, Massachusetts, and died October 03, 1828 in Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for C
APT. WILLIAM WATSON:He was a Captain in the Massachusetts militia.
Children of W
ILLIAM WATSON and MARY QUINTINE are:i. SALLY
4 WATSON, b. November 04, 1775, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. August 21, 1777, Spencer, Massachusetts.ii. EUNICE WATSON, b. December 15, 1777, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. January 13, 1839, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. THOMAS NEWHALL, Spencer, Massachustts; b. 1776.
iii. SALLY WATSON, b. April 04, 1779, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. August 21, 1803, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. SAMUEL D. ELLIOT, May 13, 1802.
iv. PEGGY WATSON, b. February 14, 1781, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. December 15, 1801, Spencer, Massachusetts.
v. JOHN WATSON, b. July 11, 1783, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. January 25, 1808, Spencer, Massachusetts.
vi. HANNAH WATSON, b. November 20, 1785, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. June 14, 1809, Spencer, Massachusetts.
vii. WILLIAM WATSON, b. May 16, 1788, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. January 03, 1809, Spencer, Massachusetts.
viii. THOMAS WATSON, b. July 16, 1790, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. June 05, 1812, Spencer, Massachusetts.
22. ix. CAPT. OTIS [THOMAS] WATSON, b. August 09, 1793, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. October 08, 1826, Spencer, Massachusetts.
9.
SARAH3 WATSON (JOHN2, MATTHEW1) was born February 16, 1757 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died February 20, 1825 in Spencer, Massachusetts. She married NATHANIEL THOMAS LORING August 08, 1776 in Spencer, Massachustts. He was born 1749, and died September 28, 1817 in Spencer, Massachusetts.
Children of S
ARAH WATSON and NATHANIEL LORING are:i. BETSEY
4 LORING, b. May 23, 1777.ii. THOMAS LORING, b. April 05, 1779.
iii. DANIEL LORING, b. June 24, 1780.
iv. POLLY LORING, b. April 23, 1783.
23. v. SALLY LORING, b. June 15, 1784; d. Bef. 1839.
vi. JOSEPH LORING, b. October 16, 1785.
vii. HANNAH LORING, b. November 17, 1787.
viii. LYDIA LORING, b. December 07, 1789.
ix. DOLLY LORING, b. December 30, 1791.
x. THEODORE LORING, b. September 06, 1793.
xi. JOHN LORING, b. December 10, 1795.
10.
OLIVER3 WATSON (OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)37,38 was born November 18, 1743 in Spencer Massachusetts39,40, and died September 25, 1826. He married REBEKAH M'FARLING CUNNINGHAM 1780. She died June 03, 1832.Notes for O
LIVER WATSON:He was a lieutenant in the militia, was a corporal in a company of minute-men from Spencer, Mass., who marched for the defense of the colonies on the 19th of April, 1775. A selectman 1784,86,88,89. And was thrifty farmer.
Watson, Oliver, Spencer. Corporal, Capt. Ebenezer Mason's co. of Minute-men, Col. Jonathan Warner's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 14 days; also, Capt. Jonathan Carriel's co., Col. Josiah Whitney's regt.; company receipt for advance pay for 1 month, ect. dated Point Shirley, June 13, 1776; also Private, same co. and regt.; service from May 17, 1776, 4 days preceding march, to Nov. 1, 1776, 5 mos.15 days, roll dated Camp at Hull; also, same co. and regt.;pay roll for Nov. 1776; service, 1 mo. 4 days, including travel (85 miles) home; also, Capt. Josiah White's co. Lieut. Col. Benjamin Flagg's division, Col. Samuel Denny's (Worcester Co.) regt.; marched Aug. 21, 1777; discharged Aug. 23, 1777; service, 5 days, including 2 days (40 miles) travel home; company marched to Hadley on an alarm at the Northward; also, Corporal, Capt. David Prouty's co., Maj. Asa Baldwin's division, Col. Samuel Denny's (Worcester Co.) regt. marched Sept. 27, 1777; discharged Oct. 18, 1777; service, 1 mo. including 8 days (157 miles) travel home; company marched to reinforce Northern army.
Children of O
LIVER WATSON and REBEKAH CUNNINGHAM are:24. i. OLIVER CROMWELL
4 WATSON, b. February 08, 1783, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. January 19, 1831, Spencer, Massachusetts.ii. POLLY WATSON, b. July 06, 1784; m. ISAAC PATRICK, November 27, 1807, Spencer Massachusetts; b. February 22, 1778, Warren Massachusetts; d. January 11, 1866, Warren Massachusetts.
iii. HANNAH WATSON, b. February 13, 1786, Spencer Massachusetts; d. September 07, 1813, Rutland Massachusetts; m. SAMUEL BROWNING BENT, January 01, 1807, Spencer Massachusetts; b. November 27, 1784, Rutland Massachusetts; d. December 04, 1857, Middlebury Vermont.
iv. CHARLOTT WATSON, b. January 23, 1789.
v. REBEKAH WATSON, b. March 21, 1791; d. May 05, 1811.
vi. WILLIAM WATSON
41, b. May 28, 1793, Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for WILLIAM WATSON:
He graduate from Brown University in 1818. He studied no profession. Removed to South Carolina, as a instructor of school & teacher of music.
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Fact 6: Graduate of Brown University-Music
vii. MARTHA ELIZABETH WATSON, b. July 28, 1798, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. April 17, 1842, Spencer, Massachusetts42.
More About MARTHA ELIZABETH WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
11.
ROBERT3 WATSON (OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)43,44 was born May 28, 1746 in Spencer Massachusetts, and died January 20, 1806 in Spencer Massachusetts45. He married TAMER WHITTERMORE 1777, daughter of JEREMIAH WHITTEMORE. She was born June 12, 1757 in Weston, Massachusetts, and died October 09, 1836 in Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for R
OBERT WATSON:He marched as minute-man, for the defense of the colonies, on the 19th of April, 1775, from Spencer, Mass., belonging to Captain Ebenezer Mason's company. He lived on his Father's homestead. He was paralysis of two years and nine months duration before his death @65.
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OBERT WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
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AMER WHITTERMORE:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Children of R
OBERT WATSON and TAMER WHITTERMORE are:i. AMOS
4 WATSON, b. March 02, 1778, Spencer Massachusetts; d. September 28, 1829; m. MATILDA WOOD, February 12, 1801; b. August 04, 1779; d. December 18, 1858.ii. BETSY WATSON, b. October 28, 1779, Spencer Massachusetts; d. November 15, 1825, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. WILLIAM MOORE, June 11, 1801, Spencer, Massachustts46.
More About BETSY WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Died at age: 46
iii. WATSON, b. October 13, 1781.
25. iv. JEREMIAH WATSON, b. December 14, 1782, Spencer Massachusetts; d. January 02, 1856, Spencer, Massachusetts.
26. v. CHARLES WATSON, b. October 15, 1784, Spencer Massachusetts; d. November 12, 1851, Spencer, Massachusetts.
27. vi. ROBERT WATSON, b. October 16, 1786, Spencer Massachusetts; d. June 16, 1859, Spencer, Massachusetts.
vii. SALLY WATSON
47, b. July 01, 1788, Spencer Massachusetts; d. January 14, 1839; m. SIMEON SIBLEY, November 15, 1818; b. Graftton Massachusetts.viii. AARON WATSON, b. October 13, 1790, Spencer Massachusetts; d. October 28, 1813, Spencer, Massachusetts.
More About AARON WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
28. ix. TAMER WATSON, b. August 27, 1792, Spencer Massachusetts; d. October 13, 1820, Spencer, Massachusetts.
x. MARY WATSON, b. September 20, 1794, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. July 08, 1852; m. JONATHAN RYAN, July 01, 1847, Spencer, Massachustts48; b. Charlton Massachusetts.
xi. UNNAMED WATSON, b. April 04, 1796; d. April 04, 1796.
xii. UNNAMED WATSON, b. October 27, 1797; d. October 27, 1797.
xiii. SYBIL WATSON, b. February 24, 1799, Spencer Massachusetts; d. January 23, 1887; m. WILLIAM MORLEY, April 17, 1825, Spencer, Massachustts; b. Ashtabula Ohio.
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Spencer Vital Records: In dup. {Sibbilah ; Sibbel}
12.
JAMES3 WATSON (OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)49,50,51 was born July 20, 1754 in Spencer Massachusetts, and died April 17, 1823 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married LUCY BROWNING May 01, 1777 in Rutland, Massachusetts52. She was born 1755, and died June 23, 1843.Notes for J
AMES WATSON:Marched as minute-man, for the defense of the colonies, on the 19th April, 1775, from Spencer, Mass., in Capt. Ebenezer Mason's company. Service, 37 days; also, Capt. Joel Green's co. Col. Ebenezer Learned's regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 26, 1775; Service, 2 mos. 11 days; also, company return (probably Oct. 1775). He was a selectman 22 years in succession, that is, from 1785 to 1808, inclusive. He was found dead in a small brook , supposed to have been stunned, by the fall he sustained, & drowned in Said brook @ aged 69.
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UCY BROWNING:Of: Rutland, Mass.
Children of J
AMES WATSON and LUCY BROWNING are:i. PATTY
4 WATSON, b. July 28, 1777; m. NATHAN WILSON, March 04, 1798, Spencer, Massachustts53; b. March 03, 1776.ii. BETSEY WATSON, b. August 20, 1779; d. October 28, 1852; m. JR. DAVID LIVERMORE, June 13, 1802, Spencer, Massachustts54; b. April 14, 1774; d. October 28, 1852.
iii. REBEKAH WATSON, b. August 18, 1781; d. April 05, 1851.
iv. LUCY WATSON, b. February 24, 1784; d. February 26, 1809; m. EBENEZER MASON
55; b. June 22, 1786, Spencer, Massachusetts.v. CLARISSA WATSON, b. November 09, 1787; d. July 03, 1814; m. RUSSELL PROUTY, July 03, 1814, Spencer, Massachustts56; b. May 09, 1791; d. August 27, 1855.
vi. EUNICE WATSON, b. February 15, 1790; d. December 21, 1833; m. ENOCH LUDDEN, April 19, 1826, Spencer, Massachustts56.
vii. JAMES WATSON, b. June 27, 1794.
viii. WILLIAM WATSON, b. February 23, 1798.
13.
ABIGAIL3 WATSON (OLIVER2, MATTHEW1) was born November 27, 1759 in Spencer Massachusetts, and died November 15, 1820. She married (1) REUBEN WHITTERMORE, son of JEREMIAH WHITTEMORE. He was born April 22, 1754. She married (2) REUBEN WHITTERMORE March 02, 1779 in Spencer, Massachustts56. He was born April 22, 1754, and died April 20, 1832 in Spencer Massachusetts.
