Elizabeth Jane Watson
John Frank Watson was born about 1844 in Canada West, and died Unknown. He was a Farmer, and was living in Chatham Twp., Kent Co., Ontario, Canada, in 1871. He is the son of Unknown Watson.
Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Watson was August 9, 1861, in Harwich, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada West, and died August 13, 1915, in Grand Blanc Twp., Genesee Co., MI, at age 54. First buried in Evergreen Cemetery (a/k/a Whigville Cemetery), Grand Blanc Twp., Genesee Co., MI. Later removed to South Grand Blanc Cemetery (a/k/a Halsey Cemetery), Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI. She is the daughter of William Henry Watson of Upper Canada, and Mary Searle of County Cornwall, England.
John Frank Watson and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Watson were married about 1877 in Ontario, Canada.
John Frank Watson and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" (Watson) Watson had one child:
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Ontario was known as: "Upper Canada" from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; "Canada West" from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and "Ontario" after July 1, 1867.
Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" (Watson) Watson was first buried in Evergreen Cemetery (a/k/a Whigville Cemetery), Grand Blanc Twp., Genesee Co., MI. Later removed to South Grand Blanc Cemetery (a/k/a Halsey Cemetery), Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Wyman Alfred Watson and Lottie Jane (McComber) Fletcher are buried in South Grand Blanc Cemetery (a/k/a Halsey Cemetery), Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Franklin "Frank" Watson was born about 1848 in Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Canada West.
Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Watson was August 9, 1861, in Harwich, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada West.
1861 Canadian Census shows William Watson (age 37) born in Ontario, and with W. M. religion, is a Farmer, and lives in a Shanty, and is living in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with him are: Mary Watson (age 38) born in England, and with W. Methodist religion; Franklin Watson (age 13) born in Ontario, a Labourer; Hanah Watson (age 6) born in Ontario; Ann Watson (age 6) born in Ontario; William Watson (age 4) born in Ontario; and Eliza Watson (age 1, birth in 1860) born in Ontario.
1861 Canadian Census shows John Watson (age 17) born in Upper Canada, and with W. Meth. religion, is unmarried, and is living in Harwich, Kent Co., Canada West.
The 1871 Canadian Census shows William Watson (age 46) born in Ontario, and with Universalist religion, is a Farmer, and is living in Harwich Twp., Kent Co., Canada West. Living with him are: Mary Watson (age 47) born in England and with W. Methodist religion; Franklin Watson (age 23) born in Ontario, a Laborer; Hannah Watson (age 17) born in Ontario; Emily Watson (age 15) born in Ontario; William G. Watson (age 13) born in Ontario; and Eliza J. Watson (age 10) born in Ontario.
Lottie Jane (McComber) Fletcher was born July 26, 1877, in East Saginaw, MI.
The 1900 U. S. Census dated June 16, 1910, shows Wimon Watson (age 30) born May, 1870, in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents, and having immigrated in 1880, and a Naturalized Citizen, is an unmarried Day Laborer, and is boarding in Grand Blanc Twp., Genesee Co., MI.
Wyman Alfred Watson and Lottie Jane (McComber) Fletcher were married February 20, 1908, in Goodrich, Genesee Co., MI.
Wyman Alfred Watson and Lottie Jane (McComber) Fletcher Marriage Record.
The 1910 U. S. Census dated May 2, 1910, shows Wyman Watson (age 31) born in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents, and in his first marriage, and having immigrated in 1880, and having filed Citizenship papers, is a married Blacksmith of his Own Shop, and who owns his home free of a mortgage, and is living in Grand Blanc Twp., Genesee Co., MI. Living with him are: his wife of 2 years, Lottie J. Watson (age 32) born in Michigan to Michigan-born parents, and in her second marriage, and with the only child born to her still alive; his daughter, Bernice M. Watson (age 11/12) born in Michigan to English Canadian and Michigan-born parents; and his unmarried mother, Eliza J. Watson (age 48) born in English Canada to English Canadian and England-born parents, and having immigrated in 1880.
Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" (Watson) Watson died August 13, 1915, in Grand Blanc Twp., Genesee Co., MI, at age 54.
The Flint Journal, Flint, Genesee Co., MI, Saturday, August 14, 1915
MRS. ELIZA WATSON DIES AT GRAND BLANC
(Special to The Daily Journal)
Grand Blanc, Mich., Aug. 14. - Mrs. Eliza Watson died here yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of her son. For the last five years she has been housekeeper for Bert Stannard, but about three weeks ago she was forced to give up and live with her son, Wyman Watson. Mrs. Watson was born in Canada 52 years ago and came to live near Grand Blanc in her girlhood. She leaves one brother George of this place, her son Wyman and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock standard time, from the M. E. Church.
Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" (Watson) Watson Death Certificate.
Lottie Jane (McComber) (Fletcher) Watson died September 7, 1963, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI, at age 86. Buried in South Grand Blanc Cemetery (a/k/a Halsey Cemetery), Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI.
Wyman Alfred Watson died May 31, 1965, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI, at age 86. Buried in South Grand Blanc Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, MI.