Mary Searle
 Home Up

William Watson was born about 1824 in Canada and died after 1871 in Unknown. He is the son of Unknown.

Mary Searle was born about July 27, 1823, in County Cornwall, England, was Baptized August 2, 1823, in Broadoak (Braddock) Parish, County Cornwall, England, and died August 26, 1888, in Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI, at age 65. She is the daughter of William Husband Searle of Tywardreath, County Cornwall, England, and Ann Hill of England. William Searle and his family came from Cornwall, England, to the Cobourg-Port Hope area in the early 1830's with many other Bible Christians who came from Cornwall at that time.

William Watson and Mary Searle were married October 24, 1846, in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West.

William Watson and Mary (Searle) Watson had at least seven children:

  1. Laurie Ann Watson: Born about 1848 in Ontario, Canada West; Died after 1851 in Unknown.
  2. Hannah Watson: Born about 1850 in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada West; Died after 1871 in Unknown.
  3. Franklin "Frank" Watson: Born March 18, 1853, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada West; Died after 1901 in Unknown. Married September 27, 1871, in Port Hope, Northumberland and Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, to Electa (Clarke) Delong: Born July 13, 1843, in Darlington Twp., Canada West; Died May 29, 1901, in Caldwell Twp, Ontario, Canada (age 57).
  4. Mary Ann "Annie" Watson: Born about 1854 in Ontario, Canada West; Died January 30, 1879, in West Wawanosh, Ontario, Canada (age 25). Married December 29, 1875, in West Wawanosh Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, to Richard Allan Sprung: Born October 5, 1851, in Hillier, Prince Edward Co., Ontario, Canada; Died February 28, 1899, in Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada (age 40), due to accidental drowning.
  5. Elizabeth Jessie Watson: Born July 14, 1855, in West Wawanosh Twp., Ontario, Canada; Died November 2, 1940, in Hullett, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada (age 85). Married May 1, 1878, in West Wawanosh, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, to Richard Melbourne Sprung: Born December 18, 1852, in Hillier, Prince Edward Co., Ontario, Canada; Died May 21, 1905, in Hullett, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada (age 52).
  6. William G. Watson: Born May 6, 1856, in Ontario, Canada West; Died Unknown. Married to Rose Mary Larimer/Larmour/Larmer: Born August 11, 1855, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Died November 22, 1933, at 258 Huron Street, Sault Saint Marie, Algoma Division, Ontario, Canada (age 78).
  7. Elizabeth J. "Eliza" Watson: Born 1860 in Ontario, Canada West; Died after 1871 in Unknown.

TIMELINE

Ontario was known as: Upper Canada from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; Canada West from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and Ontario after July 1, 1867.

Name: Mary SEARLE
   Born:       Jul 1823   at: Broadoak, Cornwall, England
Married:    24 Oct 1846   at: Hope Township, Durham County, Ontario, Canada 
   Died:    26 Aug 1888   at: Grand Blanc, Genesee, Michigan, USA 
Spouses: William WATSON

Mary Searle was born about July 14, 1823, in County Cornwall, England.

William Watson was born about 1824 in Canada.

William Watson and Mary Searle were married October 24, 1846, in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, by Rev. John Cassie. "William WATSON, to Mary LORD or FORD (SOUL), both of Hope, 24 Oct. 1846. Rev. CASSIE. Wit. Elisabeth Phebe LORD or FORD (SOUL) and T'hos HARNESS". This is most likely Phoebe Elizabeth Searle, the sister of Mary Searle. When Phoebe got married, her sister Catherine Searle was a witness.

1851 Canadian Census shows William Watson (age 26) born in Canada and with Catholic religion is a Labourer living in a Frame Home in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with him is Mary Watson (age 26) born in England and affiliated with the Church of England religion. Also living there are three Watson children, all born in Canada: Franklin Watson (age 4); Laury Ann Watson (age 3); and Hannah Watson (age 1). Leigh Larson note: The Charles Abbey family lives in a Shanty a few homes away, including Elizabeth (Searle) Abbey, the sister of Mary (Searle) Watson, and Allice Sarl (age 17) unmarried, and George Sarl (age 1). Allice is likely the sister of both Elizabeth and Mary.

1861 Canadian Census shows William Watson (age 37) born in Ontario and with W. M. religion is a Farmer and is living in a Shanty and is living in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with him is Mary Watson (age 38) born in England and with W. Methodist religion. Also living there are five Watsons, all born in Ontario: Franklin Watson (age 13), a Labourer; Hanah Watson (age 6); Ann Watson (age 6); William Watson (age 4); and Eliza Watson (age 1, birth in 1860).

Electa Clarke born about 1844 in Clarke Twp., daughter of Charles and Harriett Clarke, was first married on May 23, 1860, to Reuben Delong, born about 1838 in Rochester Twp., or Rochester, NY, the son of James Delong and Lorinda Clarke. Franklin Watson (age 22), a Shingle Maker, married a widow, Electa (Clarke) Delong (age 26) in Durham Co. in 1871. There was one son, Albert Delong, born March 24, 1865 in Ontario.