Children of A
BIGAIL WATSON and REUBEN WHITTERMORE are:i. BETSEY
4 WHITTERMORE, b. June 15, 1780; m. JAMES BROWNING, April 13, 1809; b. Rutland Massachusetts.ii. AMOS WHITTERMORE, b. September 07, 1782.
iii. THANKFUL WHITTERMORE, b. February 06, 1785; d. August 24, 1835.
iv. DANIEL WHITTERMORE, b. April 28, 1787; d. October 05, 1872; m. (1) FANNY PROUTY, March 04, 1815; b. August 15, 1789; d. November 23, 1843; m. (2) ELIZABETH B ROWLAND, 1849.
v. ROSWELL WHITTERMORE, b. October 03, 1789.
vi. HANNAH WHITTERMORE, b. February 13, 1792; m. ELI HATCH, July 10, 1814; b. December 13, 1789.
vii. REUBEN WHITTERMORE, b. February 05, 1795; m. SALOME CLARK, November 30, 1819; b. September 07, 1795; d. January 22, 1869.
viii. OLIVER WHITTERMORE, b. February 11, 1797; m. LYDIA JONES, June 26, 1823.
ix. CAROLINE WHITTERMORE, b. December 14, 1798, Spencer Massachusetts; d. April 16, 1873, Worcester Massachusetts; m. SAMUEL HOBBS, October 18, 1820; b. November 24, 1791, Brookfield Massachusetts; d. June 05, 1864, Worcester Massachusetts.
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Fact 1: Powder manufacturer
x. WILLIAM WHITTERMORE, b. July 17, 1801; d. April 05, 1841.
xi. ABIGAIL WHITTERMORE, b. November 25, 1803; m. AUGUSTUS RIDER.
14.
MARTHA3 WATSON (OLIVER2, MATTHEW1) was born June 18, 1763 in Spencer Massachusetts, and died May 25, 1847 in Spencer, Massachusetts. She married BENJAMIN GREEN June 16, 1785 in Spencer, Massachustts57, son of BENJAMIN GREEN and LUCY MARSTON. He was born 1755 Leicester Massachustts, and died November 27, 1835 in Spencer, Massachusetts.
Children of M
ARTHA WATSON and BENJAMIN GREEN are:i. MARTHA
4 GREEN, m. THOMAS B CLARK, February 15, 1838; d. February 05, 1886.ii. BETSEY GREEN, b. April 28, 1786.
iii. CLARK ELLIOT GREEN, b. February 20, 1788.
iv. LUCY GREEN, b. November 10, 1789.
v. HANNAH GREEN, b. April 17, 1792.
vi. OLIVER WATSON GREEN, b. February 28, 1794.
vii. OTIS GREEN, b. February 07, 1796.
viii. DAVID GREEN, b. December 27, 1797.
15.
DAVID3 WATSON (OLIVER2, MATTHEW1) was born March 17, 1766 in Spencer Massachusetts, and died September 23, 1814 in Amherst Massachusetts. He married LUCINDA DICKINSON 1799 in Amherst Massachusetts. She was born November 17, 1769, and died January 16, 1842 in Amherst Massachusetts.
Children of D
AVID WATSON and LUCINDA DICKINSON are:i. RUTH EASTMAN
4 WATSON, b. May 28, 1800; d. December 17, 1800.ii. EBENEZER DICKINSON WATSON, b. October 12, 1801; d. April 03, 1822.
iii. MARY WATSON, b. February 27, 1804, Amherst Massachusetts; d. March 09, 1840, Amherst Massachusetts; m. SAMUEL KELLOGG, 1820; b. 1797; d. June 03, 1834, Amherst Massachusetts.
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Fact 1: Harness and trunk dealer
iv. OLIVER WATSON, b. March 17, 1806, Amherst Massachusetts; d. January 09, 1870, Amherst Massachusetts; m. SARAH WHITE, May 23, 1839; b. October 31, 1817, Rowe Massachusetts; d. April 25, 1886, Greenfield Massachusetts.
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Fact 1: Boot and shoe manufacturer
v. HARRIET WATSON, b. July 25, 1808; d. July 19, 1812.
vi. HARRIET WATSON, b. December 20, 1811, Amherst Massachusetts; d. April 10, 1891, Amherst Massachusetts; m. CHARLES HENRY KELLOGG, May 13, 1830; b. March 02, 1811, Amherst Massachusetts; d. August 24, 1849, New York City New York.
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Fact 1: Merchant
Generation No. 4
16.
JACOB4 WATSON (JOHN3, SAMUEL2, MATTHEW1) was born January 01, 1765 in Spencer, Massachusetts58, and died May 16, 1816 in Spencer, Massachusetts59. He married (1) MARY ADAMS November 04, 1789 in Brookfield, Massachusetts60. She was born in Brookfield, Massachusetts60, and died October 20, 1802 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married (2) OLIVE KNIGHT September 01, 1803 in Spencer, Massachustts61, daughter of WILLIAM KNIGHT and ABIGAIL HOWLAND. She died August 26, 1810 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married (3) MARY PARMETER March 1811.Notes for J
ACOB WATSON:Mr. Waston had the homestead.
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ACOB WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
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LIVE KNIGHT:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
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ARY PARMETER:Of: Oakham
Children of J
ACOB WATSON and MARY ADAMS are:i. POLLY
5 WATSON, b. November 08, 1790, Spencer, Massachusetts.29. ii. CHARLES WATSON, b. January 14, 1793, Spencer, Massachusetts.
30. iii. FANNY WATSON, b. February 15, 1796, Spencer, Massachusetts.
Children of J
ACOB WATSON and OLIVE KNIGHT are:iv. MARY
5 WATSON, b. September 21, 1804, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. DENNIS WARD.v. JOHN WILLIAM WATSON, b. March 06, 1806.
Child of J
ACOB WATSON and MARY PARMETER is:vi. NANCY PARMETER
5 WATSON, b. November 23, 1812.17.
ENOCH4 WATSON (JOHN3, SAMUEL2, MATTHEW1) was born August 30, 1767 in Spencer, Massachusetts62, and died April 21, 1840 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married SUSANNAH STEPHENSON February 03, 1805 in Spencer, Massachustts63.
Children of E
NOCH WATSON and SUSANNAH STEPHENSON are:i. WILLIAM
5 WATSON, b. February 22, 1806, Spencer, Massachusetts.ii. HORACE WATSON, b. May 14, 1810, Spencer, Massachusetts.
iii. JOHN DAVIS WATSON, b. March 08, 1812, Spencer, Massachusetts.
iv. SALLY L. WATSON, b. September 05, 1812, Spencer, Massachusetts.
v. JACOB WATSON, b. August 01, 1817, Spencer, Massachusetts.
18.
LYDIA4 WATSON (JOHN3, SAMUEL2, MATTHEW1) was born 1774 in Spencer, Massachusetts64, and died January 10, 1828 in Spencer, Massachusetts65. She married ELIJAH KITTREDGE June 14, 1792 in Spencer, Massachustts. He died October 13, 1828 in Spencer, Massachusetts65.
Children of L
YDIA WATSON and ELIJAH KITTREDGE are:i. NANCY
5 KITTREDGE, b. August 06, 1793, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. October 05, 1796, Spencer, Massachusetts.ii. ELIJAH KITTREDGE, b. October 10, 1795, Spencer, Massachusetts.
iii. LUCINDA KITTREDGE, b. August 01, 1799, Spencer, Massachusetts.
iv. AMOS KITTREDGE, b. February 10, 1802, Spencer, Massachusetts.
v. WATSON KITTREDGE, b. May 07, 1804, Spencer, Massachusetts.
vi. MARY ANN KITTREDGE, b. July 28, 1806, Spencer, Massachusetts.
vii. JACOB KITTREDGE, b. March 03, 1808, Spencer, Massachusetts.
19.
HENRY4 WATSON (JOHN3, SAMUEL2, MATTHEW1) was born October 29, 1774 in Spencer, Massachusetts66, and died January 22, 1849 in Spencer, Massachusetts67. He married BETSEY HALL March 02, 1797 in Spencer, Massachustts68. She died December 16, 1855 in Spencer, Massachusetts69.More About H
ENRY WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Cause of Death: Consumption
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ETSEY HALL:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Children of H
ENRY WATSON and BETSEY HALL are:31. i. HENRY
5 WATSON, b. 1806, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. April 30, 1879, Spencer, Massachusetts.ii. OLIVE WATSON, d. November 09, 1837, Spencer, Massachusetts.
More About OLIVE WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
iii. MELINDA WATSON, d. November 21, 1821, Spencer, Massachusetts70.
More About MELINDA WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
20.
LUCY4 WATSON (SAMUEL3, JOHN2, MATTHEW1) was born January 28, 1783 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died July 07, 1848 in Spencer, Massachusetts71. She married HON. JAMES DRAPER72,73 June 06, 1805 in Spencer, Massachustts, son of JAMES DRAPER and MARY PROUTY. He was born February 26, 1776 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died October 28, 1868 in Spencer, Massachusetts.More About L
UCY WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Notes for H
ON. JAMES DRAPER:Author of The History of Spencer. Appointed Justice of the Peace in 1810. This office then carried with it the authority to try cases. He became quite an old man and unable longer to fill the position with satisfaction to himself. In the meantime he had tried over a thousand cases. He was a delegate in 1820 for altering or amending the constitution, representative twelve years, senator two years, assessor twenty-seven years, town clerk one year, town treasurer twelve years and selectman ten years. Besides the above positions of trust of a public nature which he filled with credit he was largely employed in the settlement of estates and other legal business.
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ON. JAMES DRAPER:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Children of L
UCY WATSON and JAMES DRAPER are:i. EMELINE
5 DRAPER, b. April 06, 1806.ii. JULIA ANN DRAPER, b. June 22, 1808.
iii. SOPHIA AMELIA DRAPER, b. May 04, 1811.
iv. LUCY WATSON DRAPER, b. December 17, 1813.
21.
LYDIA4 WATSON (SAMUEL3, JOHN2, MATTHEW1)74 was born January 05, 1787 in Leicester, Massachusetts, and died April 11, 1889 in Spencer, Massachusetts. She married ROBERT WATSON75,76 February 08, 1810 in Spencer, Massachustts77, son of ROBERT WATSON and TAMER WHITTERMORE. He was born October 16, 1786 in Spencer Massachusetts, and died June 16, 1859 in Spencer, Massachusetts.More About L
YDIA WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Died at age: 102
Notes for R
OBERT WATSON:He owned a farm and wire factory. The motor-power used for drawing the wire, being the old water-wheel, the water supply was from what is now know as Shaw Pond, from which Spencer now receives its supply. He at one time owned nearly all the land about the reservoir. The exact time he continued in the wire business we are unable to tell-some time before 1824 and quite a few years after, for we find a bill of sale for the use of said patent dated Nov. 20, 1824. He was to have use of said patent for fourteen years, to be used in his factory, he not to employ more than two persons besides himself, or three in all. We believe he used it full time. After selling this property for a tannery, he continued to draw wire in a building on the home farm in Leicester, on the "old post road," near the Spencer line. This property is now known as the (Spencer Country Inn), it is reported that the house had been built in 1732. In 1901 it was referred to as the "old square Watson house,"route 9 originally passed in front or south of the house, so that today the front of the house faces away from route 9. One of the brownstone "Franklin milestone" stands in front of the dwelling. Still reads, "57 miles to Boston." He was Highway Surveyor, Selectman, and a man held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was Deputy Master of the band at tached to the company of the Massachusetts Militia. The Massachusetts shield and plume which he wore in service are well preserved and prized by the descendants. There are official papers notifying him to appear for service, with his musicians, dated 1811 and 1824, and an appointment dated 1822, copies of which we insert below:
TO MR. ROBERT WATSON:
You are hereby requested to notify the musicians whose names are here under written to appear at James Draper's Inn-holder, in Spencer, on Tuesday, the 23 inst., and likewise at William Denny's, Inn-holder, in Leicester, Wednesday, the 24 inst., at both places at precisely at one o'clock A.M., and likewise to appear yourself.
