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William Creighton Watson (1841 - 1918)

William Creighton Watson
Born in Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
Son of [father unknown] and
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Husband of — married 4 Jul 1871 in Williams, Ohio, United Statesmap
Father of
Died at age 76 in Williams, Ohio, United Statesmap
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Biography

Sergeant William Watson served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 20 Apr 1861
Mustered out: Oct 1863
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 21st Ohio Infantry (3 mos); 57th Ohio Infantry

William Creighton Watson was born about 1840 in Pennsylvania. He was the son of Nicholas Watson and Hannah (Creighton) Watson.

At the time of the 1850 Census, his family was living in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. His father worked there as a farmer.[1]

At the time of the 1860 Census, they were living in Franklin Township, Richland County, Ohio. His father continued to work as a farmer. He was working as a carpenter.[2]

He joined the 21st Ohio Infantry Regiment (3 months) on 20 Apr 1861. He was assigned to Company F as a Private. He mustered out with his company on 12 Aug 1861 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.[3][4]

He joined the 57th Ohio Infantry Regiment on 18 Nov 1861. He was assigned as a Sergeant with Company G. He was discharged in Oct 1863.[5][4]

He married Rebecca J. Dargitz on 04 Jul 1871 in Williams County, Ohio.[6] Together they had at least the following children:[7][8][9]

  1. Carrie A. (Watson) Deitrich (06 May 1872 - 09 Feb 1953)
  2. Cora Estella (Watson) Dietrich (15 Sep 1873 - 04 Apr 1940)
  3. Franklin Watson (17 Aug 1875 - 03 Jan 1927)
  4. Daisy Bell (Watson) Warrick (10 May 1879 - 08 Oct 1944)

At the time of the 1880 Census, they were living in Florence Township, Williams County, Ohio. He was working there as a farmer.[9]

At the time of the 1890 Veteran's Census, he was still living in Williams County.[4] He applied for and received an invalid's pension based on his military service on 07 Jul 1890.[10][11]

At the time of the 1900 Census, he was living in Montpelier, Superior Township, Williams County, Ohio. He was working as a carpenter.[12]

At the time of the 1910 Census, he was still living in Montpelier. He was no longer working.[13]

He passed away on 03 Mar 1918 in Williams County, Ohio, due to myocarditis.[14][15] He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Montpelier, Williams County, Ohio.[16]

Sources

  1. ↑ "United States Census, 1850." FamilySearch. Fri Sep 15 19:55:52 UTC 2023. Entry for Nicholas Watson and Hannah Watson, 1850.
  2. ↑ "United States Census, 1860." FamilySearch. Fri Sep 15 20:48:11 UTC 2023. Entry for Nicholas Watson and Hannah Watson, 1860.
  3. ↑ Ohio Roster Commission. Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War on the Rebellion, 1861-1865, Compiled Under the Direction of the Roster Commission. Vol. 1. Akron, OH: Werner Co., 1886-1895. pp. 436
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, 1890." FamilySearch. 8 March 2021. William C Watson, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M123 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 338,220.
  5. ↑ Ohio Roster Commission. Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War on the Rebellion, 1861-1865, Compiled Under the Direction of the Roster Commission. Vol. 5. Akron, OH: Werner Co., 1886-1895. pp 150.
  6. ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016." FamilySearch. 29 September 2021. William C. Watson and Rebecca J. Dargitz, 1871.
  7. ↑ "Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003." FamilySearch. 8 March 2021. William Watson in entry for Carl C. Watson, 1873.
  8. ↑ "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962." FamilySearch. 19 January 2020. William C. Watson in entry for Franklin Watson, 1875.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "United States Census, 1880." FamilySearch. Mon Sep 18 04:11:07 UTC 2023. Entry for William C. Watson and Rebbecca J. Watson, 1880.
  10. ↑ "United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933." FamilySearch. 19 February 2021. William C Watson, 1907-1933; citing NARA microfilm publication M850 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,636,413.
  11. ↑ US, Civil War Pensions Index, 1861-1900. Fold3. The National Archives. Publication Number T289. Catalog ID 2588825. Record Group 15.
  12. ↑ "United States Census, 1900." FamilySearch. Sun Sep 17 05:36:01 UTC 2023. Entry for William C Watson and Jennie Watson, 1900.
  13. ↑ "United States Census, 1910." FamilySearch. Tue Sep 19 00:38:32 UTC 2023. Entry for Willian C Watson and Rebecca J Watson, 1910.
  14. ↑ "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953." FamilySearch. 8 March 2021. William C Watson, 03 Mar 1918; citing Montpelier, Williams, Ohio, reference fn 20809; FHL microfilm 1,984,347.
  15. ↑ "Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007." FamilySearch. 12 November 2019. William C Watson, 1918.
  16. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images accessed 01 October 2023, memorial page for William Creighton Watson (24 May 1841–3 Mar 1918), Find A Grave: Memorial #131047400, citing Riverside Cemetery, Montpelier, Williams County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by D. Conley (contributor 48070651).




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