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3. Andrew W. WATSON (William1) was born on January 15, 1853 in Vaughan Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada, died on March 10, 1936 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 83, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• Andrew farmed on Lot 47, Con 20, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Andrew married Elizabeth Jane McKEE, daughter of Alexander McKEE and Sarah MORRISON, on June 17, 1879 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.4 Elizabeth was born on July 22, 1858 in King Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada, died on October 15, 1924 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 66, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. Bell, Presbyterian Church. Witnessed by Henry C. Young and Wm J. Watson.

Events

• Elizabeth resided in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1861 .

Children from this marriage were:

+ 11 M    i. William Andrew WATSON was born on May 13, 1880 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on April 8, 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA aged 80, and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Niagars Falls, NY.

   12 M    ii. Robert Alexander WATSON was born on October 14, 1881 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on March 13, 1953 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 71, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He never married and had no children.

Events

• Robert farmed on Lot 47, Con 20, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

• He retired from Church Street, Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada about 1946

+ 13 M    iii. David James WATSON was born on December 20, 1885 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 6, 1972 in Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA aged 86.

+ 14 M    iv. Albert John WATSON was born on December 10, 1885 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on April 3, 1959 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA aged 73, and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Niagars Falls, NY.

   15 M    v. Alfred WATSON was born on October 13, 1887 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on June 14, 1922 aged 34.

Alfred married Elva Marie STARK, daughter of James STARK Jr. and Sarah Jane "Dolly" IRVING, on May 11, 1920 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5 Elva was born on December 5, 1896 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6 They had no children.

   16 F    vi. Mary Adeline WATSON was born on December 5, 1889 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on October 22, 1963 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 73, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She never married and had no children.

Events

• Mary resided at Church Street in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   17 F    vii. Martha Jane 'Mattie' WATSON was born on July 30, 1892 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on June 22, 1932 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 39, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She never married and had no children.

   18 M    viii. Frank WATSON was born on July 8, 1894 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on September 9, 1966 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 72, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• Frank farmed on Lot 47, Con 20, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Frank married Jean Isabella McGILLIVRAY, daughter of George Fraser McGILLIVRAY and Jane McLEAN, on March 31, 1942 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.7 Jean was born on October 14, 1916 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada8 and died on September 23, 2007 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 90. They had no children.

   19 F    ix. Mabel May WATSON was born on January 6, 1897 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 22, 1981 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 84, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• Mabel resided in Cambridge (Galt), Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.

Mabel married Joseph James ROWLEY, son of James Arthur ROWLEY and Urilla WEBB, on March 6, 1943. Joseph was born on July 19, 1901 in Southampton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,5 died on June 19, 1981 aged 79, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   20 F    x. Alice Evangeline WATSON was born on May 20, 1901 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 21, 1982 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 81, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She never married and had no children.

Events

• Alice resided at Church Street in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   21 M    xi. Howard WATSON was born on June 18, 1902 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on March 1, 1980 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 77, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• Howard resided at Queen Street in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Howard married Mary Catherine McGILLIVRAY, daughter of George Fraser McGILLIVRAY and Jane McLEAN,. They had no children.

4. Eliza Jane WATSON (William1) was born on December 5, 1856 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 6, 1948 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 91, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.2

OBITUARY FOR ELIZA JANE WATSON-MAJURY
Paisley Advocate, July 1948.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Edward Majury was held on Friday afternoon from the residence of her daughter Mrs. Robert Alexander at Eden Grove. Services were conducted by Mr. Arthur Brown, student rector of the Church of the Ascension, Paisley. Interment was in Stark Vale Cemetery. Casket bearers were Robert, Ross and Burton Majury, Percy and George Gregg and Don Ross Parrott.
Mrs. Majury, the former Eliza Jane Watson died in Owen Sound General and Marine Hospital on July 6th following an illness of only a few hours. She had been spending a few days at the home of her son near the city when she suffered a stroke at the evening meal with her family. She was removed to hospital immediately, but passed away six hours later, without regaining consciousness. She was in her 92nd year.
A daughter of the late Jane Ritchie and William Watson, the subject of this sketch was born in Elderslie Twp., on the Elora Road South, on the farm now occupied by Chester Teeple. She was educated at Ellengowan School. In 1877 she married Edward Majury, and the couple farmed in Greenock Twp. for a few years and then moved the farm across the road to Con A, Elderslie, where they continued to reside until his passing in 1933. For the past number of years Mrs. Majury made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Alexander of Eden Grove. Her health was remarkably good, and she enjoyed visiting with other members of her family, while her principle occupation was knitting, at which she was particularly adept. She was a member of the Church of the Ascension, Paisley, and so long as health permitted was a regular attendant at service.
The last surviving member of a family of ten, six brothers and three sisters, she is survived by five sons and one daughter: Edward, Owen Sound; John, Manitoba; Clifford, Eden Grove; Leslie, Paisley; Lawson, Elderslie Twp. and (Annie) Mrs. R. Alexander of Eden Grove. Three daughters: Margaret, Nancy and Minnie and one son Robert, predeceased their mother.