Benj. Drury, Jr.,
Thomas N. Muzzy,
Russell Prouty,
Braddy W. Livermore,
Sept. 17, 1811, Joshua Lamb, D.M.
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OBERT WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Fact 1: Musician
Fact 7: Deputy Master of the First Brigade
Marriage Notes for L
YDIA WATSON and ROBERT WATSON:They were second cousins.
Children of L
YDIA WATSON and ROBERT WATSON are:i. CALISTA AMELIA
5 WATSON78, b. December 01, 1810, Leicester, Massachusetts; m. WILLIAM A. DRAPER.ii. EDWIN ALUCIUS WATSON, b. November 26, 1812, Spencer, Massachusetts79; d. June 22, 1830, Spencer, Massachusetts.
More About EDWIN ALUCIUS WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
iii. LYDIA ANN WATSON, b. August 16, 1814.
iv. ROXANNA WATSON, b. September 22, 1816; d. May 17, 1881; m. WILLIAM BOLLES, November 20, 1846; b. April 12, 1808; d. July 14, 1889.
More About WILLIAM BOLLES:
Fact 1: Merchant
v. SAMUEL BALDWIN WATSON, b. August 01, 1818; d. December 06, 1869; m. (1) OLIVE DANIELS LAWRENCE, November 03, 1840; b. July 12, 1813, Leominister Massachusetts; d. July 08, 1854; m. (2) LUCY ANN CLAPP, October 20, 1854; b. July 15, 1817; d. November 18, 1893.
vi. JAMES DRAPER WATSON, b. March 05, 1820; m. (1) LETITIA BIGELOW ATKINSON, June 19, 1844; b. November 27, 1820; d. April 02, 1851; m. (2) ROXANNA WOODWARD, April 29, 1855; d. August 03, 1881.
vii. JR. ROBERT WATSON, b. March 29, 1822, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. March 31, 1845, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. SOPHRONIA MARTHA SANDERSON, January 01, 1844; b. January 25, 1824; d. February 27, 1845, Spencer, Massachusetts.
More About JR. ROBERT WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
More About SOPHRONIA MARTHA SANDERSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
viii. ALBERT WATSON, b. July 12, 1824; d. November 06, 1853; m. MARTHA SPRAGUE, November 19, 1846; b. December 18, 1825.
32. ix. JULIA DRAPER WATSON, b. July 15, 1826, Leicester, Massachusetts; d. October 14, 1909, Spencer, Massachusetts.
x. EDWIN ALUCIUS WATSON, b. December 22, 1831, Spencer, Massachusetts79; d. December 23, 1831.
22.
CAPT. OTIS [THOMAS]4 WATSON (WILLIAM3, JOHN2, MATTHEW1)80 was born August 09, 1793 in Spencer, Massachusetts81, and died October 08, 1826 in Spencer, Massachusetts82. He married HARRIET SNOW August 16, 1818 in Leicester, Mass.83, daughter of ABNER SNOW and HANNAH. She was born January 17, 1799 in Leicester, Massachusetts84, and died July 31, 1889 in Spencer, Massachusetts85.Notes for C
APT. OTIS [THOMAS] WATSON:He was Captain in the militia.
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APT. OTIS [THOMAS] WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Cause of Death: Very suddenly
Died at age: 33y 2m
Notes for H
ARRIET SNOW:Her name in the birth and marriage record is spelt Hariot. It is recorded in the Leicester marriage record under Snow that she- married Thomas Watson of Spencer, pg. 208. The Leicester record under Watson -pg. 227 Otis [See Thomas] pg. 228 Thomas [Otis in int.] of Spencer and Hariot Snow, Aug. 16, 1818.
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ARRIET SNOW:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Died at age: 90
Children of O
TIS WATSON and HARRIET SNOW are:i. CLARINDA
5 WATSON, b. January 01, 1819, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. ALBERT M. DRAPER, January 26, 1846, Spencer, Massachustts86.More About ALBERT M. DRAPER:
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ii. HANNAH JANE WATSON, b. May 17, 1820, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. December 24, 1843, Spencer, Massachusetts.
33. iii. MARCIA ANN WATSON, b. November 12, 1821, Spencer, Massachusetts.
34. iv. WILLIAM CUTLER WATSON, b. August 30, 1823, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. July 02, 1908, Spencer, Massachusetts.
v. HENRY OTIS WATSON, b. December 10, 1826, Spencer, Massachusetts.
23.
SALLY4 LORING (SARAH3 WATSON, JOHN2, MATTHEW1) was born June 15, 1784, and died Bef. 1839. She married COLONEL WILLIAM LIVERMORE 1810, son of DAVID LIVERMORE and ANNA HAYWARD.
Children of S
ALLY LORING and WILLIAM LIVERMORE are:i. LYDIA ANN
5 LIVERMORE, b. September 11, 1811.ii. MARIA LIVERMORE, b. June 14, 1813.
24.
OLIVER CROMWELL4 WATSON (OLIVER3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1) was born February 08, 1783 in Spencer, Massachusetts87, and died January 19, 1831 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married TAMMY WHITE June 30, 1812, daughter of WILLIAM WHITE and ESTHER LYNDE. She was born September 28, 1783 in Spencer, Massachusetts88, and died April 27, 1837 in Spencer, Massachusetts.More About O
LIVER CROMWELL WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
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AMMY WHITE:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Child of O
LIVER WATSON and TAMMY WHITE is:i. WILLIAM OLIVER
5 WATSON, b. May 24, 1815, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. January 17, 1896, Spencer, Massachusetts89,90; m. ELIZA J. WATSON, April 28, 1842, Spencer, Massachustts91; b. February 26, 1821, Spencer, Massachusetts91,92; d. March 01, 1899, Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for WILLIAM OLIVER WATSON:
Most of his life was spent in the shoe business but he also worked for a time in the market once kept by Abram Capen.
FUNERAL OF O.W. WATSON
Last Monday the funeral of the late William Oliver Watson was held at the late residence 217 Main Street, Rev. Dr. C.M. Bowers of Clinton officiating. Appropriate singing was rendered by a quartet composed of Massrs. J.W. Temple John E. Bacon, Frank E. Dunton, Geo. D. Muzzy. The singing opened with "The home land." The pall bearers were six nephews of the deceased: Frank B. Watson, Arthur B. Watson, G. Fred Watson, Harry W. Goddard, George A. Allen, Gleason S. Warren. The remains were interned in the family lot in the Old cemetery in the rear of the First Congregational church. He was the son of Oliver Cromwell and Fanny White Watson.
More About WILLIAM OLIVER WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Residence: 217 Main St. It is now a Bed & Breakfast
More About ELIZA J. WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Marriage Notes for WILLIAM WATSON and ELIZA WATSON:
CROWNED WITH GOLD
Fifty Years of Married Life
Saturday, April 30, 1892 - The Spencer Leader
Observance of the Semi-Centennial Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O. Watson.
On Thursday afternoon and evening of this week a most interesting and memorable social event occurred at the home of one of Spencer's aged and most worthy couples. It was a fitting observance of the day which commemorated the reaching of the golden step in the ladder of married life; the placing, as it were upon the heads of this honored couple the golden crown which a half century of honest, peaceful life has earned for them. The idea of giving to this rare event the observance due originated some weeks ago among the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oliver Watson, who for fifty years have spent their married life in this community. Some three hundred invitations were issued to friends in this town and in adjoining towns, to which more than half responded. Of those from other places were noticed Mr. And Mrs. Chas. Saddler of Hudson; Mrs. Rodman of Saugus, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Whittemore of Uxbridge; Mrs. Eliza G. Shumway of Warren; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Warren, Mr. and Mrs. G. Warren, Leicester; Robert Only, Cherry Valley. New York friends who were expected, were unable to be present. The whole of their large house, 217 Main St. {which is now a Bed and Breakfast }was thrown open for the accommodation of the guests, and the rooms on the First floor were handsomely decorated for the occasion by Florist A.W. Hoyle.
Friends from a distance arrived during the afternoon; the town guest began to come in evening. In the front hall was stationed Miss Cora Watson who directed the guests upon their arrival to the front stairs heading to the rooms above, which were used as dressing rooms. On the second floor the guest were directed by a second usher, dressing rooms for ladies and gentlemen. Returning down stairs again the guests were presented by F. M. Prouty to the host and hostess, who stood in the parlor on the west side of the room. Both looked much younger than would seem could be possible for a couple who have seen fifty years pass over their heads since the wedding, bells first rang for them. Mrs. Watson wore over her shoulders a beautiful silk shawl which formed a part of her toilet at the original wedding; in her hand she carried the same pocket handkerchief which she carried fifty years ago, and later held also in her hand a lovely bouquet of hot-house flowers presented to her by little Wallace Watson. After a brief interim spent in social intercourse the guest were conducted to the dining room, where they were served with refreshments under direction of F.S. Eaton and his assistants. Thus throughout the evening the many guest were coming and going, tending congratulations The the honored host and hostess, enjoying for a few moments the festivities of the evening and thence departing, leaving hearty wishes that many more anniversaries of the wedding day might be allotted to the worthy couple.
A very pleasing feature of the evening, and one which added much enjoyment to the general felicity of the occasion was the music furnished by Bemis' orchestra, five pieces, which was seated at the head of the front stairs. The sweet strains of the selections pervaded every portion of the house and filled every soul with a depth of happiness well fitted for the unusual event.
About 9 o'clock there was a change in the program which Mr. and Mrs. Watson were unprepared for. It was the presentation to them two beautiful gifts, in token of the esteem in which they are held by their friends and acquaintances. Dr. E. R. Wheeler, in a very neat speech, presented the gifts- to Mr. Watson, a gold headed cane and to Mrs. Watson, a handsome French marble clock- in behalf of the many friends who had contributed to their purchase. The recipients were so greatly affected that neither could reply save that they were deeply grateful for the tokens of love.
Guests were also shown two old-fashioned oak chairs, very ancient which L.H. Dennis had gilded for the occasion, and also the little low chair in which Mr. Watson used to sit when a child. It was just 75 years old.
