Arthur Thomas Watson (1868 - 1949)

Born 25 Dec 1868 in Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Lucy (Cox) Watson — married 28 Nov 1894 (to 1941) in Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Died 23 Jun 1949 at age 80 in Berry, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Arthur Thomas Watson was born at Jamberoo on the 25th of December, 1868.^[1][2] He was the son of George Watson and Ann Gay.

Arthur married Lucy Cox, the daughter of Charles Cox and Elizabeth Jane Lynch, in 1894.^[3] This was the first wedding held in the Kangaroo Valley Presbyterian Church.^[4]

He died at home in Albany Street, Berry, on the 23rd of June, 1949.^[5][6] and was buried at the Berry Cemetery.^[7][8]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 17 Jul 2022), Index entry for WATSON ARTHUR T; Parents: GEORGE H & ANN J; District: KIAMA; Registration Number: 10491/1868
2. ↑ Watson family bible. https://www.wikitree.com/photo/jpg/Watson-16463
3. ↑ Marriage Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 17 Jul 2022), Index entry for ARTHUR T WATSON and LUCY COX; District: BERRY; Registration Number: 2516/1894
4. ↑ Kangaroo Valley. (1894, December 12). The Shoalhaven Telegraph (NSW : 1881 - 1937), p. 2. Retrieved May 3, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121621103
   A large congregation attended the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday last to witness the marriage ceremony which united Miss. Lucy Cox to Mr. A. T. Watson. The Rev. D. McLennan officiated, and conveyed the beautiful service most impressively to his hearers. The bride reached the church shortly after 11 o'clock, and was conducted up the aisle by her father. Her dress, of cream cashmere, trimmed with china silk, was well-fitting and elegant. Misses M. J. Watson and Kate Cox were the bridesmaids, the former lady being attired in white muslin, and the latter in cashmere, trimmed with green plush. Miss N. Williams played Mendelssohn's "Wedding March, and the happy couple received showers of rice, and many congratulations before they reached the carriage. A long string of vehicles, crowded with cheerful people sped their way along the dusty main road, and soon arrived at Mr. Cox's farm, where the company numbering between 40 and 50, were received for the breakfast. A most generous and hospitable repast awaited them, after enjoyment of which several toasts were proposed and duly honoured. Mr. H. M. Osborne took the chair, and the Rev. D. McLennon proposed the toast of "The Bride and Bridegown," congratulating them on the step taken, and wishing them happiness and prosperity. The rev. gentleman said it was the first wedding celebrated at the Kangaroo Valley Presbyterian Church ; he was surprised by the sea of young faces at the pleasant gathering which took place recently in the National Hall, and he should like to see a wedding take place at least once a week. A ball was held in the evening, at which a very large number attended.
5. ↑ Death Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 17 Jul 2022), Index entry for WATSON ARTHUR THOMAS; Parents: GEORGE HENRY & MARY ANN; District: BERRY; Registration Number: 13343/1949
6. ↑ Ryerson Index. 'WATSON Arthur Thomas, Death 23JUN1949, aged 81, late of Berry, Sydney Morning Herald 24JUN1949
7. ↑ Family Notices (1949, June 24). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 14. Retrieved April 1, 2018, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18120371
   WATSON, Arthur Thomas.—June 23 1949, at his residence, Carinya, Albany Street, Berry, dearly beloved husband of the late Lucy Watson and loving father of Mona (Berry) Hazel (Berry), and Millie (deceased), aged 81 years.
   WATSON -The Relatives and Friends of the late ARTHUR THOMAS WATSON of Albany Street, Berry are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral which will leave the Presbyterian Church, Berry, This Day (Friday) after service commencing at 2 p.m., for the Berry General Cemetery
8. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/152113653/arthur-thomas-watson : accessed 11 May 2021), memorial page for Arthur Thomas Watson (unknown–21 Jun 1949), Find A Grave: Memorial #152113653, citing Berry General Cemetery, Berry, Shoalhaven City, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by jlong (contributor 48741020)