Rosamond Verry

F, b. 27 July 1905, d. after 1978, File ID#957
  • Rosamond Verry was born on 27 July 1905 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, daughter of Irving Herbert Verry and Harriet Frances Tyler.
  • On 5 October 1928 Rosamond Verry, age 23, married William Bruton Holmsley, age 29, son of William Larrymore Holmsley and Addie Elizabeth Bruton, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Rosamond's husband, William Bruton Holmsley, died at age 42 years and 1 month and was buried in December 1940 at Albin Cemetery, Comanche County, Texas.
  • In 1978 Rosamond Verry was living at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • She died after 1978 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Last Edited: 18 Dec 2002

Family: William Bruton Holmsley

  • Natica Verry Holmsley (living)

Virginia Verry

F, b. 24 May 1912, File ID#958
  • Virginia Verry was born on 24 May 1912 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, daughter of Irving Herbert Verry and Harriet Frances Tyler.
  • Virginia Verry was enumerated in the 1930 US Census with Irving Herbert Verry and Harriet Frances Tyler on on 9 April 1930.
  • On 21 April 1934 Virginia Verry, age 21, married Raleigh R. Adam, age 36, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 12 February 1977 Virginia Verry witnessed the death of Raleigh R. Adam at Malvern, Worcestershire, England.
  • In September 1978 Virginia Verry was living at Malvern, Worcestershire, England.
  • Last Edited: 18 Dec 2002

Family: Raleigh R. Adam

  • David Verry Adam (living)
  • Virginia Neilson Adam (living)
  • James Raleigh Adam (living)

Marian V. Vibert

F, b. 22 February 1903, d. 31 October 1996, File ID#83
  • Marian V. Vibert was born on 22 February 1903 at South Windsor, Connecticut.
  • Marian V. Vibert married Clifford Symington, son of Isaiah Symington and Anna C. Buskill.
  • On 11 January 1949 Clifford Symington, her husband, died at age 44 at Westfield, Connecticut.
  • Marian was a School teacher.
  • She died on 31 October 1996 at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, at age 93.
  • Last Edited: 6 Jun 2005

Family: Clifford Symington

  • Clifford L. Symington Jr. (living)
  • Katherine Symington (living)

Michael Von Gerichten

M, b. between 1832 and 1833, d. after 26 August 1870, File ID#528
  • Michael Von Gerichten was born between 1832 and 1833 at Preussia, Germany.
  • In 1852 Michael Von Gerichten and (Maria) Christina [?] emigrated from Preussia, Germany, to New York. (Note: Christina von Gerichten gives her year of emmigration as 1852 in the 1900 census. It is unclear if it also applies to her hustand.) Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Before 1856 Michael Von Gerichten married (Maria) Christina [?].
  • In 1860 Michael was a blacksmith.
  • On 6 July 1860 Michael Von Gerichten and (Maria) Christina [?] were enumerated in the 1860 US Census at P. O. Mount Vernon, Morrisania, Westchester County, New York, as follows:
    Michael Fongrelton (sic), 26, blacksmith, b. Germany
    Christiana, 27, b. Germany
    Sophia, 5, b. NY, attended school during the year
    Mary Meyer, 16, domestic, b. Germany.
  • On 26 August 1870 Michael was a wagonmaker.
  • On 26 August 1870 Michael Von Gerichten and (Maria) Christina [?] were enumerated in the 1870 US Census at Morrisania, Westchester County, New York, as follows:
    Von Gerichten, M., 37, wagon maker, b. Prussia
    ---, Christina, 38, b. Prussia
    ---, Sophia, 15, b. New York.
  • Michael Von Gerichten died after 26 August 1870 at Morrisania, Westchester County, New York, after the census when he is living, age 37.
  • In 1873 Michael Von Gerichten witnessed that Morrisania was annexed to New York City.
  • In 1898 Michael Von Gerichten witnessed that Morrisania became part of The Bronx County.
  • Last Edited: 23 Feb 2005

Family: (Maria) Christina [?]