Mr. and Mrs. Watson are both natives of Spencer and both were Watson's before marriage, the latter being Eliza J. Watson, daughter of Chas. Watson. They were married in 1842 by Rev. Levi Packard, pastor of the Congregational church of Spencer at that time, the ceremony taking in the west room of what is now known as the Chas. Watson place. At the time of their marriage the bride was twenty-one and the groom twenty-seven, so that their ages are today, respectfully, seventy-one and seventy-seven. The bridesmaid and groomsman were Mrs. Watson brother and his wife Almira Bartlett of Killingley, Ct., who were married two days before, Mr. and Mrs, Watson standing up with the bride and groom on that occasion. On the night of the wedding day the brass band of Spencer serenaded the couple and were invited in and served the same as the wedding party. Two members only of this band are now living- Geo. Jenks of Spencer and Wm. Bush of Worcester.
Mr. Watson brought his wife to the house which they now occupy and there have lived quietly and peacefully in the west half of the house through all the years of the last half century. Mr. Watson was in his earlier days engaged in the shoe business, but of late has not followed his trade. They reside at 217 Main Street nearly opposite the car house of the electric railway, couple, always Glad to meet their friends and pleasantly entertaining all who may call upon them.
source: the Spencer Leader - Saturday, April 30, 1892
25.
JEREMIAH4 WATSON (ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)93 was born December 14, 1782 in Spencer Massachusetts, and died January 02, 1856 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married CHLOE SPRAGUE July 06, 1809 in Spencer, Massachustts94, daughter of JAMES SPRAGUE and CHLOE BALDWIN. She was born December 30, 1786 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died 1860 in Spencer, Massachusetts.
Children of J
EREMIAH WATSON and CHLOE SPRAGUE are:i. LODICEA
5 WATSON, b. April 05, 1810, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. HORACE WHITE, May 08, 1832, Spencer, Massachustts.More About HORACE WHITE:
Of: Leicester, Massachusetts
35. ii. LORY SPRAGUE WATSON, b. May 04, 1814, Spencer, Massachusetts.
iii. EMILIA WATSON, b. July 14, 1817, Spencer, Massachusetts.
36. iv. EMILY WATSON, b. July 14, 1817, Spencer, Massachusetts.
37. v. ROSWELL S. WATSON, b. February 26, 1822, Spencer, Massachusetts.
26.
CHARLES4 WATSON (ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)95 was born October 15, 1784 in Spencer Massachusetts, and died November 12, 1851 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married BETSEY WHITMORE April 15, 1813 in Spencer, Massachustts. She died May 1870.
Children of C
HARLES WATSON and BETSEY WHITMORE are:38. i. AARON
5 WATSON, b. May 23, 1814, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. 1896, Spencer, Massachusetts.ii. LAURINDA WATSON, b. April 12, 1816, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. THOMAS N. SADDLER, December 04, 1834, Spencer, Massachustts.
39. iii. LORENZO WATSON, b. October 28, 1818, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. December 25, 1900, Spencer, Massachusetts.
iv. ELIZA J. WATSON, b. February 26, 1821, Spencer, Massachusetts96,97; d. March 01, 1899, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. WILLIAM OLIVER WATSON, April 28, 1842, Spencer, Massachustts98; b. May 24, 1815, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. January 17, 1896, Spencer, Massachusetts98,99.
More About ELIZA J. WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Notes for WILLIAM OLIVER WATSON:
Most of his life was spent in the shoe business but he also worked for a time in the market once kept by Abram Capen.
FUNERAL OF O.W. WATSON
Last Monday the funeral of the late William Oliver Watson was held at the late residence 217 Main Street, Rev. Dr. C.M. Bowers of Clinton officiating. Appropriate singing was rendered by a quartet composed of Massrs. J.W. Temple John E. Bacon, Frank E. Dunton, Geo. D. Muzzy. The singing opened with "The home land." The pall bearers were six nephews of the deceased: Frank B. Watson, Arthur B. Watson, G. Fred Watson, Harry W. Goddard, George A. Allen, Gleason S. Warren. The remains were interned in the family lot in the Old cemetery in the rear of the First Congregational church. He was the son of Oliver Cromwell and Fanny White Watson.
More About WILLIAM OLIVER WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Residence: 217 Main St. It is now a Bed & Breakfast
Marriage Notes for ELIZA WATSON and WILLIAM WATSON:
CROWNED WITH GOLD
Fifty Years of Married Life
Saturday, April 30, 1892 - The Spencer Leader
Observance of the Semi-Centennial Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O. Watson.
On Thursday afternoon and evening of this week a most interesting and memorable social event occurred at the home of one of Spencer's aged and most worthy couples. It was a fitting observance of the day which commemorated the reaching of the golden step in the ladder of married life; the placing, as it were upon the heads of this honored couple the golden crown which a half century of honest, peaceful life has earned for them. The idea of giving to this rare event the observance due originated some weeks ago among the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oliver Watson, who for fifty years have spent their married life in this community. Some three hundred invitations were issued to friends in this town and in adjoining towns, to which more than half responded. Of those from other places were noticed Mr. And Mrs. Chas. Saddler of Hudson; Mrs. Rodman of Saugus, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Whittemore of Uxbridge; Mrs. Eliza G. Shumway of Warren; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Warren, Mr. and Mrs. G. Warren, Leicester; Robert Only, Cherry Valley. New York friends who were expected, were unable to be present. The whole of their large house, 217 Main St. {which is now a Bed and Breakfast }was thrown open for the accommodation of the guests, and the rooms on the First floor were handsomely decorated for the occasion by Florist A.W. Hoyle.
Friends from a distance arrived during the afternoon; the town guest began to come in evening. In the front hall was stationed Miss Cora Watson who directed the guests upon their arrival to the front stairs heading to the rooms above, which were used as dressing rooms. On the second floor the guest were directed by a second usher, dressing rooms for ladies and gentlemen. Returning down stairs again the guests were presented by F. M. Prouty to the host and hostess, who stood in the parlor on the west side of the room. Both looked much younger than would seem could be possible for a couple who have seen fifty years pass over their heads since the wedding, bells first rang for them. Mrs. Watson wore over her shoulders a beautiful silk shawl which formed a part of her toilet at the original wedding; in her hand she carried the same pocket handkerchief which she carried fifty years ago, and later held also in her hand a lovely bouquet of hot-house flowers presented to her by little Wallace Watson. After a brief interim spent in social intercourse the guest were conducted to the dining room, where they were served with refreshments under direction of F.S. Eaton and his assistants. Thus throughout the evening the many guest were coming and going, tending congratulations The the honored host and hostess, enjoying for a few moments the festivities of the evening and thence departing, leaving hearty wishes that many more anniversaries of the wedding day might be allotted to the worthy couple.
A very pleasing feature of the evening, and one which added much enjoyment to the general felicity of the occasion was the music furnished by Bemis' orchestra, five pieces, which was seated at the head of the front stairs. The sweet strains of the selections pervaded every portion of the house and filled every soul with a depth of happiness well fitted for the unusual event.
About 9 o'clock there was a change in the program which Mr. and Mrs. Watson were unprepared for. It was the presentation to them two beautiful gifts, in token of the esteem in which they are held by their friends and acquaintances. Dr. E. R. Wheeler, in a very neat speech, presented the gifts- to Mr. Watson, a gold headed cane and to Mrs. Watson, a handsome French marble clock- in behalf of the many friends who had contributed to their purchase. The recipients were so greatly affected that neither could reply save that they were deeply grateful for the tokens of love.
Guests were also shown two old-fashioned oak chairs, very ancient which LH. Dennis had gilded for the occasion, and also the little low chair in which Mr. Watson used to sit when a child. It was just 75 years old.
Mr. and Mrs. Watson are both natives of Spencer and both were Watsons before marriage, the latter being Eliza J. Watson, daughter of Chas. Watson. They were married in 1842 by Rev. Levi Packard, pastor of the Congregational church of Spencer at that time, the ceremony taking in the west room of what is now known as the Chas. Watson place. At the time of their marriage the bride was twenty-one and the groom twenty-seven, so that their ages are today, respectfully, seventy-one and seventy-seven. The bridesmaid and groomsman were Mrs. Watson brother and his wife Almira Bartlett of Killingley, Ct., who were married two days before, Mr. and Mrs, Watson standing up with the bride and groom on that occasion. On the night of the wedding day the brass band of Spencer serenaded the couple and were invited in and served the same as the wedding party. Two members only of this band are now living- Geo. Jenks of Spencer and Wm. Bush of Worcester.
Mr. Watson brought his wife to the house which they now occupy and there have lived quietly and peacefully in the west half of the house through all the years of the last half century. Mr. Watson was in his earlier days engaged in the shoe business, but of late has not followed his trade. They reside at 217 Main Street nearly opposite the car house of the electric railway, couple, always Glad to meet their friends and pleasantly entertaining all who may call upon them.
source: the Spencer Leader - Saturday, April 30, 1892
40. v. JR. CHARLES WATSON, b. September 21, 1823, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. August 18, 1867, Spencer, Massachusetts.
41. vi. GEORGE WATSON, b. February 20, 1828, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. October 14, 1865, Spencer, Massachusetts.
42. vii. EMELINE WATSON, b. Bef. June 29, 1832, Spencer, Massachusetts.
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ROBERT4 WATSON (ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)100,101 was born October 16, 1786 in Spencer Massachusetts, and died June 16, 1859 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married LYDIA WATSON102 February 08, 1810 in Spencer, Massachustts103, daughter of SAMUEL WATSON and RUTH BALDWIN. She was born January 05, 1787 in Leicester, Massachusetts, and died April 11, 1889 in Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for R
OBERT WATSON:He owned a farm and wire factory. The motor-power used for drawing the wire, being the old water-wheel, the water supply was from what is now know as Shaw Pond, from which Spencer now receives its supply. He at one time owned nearly all the land about the reservoir. The exact time he continued in the wire business we are unable to tell-some time before 1824 and quite a few years after, for we find a bill of sale for the use of said patent dated Nov. 20, 1824. He was to have use of said patent for fourteen years, to be used in his factory, he not to employ more than two persons besides himself, or three in all. We believe he used it full time. After selling this property for a tannery, he continued to draw wire in a building on the home farm in Leicester, on the "old post road," near the Spencer line. This property is now known as the (Spencer Country Inn), it is reported that the house had been built in 1732. In 1901 it was referred to as the "old square Watson house,"route 9 originally passed in front or south of the house, so that today the front of the house faces away from route 9. One of the brownstone "Franklin milestone" stands in front of the dwelling. Still reads, "57 miles to Boston." He was Highway Surveyor, Selectman, and a man held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was Deputy Master of the band at tached to the company of the Massachusetts Militia. The Massachusetts shield and plume which he wore in service are well preserved and prized by the descendants. There are official papers notifying him to appear for service, with his musicians, dated 1811 and 1824, and an appointment dated 1822, copies of which we insert below:
TO MR. ROBERT WATSON:
You are hereby requested to notify the musicians whose names are here under written to appear at James Draper's Inn-holder, in Spencer, on Tuesday, the 23 inst., and likewise at William Denny's, Inn-holder, in Leicester, Wednesday, the 24 inst., at both places at precisely at one o'clock A.M., and likewise to appear yourself.
Benj. Drury, Jr.,
Thomas N. Muzzy,
Russell Prouty,
Braddy W. Livermore,
Sept. 17, 1811, Joshua Lamb, D.M.