The 1871 Canadian Census shows William Watson (age 46) born in Ontario and with Universalist religion is a Farmer and is living in Harwich Twp., Kent Co., Canada West. Living with him is Mary Watson (age 47) born in England and with W. Methodist religion. Also living there are five Watsons, all born in Ontario: Franklin Watson (age 23), a Laborer; Hannah Watson (age 17); Emily Watson (age 15); William G. Watson (age 13); and Eliza J. Watson (age 10).

Mary (Searle) Watson died August 26, 1888, in Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI, at age 65.

Mary (Searle) Watson's cause of death was Cancer.

   

The 1901 Canadian Census shows Frank Watson, Electa Watson, Albert Delong and others living near each other in Caldwell, Nipissing Co., Ontario, Canada.

The 1901 Canadian Census shows Frank Watson (age 48) born March 18, 1853 in Michigan, USA, and having emigrated in 1875 is Working in a Saw Mill and living in Caldwell Twp., Nipissing Co., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Electa Watson (age 52) born July 13, 1848 in Ontario, Canada. Also living there are his two unmarried sons, both born in Ontario, Canada: Willie Watson (age 19) born November 12, 1881; and Thom Watson (age 16) born October 13, 1884.

The 1901 Canadian Census shows William Watson (age 45) born May 6, 1856, in Ontario, Canada, is living in Blezard and Hanmer, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Rose Mary Watson (age 45) born August 11, 1855, in Ontario, Canada. Also living there are his nine unmarried children, all born in Ontario, Canada: William Watson (age 23) born January 19, 1878; Athal Watson (age 21) born June 12, 1879; Nallae Watson (age 19) born July 3, 1881; Ninettie Watson (age 17) born August 24, 1883; Lawrenc Watson (age 14) born July 14, 1886; Adna Watson (age 12) born January 30, 1889; Stella Watson (age 10) born July 12, 1890; Austin Watson (age 6) born April 1, 1896, a Messenger in a Steel Plant; and Eda Watson (age 2) born July 10, 1898. Also Lodging there is Bob Farland.

The 1911 Canadian Census shows Albert Delong (age 46) born May 1865 in Ontario, Canada, is a Farmer in the County Mills and is living in Lot 29, Concession 14, Cardwell, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Sarah Delong (age 39) born February 1872 in Ontario, Canada. Also living there are his eight unmarried children: Edna R. Delong (age 17) born February 1894 in Ontario, Canada; Wilfred R. Delong (age 18) born 16) born August 1895 in Ontario,, Canada, a Farmer's Son; Ada M. Delong (age 14) born March 1897 in Ontario, Canada; Thomas A. Delong (age 11) born July 1900 in U.S.A. and having emigrated in 1901 and a Naturalized citizen; Olive J. Delong (age 8) born August 1902 in Ontario, Canada; Elmer Delong (age 7) born March 1904 in Ontario, Canada; Electa M. Delong (age 2) born June 1908 in Ontario, Canada; and Clarence R. Delong (age 8/12) born July 1910 in Ontario, Canada.

The 1911 Canadian Census dated June 12, 1911, shows William Watson (age 54) born May 1857 in Ontario, Canada, is a Carpenter in a Steel Plant and is living in the 1st Ward, Steelton, Algoma West, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Rose Watson (age 54) born August 1856 in Ontario, Canada. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Ontario, Canada: Nellie Watson (age 28) born July 1882, a Laundress in a Laundry; Stella Watson (age 18) born July 1892; Austin Watson (age 15) born April 1896, a Messenger in a Steel Plant; and Ida Watson (age 12) born July 1898. Also Lodging there is David Aiken, a Carpenter in a Steel Plant.

The 1911 Canadian Census shows Albert Delong (age 46) born May 1865 in Ontario, Canada, is a Farmer in the County Mills and is living in Lot 29, Concession 14, Cardwell, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Sarah Delong (age 39) born February 1872 in Ontario, Canada. Also living there are his eight unmarried children: Edna R. Delong (age 17) born February 1894 in Ontario, Canada; Wilfred R. Delong (age 18) born 16) born August 1895 in Ontario, Canada, a Farmer's Son; Ada M. Delong (age 14) born March 1897 in Ontario, Canada; Thomas A. Delong (age 11) born July 1900 in U.S.A. and having emigrated in 1901 and a Naturalized citizen; Olive J. Delong (age 8) born August 1902 in Ontario, Canada; Elmer Delong (age 7) born March 1904 in Ontario, Canada; Electa M. Delong (age 2) born June 1908 in Ontario, Canada; and Clarence R. Delong (age 8/12) born July 1910 in Ontario, Canada.

 

Albert Delong (age 29) born in Clark Twp., Ontario, Canada, a widower Millman and the son of Ruben and Electa Delong and Sarah Antcliff (age 22) born in London, Ontario, Canada, a spinster and the daughter of John and Sarah Antcliff were married May 9, 1893, in Novar, Parry Sound District, Parry Sound Co., Ontario, Canada.

Albert Delong was born March 24, 1864, in Ontario, Canada, and died December 3, 1924, in Perry Twp.,  Parry Sound District, Parry Sound Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 60 years, 9 months and 10 days.