Sophia Von Gerichten

F, b. March 1856, d. 10 October 1904, File ID#530
  • Sophia Von Gerichten was born in March 1856 at New York, New York, daughter of Michael Von Gerichten and (Maria) Christina [?].
  • On 6 July 1860 she was enumerated in the household of Michael Von Gerichten and (Maria) Christina [?], her parents, in the 1860 US census at P. O. Mount Vernon, Morrisania, Westchester County, New York.
  • On 26 August 1870 she was enumerated in the household of Michael Von Gerichten and (Maria) Christina [?], her parents, in the 1870 US census at Morrisania, Westchester County, New York.
  • In 1873 Sophia Von Gerichten witnessed that Morrisania was annexed to New York City.
  • Between 1876 and 1877 Sophia Von Gerichten married Frederick Steiger at New York.
  • On 2 June 1880 Sophia Von Gerichten and Frederick Steiger were enumerated in the 1880 US Census at New York, New York, as follows:
    Frederick STEIGER, Self, M, Married, 28, b. PRUSSIA, Occ: Blacksmith, Fa: b. PRUSSIA, Mo: b.PRUSSIA
    Sophia, Wife, F, 24, b. NY, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: b. NY, Mo: NY
    Christiania, Dau, F, 6M, b. NY
    Maggie (Mikkie?), Son (sic), F (sic), 2, b. NY
    Frederick VESSING, Boarder, M, Widower, 79, b. BAVARIA, Occ: At Home, debility.
  • In 1898 Sophia Von Gerichten witnessed that Morrisania became part of The Bronx County.
  • On 5 June 1900 she was enumerated in the household of (Maria) Christina [?], her mother, in the 1900 US census at 87 Jackson Street, New York - Bronx, New York County, New York.
  • After 1900 her mother, (Maria) Christina [?], died at Bronx, New York.
  • Sophia Von Gerichten died on 10 October 1904 at Bronx, New York, possibly !! Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information. at age 48.
  • Last Edited: 7 Aug 2004

Family: Frederick Steiger


Grietje Hendriks Vrijheid

F, b. between 1796 and 1797, d. 1 June 1865, File ID#398
  • Father: Hendrik Hendriks Vrijheid
  • Mother: Driesjen Timmers
  • Grietje Hendriks Vrijheid was born between 1796 and 1797, daughter of Hendrik Hendriks Vrijheid and Driesjen Timmers.
  • On 25 June 1812 Grietje Hendriks Vrijheid married Lubbert Bullink, age 23, son of Lubbert Hendriksen Bullink and Dirkjen Lucas, at Elburg, Gelderland, Netherlands.
  • On 22 November 1859 her daughter, Aaltje Bullink, died at Elburg, Gelderland, Netherlands.
  • Grietje Hendriks Vrijheid died on 1 June 1865 at Elburg, Gelderland, Netherlands.
  • Last Edited: 29 Jun 2005

Family: Lubbert Bullink


Gerard Walter

M, b. 25 March 1909, d. 16 January 2000, File ID#407
  • Father: Jacob J. Walter b. bt 1871 - 1872
  • Mother: Barbara [?] b. bt 1870 - 1871
  • Gerard Walter was born on 25 March 1909 at New Jersey, son of Jacob J. Walter and Barbara [?].
  • In 1930 Gerard was a bank clerk.
  • On 15 April 1930 he was enumerated in the household of Jacob J. Walter and Barbara [?], his parents, in the 1930 US census at 8446 89th Street, Woodhaven, Queens County, New York.
  • In February 1947 Gerard Walter, age 37, married Joan Helen Symington, age 27, daughter of George Symington and Estelle Rutan.
  • Gerard Walter died on 16 January 2000 at Stony Brook, New York, at age 90.
  • Gerard Walter was buried at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, New York.
  • Joan Helen Symington, his wife, outlived Gerard Walter and died at age 80 on 16 April 2000 at Stony Brook, New York.
  • Gerard Walter and Joan Helen Symington had eight children.
  • Last Edited: 5 Aug 2004

Family: Joan Helen Symington


Anna Wampler

F, b. 16 October 1824, d. 21 March 1871, File ID#615
  • Anna Wampler was born on 16 October 1824 at Long Meadows, Virginia, daughter of John Wampler Jr. and Mary Cline.
  • On 28 January 1844 Anna Wampler, age 19, married Samuel Roller, age 20, son of Michael Roller and Elizabeth Driver, at Rockingham County, Virginia.
  • Anna Wampler died on 21 March 1871 at New Market, Rockingham County, Virginia, at age 46.
  • Samuel Roller, her husband, outlived Anna Wampler and died at age 83 on 4 January 1907 at New Market, Rockingham County, Virginia.
  • Last Edited: 14 Jan 2005

Family: Samuel Roller

  • Michael J. Roller (excluded)
  • Elizabeth A. Roller (excluded)
  • John A. Roller (excluded)
  • Mary Roller (excluded)
  • Lewis Jacob Roller (excluded)
  • David Samuel Roller (excluded)
  • William S. Roller (excluded)
  • Joseph Frederick Roller (excluded)
  • Sallie G. Roller+ (1863 - circa 1938)

Hans Peter Wampler Jr.