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OBERT WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Fact 1: Musician
Fact 7: Deputy Master of the First Brigade
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YDIA WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Died at age: 102
Marriage Notes for R
OBERT WATSON and LYDIA WATSON:They were second cousins.
Children are listed above under (21) Lydia Watson.
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AMER4 WATSON (ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)104 was born August 27, 1792 in Spencer Massachusetts, and died October 13, 1820 in Spencer, Massachusetts. She married JOSIAH GREEN105,106 September 04, 1816 in Spencer, Massachustts, son of JABEZ GREEN and LUCY KENT. He was born August 09, 1792 in Leicester, Massachusetts, and died December 28, 1875.Notes for J
OSIAH GREEN:Came to Spencer from Leicester in 1816, purchased a farm and using one room as his shop began making pegged boots. First lived on lot (1). In 1831 he purchased a homestead upon which he resided until his decease, Dec. 28, 1876, and the room in the old mansion, was his work shop until 1834. This year he built and occupied a small factory opposite his de welling, on the Great Post road. His boots had a wide reputation and were extensively known as "Green's Boots." Mr. Green was emphatically a self made man, well in active business life was a man of more than ordinary ability. For more than half a century he was closely identified with the business interests, growth and prosperity of Spencer. He enjoyed his family, was a generous provider and an indulgent parent.
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OSIAH GREEN:Fact 1: Boot manufacturer
Children of T
AMER WATSON and JOSIAH GREEN are:i. AARON
5 GREEN.ii. ELIZA GREEN, d. 1820.
Generation No. 5
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CHARLES5 WATSON (JACOB4, JOHN3, SAMUEL2, MATTHEW1) was born January 14, 1793 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married (1) LUCY RICE 1812, daughter of PETER RICE. He married (2) SUSANNAH CRACKBONE January 1819.
Children of C
HARLES WATSON and LUCY RICE are:i. OLIVE
6 WATSON, b. November 18, 1814, Spencer, Massachusetts.ii. LUCY WATSON, b. October 1817, Spencer, Massachusetts.
Child of C
HARLES WATSON and SUSANNAH CRACKBONE is:iii. JOSEPH
6 WATSON, b. November 26, 1819, Spencer, Massachusetts107.30.
FANNY5 WATSON (JACOB4, JOHN3, SAMUEL2, MATTHEW1) was born February 15, 1796 in Spencer, Massachusetts108. She married ELIJAH HOWE December 31, 1814 in Spencer, Massachustts109, son of ELIJAH HOWE and FANNY BEMIS. He was born September 17, 1790 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died May 30, 1845 in Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for E
LIJAH HOWE:For more on the Howe Family see [ Descendants of Elijah Howe]
Children of F
ANNY WATSON and ELIJAH HOWE are:i. MARY
6 HOWE, b. January 13, 1816.ii. ELIJAH HOWE, b. October 08, 1817.
iii. EMELINE HOWE, b. September 22, 1819.
iv. CHARLES HOWE, b. February 17, 1822.
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HENRY5 WATSON (HENRY4, JOHN3, SAMUEL2, MATTHEW1) was born 1806 in Spencer, Massachusetts110, and died April 30, 1879 in Spencer, Massachusetts111. He married (1) LUCY BUSH November 04, 1830 in Spencer, Massachustts112, daughter of WILLIAM BUSH and LUCY KENDALL. She was born February 01, 1810 in Dudley, Massachusetts113,114, and died April 27, 1849 in Spencer, Massachusetts115. He married (2) DOROTHY CAMPBELL Abt. 1850 in Townsend, Massachusetts, daughter of JOHN CAMPBELL and DOROTHY BALDWIN. She was born Abt. 1821 in Townsend, Massachusetts, and died May 27, 1909 in Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for H
ENRY WATSON:Henry Watson Obit - as it appeared in the Spencer Sun, Friday May 3, 1879
---- We are sorry to be obliged to chronicle the death of Henry Watson, who has been well known here all his life. Deceased had been in low spirits for some weeks back, and early on Thursday morning he was found hanging to the post of his bed. He was 73 years and 9 months old. His family have the sympathy of everyone. The funeral will take place tomorrow at two o'clock.
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ENRY WATSON:Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
Cause of Death: Suicide
Occupation: Farmer
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UCY BUSH:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Cause of Death: Consumption
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OROTHY CAMPBELL:Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
Children of H
ENRY WATSON and LUCY BUSH are:i. GEORGE HERNY
6 WATSON, b. November 20, 1831, Spencer, Massachusetts116.ii. LUCY JANE WATSON, b. March 28, 1834, Spencer, Massachusetts117.
iii. CHILD WATSON, b. February 04, 1837, Spencer, Massachusetts118; d. February 06, 1837, Spencer, Massachusetts119.
Notes for CHILD WATSON:
Died at 2 days old.
iv. WILLIAM OTIS WATSON, b. December 30, 1838, Spencer, Massachusetts120.
v. HERVEY KENDELL WATSON, b. December 27, 1841, Spencer, Massachusetts121.
vi. MARCUS MORTON WATSON, b. November 09, 1843, Spencer, Massachusetts122.
vii. JOHN BUSH WATSON, b. November 04, 1846, Spencer, Massachusetts123.
Children of H
ENRY WATSON and DOROTHY CAMPBELL are:viii. ALMON
6 WATSON.ix. ALBERT WATSON.
x. EMMA WATSON, m. ANDREW PUTNAM.
xi. CLARA C. WATSON, b. 1859, Spencer, Massachusetts124; d. 1864, Spencer, Massachusetts124.
More About CLARA C. WATSON:
Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
xii. CHARLES K. WATSON, b. 1862, Spencer, Massachusetts124; d. 1896, Worcester, Massachustts124; m. IDA ADAMS
125.More About CHARLES K. WATSON:
Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
xiii. ELLA WATSON, m. H. F. CORBIN.
32.
JULIA DRAPER5 WATSON (ROBERT4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)126 was born July 15, 1826 in Leicester, Massachusetts, and died October 14, 1909 in Spencer, Massachusetts. She married EDWIN AMASA BEMIS127 1847 in Spencer, Massachustts, son of AMASA BEMIS and LAURA PIKE. He was born December 25, 1823 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died November 27, 1887 in Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for J
ULIA DRAPER WATSON:Julia Draper Watson, who was born at Leicester on July 15, 1826, a daughter of Robert Watson, who was a descendant of an old Scotch family that at an early date emigrated to America, settling at Leicester, where scions of that patron later became of great influence and importance. After her marriage Mr. and Mrs. Bemis lived in the house that stood on Moose Hill. Nearly all of her children were born there. In 1863 they purchased of Winthrop Wilson the Valley farm and that was the residence the family continued to live in. To Edwin Amasa and Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis were born eleven children, two girls and nine boys. She pursued a course at Leicester academy and taught school for a time. In the early seventies she was a member of the school committee. She was a member of the Congregational church and was secretary of the Grange in its earlier days. She had in her possession table spoons that were made from her grand-father Samuel Waston's silver knee-buckles which he wore during the Revolutionary War. Julia and her son Alonzo together compiled two genealogy books on family history, that of The Bemis family and Waston's. At the time of her death she was survive by 10 of her children and 31 grand children and 6 great grandchildren.
Children of J
ULIA WATSON and EDWIN BEMIS are:i. FRANK WALDO
6 BEMIS, b. May 08, 1848, Leicester, Massachusetts.ii. ELLA MARIA BEMIS, b. November 22, 1850, Spencer, Massachusetts.
iii. EDGAR WATSON BEMIS, b. October 17, 1852.
iv. WALTER CLARENCE BEMIS, b. August 30, 1854, Spencer, Massachusetts.
v. ARTHUR CHANDLER BEMIS, b. September 15, 1856, Spencer, Massachusetts.
vi. HARRY EDWIN BEMIS, b. June 27, 1858, Spencer, Massachusetts.
vii. ALBERT LUCIUS BEMIS, b. March 18, 1860, Spencer, Massachusetts.
viii. FRED ARNOLD BEMIS, b. May 10, 1862, Spencer, Massachusetts.
ix. DDS ALONZO AMASA BEMIS
128, b. May 02, 1864, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. (1) NELLIE MARIA THAYER, October 04, 1887, Spencer, Massachustts; m. (2) MAUD ETTA VARNEY, April 08, 1911, Spencer, Massachustts.Notes for DDS ALONZO AMASA BEMIS:
Alonzo Amasa Bemis, one of Worcester County's prominent men in professional, public, and private life, is a descendant of an old and honored English family, emigrants of which came to America and settled in the New England States, where they and their numerous offspring exerted an incalculable influence upon the growth and advancement of their several localities. To-day throughout the New England States are many hundreds who bear this distinguished patronym. The numerous Bemis families of Spencer and of Worcester County, of all descended from Joseph Bemis, the emigrant ancestor, who was born in England in 1619, and came to America while a young man, settling in Watertown, Massachusetts, where he is listed as a planter as early as 1640. He became a town officer and one of Watertown's foremost citizens, his death occurring at that place in 1684. The lineal descent goes from Joseph to John (1), to John (2), to John (3), to Abijah, to John (4), to Samuel, and to Amasa, grandfather of Alonzo Amasa Bemis.
Amasa Bemis was born in Spencer, February 25, 1831, and married Laura Pike, a native of Brookfield, and they were the parents of Edwin Amasa Bemis, through whom the line continues. Edwin Amasa Bemis, the father of Alonso Amasa Bemis, of whom this biographical record, was born on December 25, 1824, at Spencer, Massachusetts, where he spent his long life and as an agriculturist, and where he died November 27, 1887. He was married, at Spencer, in 1847, to Julia Draper Watson, who was born at Leicester on July 15, 1826, a daughter of Robert Watson, who was a descendant of an old Scotch family that at an early date emigrated to America, settling at Leicester, where scions of that patronym later became of great influence and importance. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis survived her husband until 1908. To Edwin Amasa and Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis were born eleven children, two girls and nine boys.
Amasa Alonzo Bemis, the ninth child of Edwin Amasa and Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis, and a representative of the tenth generation of the Bemis family in America, was born at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on May 2, 1864. His early education was obtained in the local public schools, following which he entered high school. In 1865 he matriculated in the Dental Department of the University of Maryland, from which institution he was graduated with the class of 1887, receiving the degree of D. D. S. After two years of study with Dr. A. A. Howland, of Worcester, before graduation, he engaged in the practice of his profession in West Brookfield, where he remained for three years. He then returned to his native city, where he opened offices and built up a large clientage, practicing with steadily increasing success in the same suite of offices for a period of thirty-six years. Recently Dr. Bemis has removed his office to a new block, built expressly by him for his dental practice, and here he continues in a profession in which he has no peer in his native county.
Politically Dr. Bemis gives his hearty support and cooperation to the Republican Party. He is a trustee of the Sugden Library, the Sugden Block, and of the Bemis Memorial Park Association, and a member of the Massachusetts Dental Society. His religious affiliation is given to the Congregational church, of which body he is a sincere member and an earnest worker.
