William E. Watson
William E. Watson was born May 29, 1853, in the Town of Penfield, Monroe Co., NY, and died November 6, 1921, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 68. Buried in Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. He is the son of William Watson of Belfast, Ireland, and Abigail Harrington of Watkins Glen, Schuyler Co., NY.
Jemima "Minnie" Watson was born March 6, 1858, in Oregon Territory, and died October 15, 1897, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 39. Buried in Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. She is the daughter of Thomas L. Watson of England, and Margaret Kennedy, of Ireland.
William E. Watson and Jemima "Minnie" Watson were married December 14, 1879, at the residence of A. J. Watson, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
William E. Watson and Jemima "Minnie" (Watson) Watson had no children.
After Jemima "Minnie" (Watson) Watson died, William E. Watson married Katie Jane (Clary) Loomis.
Royal Houghton Loomis was born May 20, 1835, in New York, and died February 13, 1892, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 56. He is the son of Eleazar Loomis of Connecticut, and Lucy White of Hebron, Tolland Co., CT.
Naomi Z. Dobson was born about 1834, in England, and died July 4, 1867, in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI, at about age 33. Buried in Brady Hill Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI. She is the daughter of William Dobson of West Barnby, York Co., England, and Ann "Anna" Lynes of Quorn, Leicester Co., England.
Royal Houghton Loomis and Naomi Z. Dobson were married January 19, 1857, in Wayne Co., MI.
Royal Houghton Loomis and Naomi Z. (Dobson) Loomis had four children.
After Naomi Z. (Dobson) Loomis died, Royal Houghton Loomis married Katie Jane Clary.
Katie Jane Clary was born February 6, 1861, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, and died May 35, 1935, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Buried in Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Divorced about October, 1909, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. She is the daughter of Jeptha Vinrum Clary, and Unknown.
Royal Houghton Loomis and Katie Jane Clary were married 1878 in Multnomah Co., OR.
Royal Houghton Loomis and Katie Jane (Clary) Loomis had five children.
After Royal Houghton Loomis died, Katie Jane (Clary) Loomis married William E. Watson.
William E. Watson and Katie Jane (Clary) Loomis were married June 27, 1899, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
William E. Watson and Katie Jane (Clary) (Loomis) Watson had no children.
William E. Watson and Katie Jane (Clary) (Loomis) Watson were divorced about October, 1909, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
William E. Watson then married May Rose.
May Rose was born 1871, in Pennsylvania, and died June 18, 1952, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at about 81. Interred in Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. She may be the daughter of Henry D. Rose of Pennsylvania, and Elizabeth McMeesoy of Pennsylvania.
William E. Watson and May Rose were married July, 1910, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
William E. Watson and May (Rose) Watson had no children.
May Rose (Unknown) Watson then married Olin Wheeler Tarr.
Olin Wheeler Tarr was born March 31, 1860, in Indiana, and died July 12, 1941, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 81. Interred in Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. He is the son of Unknown.
Olin Wheeler Tarr (age 77 years, 7 months, 27 days) and May (Rose) Watson (age 66 years, 5 months, 3 days) were married December 2, 1937, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Olin Wheeler Tarr and May (Rose) (Watson) Tarr had no children.
After Olin Wheeler Tarr died, May (Rose) (Watson) Tarr married Samuel Royal Thurston Gatton.
Samuel Royal Thurston Gatton was born Unknown, and died Unknown, at age Unknown.
Alberta Rosmond Tillotson was born Unknown, and died Unknown, at age Unknown. She is the daughter of Unknown.
Samuel Royal Thurston Gatton and Alberta Rosmond Tillotson were married Unknown.
Samuel Royal Thurston Gatton and Alberta Rosmond (Tillotson) Gatton had several children.
After Alberta Rosmond (Tillotson) Gatton died, Samuel Royal Thurston Gatton married May (Rose) (Watson) Tarr.
Samuel Royal Thurston Gatton married May (Rose) (Watson) Tarr were married Unknown.
Samuel Royal Thurston Gatton married May (Rose) (Watson) (Tarr) Gatton had no children.
TIMELINE
William E. Watson and Jemima "Minnie" (Watson) Watson are buried in Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 14, 1850, shows William Watson (age 40) born in Ireland with real estate of $150 is a Mason and is living in the Town of Penfield, Monroe Co., NY. Living with him is Abigail Watson (age 25) born in New York. Also living there are four Watson children, all born in New York: Elizabeth Watson (age 8); Sarah Watson (age 6); Warren Watson (age 4); and Mary J. Watson (age 5/12).