M, b. circa 1722/23, d. June 1792, File ID#640
  • Hans Peter Wampler Jr. was born circa 1722/23 at Switzerland/Germany, son of Hans Peter Wampler Sr., Immigrant to PA 1741 and Anna Veronica [?].
  • On 26 September 1743 Hans Peter Wampler Jr. married Anna Barbara Brenneisen, daughter of Hans Valentine Brenneisen and Margaretha [?], at Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1748/49 his father, Hans Peter Wampler Sr., died at Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
  • Circa 1782 Anna Barbara Brenneisen, his wife, died.
  • After 1782 Hans Peter Wampler Jr. married Mari Barbara Sneither.
  • Hans Peter Wampler Jr. died in June 1792 at Frederick County, Maryland.
  • Last Edited: 4 Jul 2005

Family 1: Anna Barbara Brenneisen

  • Barbara Wampler (excluded)
  • Anna Wampler (excluded)
  • Joseph Wampler (excluded)
  • David Wampler (excluded)
  • Daniel Wampler (excluded)
  • Eva Wampler (excluded)
  • Christina Wampler (excluded)
  • Jacob Wampler (excluded)
  • Philipenia Wampler (excluded)
  • John Wampler Sr.+ (1768 - 1845)

Family 2: Mari Barbara Sneither (excluded)


Hans Peter Wampler Sr., Immigrant to PA 1741

M, b. 1700/1, d. 1748/49, File ID#638
  • Hans Peter Wampler Sr., Immigrant to PA 1741 was also known as Wampfler original spelling.
  • He was born in 1700/1 at Switzerland/Germany.
  • Hans Peter Wampler Sr. married Anna Veronica [?].
  • Hans Peter Wampler Sr. died in 1748/49 at Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
  • G. M. Shouse, in "Wamplers in America", says that, "The exact date and place of his birth, the date of his marriage and the maiden name of his wife, Veronica, are unknown."
  • Last Edited: 14 Jan 2005

Family: Anna Veronica [?] (excluded)

  • Hans Peter Wampler Jr.+ (circa 1722/23 - 1792)
  • Hans Michael Wampler (excluded)
  • Anna Magdalena Wampler (excluded)
  • Anna Veronica Wampler (excluded)
  • Hans George Wampler Sr. (excluded)

John Wampler Jr.

M, b. 10 May 1795, d. 23 March 1869, File ID#645
  • John Wampler Jr. was born on 10 May 1795 at Pennsylvania, son of John Wampler Sr. and Magdalene Garber.
  • On 16 May 1819 John Wampler Jr., age 24, married Mary Cline, age 17, daughter of Joseph Klein and Mary Bashore, at Rockingham County, Virginia.
  • John Wampler Jr. died on 23 March 1869 at Rockingham County, Virginia, at age 73.
  • Last Edited: 18 Aug 2002

Family: Mary Cline

  • Catherine Wampler (excluded)
  • Elizabeth Wampler (excluded)
  • Anna Wampler+ (1824 - 1871)
  • Mary Wampler (excluded)
  • Magdalene Wampler (excluded)
  • Sallie Wampler (excluded)
  • Susannah Wampler (excluded)
  • Joseph Wampler (excluded)
  • John Wampler (excluded)
  • Frederich Wampler (excluded)
  • Rebecca Wampler (excluded)

John Wampler Sr.

M, b. 11 September 1768, d. 28 February 1845, File ID#643
  • Last Edited: 18 Sep 2003

Family: Magdalene Garber

  • Samuel Wampler (excluded)
  • Mary Wampler (excluded)
  • John Wampler Jr.+ (1795 - 1869)
  • Anna Wampler (excluded)
  • Susannah Wampler (excluded)
  • David Wampler (excluded)
  • Martin Wampler (excluded)
  • Magdalene Wampler (excluded)
  • Daniel Wampler (excluded)
  • Elizabeth Wampler (excluded)
  • Jonas Wampler (excluded)

Caroline Ward

F, b. 1828, d. before 1884, File ID#1337
  • Caroline Ward was born in 1828.
  • Before 1848 Caroline Ward married Edward Start.
  • Caroline Ward died before 1884.
  • Last Edited: 23 Feb 2005

