Matthew
Watson
Born in Stanhope, Durham, England
Ancestors 
Son of George Watson
and Margaret (Philipson) Watson
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Hannah (Smith) Watson
— married
6 Apr 1822 in Stanhope, Durham, England, United Kingdom
Descendants 
Father of
Mary (Watson) Bainbridge
Died
at about age 75
in Stanhope, Durham, England, United Kingdom
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Biography
Matthew was born in 1799. He was the son of George Watson.
Matthew, son of George Watson & Margaret Philipson, was born on 11 July 1799 and baptised on 28 July 1799 in Stanhope, Durham, England.[1] 28 Jul 1799 Matthew Watson, born 11-Jul 1799, 1st son of George Watson (miner, native of this parish) by his wife Margaret nee Philipson (native of this parish) [2]
Matthew married Hannah Smith on 6 April 1822 in Stanhope, Durham, England.[3] 6 Apr 1822 Matthew Watson married Hannah Smith, both of this parish, by banns Witnesses: Thomas Mawson, Ann Mawson [2]
In the 1841 census Matthew (age 35) was in Wood Croft, Stanhope, Durham, England.[4]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Matthew Watson | M | 35 | Durham | |
| Hannah Watson | F | 35 | Durham | |
| William Watson | M | 15 | Durham | |
| George Watson | M | 14 | Durham | |
| Mary Watson | F | 12 | Durham | |
| Matthew Watson | M | 4 | Durham |
In the 1851 census Matthew (age 51), Ag Lab, was the married head of household in Stanhope, Durham, England.[5]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Matthew Watson | Head | Married | M | 51 | Ag Lab | Stanhope, Durham |
| Hannah Watson | Wife | Married | F | 53 | Stanhope, Durham | |
| Matthew Watson | Son | M | 13 | Ag Lab | Stanhope, Durham |
In the 1861 census Mathew (age 61), Farmers Hind, was the married head of household in Stanhope, Durham, England.[6]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Mathew Watson | Head | Married | M | 61 | Farmers Hind | Stanhope, Durham |
| Hannah Watson | Wife | Married | F | 63 | Stanhope, Durham |
In the 1871 census Matthew (age 72) was the head of household in Stanhope, Durham, England.[7]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Matthew Watson | Head | M | 72 | Stanhope, Durham, England | ||
| Hannah Watson | Wife | F | 73 | Stanhope, Durham, England |
Matthew's death (age 75) was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1875 in the Weardale district.[8]
Sources
- ↑
Baptism:
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
citing Digital film/folder number: 008037514; FHL microfilm: 91113
FamilySearch Record: J7S2-35P (accessed 3 December 2023)
Matthew Watson baptism on 28 Jul 1799 (born 11 Jul 1799), son of George Watson & Margaret Philipson, in Stanhope, Durham, England. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Durham Records Online https://www.durhamrecordsonline.com/
- ↑
Marriage:
"FreeReg UK Parish Register database"
Durham; Stanhope; St Thomas the Apostle; Bishop's Transcript; File line number: 1801
FreeReg Transcription (accessed 3 December 2023)
Matthew Watson marriage to Hannah Smith on 6 Apr 1822 in Stanhope, Durham, England. - ↑
1841 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1841"
citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: MQBF-6LN (accessed 3 December 2023)
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Matthew Watson (35) in Stanhope in Weardale registration district in Durham, England. Born in Durham. - ↑
1851 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1851"
citing Stanhope, Durham, England, p. 22; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: SGJ5-BZ2 (accessed 3 December 2023)
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Matthew Watson (51), married, Ag Lab, head of household in Stanhope in Weardale registration district in Durham, England. Born in Stanhope, Durham. - ↑
1861 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1861"
citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: M7ZP-XDR (accessed 3 December 2023)
FindMyPast Image
Mathew Watson (61), married, Farmers Hind, head of household in Stanhope in Weardale registration district in Durham, England. Born in Stanhope, Durham. - ↑
1871 Census:
"1871 England Census"
The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4948; Folio: 30; Page: 31; GSU roll: 848024; ED, institution, or vessel: 2; Household schedule number: 140
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7619 #6948030 (accessed 3 December 2023)
Matthew Watson (72) head of household in Stanhope in Weardale registration district in Durham, England. Born in Stanhope, Durham, England. - ↑
Death Registration:
"England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
citing Death, Weardale, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
FamilySearch Record: 2JKZ-VZ2 (accessed 3 December 2023)
Matthew Watson death registered Apr-May-Jun 1875 in Weardale (age 75).
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