Identity area
Type of entity
Family
Authorized form of name
Watson (family)
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Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
ca.1836-
History
The Watson family originated in Ireland, emigrating to Vaughan Township in 1836 after a short stay in the United States. James Watson, and his son William, purchased the east half of lot 32, concession 7 at this time. The family continued to farm the land in question well into the 1960's, when the property was sold. William Watson was a teacher first at the Bryson School (School Section # 10) and subsequently at the Purpleville School (School Section # 11). "Bob " (Robert William) Watson was the last owner of the subject property.