Individual Details

JOHN Watson

(Abt 1648 - Bef 1 Feb 1706)



According to depositions recorded in Henrico Co deeds in 1688, John Watson was born 1648 or 1650.

Will of John Watson names wife Alice. Sons John, Joseph, and Benjamin. Daughter Sarah, wife of Michael Johnson (who received 1 shilling). Dated 30 Jul 1702. Rec. 1 Feb 1706. Henrico Co VA.


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Wife Alice to receive Cowtale Quarter, after her death, her share to son John. The whole being 478 acres by patent. John to receive 1/2 the above plantation and 100 acres, part of tract of 195 acres on the east side of the north branch of Upham Brook, part of tract taken up by James More. Son Joseph, 400 acres on Chickahominy Swamp, part of greater tract bought of Thomas Cocke, Sr. and 200 acres S side the Swamp, part of 480 acres patented 21 Apr 1690, to adjoin the land he lives on. To son Benjamin, the plantation, one half of 478 acres, after death of my wife, 50 acres S side Chickahominy Swamp at Upham Brook, 95 acres east side north branch of Upham Brook, part of 195 acres, and 280 acres S side Chickahominy Swamp part of 480 acres. To daughter Sarah, wife of Michael Johnson, 1 shilling. Indian boy Peter to be set free at age 36. Executrix, wife Alice. Wit: Ben Hatcher, Ben Hatcher Jr., James Young, C. Evans [Charles Evans]

Children of John and Alice Watson
Joseph - d. 1752, Henrico Co., VA. His will was written in 1751 in Henrico Co., VA, naming his wife and three children. Married Ann. Children of Joseph and Ann WATSON: John married Mary; Martha married Mr. BELL; and Lucy married Thomas JONES.
Benjamin - d. Mar. 1715, Henrico Co., VA. His will was dated Mar. 16, 1715 and recorded Apr. 4, 1715, naming his two children. Married Agnes 'Aggy' ALLEN, likely the sister of William ALLEN. Aggy married second Robert MOSBY. Children of Benjamin and Aggy WATSON: John; and Judith.
John - d. about 1750, Henrico Co., VA. His will was written in 1749 and recorded Apr. 2, 1750. Daughter Susanna married, as his second wife, Col. Robert BOLLING, son of Maj. John BOLLING and Elizabeth BLAIR, he first married Mary BURTON. Col. BOLLING, a descendant of John ROLFE and Pocahontas, became the step-son of Richard BLAND, who was connected to the JEFFERSON, LEE, MARSHALL AND WASHINGTON families. John WATSON married Mrs. Martha HINDS. Martha was the mother of Mary HINDS (b. Oct. 23, 1744) by her first marriage. Martha married third Elisha MILLER. Children of John and Mary WATSON: Susanna married Col. Robert BOLLING; and Elizabeth married George SEATON.
Sarah - d. before Jan. 19, 1756, Goochland Co., VA. Married Michael JOHNSON.

Events

BirthAbt 1648
DeathBef 1 Feb 1706Henrico County, Virginia
MarriageALICE [Watson]

Families

SpouseALICE [Watson] ( - )
ChildSARAH Watson ( - )
ChildJohn Watson ( - 1750)
ChildJoseph Watson ( - 1752)
ChildBenjamin Watson ( - 1715)

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