William E. Watson was born May 29, 1853, in the Town of Penfield, Monroe Co., NY.
Jemima "Minnie" Watson was born March 6, 1858, in Oregon Territory.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 3, 1860, shows J. S. Pierce (age 43) born in New York, and with real estate of $33,000 and personal estate of $4,000 is a Farmer, and is living in Hartland, McHenry Co., IL. Living with him are: a female, Lucretia Pierce (age 23) born in New York; a female, Alta Pierce (age 7/12) born in New York; a female, Sarah Watson (age 15) born in New York; a male, Patrick Lorard (age 26) born in Ireland, a Farm Laborer; a male, Patrick Clausey (age 25) born in Ireland, a Farm Laborer; a male, Harney Hattfiey (age 23) born in Vermont, a Farm Laborer; and a female, Betsey Pierce (age 78) born in Massachusetts. John Smith Pierce
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1860, shows Virgel Lamb (age 42) born in New York with real estate of $5,200 personal estate of $1,200 is a Farmer living in Kankakee, Kankakee Co., IL. Living with him is Almira Lamb (age 31) born in New York. Also living there are: Frank Lamb (age 8) born in Illinois; John Lamb (age 5) born in Illinois; Lizzie Watson (age 17) born in New York; and Warran Watson (age 14) born in New York. A Domestic and a Servant also live in the household. Leigh Larson note: Almira (Harrington) Lamb is the sister of Abigail (Harrington) Watson, and Lizzie Watson and Warran Watson are the children of Abigail (Harrington) Watson.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 26, 1860 shows J. M. Harrington (age 72) born in Massachusetts, and with personal property of $91 is a Physician, and is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him are: Eliza Harrington (age 53) born in New York; and Hellen Harrington (age 14) born in Michigan.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1860 shows Virgel Lamb (age 42) born in New York with real estate of $5,200 personal estate of $1,200 is a Farmer living in Kankakee, Kankakee Co., IL. Living with him are: Almira Lamb (age 31) born in New York' Frank Lamb (age 8) born in Illinois; John Lamb (age 5) born in Illinois; Lizzie Watson (age 17) born in New York; and Warran Watson (age 14) born in New York; a Domestic, Nancy J. Waters (age 25) born in Indiana; and a Servant, Israel Unknown (age 20) born in Canada. Leigh Larson note: Almira (Harrington) Lamb is the sister of Abigail (Harrington) Watson, and Lizzie Watson and Warran Watson are the children of Abigail (Harrington) Watson.
Sarah Arabella "Belle" Watson and her brother, Warren Mortimer Watson, came to Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, 1861 -1864.
The Morning Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Saturday, March 13, 1869
GUARDIAN'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE. - NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of an order of the County Court of the Sate of Oregon, for the county of Multnomah, in the matter of the Guardianship of Jemima Watson, a minor, the undersigned Guardian will sell at public auction, at the Court House door, in the city of Portland, for cash in gold coin of the United States,, on the 20th day of March, 1869, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of said day, all the right, title and interest of said minor in and to the west half of Lot Five (5) in Block fifty-one (51) corner of Taylor and Fourth streets, in the city of Portland, State of Oregon, with all of the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging.
Terms of sale - Cash down on day of sale.
MARGARET WATSON, Guardian.
A. B. RICHARDSON, Auct'r.
William E. Watson and Minnie Watson were married December 14, 1879, at the residence of A. J. Watson, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The Morning Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Tuesday, December 23, 1879
MARRIED.
Thursday evening, Dec. 18, at the residence of A. J. Watson, Esq., by Rev. T. L. Eliot, Miss Minnie Watson to W. E. Watson, all of this city.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1880, shows William E. Watson (age 24) born in New York to New York-born parents is a married Night Watchman, and is living on South Water Street, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Living with him is his wife, Minnie Watson (age 21) born in Oregon to New York-born parents.
Jemima "Minnie" (Watson) Watson died October 15, 1897, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 39. Buried in Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Jemima "Minnie" (Watson) Watson Death Certificate.