Dr. Bemis married (first), October 4, 1887, Nellie M. Thayer, daughter of Clarke and Nancy Thayer, of Natick, Massachusetts. She died December 15, 1907, and Dr. Bemis married (second), April 8, 1911, Maud Etta Varney, daughter of Arthur W. and Cora L. (Baker) Varney, of Hermon, Maine.
Some years ago Dr. Bemis undertook the arduous task of compiling a complete and comprehensive genealogy of the Bemis family, which, with the able assistance of his mother, he brought to successful completion. This genealogy to-day stands as an invaluable historical record of a family whose members were protagonists in the upbuilding and advancement of the early colonies. Alonzo Amasa Bemis maintains his residence at No. 12 High Street, Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
x. WALLACE L. BEMIS, b. Spencer, Massachusetts.
xi. ANNA J. BEMIS, b. Spencer, Massachusetts.
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MARCIA ANN5 WATSON (OTIS [THOMAS]4, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, MATTHEW1) was born November 12, 1821 in Spencer, Massachusetts. She married GEORGE HENRY LIVERMORE129 February 15, 1849 in Spencer, Massachustts130, son of WALTON LIVERMORE and MARY WHITE. He was born July 28, 1818 in Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for G
EORGE HENRY LIVERMORE:He was a Justices of the peace, town officer, and a manufacturer.
Children of M
ARCIA WATSON and GEORGE LIVERMORE are:i. OTIS
6 LIVERMORE, b. February 15, 1849, Spencer, Massachusetts.ii. GEORGE LIVERMORE, b. February 01, 1850, Spencer, Massachusetts.
iii. ANNIE JANE LIVERMORE, b. August 22, 1852, Spencer, Massachusetts.
iv. ARTHUR ALLISON LIVERMORE, b. January 05, 1856, Spencer, Massachusetts.
v. FREDERICK WILLIAM LIVERMORE, b. September 10, 1857, Spencer, Massachusetts.
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WILLIAM CUTLER5 WATSON (OTIS [THOMAS]4, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, MATTHEW1)131,132,133 was born August 30, 1823 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died July 02, 1908 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married ELEANOR SAGENDORPH134 June 13, 1870 in Spencer, Massachustts, daughter of PHILLIP SAGENDORPH and ELEANOR MINKLER. She was born August 16, 1839 in Tivoli, N.Y., and died February 07, 1900 in Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for W
ILLIAM CUTLER WATSON:From his obit- (The Spencer Leader, Sat. Feb. 10, 1900)
Landlord of the celebrated Jenks Tavern Died Last Night
William Cutler Watson died last night at apartments in the Kingsley building, aged eighty-four years, ten months, two days. Death was caused by cystitis, which trouble became serious about two weeks ago and for the past week he has been contained to his bed. It was realized for the past three days that his case was hopeless. Nevertheless Mr. Watson had insisted all day long that he was going to hear the band concert and had laid out some of his clothes ready to put them on. For years he had taken a personal interest in Spencer brass band, each year starting the petition for a town appropriation for band concerts.
Just as he breathed his last the first number of the concert was put on across the street. Had the fact of his death been made known to he members of the band they would have postponed the concert. In his earlier days Mr. Watson was a very large property owner, that section north of Main St. and west of Pleasant and Lincoln largely owned by him at one time or another.
Much of this he cut up and sold into house lots, most of the lots on Grant, Lincoln and High St. having at one time been a part of his possessions. For many years he was proprietor of the Old Jenks tavern, which was burned in 1868 while he was still proprietor. It stood where the present Massasoit hotel is located, and the house at the corner of High and Main St. was afterward built and owned by Mr. Watson.
Mr. Watson was born in Spencer, Aug. 30, 1823, and with the exception of nine years passed in New Brunswick, has lived in his native town ever since. He was the son of Capt. Otis and Harriet Watson. His mother lived to be nearly ninety years old, while his father died many years ago. Mr. Watson attended the Bond school, near Chandler Taft's and while getting his early education, he made his home with his grandfather, Abner Snow. In his younger days, he passed the grater part of his time setting cards. These cards were taken from the card factory then owned by Eliphet Trask at Mt. Pleasant to the home of the people who desired to work upon them.
When a good-sized boy, William went to live with his cousin in North Brookfield. While there he learned to peg boots that were taken to his cousin's house from the shop. Before he became of age Mr. Watson bought a small grocery store at the corner of Elm and Main St. with some money he had saved. He accumulated $600 in the few years he remained there. After sizing up the business that was being done at the Jenks tavern, he decided he would like to become proprietor of the noted inn. One day in 1853 he made a proposition to Elzear B. Draper, then proprietor of the house. As a result the tavern was bought by Mr. Watson for $2100. He then took charge and remained in the hotel business twenty years. Fire broke out one night in 1868, in the barn, and burned the barn and tavern to the ground. Seven horses, two yoke of oxen and two gray hounds, Tom and Jerry, all belonging to Mr. Watson, were lost in the flames, beside everything in the tavern. The fire was a blow to Spencer as well as Mr. Watson, as his house was known as the life of Spencer because of its merry parties within its walls. Mr. Watson sold the land two years after to Richard Sugden and Nathaniel Myrick for $12,000. When the land went into new hands, a strip of it across the front was sold for a drugstore. The remainder of the land was to be cut up for building lots. At this time there was a great demand for building lots, and the owners figured on good money being made by the new deal. Realizing what was to be done, Mr. Watson was sorry that he sold the land. After a consultation with Horace A. Grout, John L. Bush and George Grout, it was agreed to buy the land back. Myrick and Sugden, after learning what were the plans of Mr. Watson, sold back the land for 12,500. Lather it was decided to form a stock company, and in 1870 an estimate on the probable cost of building hotel Massasoit as it stands today was secured, which was $32,000. When completed the building cost $83,000. Of this amount $30,000 had to be borrowed from Spencer savings bank. Mr. Watson lived in the 80's in New Brunswick, where he owned 12,000 acres of lumber land. After retiring from lumbering in New Brunswick Mr. Watson carried on a market for a time on Wall St. But for several years he has lived a retired life, spending much of his time at the Massasoit piazzas where he was known to all. He owned and operated at one time a saw and planing mill on the site of the present E.E. Stone & Co. mill and also did a large business in cutting off woodlots years ago. He married Eleanor (Sagendorph) Watson, widow of George Watson, June 13, 1870. Mrs. Watson died nine years ago. He is survived by two children, Bertha, wife of Walter S. Wiggin, and William C. Watson Jr. of Springfield; Mrs. Harry W. Goddard of Worcester is a step daughter. The funeral will take place Sunday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wiggin, High St. The officiating clergyman will be Rev. E. G. Zellars. It is probable that the band will take some action and probably attend the service.
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ILLIAM CUTLER WATSON:Residence: 1884- Main corner of High
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LEANOR SAGENDORPH:From the Obit of Mrs. William C. Watson (The Spencer Leader, Sat. Feb. 10, 1900)
Eleanor, wife of Wm. C. Watson of Pleasant St. died very suddenly at two o'clock Wednesday morning. For many years she has been in poor health and a great sufferer. Mrs. Watson was a native of Tivoli, N.Y., born August 16, 1839. She was twice married; first to Geo. Watson who died a few years after their marriage. There were two children; Edward Watson, since deceased, and Mrs. Grace, wife of Harry W. Goddard of this town. Thirty years ago she married Wm. C. Watson who survives. From this Union there are two children, who survive to mourn the loss of an affectionate mother; Esther, wife of Walter S. Wiggin and Wm. C. Watson Jr. Two sisters and five Brothers of Mrs. Watson also survive; Rebecca Sagendorph, Mrs. Kate Sedgwick, Noah Sagendorph of Spencer, Edward of East Brookfield, Milton and Edwin of Worcester and Phillip of Ware. The funeral occurred yesterday morning at ten o'clock, prayers being offered at the late residence by Rev. H. A. Blake. The interment was at the Pine Grove Cemetery. The bearers were Noah, Milton and Edward Sagendorph, Harry W. Goddard and W. S. Wiggin and Arthur Moore of Brightwood, Mass. There were may offering of flowers, including a crescent, basket of violets, large bouquets of lilies, callas, carnations and many clusters of beautiful blooms. Present at the services from out of town were; Mrs. T.O. Marvin of Chestnut Hill, T.S Snow and daughter of Leicester, Phillip Sagendorph, daughter Mary and Mrs. Moore of Ware, Edwin Sagendorph and wife of Worcester, Edward Sagendorph and wife, son Harry and daughter Bessie of East Brookfield, Mrs. Edward Watson of Derby, Conn.
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LEANOR SAGENDORPH:Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
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ILLIAM WATSON and ELEANOR SAGENDORPH are:i. BERTHA
6 WATSON135, b. Spencer, Massachusetts; m. WALTER S. WIGGIN.More About BERTHA WATSON:
Residence: High St, Spencer.
ii. JR. WILLIAM CUTLER WATSON, b. Spencer, Massachusetts.
More About JR. WILLIAM CUTLER WATSON:
Removed: To Springfield, Mass.
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LORY SPRAGUE5 WATSON (JEREMIAH4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1) was born May 04, 1814 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married MEHITABLE LUTHER February 23, 1837 in Spencer, Massachustts, daughter of SYLVESTER LUTHER and CATHARINE HOWE. She was born April 22, 1811 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died October 19, 1885.Notes for L
ORY SPRAGUE WATSON:Removed from Spencer to Leicester in 1842, where he engaged in the manufacture of hand cards. The business which he established has grown from small beginnings, to be important industry of Leicester, and is now the L. S. Watson Mfg. Co. He has held various town offices, a Representative to the General Court for two years, President of the Leicester Savings Bank, and connected with large manufacturing enterprises in other places. He is one of Leicester's most charitable and influential citizens.
Children of L
ORY WATSON and MEHITABLE LUTHER are:i. EDWIN LUCIUS
6 WATSON136, b. January 22, 1841, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. LOUESA M. COGSWELL, June 10, 1869; b. July 15, 1846, Leicester, Massachusetts; d. March 03, 1893.ii. HENRY L. WATSON, b. July 12, 1845; m. AMELIA MARIA BROWN; b. March 30, 1848, Leicester, Massachusetts; d. December 27, 1873.
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EMILY5 WATSON (JEREMIAH4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1) was born July 14, 1817 in Spencer, Massachusetts. She married THOMAS HERSEY May 17, 1838 in Spencer, Massachustts, son of ELIJAH HERSEY.
Children of E
MILY WATSON and THOMAS HERSEY are:i. ELLEN E.
6 HERSEY.ii. ALBERT WATSON HERSEY, b. 1842; m. MARY LONGLEY, September 1862.
Notes for ALBERT WATSON HERSEY:
A soldier of the Rebellion and prominent in military circles. He was a successful grocer.
37.
