Sir William George Watson, 1st Bt.1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #756731, b. 26 December 1861, d. 12 July 1930
Last Edited=18 Jun 2024
Sir William George Watson, 1st Bt. was born on 26 December 1861.1 He was the son of William Watson and Emma Wakefield.1 He married, firstly, Mary Charlotte Watson, daughter of Thomas Holding Watson, on 31 August 1887.1 He married, secondly, Bessie Atkinson, daughter of Thomas Atkinson, on 6 January 1894.1 He died on 12 July 1930 at age 68.1
He was created 1st Baronet Watson, of Sulhamstead, Sulhamstead Abbotts, Berkshire [U.K.] on 11 July 1912.1 He held the office of High Sheriff of Berkshire in 1920.1
He was created 1st Baronet Watson, of Sulhamstead, Sulhamstead Abbotts, Berkshire [U.K.] on 11 July 1912.1 He held the office of High Sheriff of Berkshire in 1920.1
Children of Sir William George Watson, 1st Bt. and Bessie Atkinson
- Florence Watson1 b. 26 Oct 1894
- Sir Norman James Watson, 2nd Bt.1 b. 17 Mar 1897, d. 19 May 1983
- Victor William Watson1 b. 14 Sep 1908, d. 3 May 1956
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2768. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
Mary Charlotte Watson1 ![](livingn.gif)
F, #756732, d. 25 August 1888
Last Edited=18 Jun 2024
Mary Charlotte Watson was the daughter of Thomas Holding Watson.1 She married Sir William George Watson, 1st Bt., son of William Watson and Emma Wakefield, on 31 August 1887.1 She died on 25 August 1888, without issue.1
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2768. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
Thomas Holding Watson1
M, #756733
Last Edited=13 Jun 2024
Child of Thomas Holding Watson
- Mary Charlotte Watson1 d. 25 Aug 1888
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2768. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
Bessie Atkinson1 ![](livingn.gif)
F, #756734, d. 25 June 1942
Last Edited=18 Jun 2024
Bessie Atkinson was the daughter of Thomas Atkinson.1 She married Sir William George Watson, 1st Bt., son of William Watson and Emma Wakefield, on 6 January 1894.1 She died on 25 June 1942.1
From 6 January 1894, her married name became Watson.1
From 6 January 1894, her married name became Watson.1
Children of Bessie Atkinson and Sir William George Watson, 1st Bt.
- Florence Watson1 b. 26 Oct 1894
- Sir Norman James Watson, 2nd Bt.1 b. 17 Mar 1897, d. 19 May 1983
- Victor William Watson1 b. 14 Sep 1908, d. 3 May 1956
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2768. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
Thomas Atkinson1
M, #756735
Last Edited=13 Jun 2024
Child of Thomas Atkinson
- Bessie Atkinson+1 d. 25 Jun 1942
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2768. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
Sir Norman James Watson, 2nd Bt.1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #756736, b. 17 March 1897, d. 19 May 1983
Last Edited=18 Jun 2024
Sir Norman James Watson, 2nd Bt. was born on 17 March 1897.1 He was the son of Sir William George Watson, 1st Bt. and Bessie Atkinson.1 He died on 19 May 1983 at age 86.2
He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the King's Royal Rifle Corps.1 He fought in the First World War between 1916 and 1918.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force.1 He succeeded as the 2nd Baronet Watson, of Sulhamstead, Sulhamstead Abbotts, Berkshire [U.K., 1912] on 12 July 1930.1 He gained the rank of Flying Officer in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.1 He held the office of High Sheriff of Berkshire in 1940.1 He fought in the Second World War between 1940 and 1942.1 On his death his baronetcy became extinct.2
He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the King's Royal Rifle Corps.1 He fought in the First World War between 1916 and 1918.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force.1 He succeeded as the 2nd Baronet Watson, of Sulhamstead, Sulhamstead Abbotts, Berkshire [U.K., 1912] on 12 July 1930.1 He gained the rank of Flying Officer in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.1 He held the office of High Sheriff of Berkshire in 1940.1 He fought in the Second World War between 1940 and 1942.1 On his death his baronetcy became extinct.2
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2768. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
- [S379] Leigh Rayment's Peerages, online http://www.leighrayment.com. Hereinafter cited as Leigh Rayment's Peerages.
William Watson1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #756737, b. 25 November 1828, d. 13 March 1912
Last Edited=18 Jun 2024
William Watson was born on 25 November 1828.1 He was the son of John Watson and Mary Hinks.1 He married Emma Wakefield, daughter of William Wakefield, on 24 September 1857.1 He died on 13 March 1912 at age 83.1
He lived at The Elms, Temple Balsall, Warwickshire, England.1
He lived at The Elms, Temple Balsall, Warwickshire, England.1
Children of William Watson and Emma Wakefield
- Emma Sophia Watson1 b. 5 Jul 1859
- Sir William George Watson, 1st Bt.+1 b. 26 Dec 1861, d. 12 Jul 1930
- Charles Henry Watson1 b. 12 Jun 1863, d. 10 Dec 1927
- John Alfred Watson1 b. 5 Jun 1865, d. 30 Jul 1931
- Mary Fanny Watson1 b. 8 Feb 1867
- Edwin Herbert Watson1 b. 18 Apr 1872
- Albert Ernest Watson1 b. 15 Sep 1874
- Lewis Septimus Watson1 b. 14 Jan 1876
- Percy Octavius Watson1 b. 21 Sep 1878
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2768. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
John Watson1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #756738, b. 17 September 1784, d. 25 June 1856
Last Edited=13 Jun 2024
John Watson was baptised on 17 September 1784.1 He was the son of William Watson and Ann Rowell.1 He married Mary Hinks, daughter of Thomas Hinks.1 He died on 25 June 1856 at age 71.1
He lived at Ansley, Warwickshire, England.1
He lived at Ansley, Warwickshire, England.1
Child of John Watson and Mary Hinks
- William Watson+1 b. 25 Nov 1828, d. 13 Mar 1912
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2768. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
William Watson1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #756739, b. 9 September 1754, d. 20 September 1829
Last Edited=13 Jun 2024
William Watson was born on 9 September 1754.1 He was the son of Joseph Watson and Elizabeth (?)1 He married Ann Rowell in 1777.1 He died on 20 September 1829 at age 75.1
He lived at Ansley, Warwickshire, England.1
He lived at Ansley, Warwickshire, England.1
Child of William Watson and Ann Rowell
- John Watson+1 b. 17 Sep 1784, d. 25 Jun 1856
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2768. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
Joseph Watson1
M, #756740
Last Edited=13 Jun 2024
Joseph Watson is the son of Thomas Watson and Elizabeth (?)1 He married Elizabeth (?)1
He lived at Ansley, Warwickshire, England.1 He also had three elder and one younger sons and four daughters.1
He lived at Ansley, Warwickshire, England.1 He also had three elder and one younger sons and four daughters.1
Child of Joseph Watson and Elizabeth (?)
- William Watson+1 b. 9 Sep 1754, d. 20 Sep 1829
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2768. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]