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James Gibb Watson

Male 1841 - 1915  (73 years)


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  • Name James Gibb Watson 
    Born 15 Nov 1841  Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171953172 
    Interesting military, business, life story 
    Military American Civil War  [6] 
    Military American Civil War 
    Immigration 1847  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Immigration 1848  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Name J. G. Watson 
    Occupation 56 Stanley St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    grocer 
    Occupation 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Moulder 
    Residence 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Baptist 
    Occupation 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Clerk 
    Residence 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    C. Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1891  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Moulder 
    Residence 1891  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Baptist 
    Occupation 1901  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Grocer 
    Occupation 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Retail merchant - Grocery 
    Residence 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Presbyterian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-58609P 
    Died 24 Jun 1915  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 6, 10] 
    Cause: Cause: Cancer of Large Bowel (1 year) 
    Buried Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 9] 
    Person ID I58609  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Archibald Watson,   b. 1816, , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Dec 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Mother Janet Gibb,   b. CA 1811, Of, Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Dec 1854  (Age ~ 43 years) 
    Family ID F15130  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sarah Elizabeth Bishop,   b. 16 Jan 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jun 1923, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 7 Aug 1867  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 11] 
    Children 
     1. Archibald Gibb "Archie" Watson,   b. 11 Jun 1868, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Mar 1941, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     2. Mary Etta Watson,   b. 18 Mar 1871, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Apr 1928, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years)
     3. Janet Edith Watson,   b. 9 Nov 1872, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1945  (Age 72 years)
     4. Anna Bella Stock Watson,   b. 16 Feb 1876, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Aug 1896  (Age 20 years)
     5. Jessie Murray Watson,   b. 10 Jan 1878, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Oct 1949, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     6. William Dolman Watson,   b. 10 Jan 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F15126  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • "Mr. Jas. G. Watson continues very sick."


      Ayr News; Ayr, Ont., Thursday, May 20, 1915

      _____________________


      JAMES G. WATSON ANSWERS LAST CALL

      Old and Respected Resident Passed Away Sunday, After Lingering Illness

      Although not unexpected, the death of James Gibb Watson, which occurred on Sunday about noon time came as a distinct shock to the whole community. Deceased, who was in his 74th year, had been ailing for [near] a year with a disease which gradually sap[p]ed his strength, until death released him.

      His presence will be much missed by a host of friends and acquaintances, who always found in him a good friend, with many sterling qualities and a never-failing cheerfulness of manner, coupled with a ready wit.

      Deceased was born near Glasgow, Scotland, and when 10 years of age came to Canada with his parents, settling in Hamilton. Here he learned the trade of moulding with his father. After living in Hamilton for about 8 years he resided in Galt for a short time and then came on to Ayr. He here went into the late James Somerville's printing office to learn the printing, going from this place to Simcoe and then to Otterville [?], finishing his trade in the office of the late John Sanfield McDonald.

      For quite a number of years he then travelled through the United States working at his trade. when the Civil War broke out he joined the Northern army, becoming a member of the 12th New York Cavalry. During the war he was in many important battles and had the good fortune to come out unscratched, with the exception of 2 sight wounds.

      He arrived back in Ayr shortly before the Fenian Raid took place and during that stirring period joined the local company as Lieutenant. His company received orders to mobilize at New Hamburg which they did, but at the end of two weeks were ordered back to Ayr; the Fenians having been defeated.

      He started the Ayr Herald in 1867, and published a splendid paper for two or three years when he disposed of his plant. From then until when he started a grocery store on Stanley Street, he was connected with the John Watson Mfg. co. for the greater part of his time.

      He was the oldest Oddfellow in this district, having completed nearly 10 years of Oddfellowship, and was the second D.D.G.M. to be elected for this district. In politics he was a Liberal of the old school and in religion a Presbyterian.

      In 1867, he married Sarah Bishop who survives him. He is also survived by three daughters and two sons who are: Mrs. Geo. Hamilton, Toronto: Mrs. R. Harmer, Ayr: Mrs. E.S. Strachan, Winnipeg, and A.G. Watson, Ayr and W.D. Watson, Camrose, Alta. One brother Wm. A. Watson of Moosejaw, and one sister, Mrs. R. Chisholm of Ayr also survive.

      The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon and was attended by practically everyone in the village and a goodly number from the country. Both the Watson and Hilborn factories closed down for the afternoon, as well as most of the stores during the hours of the funeral. Members of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., to the number of 35 or 40, accompanied by D.D.G.M. Aver of Paris attended the funeral in a body and marched with the cortege to the cemetery. The services were in charge of Rev. J.J. Brown, assisted by Rev. Dr. Thomson and Rev. S. Edwards. The pall bearers were: Messrs John Anderson, W.A. Ramsay, C. McGeorge, C.K. Morton, R. Gemmell and R. Cuthbertson.


      The Ayr News; Ayr, Ont., Thursday, June 24, 1915

  • Sources 
    1. [S326] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1901, Ayr (Village) A Page 2.

    2. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Sarah E. Bishop Born: Dumfries Res: Ayr Age: 27 Father: James Bishop Mother: Mary Haggert Born: 1840 Spouse: James G. Watson Age: 25 born: Glasgow Scotland Res: Ayr Born: 1842 Father: Archibald Watson Mother: Janet Gibb married 7 Aug 1867 married: Ayr

    3. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Watson/ (I. O. O. F. Insignia)/ James Gibb Watson/ 1841 - 1915/ his wife/ Sarah Elizabeth Bishop/ 1840 - 1923/ Janet Edith Watson/ wife of/ Robert Harmer/ 1873 - 1945

    4. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, North Div. 2 Page 54.

    5. [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 8.

    6. [S619] News - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr News (1897- ), "James G. Watson Answers Last Call," 24 Jun 1915.

    7. [S564] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1891, pg 27.

    8. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 2, Pg. 87.

    9. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] Watson/ [I.O.O.F. Insignia]/ James Gibb Watson/ 1841 - 1915/ his wife/ Sarah Elizabeth Bishop/ 1840 - 1923/ Janet Edith Watson/ wife of/ Robert Harmer/ 1873 - 1945
      [Back/West] Edward S. Strachan/ 1877 - 1957/ his wife/ Jessie M. Watson/ 1878 - 1949/ Stuart W. Strachan/ 1914 - 2007/ Sarah G. Strachan/ 1910 - 1996

    10. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name: James Gibb Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1842 Birth Place: Scotland Age at Death: 73 Death Date: 20 Jun 1915 Death Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    11. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: James G Watson Age: 25 Birth Date: abt 1842 Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland Marriage Date: 7 Aug 1867 Marriage Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: Archibald Watson Mother: Janet Gibb Spouse: Sarah E Bishop Spouse's Age: 27 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1840 Spouse Birth Place: Dumfries Spouse Residence: Ayrshire, Scotland Spouse Father: James Bishop Spouse Mother: Mary Haggert Residence: Ayrshire, Scotland

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 Nov 1841 - Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1847 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1848 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - grocer - - 56 Stanley St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 7 Aug 1867 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Moulder - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Baptist - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Clerk - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presbyterian - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Moulder - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Baptist - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Grocer - 1901 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Retail merchant - Grocery - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Cancer of Large Bowel (1 year) - 24 Jun 1915 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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