Eliza married Edward MAJURY, son of Robert MAJURY and Janet CARR, on February 27, 1877 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Edward was born on April 12, 1849 in Lanark Twp, Lanark Co, Ontario, Canada,9,10 died on September 2, 1933 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 84, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.2

Events

• Edward resided at the home of Thomas Kelso in Lanark, Lanark Co, Ontario, Canada in 1871.

• He worked as a farmer in 1881 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

• Edward farmed on Lot 1, Con 2, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Children from this marriage were:

+ 22 F    i. Margaret Jane MAJURY was born on September 16, 1879 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada11 and died on January 20, 1936 in Reward, , Saskatchewan, Canada aged 56.

+ 23 F    ii. Elizabeth Ann MAJURY was born on June 2, 1880 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 16, 1968 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada12 aged 88, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 24 F    iii. Nancy Ellen MAJURY was born on February 13, 1882 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 6, 1917 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada5 aged 35, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   25 M    iv. William Robert MAJURY was born on October 23, 1883 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 2, 1925 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 41, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.2 He never married and had no children.

Events

• William Robert relocated to Salvador, , Saskatchewan, Canada, in 1909.

• He relocated to Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1918.

+ 26 M    v. John Henry MAJURY was born on January 11, 1886 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on November 16, 1963 in Neepawa, McDonald Dist, Manitoba, Canada aged 77.

+ 27 M    vi. Edward MAJURY was born on March 4, 1888 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on September 3, 1969 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada13 aged 81, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.

+ 28 F    vii. Wilhimena "Minnie" May MAJURY was born on March 1, 1891 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on June 29, 1918 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada5 aged 27, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 29 M    viii. Clifford MAJURY was born on December 16, 1893 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 30, 1973 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada12,14 aged 79, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 30 M    ix. Victor "Lawson" MAJURY was born on January 2, 1896 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on March 12, 1985 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada12 aged 89, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 31 M    x. Gilbert Leslie MAJURY was born on February 16, 1898 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on August 21, 1966 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 68, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.2

5. James WATSON (William1) was born on September 29, 1857 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in December 1925 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 68, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• James farmed on Lot 32, Con A, Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

• James resided in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada from 1890 to 1895 .

James married Margaret LEDGERWOOD, daughter of James LEDGERWOOD and Elizabeth WALLACE, on April 15, 1880 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.4 Margaret was born on December 15, 1857 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,15 died on October 9, 194615 aged 88, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. H.D. Steele, witnessed by Robt. W. Ledgerwood of Greenock and Rebecca Watson of Elderslie.

Children from this marriage were:

   32 F    i. Elizabeth Jane WATSON was born on March 26, 1881 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on June 29, 1981 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 100, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She never married and had no children.

Events

• Elizabeth resided at Lot 32, Con A in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

• She relocated to Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1947.

+ 33 F    ii. Mabel Gertrude WATSON was born on June 25, 1885 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died in September 1980 in Grosse Pointe Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA aged 95.

   34 F    iii. Olive Pearl WATSON was born on January 10, 1891 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on October 21, 1974 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada14 aged 83, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• Olive resided at home in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1911.

• She relocated, in August 1919 to Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA.

• She worked as a stenographer at a Glass Co. and lived at 175 Meldrum Ave. with her sister Mabel Cruickshank in 1920 in Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA.

• Olive Pearl relocated from Detroit and retired back to, Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1958.

Olive married Charles "Gordon" Ballantine SUTHERLAND, son of Adam McLeod SUTHERLAND and Catherine ROSS, after 1920. Gordon was born on October 10, 1884 in London, Middlesex Co, Ontario, Canada,16,17 died in 1957 in Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA aged 73, and was buried in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Gordon.

Events

• Gordon resided at 5515 Chalmers St. in Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA in 1947.

   35 M    iv. Wilbert Wallace WATSON was born on October 20, 1896 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1977 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 81, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He never married and had no children.

Events

• He signed up on June 14, 1918.

• Wilbert resided at Lot 32, Con A in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

• He relocated to Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1947.

