George MacDonald Watson was born in Cambridgeshire, England.
George's birth was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1900 in the Chesterton district.[1]
In the 1911 census George (age 11), School, was the son of Sidney Ephriam Watson in Histon, Cambridgeshire, England.[2]
In the 1921 census George (age 21), Fruit Farming, was the single son of Sidney Ephraim Watson on Mill Lane, Histon, Cambridgeshire, England.[3]
George married Daisy Peacock. The banns were read on 11 October 1925 in Histon, Cambridgeshire, England.[4]
Marriage
Husband George MacDonald Watson.
Wife Daisy Peacock.
Marriage WATSON George MacDonald 25 bac farm labourer of Histon son of Sidney E engineer PEACOCK Daisy 29 sp [blank] otp dau of James stockman wits: Mary PEACOCK, Doris PEACOCK.
24 OCT 1925.
Impington, Cambridgeshire, England.
George died on 16 February 1959 and was buried in Histon, South Cambridgeshire District, Cambridgeshire, England.[5]
Probate: WATSON George MacDonald of 3 The Green Histon Cambridgeshire died 16 February 1959 Administration Peterborough 9 April to Daisy Watson widow. Effects £1154 18s. 8d.
09 APR 1959.
Peterborough
Event: Watson George MacDonald of 3 The Green Histon Cambridgeshire died 16 February 1959 Administration Peterborough 9 April to Daisy Watson widow. Effects $1154 16s. 8d.
Probate Date.
09 APR 1959.
Peterborough
Sources
↑Birth Registration:
"England & Wales Births 1837-2006"
Volume: 3B; Page: 459 FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 13 December 2023)
George Macdonald Watson birth registered Apr-May-Jun 1900 in Chesterton, mother's maiden name Doggett.
↑1911 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1911"
citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: X7KD-F8T (accessed 13 December 2023) FindMyPast Image
George MacDonald Watson (11) son, School, in household of Sidney Ephriam Watson (33) in Histon in Chesterton registration district in Cambridgeshire, England. Born in Histon, Cambridgeshire.
↑1921 Census:
"1921 Census Of England & Wales"
Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 08074; District reference: RD 180 RS 1 ED 18, 19 FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 13 December 2023)
George Macdonald-Watson (21), single son, Fruit Farming, in household of Sidney Ephraim Watson (46) on Mill Lane, Histon in Chesterton registration district in Cambridgeshire, England. Born in Cambridgeshire, England. Employed by Chivers Son Jam Manufactures.
↑Marriage Banns:
"Cambridgeshire Banns" FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 13 December 2023)
George Macdonald Watson marriage to Daisy Peacock. Banns read on 11 Oct 1925 in Histon, Cambridgeshire, England.
↑Burial:
"Find A Grave Index"
citing record ID 193231520, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com
FamilySearch Record: 735Y-5XW2 (accessed 13 December 2023)
Find A Grave: Memorial #193231520
George Macdonald Watson burial (died on 16 Feb 1959) in Histon, South Cambridgeshire District, Cambridgeshire, England. Born on 15 Mar 1900.
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DNA Connections
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