Alexander McKay Watson (abt. 1901 - 1979)

Born about 1901 in Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Husband of Melva (Miller) Watson — married 23 Nov 1935 in Charles-street Methodist Church, West Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Husband of Ena May (Collinson) Watson — married about 1951 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Died 4 May 1979 at about age 78 in Western Australia, Australia

Biography

ALEXANDER MCKAY WATSON (Watson-16214)

PARENTS. James Watson & Janet Waddell (Paterson) Watson

BIRTH. Abt. 1907, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

BIRTH. VIC BDM Birth Reg: #16645/1907

Family name WATSON

Given names Albt Mckay

Event Birth

Father's name Jas

Mother's maiden name Janet Waddell (Paterson)

Place of birth BRUNSWICK

MARRIAGE (1). 23 Nov 1935, Charles-street Methodist Church, West Perth, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE (1). 23 Nov 1935, Melva Miller, daughter of John Eggers Miller & Jane (??) Miller

MARRIAGE (1). WA BDM Marriage Reg: #1737/1935

Family name Watson

Given names Alexander M

Family name of Spouse Miller

Given names of Spouse Melva

Place of marriage District of Perth

MARRIAGE (1) NOTICE. WATSON — MILLER. — On November 23, at Charles-street Methodist Church, by Rev. A. Lyons, Alexander McKay, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Watson, of Wembley Park, to Melva, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. E. Miller, of Leederville.

Children:

(1) James Alexander Watson, b. 25 Nov 1939,

BIRTH NOTICE. WATSON (nee Melva Miller).—On November 25, at Niola Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Watson. of Wembley-a son (James Alexander). No visitors for five days. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 27 Nov 1939, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46440489

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #1230/1962

Family name Watson

Given names James Alexander

Family name of Spouse Oliver

Given names of Spouse Janice Kaye

Place of marriage District of Perth

(2) Barbara Melva Watson, b. 26 Sep 1942,

BIRTH NOTICE. WATSON. —On September 26, at Niola Hospital, to Mr and Mrs Alex Watson, of Wembley —a daughter. Both well. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 29 Sep 1942, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47349224

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #231/1964

Family name Watson

Given names Barbara Melva

Family name of Spouse Morris

Given names of SpouseLawrence Raymond

Place of marriage District of Perth

(3) Peter John Watson, b. 26 Jan 1944,

BIRTH NOTICE. WATSON.-On January 26, at Niola Hospital, to Mr and Mrs Alex Watson, of Wembley--a son (Peter John). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 31 Jan 1944, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46783226

Death of Spouse (1): 28 Oct 1949, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE (2). Abt. 1951, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE (2). Abt. 1951, Ena May Collinson, daughter of Walter Collinson & Eliza Caroline (Wheeler) Collinson

MARRIAGE (2). WA BDM Marriage Reg: #2977/1951

Family name Parker

Given names Ena M

Family name of Spouse Watson

Given names of Spouse Alexander M

Place of marriage District of Perth

Children: Not known

DEATH. 4 May 1979, Western Australia, Australia

CREMATION. KARRAKATTA CEMETERY

WATSON ALEXANDER MCKAY

Age 71 years 1

Place of residence WEMBLEY

Date of Death 04/05/1979

Ashes Request MEMORIALISED AT KARRAKATTA CEMETERY

EC SECTION GARDEN 23 0208

Death of Spouse (2): 23 Jun 1993, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE OF HIS PARENTS. Abt. 1897, Victoria, Australia

MARRIAGE. VIC BDM Marriage Reg: #2471/1897

Family name WATSON

Given names Jas

Event Marriage

Spouse's family name PATERSON

Spouse's given name Janet Waddell

DEATH OF HIS MOTHER: 26 Oct 1952, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH NOTICE. WATSON: On Oct 26, at Perth, Janet Waddell, dearly beloved wife of James, of 301 Cambridge-street, Wembley, loving mother of Addie (Mrs. Thomson), Charles and Alex, fond mother-in-law of Reg, Nance and Ena, loved grandmother of Douglas, Jim, Barbara and Peter. The long day closeth. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 27 Oct 1952, Page 20: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/49060359

Sources

• Birth: VIC BDM Birth Reg: #16645/1907

• Marriage (1): WA BDM Marriage Reg: #1737/1935

• Marriage (1) Notice: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Wed 18 Dec 1935, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32979813

• Marriage (2): WA BDM Marriage Reg: #2977/1951

• Cremation: http://www2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/details.php?id=KC00060350