Family: Edward Start


Sarah J. Wartley

F, b. December 1859, d. 5 December 1930, File ID#590
  • Sarah J. Wartley was born in December 1859 at Ireland.
  • Before 1884 Sarah J. Wartley married David Kilpatrick.
  • In 1889 David Kilpatrick, her husband, died.
  • Between 1889 and 1890 Sarah J. Wartley married James Symington, son of Alexander Symington and Mary Riddle, at Connecticut she was the widow Kilpatrick, with two sons at the time.
  • In 1891 Sarah J. Wartley and James Symington moved from at South Manchester, Connecticut, to to Astoria, Long Island, NY.
  • On 2 June 1900 Sarah J. Wartley and James Symington were enumerated in the 1900 US Census at 577 Blackwell Street, Queens, New York City, Queens County, New York, enumerated as follows:
    SYMINGTON, James, head,b, July 1843, Ireland, as were his parents, married 10 years, immigrated 1881, naturalized, operator in a silk mill, unemployed for 2 months, own a mortgaged home
    -----, Sarah G., wife, b. Dec 1859, 1 child born and living (of this marriage? Kilpatricks?), immigrated 1881, b. Ireland as were her parents
    --, Moses, son, b. Aug 1872, single, b. CT
    --, George, son, b. Feb 1885, single, b. CT
    --, Florence J., daughter, b. Dec 1895, single, b. NY
    KILPATRICK, Thomas J., step-son, b. Nov 1884, single, b. CT, grocery clerk
    ---, William D., step-son, b. Nov 1887, single, b. CT, packer in a dry goods store, unemployed 6 months
    (NOTE: Moses' DOB is clearly wrong here. His birth certificate from CT says 2 Aug 1883).
  • Sarah J. Wartley and James Symington were separated apparently, since they are enumerated in separate households after 1900.
  • On 9 January 1920 Sarah J. Wartley was enumerated in the 1920 US Census at Astoria, Queens County, New York, living separately from her husband, James Symington.
  • In 1930 Sarah J. Wartley was buried at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • She died on 5 December 1930 at New York.
  • James Symington, her husband, outlived Sarah J. Wartley and died at age 91 on 6 October 1934 at Astoria, Queens County, New York.
  • Last Edited: 6 Jul 2005

Family 1: David Kilpatrick (excluded)

  • Before 1884 Sarah J. Wartley married David Kilpatrick.

Family 2: James Symington

  • Between 1889 and 1890 Sarah J. Wartley married James Symington, son of Alexander Symington and Mary Riddle, at Connecticut she was the widow Kilpatrick, with two sons at the time.
  • Sarah J. Wartley and James Symington were separated apparently, since they are enumerated in separate households after 1900.

Anne Marie Watson

F, b. 3 February 1920, File ID#250
  • Anne Marie Watson was born on 3 February 1920 at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, daughter of Arthur Myron Watson and Sara S. Babb.
  • On 7 April 1930 she was enumerated in the household of Edith Babb in the 1930 US census at 5 White Street, Ward 2, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 7 April 1930 she was enumerated in the household of Edith Babb, her grandmother, in the 1930 US census at 5 White Street, Ward 2, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Bruce A. Watson

M, b. between 1921 and 1922, File ID#251
  • Bruce A. Watson was born between 1921 and 1922 at Massachusetts, son of Arthur Myron Watson and Sara S. Babb.
  • On 7 April 1930 he was enumerated in the household of Edith Babb in the 1930 US census at 5 White Street, Ward 2, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 7 April 1930 he was enumerated in the household of Edith Babb, his grandmother, in the 1930 US census at 5 White Street, Ward 2, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 18 Dec 2002

Carol Watson

F, b. between 1917 and 1918, File ID#221
  • Carol Watson was born between 1917 and 1918 at Massachusetts, daughter of Arthur Myron Watson and Sara S. Babb.
  • On 14 January 1920 she was enumerated in the household of Arthur Myron Watson and Sara S. Babb in the 1920 US census at Mechanic Street, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 7 April 1930 she was enumerated in the household of Edith Babb in the 1930 US census at 5 White Street, Ward 2, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 7 April 1930 she was enumerated in the household of Edith Babb, her grandmother, in the 1930 US census at 5 White Street, Ward 2, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 18 Dec 2002

