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James Watson (1771 - 1827)

James Watson
Born in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvaniamap
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Son of and
Brother of , [half], , , , , and
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at about age 56 in Nelson, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Biography

James Watson may have been born in Virginia around 1764 (Find a Grave). He was executed by hanging May 12, 1827 in Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky. The newspaper article stated a crowd of approximately 5,000 witnessed the event. James was convicted for the murder of Michael Coffman and Washington Courtney. Michael was the son-in-law of James and Washington was the brother-in-law of Michael. James married Nancy Coffman August 23, 1796 in Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky. Their daughter Anna Married Michael Coffman Dec 6, 1822.

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