ROSWELL S.5 WATSON (JEREMIAH4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1) was born February 26, 1822 in Spencer, Massachusetts137. He married HANNAH GROUT November 04, 1845 in Spencer, Massachustts, daughter of DEA. JOEL GROUT.More About R
OSWELL S. WATSON:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Children of R
OSWELL WATSON and HANNAH GROUT are:i. GEORGE AUGUSTUS
6 WATSON, b. January 02, 1847, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. January 02, 1847, Spencer, Massachusetts138.ii. MARY ABBY WATSON, b. January 22, 1848, Spencer, Massachusetts.
iii. EMMA NELLY WATSON, b. July 16, 1854, Spencer, Massachusetts.
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AARON5 WATSON (CHARLES4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)139 was born May 23, 1814 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died 1896 in Spencer, Massachusetts140. He married (1) ALMIRA BARTLETT April 26, 1842, daughter of REUBEN BARTLETT and MARY BURGESS. She was born August 16, 1814 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died October 02, 1852 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married (2) HANNAH METCALF BELCHER January 31, 1855, daughter of HARVEY BELCHER and NANCY HOWE. She was born February 18, 1821, and died May 18, 1878 in Spencer, Massachusetts.More About A
ARON WATSON:Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: Upper Main St.
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LMIRA BARTLETT:Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
Of: East Killingty, Conn.
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ANNAH METCALF BELCHER:Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
Children of A
ARON WATSON and ALMIRA BARTLETT are:i. CAROLINE ELIZABETH
6 WATSON, b. July 10, 1844; d. March 26, 1870; m. JONAS RUSSELL PROUTY; b. March 10, 1829, Spencer, Massachusetts.ii. JUDSON B. WATSON, b. August 23, 1850, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. 1850, Spencer, Massachusetts.
More About JUDSON B. WATSON:
Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
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ARON WATSON and HANNAH BELCHER are:iii. CHARLES BELCHER
6 WATSON, b. August 04, 1856, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. August 15, 1857, Spencer, Massachusetts.More About CHARLES BELCHER WATSON:
Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
43. iv. ARTHUR BOULTON WATSON, b. April 09, 1858, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. 1909, Spencer, Massachusetts.
v. JULIA ALMIRA WATSON, b. August 07, 1861, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. September 27, 1861, Spencer, Massachusetts.
More About JULIA ALMIRA WATSON:
Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
vi. JULIA ALMIRA WATSON, b. September 14, 1865; d. December 22, 1887; m. SILAS GLEASON WARREN; b. November 14, 1864, Leicester, Massachusetts.
More About SILAS GLEASON WARREN:
Occupation: Carpenter.
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LORENZO5 WATSON (CHARLES4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)141,142 was born October 28, 1818 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died December 25, 1900 in Spencer, Massachusetts143. He married (1) MARY L. BOICE September 01, 1843 in Spencer, Massachustts, daughter of ELLIOT BOICE. She was born 1822143, and died 1878 in Spencer, Massachusetts143,144. He married (2) ELLEN N. PUTNAM145 July 25, 1878, daughter of ANDREW PUTNAM and NANCY WOODARD. She was born 1838, and died August 28, 1923 in Spencer, Massachusetts146.Notes for L
ORENZO WATSON:He was one of the most upright and honored citizen of Spencer. He was a authority on the early Spencer history, having a remarkably keen memory. In his earlier days he was engaged in boot manufacturing, first with his father on the homestead, and later with his father and brothers at the Drury shop on West Main St. When the sewing machine began its introduction in earnest Mr. Watson took the agency for the old Weed machine and for fifty-two years at 266 Main St. He was one of a family of seven children of Charles Watson and was born in the old family homestead near the Leicester line on the old post road. He was a member of the Congregational church. He was also a member of the Men's League of this church.
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ORENZO WATSON:Burial: December 28, 1900, Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Occupation: Agent sewing machines
Residence: 266 Main St. The house still stands today.
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ARY L. BOICE:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Notes for E
LLEN N. PUTNAM:She was a descendant of General Rufus Putnam. She was a member of the First Congregational church. she died at age 85 at her home 26 Main St. She had lived in Spencer for about 50 years.
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LLEN N. PUTNAM:Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Children of L
ORENZO WATSON and MARY BOICE are:i. MARIA FRANCENA
6 WATSON, b. May 29, 1847, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. December 04, 1854, Spencer, Massachusetts.More About MARIA FRANCENA WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
ii. CHARLES ELLIOT WATSON, b. April 17, 1851, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. 1852, Spencer, Massachusetts146.
More About CHARLES ELLIOT WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
iii. FRANK BOICE WATSON
147, b. September 20, 1853, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. EMMA G. DAVIS; b. January 03, 1855.Notes for FRANK BOICE WATSON:
He conducted a grain business in Spencer for some years. He was a dealer in flour, grain feed, hay, straw,hair,lime and cement. His business was at 8 Elm St., Spencer. He was secretary of the Spencer Farmers's and Mechanics' association for several years and town assessors.
More About FRANK BOICE WATSON:
Occupation: Grist Mill.
Residence: 270 Main St.
iv. WILLIS LORENZO WATSON, b. January 06, 1856, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. March 15, 1879, Spencer, Massachusetts.
More About WILLIS LORENZO WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
Child of L
ORENZO WATSON and ELLEN PUTNAM is:v. ETHEL M.
6 WATSON, b. June 19, 1884, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. 1908, Spencer, Massachusetts.More About ETHEL M. WATSON:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Spencer, Mass.
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JR. CHARLES5 WATSON (CHARLES4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)148 was born September 21, 1823 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died August 18, 1867 in Spencer, Massachusetts149. He married MARIA BEMIS150 October 24, 1852, daughter of ELIAS BEMIS and ELMIRA MARSH. She was born July 31, 1835 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died 1896 in Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for J
R. CHARLES WATSON:He was a boot manufacturer, he was in partnership with Dexter and Lorenzo Bemis. They built a boot shop on 64 West Main St., where the Spencer Products is now located. This was the largest boot shop in Spencer, when it was built. The partnership dissolved in 1858. 1858-1864 a new firm began making boots under Charles and George Watson. That want out of business in 1864.
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R. CHARLES WATSON:Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
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ARIA BEMIS:Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
Children of C
HARLES WATSON and MARIA BEMIS are:i. ANGELINE BEMIS
6 WATSON, b. June 27, 1855, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. April 12, 1866, Spencer, Massachusetts151.More About ANGELINE BEMIS WATSON:
Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
ii. ALMIRA MARIA WATSON, b. February 12, 1857, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. September 13, 1884, Spencer, Massachusetts.
iii. LIZZIE S. WATSON, b. January 11, 1859, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. GEORGE ELUNA ALLEN
152, December 30, 1886, Spencer, Massachustts; b. June 13, 1844, Spencer, Massachusetts.iv. CHARLES LINCOLN WATSON, b. Spencer, Massachusetts; d. February 10, 1883, Spencer, Massachusetts153.
More About CHARLES LINCOLN WATSON:
Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
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GEORGE5 WATSON (CHARLES4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)154 was born February 20, 1828 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died October 14, 1865 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married (1) MARY CALISTA WALLIS May 17, 1854 in Spencer, Massachustts. She died November 27, 1856 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married (2) ELEANOR SAGENDORPH155 Bef. 1860 in Spencer, Massachustts, daughter of PHILLIP SAGENDORPH and ELEANOR MINKLER. She was born August 16, 1839 in Tivoli, N.Y., and died February 07, 1900 in Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for E
LEANOR SAGENDORPH:From the Obit of Mrs. William C. Watson (The Spencer Leader, Sat. Feb. 10, 1900)
Eleanor, wife of Wm. C. Watson of Pleasant St. died very suddenly at two o'clock Wednesday morning. For many years she has been in poor health and a great sufferer. Mrs. Watson was a native of Tivoli, N.Y., born August 16, 1839. She was twice married; first to Geo. Watson who died a few years after their marriage. There were two children; Edward Watson, since deceased, and Mrs. Grace, wife of Harry W. Goddard of this town. Thirty years ago she married Wm. C. Watson who survives. From this Union there are two children, who survive to mourn the loss of an affectionate mother; Esther, wife of Walter S. Wiggin and Wm. C. Watson Jr. Two sisters and five Brothers of Mrs. Watson also survive; Rebecca Sagendorph, Mrs. Kate Sedgwick, Noah Sagendorph of Spencer, Edward of East Brookfield, Milton and Edwin of Worcester and Phillip of Ware. The funeral occurred yesterday morning at ten o'clock, prayers being offered at the late residence by Rev. H. A. Blake. The interment was at the Pine Grove Cemetery. The bearers were Noah, Milton and Edward Sagendorph, Harry W. Goddard and W. S. Wiggin and Arthur Moore of Brightwood, Mass. There were may offering of flowers, including a crescent, basket of violets, large bouquets of lilies, callas, carnations and many clusters of beautiful blooms. Present at the services from out of town were; Mrs. T.O. Marvin of Chestnut Hill, T.S Snow and daughter of Leicester, Phillip Sagendorph, daughter Mary and Mrs. Moore of Ware, Edwin Sagendorph and wife of Worcester, Edward Sagendorph and wife, son Harry and daughter Bessie of East Brookfield, Mrs. Edward Watson of Derby, Conn.
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LEANOR SAGENDORPH:Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
Child of G
EORGE WATSON and MARY WALLIS is:44. i. GEORGE FRED
6 WATSON, b. March 08, 1855, Spencer, Massachusetts.
Children of G
EORGE WATSON and ELEANOR SAGENDORPH are:ii. EDWARD H.
6 WATSON, b. May 01, 1860, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. July 30, 1894, Riverside, Cal.; m. IDA E. LACKEY, June 08, 1887, Spencer, Massachustts.45. iii. GEORGIA GRACE WATSON, b. May 02, 1866, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. May 21, 1935, Worcester, Massachustts.
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EMELINE5 WATSON (CHARLES4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)156 was born Bef. June 29, 1832 in Spencer, Massachusetts. She married LORENZO BEMIS May 15, 1849 in Spencer, Massachustts157, son of AMASA BEMIS and LAURA PIKE. He was born September 04, 1825 in Spencer, Massachusetts.More About E
MELINE WATSON:Baptism: June 29, 1832, C.R.
Child of E
MELINE WATSON and LORENZO BEMIS is:i. CORA EMELINE
6 BEMIS158, b. December 25, 1863, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. March 30, 1885, Spencer, Massachusetts.Notes for CORA EMELINE BEMIS:
From her Obit (The Spencer Leader April 1885)
Miss Cora E. Bemis who has been sick with consumption for a long time died suddenly on Monday at her fathers residence. She was out on Saturday and her death was not expected until a few hours before it occurred. The funeral occurred at the Congregational parlors yesterday afternoon and was attended by a large number of the friends and relatives of the family. Miss Bemis was a young lady who was highly esteemed and had a large circle of friends. She was the only child of Lorenzo Bemis,a and was only a little over 21 years of age.
Generation No. 6
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ARTHUR BOULTON6 WATSON (AARON5, CHARLES4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)159 was born April 09, 1858 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died 1909 in Spencer, Massachusetts160. He married ETTA MAUDE PHILLIPS161 September 12, 1893 in Spencer, Massachustts162,163, daughter of ALFRED PHILLIPS and SARAH MCDUFFEE. She was born November 26, 1868, and died November 15, 1900 in Worcester, Massachustts.Notes for A
RTHUR BOULTON WATSON:He was Station Agent, Spencer Branch R.R.
