Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Frederick William Watson

Male Abt 1868 - 1950  (~ 82 years)


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  • Name Frederick William Watson 
    Born Abt 1868  Georgetown, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-351984 
    Died 27 Mar 1950  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 29 Mar 1950  Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I351984  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Family Rebecca Liddell,   b. Abt 1878, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Nov 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 63 years) 
    Married 4 Oct 1901  Halton Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Children 
     1. Beatrice Viola Watson,   b. 4 Aug 1902, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Alfred John Watson,   b. 5 Dec 1903, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. May Marjorie Watson,   b. 27 Mar 1905, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Apr 1905, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     4. Frederick Liddell Watson,   b. 20 Aug 1906, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Rob George Watson,   b. 11 Mar 1908, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F251943  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Frederick Watson

      PRESTON, March 28. Well-known Preston resident for nearly 30 years, during which time he was a shoe repairman, Frederick William Watson, 82, died in Kitchener yesterday, after an illness of a week and a half. Mr. Watson had been making his home in Kitchener for the past 18 months, previously residing with his son, Robert, of Preston. Born in Georgetown, he lived there during his early life, learning his trade as a Shoe repairman in that town. Prior to coming to Preston 30 years ago he resided for a time in Elmira. During his years of residence in Preston he conducted a shoe repair business until two years ago. Mr. Watson was keenly interested in sports, being an enthusiastic fan of local clubs. He was a member of the Baptist Church. His wife, Rebecca Liddell, predeceased him in 1941 and a sister, Mrs. William Campbell, Detroit, predeceased him three years ago. Surviving are three sons, John, Woodstock; Liddell, Brampton; Robert, Preston; three sisters, Mr. Brooks, Toronto; Mrs. Annie Winnfield, Georgetown; Muriel Watson, Toronto; a brother, Dr. Frank Watson, Georgetown. Seven grandchildren also survive. The body is resting at the Stager-Pass Ltd., Funeral Home, Preston. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2: 30 with interment in the Preston Cemetery.

      Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Mar 1950 pg 5

  • Sources 
    1. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      Frederick W. Watson Buried March 29, 1950B1. S Lot 377

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name:Frederick William Watson Age:33 Birth Date:abt 1868 Birth Place:Georgetown Marriage Date:4 Oct 1901 Marriage County or District:Halton Father:Alped Watson Mother:Elizabeth Ruddy Spouse:Rebecca Liddell Spouse's Age:23 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1878 Spouse Birth Place:Erin Township Spouse Father:William J Liddell Spouse Mother:Sarah Laug

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - Abt 1868 - Georgetown, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 4 Oct 1901 - Halton Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Mar 1950 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 29 Mar 1950 - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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