William E. Watson and Katie Jane (Clary) Loomis were married June 27, 1899, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The Oregon Daily Journal, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Friday, October 15, 1909
MRS. WATSON SAYS HUSBAND IS CRUEL
Mrs. Katie J. Watson has begun suit in the circuit court for divorce from William W. Watson, alleging that he has threatened to kill, ordering her to leave the house, and once dragged her out of bed and threatened to put her out in the street without permitting her to dress. She says she was badly bruised in the struggle. She desires her former name, Kate J. Loomis. They were married in June, 1899. Mrs. Watson yesterday won a case in the circuit court in which she was the defendant. J. F. Compton claimed $120 commission for finding a purchaser for two lots for Mrs. Watson, but the court decided against him.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 13, 1900, shows William E. Watson (age 44) born May, 1856, in New York to Ireland and New York-born parents, is a married Rail Road Laborer, and who owns his house with a mortgage, and is living at 761 E. Irving, 9th Ward, Portland, Multnomah Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Katie J. Watson (age 39) born February, 1861, in Oregon to Mississippi and Illinois-born parents, and with all 3 of the children born to her still alive; his unmarried step-daughter, Rose H. Loomis (age 17) born in Washington to New York and Oregon-born parents, a Forelady in a Vinegar Establishment; his unmarried step-daughter, Sahra Loomis (age 15) born in Washington to New York and Oregon-born parents; his step-daughter, Royala C. Loomis (age 15) born in Oregon to New York and Oregon-born parents.
The Oregon Daily Journal, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Friday, October 15, 1909
MRS. WATSON SAYS HUSBAND IS CRUEL
Mrs. Katie J. Watson has begun suit in the circuit court for divorce from William W. Watson, alleging that he has threatened to kill, ordering her to leave the house, and once dragged her out of bed and threatened to put her out in the street without permitting her to dress. She says she was badly bruised in the struggle. She desires her former name, Kate J. Loomis. They were married in June, 1899. Mrs. Watson yesterday won a case in the circuit court in which she was the defendant. J. F. Compton claimed $120 commission for finding a purchaser for two lots for Mrs. Watson, but the court decided against him.
Abigail (Harrington) (Watson) Abbey died July 16, 1883, in Portland, Washington Co., OR, at age 59. Buried in Union Cemetery of Cedar Mill, Portland, Washington Co., OR.
Abigail (Harrington) (Watson) Abbey death record.
William E. Watson and Katie Jane (Clary) Loomis were married June 27, 1899, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 13, 1900, shows William E. Watson (age 44) born May, 1856, in New York to Ireland and New York-born parents, is a married Rail Road Laborer, and who owns his house with a mortgage, and is living at 761 E. Irving, 9th Ward, Portland, Multnomah Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Katie J. Watson (age 39) born February, 1861, in Oregon to Mississippi and Illinois-born parents, and with all 3 of the children born to her still alive; his unmarried step-daughter, Rose H. Loomis (age 17) born in Washington to New York and Oregon-born parents, a Forelady in a Vinegar Establishment; his unmarried step-daughter, Sahra Loomis (age 15) born in Washington to New York and Oregon-born parents; his step-daughter, Royala C. Loomis (age 15) born in Oregon to New York and Oregon-born parents.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1900, shows Orrin Abbey (age 85) born January 1815 in England to English-born parents is a widower and is living in Beaver Dam Precinct, Washington Co., OR. He cannot read or write, and is a Naturalized citizen of unknown immigration date. He is a Boarder living with a Farmer family of six named Hamel. Orrin Abbey was misspelled as Orrin Abber.
Orrin Abbey died March 1, 1902, in Portland, Washington Co., OR, at age 87. Buried in Union Cemetery of Cedar Mill, Portland, Washington Co., OR.
The Oregon Daily Journal, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Friday, October 15, 1909
MRS. WATSON SAYS HUSBAND IS CRUEL
Mrs. Katie J. Watson has begun suit in the circuit court for divorce from William W. Watson, alleging that he has threatened to kill, ordering her to leave the house, and once dragged her out of bed and threatened to put her out in the street without permitting her to dress. She says she was badly bruised in the struggle. She desires her former name, Kate J. Loomis. They were married in June, 1899. Mrs. Watson yesterday won a case in the circuit court in which she was the defendant. J. F. Compton claimed $120 commission for finding a purchaser for two lots for Mrs. Watson, but the court decided against him.
The Morning Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Friday, October 15, 1909
Wife Says W. E. Watson Tried to Throw Her Out of House.