7. Robert Alexander WATSON (William1) was born in 1861 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 24, 1944 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 83, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

OBITUARY FOR ROBERT A. WATSON
Paisley Advocate December, 1944.
In his 84th year, Robert A. Watson of Elora Road South passed away on Sunday at the home of his son, Mr. Fred Watson, Lot 3, Con A, Eldershe Twp. His whole life was spent in his home community, and always he had been regarded with the highest respect by all who knew him. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm Watson, pioneer settlers on the Elora Road South, and after attaining manhood farmed on 100 acres of homestead taken up by his father from the government, and continued to carry on until three years ago, when his health failed, since which time he has made his home with his sons Fred and Marshall. In religion he was an Anglican and in politics a Conservative.
Fifty-nine years ago he married Elizabeth Davison, daughter of Mr. and mrs. Jas. Davison, who predeceased him in November, 1929. Three sons survive; Fred of Eldershe; Marshall of Brant Twp. and Melrose of St. Thomas; also a sister and brother, Mrs. E. Majury of Brant Twp. and David Watson of Paisley.
The funeral was held this Wednesday afternoon from the home of Mr. Fred Watson. Services were conducted by Rev. Wylie of the United Church, Paisley. Interment was in Paisley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs. Clifford, Lawson and Leslie Majury, Wilbert and Ellsworth Watson and Bob McTeer. Flowerbearers were Jack and Bert Watson.

Events

• Robert farmed on Lot 3, Con A, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

Robert married Elizabeth DAVISON, daughter of James Ellis DAVISON and Jane MORAN, on January 8, 1887 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.4 Elizabeth was born on May 8, 1863 in Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died in November 1929 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 66, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Andrew Fisher witnessed by David S. Watson of Elderslie and James Davison of Greenock.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 36 M    i. Fredrick Davison WATSON was born on January 20, 1888 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1975 in Lions Head, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 87, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 37 M    ii. Robert Marshall WATSON was born on April 28, 1890 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 24, 1970 in Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 80, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   38 F    iii. Adopted Daughter WATSON was born about 1892.

+ 39 M    iv. Melrose WATSON was born on July 1, 1893 and died on December 8, 1970 in St. Thomas, Elgin Co, Ontario, Canada aged 77.

9. Margaret WATSON (William1) was born on March 15, 1866 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on November 12, 1911 in Grant Twp, Iosco Co, MI, USA3 aged 45, and was buried in Memory Gardens, Tawas City, MI, USA.

OBITUARY FOR MARGARET WATSON DAVISON
From Phil Tobias, Dec. 1995.
Robert Watson of Paisley, Ont., spent a few days with his sister, Mrs. Davison, before her death; and Mrs William Osborne of Prescott has also been a visitor at the Davison home.

DIED - Nov. 12, 1911, Margaret Watson Davison, aged 43 years, seven months and 28 days. Margaret Watson was born in the county of Bruce, Ontario, where she lived to young womanhood and was united in marriage with David Davison of the same place, on Dec. 23 1885. In the year 1892 Mr. and Mrs. Davison removed to the States to try their fortunes in the then wilds of northern Michigan, locating at Prescott, afterward removing to Tawas Township, and thence to Grant, where they have been prominent citizens for several years. To this union were born seven children six of whom are living; Lorne, aged 24; Harcourt, 21; Annie, 17; Orville, 14; Mabel, 6; and Albert, 4 years, who, with the husband are left to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held from the Hemlock Road church. Rev. G.W. Gilroy, of the M.E. Church of AuGres, spoke consoling words to the bereaved relatives and a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The remains will be laid to rest at Tawas City Cemetery, beside the little one who was called before. And is this all? Ah, no. The Christian deeds and helpful advice of a loving mother will live on and on with those who are left behind.

Margaret married David DAVISON, son of James Ellis DAVISON and Jane MORAN, on December 22, 1885 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.4 David was born on March 16, 1859 in Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 27, 1939 in Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan, USA3 aged 80, and was buried in Memory Gardens, Tawas City, MI, USA.

• Marriage Ceremony conducted by Rev. Andrew Fisher, witnessed by Robert C. Watson of Elderslie and Lizzie Davison of Greenock.

Events

• David relocated to the cattle ranch of C.H. Prescott & Sons, , , Michigan, USA, in April 1893.

• He graduated from Toronto Veterinary College about 1884.

• David farmed at Tawas Twp, Iosco, Michigan, USA, Abt 1896

• He was elected as Probate Judge from 1912 to 1938 in , Iosco Co, Michigan, USA.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 40 M    i. Matthew Lorne DAVISON was born on December 11, 1886 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on January 7, 1926 in Grant Twp, Iosco Co, MI, USA3 aged 39, and was buried in Memory Gardens, Tawas City, MI, USA.

