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From: "John W. Sharp" <>
Subject: Watson;Boswell;Deptford;Eng
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 21:47:35 -0400


I'm stumped. I'm looking for the ancestors of Edward Watson (specifically,
his father). Edward died in England in the 1790s at or near Deptford or
Portsmouth. I believe his wife's name was Ann Boswell. Their children were
John Watson (born abt. 1746), Elizabeth Watson, Mary Watson and Simon Watson
(born abt. 1758). John Watson married Sarah Noakes around 1773 -- John died
in 1799 and Sarah died in 1828 or 1858. They came to the United States (or
possibly Canada). Their children were Anna Watson, Harriet Watson, Sarah
Watson, John Watson, Dorcas Watson, Thomas Watson, Henry Watson and Joseph
Watson, some of whom were born in England.

I've got more information on the descendants, of course, but I am really
perplexed at the identity of Edward Watson's parents and brothers and
sisters. Anyone connnected to this line?

John Watson Sharp

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