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RTHUR BOULTON WATSON:Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
Notes for E
TTA MAUDE PHILLIPS:She was a member of the class of 1886 of the Spencer high school and after graduating and previous to her marriage she taught school for a time in one of the outside districts and later was employed a A.F. Warren's store.
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TTA MAUDE PHILLIPS:Burial: November 17, 1900, Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
Of: Rutland, Mass.
Children of A
RTHUR WATSON and ETTA PHILLIPS are:i. EARLE P.
7 WATSON, b. 1894, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. 1968, Spencer, Massachusetts.More About EARLE P. WATSON:
Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer Mass.
ii. MYRA WATSON, b. Abt. 1896, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. CLARK, Bef. 1923, Spencer, Massachustts.
iii. GRACE E. WATSON, b. Abt. 1899, Spencer, Massachusetts; m. GEORGE BRODRICK, 1923.
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GEORGE FRED6 WATSON (GEORGE5, CHARLES4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)164,165 was born March 08, 1855 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He married CLARA E. PROUTY166 September 15, 1885, daughter of THOMAS PROUTY and GEORGIANNA PIKE. She was born April 20, 1856 in Paxton, Mass., and died August 05, 1909 in Spencer, Massachusetts166.More About G
EORGE FRED WATSON:Occupation: Janitor, Prouty school.
Residence: 46 Cherry St.
Notes for C
LARA E. PROUTY:She had been in ill health for over two years but several months before her death she under want examination at the hands of the best specialists in Boston and an incurable malady. Her death had been momentarily expected for some time, though she displayed rare courage and patience through much suffering. She was a woman much beloved for her cheerful disposition and other excellent womanly qualities.
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EORGE WATSON and CLARA PROUTY are:i. WALLIS C.
7 WATSON, b. Spencer, Massachusetts.More About WALLIS C. WATSON:
Education: Student at Worcester Tech.
ii. LEROY P. WATSON.
iii. CALISTA E. WATSON.
iv. ELLEN P. WATSON.
45.
GEORGIA GRACE6 WATSON (GEORGE5, CHARLES4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)167,168 was born May 02, 1866 in Spencer, Massachusetts, and died May 21, 1935 in Worcester, Massachustts. She married HARRY W. GODDARD169,170 December 14, 1887 in Spencer, Massachustts, son of DORRANCE GODDARD and MARY WILLIAMS. He was born September 14, 1863 in Holyoke, Mass., and died September 08, 1927 in Worcester, Massachustts.Notes for G
EORGIA GRACE WATSON:Grace (Watson)Goddard is remembered by her granddaughter for her complementary role as hostess, entertaining business and civic associates in their home. She was very active in charitable and philanthropic organizations in Worcester, and was one of the chief benefactors of the Camp Fire Girls, even donating to them a camp named after her daughter Marion. She and her husband traveled extensively in the United States, Europe, Japan and took one trip around the world. They planned their philanthropic work together, and among their shared interests was establishing the Home for Aged Men. After his death, she sent in his memory Christmas gifts to every member of the home.
Note: Portraits painted by Arthur M. Hazard for the Goddard and Daniels families are on display at the Worcester Antiquarian Society. Portraits of Harry and Grace Goddard - To View Click Here
Notes for H
ARRY W. GODDARD:Harry and Grace Goddard lived at 190 Salisbury Street, a house they named 'Elmarion,' linking the names of their two daughters, Eleanor and Marion. They were married in Spencer, Massachusetts in 1887, where Mr. Goddard worked for Spencer Wire Company. He began at the age of seventeen and became its superintendent four years later. The couple lived in Spencer before they and the company moved to Worcester. At first, the Goddards lived on South Main Street, and after 1905 in their newly built home on Salisbury Street across from the lot on which the American Antiquarian Society's third home would be built four years later. By then, Goddard was president and general manager of Spencer Wire Company.
Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on September 14, 1863, Harry Goddard attended public schools in Worcester through the first two years of high school. He then went to work for Washburn & Moen Manufacturing Company for two years, after which he attended Wilbraham Academy for a year. By 1917 he was also the treasurer of the Hobbs Manufacturing Company and president of the Mills Woven Cartridge Belt Company, both in Worcester. Goddard House, renamed in his honor, was his gift to the city as a Home for Aged Men. A leading manufacturer of the city, he served as president of the Board of Trade (predecessor to the Chamber of Commerce), was active in the Republican Party (hosting President William Howard Taft in his home), and served on the boards of the Mechanics National Bank and People's Savings Bank. He belonged to the Tatnuck Country Club, the Worcester Country Club, and the Commonwealth Club.
Professionally, his success was credited to his 'force of character, insight and energy His granddaughter said it more simply. 'My grandfather must have been a legendary figure in our Town He was also an 'avid collector, an avocation which began in his youth with stamps' and continued with a large collection of 'dazzling gems and precious stones that the two would look at together on special occasions.
More About H
ARRY W. GODDARD:Occupation: Secretary & Superintendent of Spencer Wire Co.
Children of G
EORGIA WATSON and HARRY GODDARD are:46. i. ELEANOR GRACE
7 GODDARD, b. March 25, 1889, Spencer, Massachusetts.ii. MARION WILLIAMS GODDARD, b. August 29, 1893, Spencer, Massachusetts; d. March 28, 1918.
Generation No. 7
46.
ELEANOR GRACE7 GODDARD (GEORGIA GRACE6 WATSON, GEORGE5, CHARLES4, ROBERT3, OLIVER2, MATTHEW1)171 was born March 25, 1889 in Spencer, Massachusetts. She married FRED HAROLD DANIELS.Notes for E
LEANOR GRACE GODDARD:Note: Portraits painted by Arthur M. Hazard for the Goddard and Daniels families are on display at the Worcester Antiquarian Society . Portraits of Eleanor and Marion - To View Click Here
Children of E
LEANOR GODDARD and FRED DANIELS are:i. ELEANOR
8 DANIELS.ii. BRUCE DANIELS.
Endnotes
1. History and Genealogy of the Watson Family, Destcendants of Matthew Watson, Compiled by Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, DDS, pg. 15.
2. History and Genealogy of the Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson Compiled by Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, DDS Spencer, Massachusetts-1894
3. Raymond Schad http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rapasc/orr.html, Has alot of info on this Waston family.
4. History and Genealogy of the Watson Family, Destcendants of Matthew Watson, Compiled by Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, DDS, pg. 15-20.
5. Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson, who came to America in 1718, compiled by, Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, D.D.S, pg. 15 [Ch. 21-28].
6. Early History of Leicester, Mass. (including some Genealogy) by; Washburn, Emory - 1860, pg. 32.
7. History and Genealogy of the Watson Family, Destcendants of Matthew Watson, Compiled by Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, DDS, pg. 15.
8. History and Genealogy of the Watson Family, Destcendants of Matthew Watson, Compiled by Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, DDS, pg. 20.
9. History and Genealogy of the Watson Family, Destcendants of Matthew Watson, Compiled by Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, DDS, pg. 21.
10. Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson, who came to America in 1718, compiled by, Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, D.D.S, pg. 16 & 22.
11. Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson, who came to America in 1718, compiled by, Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, D.D.S, pg. 22.
12. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 213.
13. Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson, who came to America in 1718, compiled by, Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, D.D.S. 1894
14. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 264 & 265 & 144.
15. History and Genealogy of the Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson Compiled by Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, DDS Spencer, Massachusetts-1894
16. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 112 & 272.
17. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 112.
18. History and Genealogy of the Watson Family, Destcendants of Matthew Watson, Compiled by Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, DDS, pg. 20.
19. L.D.S., F/S International Genealogical Index File # 458343.
20. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 267.
21. Mass. Town Records to 1850, pg. 231 [Viles, M.R.] Middlesex County record [East Cambridge].
22. Mass. Town Records to 1850, Waltham Mass. pg. 93.
23. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 267.
24. Mass. Town Records to 1850, Waltham Mass. pg. 96.
25. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 109.
26. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 112.
27. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 272.
28. Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson, who came to America in 1718, compiled by, Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, D.D.S, pg. 22 & 32-34.
29. Early History of Leicester, Mass. (including some Genealogy) by; Washburn, Emory - 1860.
30. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War - Secretary of the Commonwealth; 1902, Vol. XVI - pg. 715.
31. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 175-176.
32. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 112.
33. Grave Stones, Old Cemetery, Spencer Mass..
34. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 212 she is listed as Mrs. Harriet Denny.
35. Grave Stones, Old Cemetery, Spencer Mass..
36. Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson, who came to America in 1718, compiled by, Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, D.D.S, pg. 22 & 34.
37. Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson, who came to America in 1718, compiled by, Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, D.D.S,
38. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War - Secretary of the Commonwealth; 1902, Vol. X - pg. 714.
39. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 265.
40. History and Genealogy of the Watson Family, Destcendants of Matthew Watson, Compiled by Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, DDS.
41. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 144.
42. Grave Stones, Old Cemetery, Spencer Mass..
43. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 265.
44. Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson, who came to America in 1718, compiled by, Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, D.D.S, pg. 25 & 38.
45. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 272.
46. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 212.
47. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 112.
48. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 213.
49. Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson, who came to America in 1718, compiled by, Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, D.D.S, pg. 40.
50. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War - Secretary of the Commonwealth; 1902, Vol. X - pg. 710.
51. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 266.
52. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 212.
53. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 213.
54. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 212.
55. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 231.
56. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 212.
57. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 213.
58. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 267.
59. Mass. Town Records to 1850, Spencer, pg. 272, [a. 51, G.S.I.].
60. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 267.
61. Mass. Town Records to 1850, pg. 175.
62. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 110.
63. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 212 , [ Marriage record says Enoch is of Jamaica].
64. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 111.
65. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 217.
66. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 110.
67. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 271.
68. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 212.
69. Grave Stones, Old Cemetery, Spencer Mass..
70. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 272.
71. Grave Stones, Old Cemetery, Spencer Mass..
72. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 193.
73. Historical Sketches Relating To Spencer, Mass. by Henry M. Tower - 1909, Vol. III, pg. 248.
74. Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson, who came to America in 1718, compiled by, Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, D.D.S, pg. 35 & 38.
75. History of Spencer, Massachusetts 1875-1975 :by Jeffrey H. Fiske, 1990, pg 27.
76. Watson Family, Descendants of Matthew Watson, who came to America in 1718, compiled by, Mrs. Julia Draper (Watson) Bemis and Alonzo Amasa Bemis, D.D.S, pg. 39 (185).
77. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 213.
78. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 212.
79. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 109.
80. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap,
81. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, PG. 111.
82. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 272.
83. Mass. Town Records to 1850, Leicester, Marriages pg. 228.
84. Mass. Town Records to 1850, Leicester, Births pg. 83.
85. Grave Stones, Old Cemetery, Spencer Mass..
86. Spencer Vital Records to 1849, pg. 212.
87. History of Spencer, Massahcsetts, from its Earliest Settlement To The Year 1860:including a Brief Sketch Of Leicester, to the year 1753: by James Drap, pg. 265.
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