+ 41 M    ii. James Harcourt DAVISON was born on September 22, 1890 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 8, 1968 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA3 aged 77, and was buried in Gracelawn Cemetery, Flint, MI.

+ 42 F    iii. Anna Mae DAVISON was born on May 28, 1894 in Prescott, Ogemaw, Michigan, USA3 and died on February 19, 1986 in East Tawas, Iosco Co, Michigan, USA3 aged 91.

+ 43 M    iv. Orville Ray DAVISON was born on March 15, 1897 in Grant Twp, Iosco Co, MI, USA,3 died on June 5, 1980 in Flint, Genesee Co, Michigan, USA3 aged 83, and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Flint, MI.

   44 M    v. William Floyd DAVISON was born on August 8, 1903 in Tawas Twp, Iosco, Michigan, USA and died on January 4, 1904. He never married and had no children.

+ 45 F    vi. Mabel Irene DAVISON was born on May 27, 1905 in Grant Twp, Iosco Co, MI, USA.

+ 46 M    vii. William Albert DAVISON was born on August 18, 1907 in Grant Twp, Iosco Co, MI, USA and died on February 9, 1995 in Zephyrhills, Pasco Co, Florida, USA aged 87.

10. David Samuel WATSON (William1) was born on August 20, 1869 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on September 5, 1947 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 78, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

OBITUARY FOR DAVID S. WATSON
Paisley Advocate September, 1949.
A native and lifelong resident of this district, David S. Watson, died at his home on Rowe St. on Friday Sept. 5th, in his 80th year. Mr. Watson had been in failing health for the past year. He had been able to get around fairly well, and on Thursday had been downtown as was his daily custom. When he was not seen moving around his home on Friday morning, neighbours went to the house on the noon hour and found Mr. Watson prostrate on the couch. Dr. R.J. Tucker was called but found upon arrival that death had occurred some hours earlier, after suffering a heart seizure.
Mr. Watson was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Watson, pioneer settlers, and was born in 1868 on the old homestead farm, Lot 3 Con B, Elderslie Twp., on the Elora Road just south of the village. He took over the farm following the passing of his parents and lived there until he retired about 16 years ago and came to live in Paisley. In 1889 he married Ellen Dalgarno of Brant Twp. who predeceased him in 1939. He is survived by one son, Elsworth, of Elora Road South. A daughter (Nellie) Mrs. Chester Teeple, passed away about 20 years ago. A sister Mrs. Ed Majury in Brant Twp.
In religion Mr. Watson was an Anglican and was warden in the congregation of the Church of the Ascension for many years.
The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from the home of his son, Mr. Elsworth Watson, Elora Road South. Services by Rev. E.D. Dickson rector of the Church of the Ascension. Interment in Stark Vale Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Robtert Irwin, J.R. McArthur, Cameron Green, S.F. Ballachey, Ed Maxwell and Alex Coates. Flower-bearers were Ed Watson, Lawson Majury, Leslie Dalgarno and Geo. Scott.
Friends from a distance who attended were Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Ritchie, Howard Ritchie, Wm. Wier, Mr. and Mrs. John Newell, Misses Lily and Kate Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lindsay, Mr. Clifford Lindsay and son, Mr. Wm. McGirr, all of Durham; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Parker of Walkerton; Mrs. Mervin Butchart of Hanover; Melville Watson of St. Thomas; Wm. Lyons of London.

Events

• David farmed on Elora Road South, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

• He retired from Rowe Street, Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1932

David married Ellen DALGARNO, daughter of Robert DALGARNO and Elizabeth A. GREGG, on January 22, 1890. Ellen was born on April 18, 1870 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on December 14, 1938 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 68, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

   47 M    i. William Robert "Elsworth" WATSON was born on April 26, 1892 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1975 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 83, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Elsworth.

Events

• Elsworth farmed on Lot 6, Con B, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada

• He retired to Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1950

Elsworth married Julia McLEAN, daughter of John McLEAN and Annie (__?__), on August 30, 1916 in Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Julia was born on October 1, 1893 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died in 1980 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 87, and was buried in Douglas Hill Cemetery Eden Grove, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   48 F    ii. Nellie Jean Annetta WATSON was born on June 5, 1905 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on January 3, 1929 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 23, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Nellie married Roscoe Chester TEEPLE, son of Roscoe Conklin TEEPLE and Isabella Jane CLAZIE, on December 2, 1925 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. Roscoe was born on October 16, 1900 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 3, 1985 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 84, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. They had no children.

Events

• Roscoe farmed on Lot 8, Con 19, Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, in 1926

• Relocated to: Lot 24, Con B, Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

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