Robinson Gardiner Watson (1891 - 1945)

Born 1891 in Eaglehawk, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Emma Jane (Chandler) Watson — married 1911 in Victoria, Australia

Died 1945 at about age 54 in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Robinson Gardiner Watson was born in 1891 in Eaglehawk, Victoria, Australia, the son of Catherine Watson (nee Brown) and William Watson.^[1]

He married Emma Jane Chandler in 1911 in Victoria.^[2] Their son was:^{[citation needed]}

• Robert Frederick Watson (1911–?)

Robinson died in 1945 in Bendigo, Victoria, aged 55 years.^[3]

Research notes

• 01 May 1902 "Bendigo Independent" trove.nla.gov.au

EAGLEHAWK, Yesterday Mr. William Watson, an old identity of the borough, died at his residence, in Victoria street from a long standing chest complaint-. Deceased, who was about 75 years of age, leaves a grown-up familv. The funeral is appointed to move to the local cemetery this afternoon.

• 29 Dec 1881" The Age" trove.nla.gov.au

BRYAR—WATSON.—On the 13th December, at the residence of T. B. Bryar, Esq., Carag-Carag, by the Rev.W. E. Secomb, Thomas Bowden Bryar, junr., to Eliza Jane Watson, eldest daughter of William Watson, Esq., Eaglehawk.

Sources

1. ↑ VicBDM:Event: births Registration number 2762 / 1891 Family name: WATSON Given name(s) Robison Gardner Place of event: EAGLEHAWK, Australia Mother's name Cath Mother's family name at birth BROWN Father's Name: Wm
2. ↑ Vic BDM:Event: marriages Registration number 77 / 1911 Family name: WATSON Given name(s) Robinson Gardiner Spouse's family name: CHANDLER Spouse's given name(s) Emma Jane
3. ↑ Vic BDM:Event: deaths Registration number 19923 / 1945 Family name: WATSON Given name(s) Robinson Gardiner age 55 (est YOB 1990) Born Eaglehawk Vic. Place of event: BENDIGO, Australia Mother's name Catherine Mother's family name at birth BROWN Father's Name: WATSON William