John
WATSON
Born
abt. 1827
,
England
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Born: abt. 1827 in England
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John was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1848.
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John married Ellen BAGARD 29 August 1859 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Ellen BAGARD was born 21 September 1837 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville). Ellen died 1 December 1906 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville). Ellen was the child of Felix BAGARD and Margaret DAVIS.
Spouse & Children of John WATSON
John WATSON married 
Ellen BAGARD
Marriage date: 29 August 1859
Marriage place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Source: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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Ellen BAGARD was the child of Felix BAGARD and Margaret DAVIS
Ellen BAGARDMarriage date: 29 August 1859
Marriage place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Source: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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Ellen BAGARD was the child of Felix BAGARD and Margaret DAVIS
Marriage notes:
MA Vital Records Vol: 126 ; Page: 56
Name: Ellen Bagard
Event Type: Marriage
Birth Date: abt 1838
Marriage Date: 29 Aug 1859
Marriage Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Marriage Age: 21
Father Name: Felix Bagard
Mother Name: Margaret Bagard
Spouse Name: John Watson
Spouse Marriage Age: 34
Spouse Father Name: John
Spouse Mother Name: Mary Watson
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1859 Marriage / PartnerJohn WATSON and Ellen BAGARD 29 August 1859, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
1860 - Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Name: John Watson
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1860
Event Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Birth Year (Estimated): 1830
BirthPlace: England
PAge: 106
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
John Watson Male 30 England
Ellen Watson Female 22 Mass.
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1860
Event Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Birth Year (Estimated): 1830
BirthPlace: England
PAge: 106
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
John Watson Male 30 England
Ellen Watson Female 22 Mass.
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1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1869 Birth of ChildGeorge Albert WATSON was born 24 August 1869, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA (Rowayton) (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk)
1870 - Norwalk, Connecticut
Name: John Watson
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1870
Event Place: Connecticut, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Birth Year (Estimated): 1824-1825
BirthPlace: England
Page Number: 288
Household ID: 2434
Line Number: 34
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: M593
GS Film Number: 000545597
Digital Folder Number: 004259465
Image Number: 00544
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
John Watson M 45 England
Ellen Watson F 33 Massachusetts
John E Watson M 10 Massachusetts
George A Watson M 0 Connecticut
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1870
Event Place: Connecticut, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Birth Year (Estimated): 1824-1825
BirthPlace: England
Page Number: 288
Household ID: 2434
Line Number: 34
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: M593
GS Film Number: 000545597
Digital Folder Number: 004259465
Image Number: 00544
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
John Watson M 45 England
Ellen Watson F 33 Massachusetts
John E Watson M 10 Massachusetts
George A Watson M 0 Connecticut
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1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1880 - Pittsfield, Massachusetts
John Watson, age 53, b. abt 1827, England, parents b. England, Works In Woolen Mill
Ellen Watson, age 42, b. abt 1838, Massachusetts, father b. France, mother b. Wales
Edward Watson, son, age 20, b. abt 1860, Massachusetts, Works In Woolen Mill
George Watson, son, age 19, b. abt 1861, Massachusetts, Works In Woolen Mill
Mary Watson, daughter, age 4, b. abt 1876, Massachusetts
John Condlin, age 25, b. abt 1855, Ireland, laborer
Ellen Watson, age 42, b. abt 1838, Massachusetts, father b. France, mother b. Wales
Edward Watson, son, age 20, b. abt 1860, Massachusetts, Works In Woolen Mill
George Watson, son, age 19, b. abt 1861, Massachusetts, Works In Woolen Mill
Mary Watson, daughter, age 4, b. abt 1876, Massachusetts
John Condlin, age 25, b. abt 1855, Ireland, laborer
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1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1900 - Pittsfield, Massachusetts
John Watson 75, b. May 1825, England, Immigration Year: 1848, Marriage Year: 1860, Marital Status: Married, Years Married: 40
Ellen Watson 62, b. Sep 1837, Massachusetts, Father's BirthPlace: France,
Mother's BirthPlace: Wales, Mother of 3 children, 3 children living, Marriage Year: 1860, Marital Status: Married, Years Married: 40
Edward Bagare 53, b. Oct 1846, Massachusetts, Father's BirthPlace: France, Mother's BirthPlace: Wales, Marital Status: Single, Boarder
Ellen Watson 62, b. Sep 1837, Massachusetts, Father's BirthPlace: France,
Mother's BirthPlace: Wales, Mother of 3 children, 3 children living, Marriage Year: 1860, Marital Status: Married, Years Married: 40
Edward Bagare 53, b. Oct 1846, Massachusetts, Father's BirthPlace: France, Mother's BirthPlace: Wales, Marital Status: Single, Boarder
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1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
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