Charles Frederick Watson

M, b. 29 December 1868, File ID#987
  • Charles Frederick Watson was born on 29 December 1868 at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Henry Watson and Annie Mary Hooker.
  • Charles Frederick Watson was enumerated in the 1880 US Census with Charles Henry Watson and Annie Mary Hooker on in June 1880 at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 26 January 1891 Charles Frederick Watson, age 22, married Grace M. Culins, age 23, daughter of Peter M. Culins and Sarah [?], at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 15 June 1900 Charles Frederick Watson was enumerated separetly in the 1900 US Census from Peter M. Culins and Sarah [?] who were found at 74 Andrew Street, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
    Culins, Peter M., b. Sep 1838, 61, married 41 years, b. NY (of NY parents), wood turner
    ---, Sarah, wife, b. July 1842, 57, three of eleven children still living, b. NY (of NY parents)
    ---, Eliza J., daur, b. Sep 1882, b. MA
    Watson, Grace M., daur, b. Sep 1867, married 10 years, two of two children living, b. MA
    ---, Osceola G., gr-daur, b. Mch 1891, b. GA
    ---, Charles P., gr-son, b. Nov 1897, b. MA.
  • On 15 April 1910 Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins were enumerated in the 1910 US Census at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
    Watson, Charles F., 44, married 20 years, b. MA (as were his parents), commercial traveler
    ---, Grace M., wife, 44, all three children living, b. MA (parents b. NY)
    ---, Grace Q., daur, 19, b. Georgia (parents b. MA)
    ---, Charles P., son, 12, b. MA
    ---, Harriett H., daur, 7, b. MA
    Falk, Catharine L., friend, 36, widow, one child living, b. NY (of English parents), actor.
  • On 6 January 1920 Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins were enumerated in the 1920 US Census at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
    Watson, Charles F., 50, b. MA
    ---, Grace M., wife, 50, b. MA
    Newlins, G. Ola, daur, 28, married, b. Georgia
    Watson, Prescott, son, 22, b. MA
    ---, Harriet H., daur, 17, b. MA
    Sturgis, Herbert, Lodger, 50, b. MA
    ---, Harriet M., lodger, 49, b. MA
    ---, Doris J., lodger, 16, b. MA
    ---, Harriet H., lodger, 9, b. MA.
  • On 2 April 1930 Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins were enumerated in the 1930 US Census at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
    Watson, Charles F., 59, b. MA, commercial traveller in metal ware
    ---, Grace M., wife, 59, b. MA
    ---, C. Prescott, son, 32, single, b. MA, commercial traveller in metal ware
    Feltus, Maud E., boarder, 42, married, b. CT
    ---, Walter E., boarder, 49, b. Canada, optometrist.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: Grace M. Culins

  • On 26 January 1891 Charles Frederick Watson, age 22, married Grace M. Culins, age 23, daughter of Peter M. Culins and Sarah [?], at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.

Charles Henry Watson

M, b. 12 March 1824, d. 6 January 1892, File ID#62

Charles H. Watson
  • Charles Henry Watson was born on 12 March 1824 at New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Watson and Nancy Grillow.
  • Between 1844 and 1848 Charles Henry Watson served in the Army, first during the Aroostook War and later during the War with Mexico 1846-48.
  • On 20 October 1844 Charles Henry Watson, age 20, married Jane Elizabeth Perior, daughter of John Perior and Rebecca [?], at Newport, Rhode Island.
  • In 1850 Charles was a Shoemaker.
  • On 12 August 1850 Charles Henry Watson and Jane Elizabeth Perior were enumerated in the 1850 US Census at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Charles Henry Watson and Jane Elizabeth Perior appeared on the census of 4 September 1855 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 30 August 1858 Jane Elizabeth Perior, his wife, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a spontaneous abortion.
  • On 23 July 1860 Charles Henry Watson was enumerated in the 1860 US Census at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Between 1861 and 1864 Charles Henry Watson served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and later in an artillery unit during the Civil War.
  • On 19 June 1861, his daughter, Henrietta F. Watson, 16, married John D. Whitney, 20, son of Levi S. Whitney and Sara Knapp, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 27 April 1863 Charles Henry Watson, age 39, married Annie Mary Hooker, age 29, daughter of Liberty Hooker and Mary Harriet Prescott, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • On 28 February 1865, his daughter, L. J. E. Watson, 16, married Wilson A. Cleaveland, 17, son of Albert Alvin Cleveland and Mary Julia Darte, at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 22 December 1866 his infant son, Harry Prescott Watson, died at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 20 June 1870 Charles Henry Watson and Annie Mary Hooker were enumerated in the 1870 US Census at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 14 April 1871 his infant son, Leon Virgil Watson, died at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • In June 1880 Charles Henry Watson and Annie Mary Hooker were enumerated in the 1880 US Census at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
    Charles H. WATSON, M, M, W, 46, b. MA, Occ: Shoe Maker, Fa: b. RI, Mo: b. CT
    Marry A., Wife, F, M, W, 46, MA, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: b. MA, Mo: b. MA
    Charles F., Son, M, S, W, 11, b. MA, Occ: At School
    Author M., Son, M, S, W, 10, b. MA, Occ: At School
    Willie F., Son, M, S, W, 4, b. MA.
  • Charles Henry Watson died on 6 January 1892 at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 67.
  • In January 1892 Charles Henry Watson was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Lyman F. Hooker, his brother-in-law, outlived Charles Henry Watson and was buried on 5 April 1910 with his sister Annie, and brother-in-law, Charles H. Watson at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Annie Mary Hooker, his wife, outlived Charles Henry Watson and died at age 84 on 25 April 1918 at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family 1: Jane Elizabeth Perior

  • On 20 October 1844 Charles Henry Watson, age 20, married Jane Elizabeth Perior, daughter of John Perior and Rebecca [?], at Newport, Rhode Island.