Dragged out of bed about 9:30 P. M. August 17, 1908, by an angry husband, Mrs. Katie J. Watson alleges in a divorce complaint that she was almost pushed out into the street without being given an opportunity to dress. She was badly bruised in the struggle, she says, her husband at the same time using abusive language toward her. The divorce complaint against William E. Watson was filed in the Circuit Court yesterday afternoon. The couple married June 27, 1899. Mrs. Watson says her husband frequently abused her and threatened to kill her, once ordering her out of the house, and threatening her with violent death if she returned. She asks permission to resume her former name, Kate J. Loomis.
The Oregon Daily Journal, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Thursday, October 21, 1909
SAYS WIFE RULES WITH IRON WILL
W. E. Watson Would Have Court Protect the Property.
A haughty and domineering wife, who made him do as she pleased because of her iron will and his fear of being left destitute and homeless in his old age, are given by W. E. Watson as reasons why a deed he gave to Katie J. Watson four years ago should be cancelled and his property restored to him. In a suit filed in the circuit court he says she now has deserted him, leaving him destitute in his declining years. It was dread of this very condition that caused him to convey the property to his wife, he says, but she represented to him that the property would be hers only after his death. He now finds that he was defrauded, he says, as his wife holds absolute title to the land, consisting of lots in Sullivan's addition. Mrs. Watson is now suing for divorce on the ground of cruelty and her husband fears that if she wins the property will be gone beyond recall. He describes himself as home loving, steady working and nervous, while his wife is commanding, selfish and rules him by her iron will. He is helpless to oppose her will when left alone with her, he says. Both Watson and his wife were married before they were united to each other. He says he has spent $3400 on the property in repairs and improvements, and if the court will not order the deed cancelled, he asks for judgment for that sum against his wife.
William E. Watson was divorced from Katie Jane (Clary) (Loomis) Watson about January 7, 1910.
The Morning Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Saturday, January 8, 1910
Judge Bronaugh of Circuit Court Passes Busy Day Turning Divorce Mill to Satisfaction of Unsatisfied.
Dragged out of bed about 9:30 P. M. August 17, 1908, by an angry husband, Mrs. Katie J. Watson alleges in a divorce complaint that she was almost pushed out into the street without being given an opportunity to dress. She was badly bruised in the struggle, she says, her husband at the same time using abusive language toward her. The divorce complaint against William E. Watson was filed in the Circuit Court yesterday afternoon. The couple married June 27, 1899. Mrs. Watson says her husband frequently abused her and threatened to kill her, once ordering her out of the house, and threatening her with violent death if she returned. She asks permission to resume her former name, Kate J. Loomis.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1910, shows Conrad C. Caples (age 42) born in Washington to Ohio-born parents, and in his 1st marriage, is a married Broker, and who rents his house, and is living at 395 19th Street, 1st Ward, Portland, Multnomah Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of 9 years, Alice Caples (age 42) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born, parents and with none of the child born to her still alive; and his unmarried aunt, May Rose Watson (age 39) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, a Clerk at a Department Store.
The Oregon Daily Journal, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Thursday, May 26, 1910
DETERMINED WIFE KEEPS RIGHT AT HUBBY'S HEELS
W. E. Watson from Katie J. Watson, married in June, 1899, deserted in 1908 while they were living at 761 East Irving.
The Oregon Sunday Journal, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Sunday, July 17, 1910
MARRIAGE LICENSES
W. E. Watson, 671 East Irving street, over 21, May Rose, 18.
William E. Watson and May Rose were married July, 1910, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The Oregon Journal, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Thursday, February 9, 1911
BUILDING PERMITS
W. E. Watson - Move one story frame dwelling, Euclid avenue, between Everett and Sandy Road; builder J. A. Zeller, $150.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 7, 1920, shows William E. Watson (age 63) born in New York to England-born parents, is a married Head of Household, and who owns his house with a mortgage, and is living at 761 E. Irving, 9th Ward, Portland, Multnomah Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, May Rose Watson (age 48) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents.
William E. Watson died November 6, 1921, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 68. Buried in Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
William E. Watson death record.
The Morning Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Tuesday, November 8, 1921
FUNERAL NOTICES.
WATSON - At the family home, 761 E. Irving street, November 6, William Watson, aged 68 years; husband of Mary R. Watson; brother of Mrs. Elizabeth Eby of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Levina Westcott of Los Angeles, Cal. The funeral services will take place from the conservatory chapel on the East Side Funeral Directors, 414 East Alder street, at 10:30 A. M. today (Tuesday), November 8. Friends invited. Interment Lone Fir cemetery.
May (Rose) (Watson) Tarr died June 18, 1952, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at about 81. Interred in Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
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May (Rose) (Watson) Tarr death record.