Family 2: Annie Mary Hooker


Charles Prescott Watson

M, b. 5 December 1897, File ID#1954
  • Charles Prescott Watson was born on 5 December 1897 at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins.
  • On 15 June 1900 he was enumerated in the household of Peter M. Culins and Sarah [?], his grand-parents, in the 1900 US census at 74 Andrew Street, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 15 April 1910 he was enumerated in the household of Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins, his parents, in the 1910 US census at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 6 January 1920 he was enumerated in the household of Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins in the 1920 US census at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 2 April 1930 he was enumerated in the household of Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins in the 1930 US census at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Donald K. Watson

M, b. 13 January 1905, d. 19 July 1975, File ID#265
  • Donald K. Watson was born on 13 January 1905 at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of William Fletcher Watson and Grace King.
  • On 28 April 1910 he was enumerated in the household of Henry King and Fannie [?] in the 1910 US census at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Donald K. Watson was enumerated in the 1920 US Census with William Fletcher Watson and Grace King on on 10 January 1920 at 7 Maple Street, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Donald K. Watson was enumerated in the 1930 US Census with William Fletcher Watson and Grace King on on 3 April 1930 at 18 Franklin Ave, Ward 3, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Donald K. Watson married Anne Repo, daughter of John Repo and Mary Pitonak.
  • In 1938 Donald K. Watson and Anne Repo appear in the city directory at 21 McKinley Terrace, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, where he is an electrical engineer with Turners Falls Power and Electric Company.
  • Donald K. Watson died on 19 July 1975 at age 70.
  • In July 1975 Donald K. Watson was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: Anne Repo

  • Donald K. Watson married Anne Repo, daughter of John Repo and Mary Pitonak.

Eveline Frances Watson

F, b. 3 August 1850, File ID#902
  • Eveline Frances Watson was born on 3 August 1850 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, daughter of Charles Henry Watson and Jane Elizabeth Perior.
  • On 12 August 1850 she was enumerated in the household of Charles Henry Watson and Jane Elizabeth Perior, her parents, in the 1850 US census at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Frances Elizabeth Watson

F, b. 12 May 1826, d. 15 February 1910, File ID#623
  • Frances Elizabeth Watson was born on 12 May 1826 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, daughter of John Watson and Nancy Grillow.
  • On 20 March 1842 Frances Elizabeth Watson, age 15, married William Slocum Hall, age 25, son of Edmond Trowbridge Hall and Abigail Slocum, at Thompson, Connecticut.
  • On 12 August 1850 Frances Elizabeth Watson and William Slocum Hall were enumerated in the 1850 US Census at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a shoemaker, enumerated as follows:
    William S. Hall, 34, shoemaker, b. Mass. (No real estate value shown)
    Frances E. Hall, 24, b. Mass
    Abby E. Hall, 7, b. Mass
    Calhanin Flaherty, 18, b. Ireland.
  • In 1860 Frances Elizabeth Watson and William Slocum Hall were enumerated in the 1860 US Census at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a shoemaker, enumerated as follows:
    William S. Hall, shoemaker, 44
    Frances E. Hall, 38
    Anny N. Hall, 17.
  • In 1880 Frances Elizabeth Watson and William Slocum Hall were enumerated in the 1880 US Census at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frances E. Hall, 52 (needs review).
  • Only one child was born to this couple.
  • On 6 December 1906 William Slocum Hall, her husband, died at age 90 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Frances Elizabeth Watson died on 15 February 1910 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 83.
  • On 16 February 1910 Frances Elizabeth Watson was memorialized in the following obituary: Obituary in "Worcester Daily Telegram, 16 Feb 1910, p. 7:
    Mrs. Frances (Watson) Hall dies in Northbridge, special to the Telegram, Whitinsville 15 Feb.
    Frances (Watson) widow of William S. Hall, died this morning shortly after 2 o'clock at her home at Northbridge center, aged 80 years, 6 months and 11 days.

    Mrs. Hall had been in failing health a year, and four weeks ago had an attack of pneumonia. She was revcovering from this when she suffered a shock of apoplexy, which caused her death.

    Mrs. Hall was born in Sutton but had lived nearly all her life in Northbridge at the Hall homestead. Her husband, who was a Civil War veteran, and the oldest resident of Northbridge, died six years ago at the age of 90.

    Mrs. Hall was one of the oldest members of the Northbridge center Congregational church. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Fred J. Robinson, with whom she lived. The funeral will be from the homestead, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
  • In February 1910 Frances Elizabeth Watson was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Whitinsville, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in Grave No. 55, Hawthorne Path.
  • The family of William and Frances (Watson) Hall is detailed in "Slocums of America", p. 519.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: William Slocum Hall


George Watson of Great Salkeld

M, b. circa 1760, File ID#432
  • George Watson of Great Salkeld was born circa 1760 at Cumberland, England.
  • He and Thamar Relph had an unclarified relationship.
  • Last Edited: 25 Jul 2004

Family: Thamar Relph


Grace Osceola Watson

F, b. 21 March 1891, File ID#1952
  • Grace Osceola Watson was born on 21 March 1891 at Atlanta, Georgia, daughter of Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins.
  • On 15 June 1900 she was enumerated in the household of Peter M. Culins and Sarah [?], her grand-parents, in the 1900 US census at 74 Andrew Street, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 15 April 1910 she was enumerated in the household of Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins, her parents, in the 1910 US census at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 6 January 1920 she was enumerated in the household of Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins in the 1920 US census at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Harriett Hooker Watson

F, b. 15 September 1902, File ID#1955
  • Harriett Hooker Watson was born on 15 September 1902 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, daughter of Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins.
  • On 15 April 1910 she was enumerated in the household of Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins, her parents, in the 1910 US census at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 6 January 1920 she was enumerated in the household of Charles Frederick Watson and Grace M. Culins in the 1920 US census at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Henrietta F. Watson

F, b. May 1845, d. after 1920, File ID#628
  • Henrietta F. Watson was born in May 1845 at Rhode Island, daughter of Charles Henry Watson and Jane Elizabeth Perior.
  • On 12 August 1850 she was enumerated in the household of Charles Henry Watson and Jane Elizabeth Perior, her parents, in the 1850 US census at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 30 August 1858 her mother, Jane Elizabeth Perior, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a spontaneous abortion.
  • On 19 June 1861 Henrietta F. Watson, age 16, married John D. Whitney, age 20, son of Levi S. Whitney and Sara Knapp, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • In 1880 Henrietta F. Watson and John D. Whitney were enumerated in the 1880 US Census at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    John D. WHITNEY, 39, b. MA, Fa:b. MA, Mo: b. MA
    Henrietta F., Wife,      35, b. RI, Occ: Keeping House, Fa:b. FL, Mo: b. NEW BRUNSWICK (parents' birth places incorrect)
    Frank L., 18, b. MA, Occ: Laborer.
  • On 5 June 1900 Henrietta F. Watson and John D. Whitney were enumerated in the 1900 US Census at North Main Street, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    WHITNEY, John D., head, Nov 1840, b. MA (as were his parents), married 41 years, he is a painter unemployed 4 months out of the last year, and they live in a rented home
    ---, Henrietta, wife, May 1845, b. MA (as were her parents), her one child is still living.
  • On 14 November 1903 John D. Whitney, her husband, died at age 63 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 13 January 1920 she was enumerated in the household of Wilson Albert Cleveland and Laura Jane Watson, her brother-in-law and sister, in the 1920 US census at Borough of Brooklyn, New York, Kings County, New York.
  • Henrietta F. Watson died after 1920 at New York most probably; she was enumerated in 1920 Brooklyn where she lived with her sister, Laura J. Cleveland.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: John D. Whitney


Jessie B. or F. Watson

F, b. 27 July 1856, d. 4 March 1926, File ID#630
  • Jessie B. or F. Watson was born on 27 July 1856 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, daughter of Charles Henry Watson and Jane Elizabeth Perior.
  • On 30 August 1858 her mother, Jane Elizabeth Perior, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a spontaneous abortion.
  • Her name was legally changed to Jessie Watson Clark at the time of her mother's death when she was legally adopted by Freeman Henry CLARK.
  • On 17 March 1872 Jessie B. or F. Watson, age 15, married Herbert Warren Verry, age 32, son of Joseph Dempsey Verry and Sara Peabody Fuller, at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 10 April 1893 Herbert Warren Verry, her husband, died at age 53 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Jessie's husband, Herbert Warren Verry, died at age 53 years and 11 months and was buried in April 1893 at Grove Cemetery, Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 14 December 1898 Jessie B. or F. Watson, age 42, married Henry C. Lowell, age 59, son of Harry G. Lowell and Marianne Wright, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 1 June 1900 Jessie B. or F. Watson and Henry C. Lowell were enumerated in the 1900 US Census at Ward 6, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at 18 Crystal Street, as follows:
    LOWELL, Hen., head, July 1839, b. New Hampshire (as were his parents), married 27 years, he is a baggage master who has been fully employed in the past year, and they live in a rented home.
    ---, Jessie, wife, July 1858 (?), b. MA (as were her parents?) both of her children are still living
    VERRY, Irving, step-son, b. Dec 1873, b. MA (as were his parents), he is a draughtsman who has been fully employed in the past year.
  • On 12 November 1901 Henry C. Lowell, her husband, died at age 62 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Jessie's husband, Henry C. Lowell, died at age 61 years and was buried in 1901 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Jessie B. or F. Watson received a Civil War pension, first as the widow of Herbert W. VERRY, of the 23rd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Certificate No. 391866. Secondly, she received a Civil War widow's pension (Cert. No. 756925) after the death of Henry C. LOWELL.
  • On 18 April 1910 she was enumerated in the household of Lewis Marshall McCallum and Jessie Maud Verry, her daughter and son-in-law
    WARREN, Herbert H., boarder, 46, single, (mother b. VT)
    , in the 1910 US census at Ward 8, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Jessie B. or F. Watson died on 4 March 1926 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 69.
  • In March 1926 Jessie B. or F. Watson was buried at Grove Cemetery, Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family 1: Herbert Warren Verry

Family 2: Henry C. Lowell

  • On 14 December 1898 Jessie B. or F. Watson, age 42, married Henry C. Lowell, age 59, son of Harry G. Lowell and Marianne Wright, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

John Watson

M, b. circa 1800, File ID#844
  • John Watson was born circa 1800 at Rhode Island.
  • Before 1824 John Watson married Nancy Grillow.
  • On 20 October 1844, his son, Charles Henry Watson married Jane Elizabeth Perior, 20, daughter of John Perior and Rebecca [?], at Newport, Rhode Island.
  • On 27 April 1863, his son, Charles Henry Watson, 39, married Annie Mary Hooker, 29, daughter of Liberty Hooker and Mary Harriet Prescott, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • The names John Watson and Nancy Grillow are given on the death certificate of their daughter, Frances, in 1910. However, to date no trace of them has been found. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 23 Jun 2005

Family: Nancy Grillow


Laura Jane Watson

F, b. 5 August 1847, d. 5 July 1937, File ID#901
  • Laura Jane Watson was born on 5 August 1847 at Ft. Barrancas, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, daughter of Charles Henry Watson and Jane Elizabeth Perior.
  • On 12 August 1850 she was enumerated in the household of Charles Henry Watson and Jane Elizabeth Perior, her parents, in the 1850 US census at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 30 August 1858 her mother, Jane Elizabeth Perior, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a spontaneous abortion.
  • On 28 February 1865 L. J. E. Watson, age 17, married Wilson A. Cleaveland, age 16, son of Albert Alvin Cleveland and Mary Julia Darte, at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 8 February 1870 her son, G. Charles Wilson Cleveland, died at Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
  • Laura Jane Watson was employed by appointment as postmaster of the new post office, which was formerly Stapleton, New York with Wilson Albert Cleveland on 20 November 1889 at Dongan Hills, New York.
  • In 1897 Laura Jane Watson and Wilson Albert Cleveland lived at Gravesend Township, Brooklyn; Kings County, New York.
  • Laura Jane Watson and Wilson Albert Cleveland appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Borough of Brooklyn, New York, Kings County, New York, as follows:

    CLEVELAND, Wilson A., head, May 1847, married 35 years, b. MA, (as were his parents), carpenter, fully employed within the last year, living in a rented home
    ----, Laura J., wife, Aug 1848, five of her four children are still living, b. Florida, (father b. MA; mother b. Maine)
    SIMONSON, Daisey E., daughter, b. Sep 1875, NY, married 6 years
    CLEVELAND, David W., son, Aug 1883, b. NY, undertaker's helper, fully employed in the last year
    SIMONSON, Garrett, son-in-law, Jan 1873, b. NY, salesman of dry goods.
  • In 1900 Laura Jane Watson lived within a few doors of her children, Lena and Warren.
  • On 13 January 1920 Laura Jane Watson and Wilson Albert Cleveland were enumerated in the 1920 US Census at Borough of Brooklyn, New York, Kings County, New York, as follows:
    CLEVELAND, Albert W., head, 73, b. MA (they own a radio)
    Laura J., wife, 72, b. Florida,
    BORD, Richard, son-in-law, 35, b. NY
    ----, Daisey E., daughter, 45, b. NY
    ---?---, Henrietta, sister-in-law, 72, widow, Rhode Island (name garbled, should be Whitney, could be Sperring)
    WHITWORTH, Lena, daughter, 52, widow, b. MA.
  • From the family album of Rob Hudock -- Laura Jane's and Wilson Albert Cleveland's wedding anniversary. The other pictures are of Lena Cleveland, their daughter, and the grave stone of Laura Jane and Wilson Albert. It's in Moravian cemetery on Staten Island. (Click icon to view).
  • On 7 July 1929 Wilson Albert Cleveland, her husband, died at age 81 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
  • Laura Jane Watson died on 5 July 1937 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 89.
  • In July 1937 Laura Jane Watson was buried at Moravian Cemetery, New Dorp, Staten Island, New York.
  • Researcher: Robert Hudock, who kindly contributed the photo album page.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: Wilson Albert Cleveland