Warren Mortimer Watson

Warren Mortimer Watson was born August 24, 1845, in Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, and died May 6, 1913, in Alameda Co., CA, at age 67. He is the son of William Watson of Ireland and Abigail Harrington of New York. Buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, CA. The following names are on the same cemetery marker: Warren M. Watson: 1845 - 1913; Emma Pearl Watson: 1851 - 1880; John W. Watson: 12/3/1825 - 3/16/1896; Emily M. Watson: 1845 - 1974.

Emma Pearl Howe was born December 8, 1850, in Cambridgeport, Middlesex Co., MA, and died February 29, 1880, in Brooklyn Twp., City of Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, at age 29. She is the daughter of Edwin Leander Howe of Rutland, Worchester Co., VT, and Orrilla Cummings of Palmer, Hampden Co., MA. Buried in Mountain View Cemetery Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, CA.

Warren Mortimer Watson and Emma Pearl Howe were married January 5, 1869, in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

After Emma Pearl (Howe) Watson died, Warren Mortimer Watson married Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Watson.

Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Watson was born November 17, 1862, on Bear River near Marysville, Sutter Co., CA, and died after 1923 in Unknown. She is the daughter of John William Watson of Kentucky and Emily M. Watson of Missouri.

Warren Mortimer Watson and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Watson were married 1881 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

Warren Mortimer Watson and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" (Watson) Watson had no children.

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

A Web link about the collectable liquor bottles of Warren's company is as follows: http://www.westernwhiskeytooltopgazette.com/2010/10/and-mists-of-time-cleared.html

Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, CA

Warren Mortimer Watson was born August 24, 1845, in Rochester, Monroe Co., NY.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 14, 1850, shows William Watson (age 40) born in Ireland with real estate of $150 is a Mason and is living in the Town of Penfield, Monroe Co., NY. Living with him is Abigail Watson (age 25) born in New York. Also living there are four Watson children, all born in New York: Elizabeth Watson (age 8); Sarah Watson (age 6); Warren Watson (age 4); and Mary J. Watson (age 5/12).

Emma Pearl Howe was born December 8, 1850, in Cambridgeport, Middlesex Co., MA.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1860, shows Virgel Lamb (age 42) born in New York with real estate of $5,200 personal estate of $1,200 is a Farmer living in Kankakee, Kankakee Co., IL. Living with him is Almira Lamb (age 31) born in New York. Also living there are: Frank Lamb (age 8) born in Illinois; John Lamb (age 5) born in Illinois; Lizzie Watson (age 17) born in New York; and Warran Watson (age 14) born in New York. A Domestic and a Servant also live in the household. Leigh Larson note: Almira (Harrington) Lamb is the sister of Abigail (Harrington) Watson, and Lizzie Watson and Warran Watson are the children of Abigail (Harrington) Watson.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 18, 1860, shows H. S. Watson (age 36) born in Kentucky with real estate of $1,000 and personal estate of $2,000 is a Farmer and is living in Bear River Twp., Sutter Co., CA. Living with him is Emily M. Watson (age 15) born in Missouri, a Domestic.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 7, 1860, shows Edwin L. Howe (age 45) born in Massachusetts is a Merchant and is living in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA. Living with him are the following, all born in Massachusetts: Orilla C. Howe (age 39); Ellen O. Howe (age 11); and Emma P. Howe (age 9).

Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Watson was born November 17, 1862, on Bear River near Marysville, Sutter Co., CA.

Warren Mortimer Watson and Emma Pearl Howe were married January 5, 1869, in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on 1870 shows W. M. Watson (age 22) born in New York with personal estate of $500 is a Life Insurance Agent and is living in the 4th Ward, City of Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA. Living with him is Emma P. Watson (age 19) born in Massachusetts, who is Keeping House. Also living there are: Arrilla Howe (age 49) born in Massachusetts; and Ellen Howe (age 21) born in Massachusetts.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 27, 1870, shows John Watson (age 44) born in Kentucky is a Carpenter and is living in the 10th Ward, City of San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Living with him is Emily Watson (age 25) born in Missouri, who is Keeping House. Also living there are the following children, all born in California: Mary E. Watson (age 9); Maggie Watson (age 7); and John Watson (age 5).

John W. Watson and Emily M. Watson were married 1871 in California. Emily M. Watson was born in 1845 and died in 1874.

Edwin Leander Howe died October 27, 1874, in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA, at age 59).

Emma Pearl (Howe) Watson died February 29, 1880, in Brooklyn Twp., City of Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, at age 29.

Sacramento Daily Bee, Sacramento, CA, Monday Evening, March 1, 1880

In Brooklyn, California, February 29, Emma Pearl, wife of Warren M. Watson and daughter of Mrs. O. C. Howe, aged 29 years, 2 months and 21 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, which will take place from Congregational Church, Sixth street, between I and J, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1880, shows Warren Watson (age 33) born in New York to English and New York-born parents is a Cigar Maker and is living at 716 9th Street, City of Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. Living with him but with a line through the name is his wife, Emma Watson (age 30) born in Massachusetts to Massachusetts-born parents, who is Keeping House, with a note saying died Feb. Also living there: his widowed mother-in-law: Orvilla How (age 59) born in Massachusetts to Massachusetts-born parents; and Maggie Watson (age 17) born in California to Missouri and Kentucky-born parents, an unmarried Servant.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1880, shows Thomas Watson (age 58) born in England to English-born parents is a Banker and is living at 954 5th Street, City of Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Margaret Watson (age 56) born in Scotland to Scottish-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born in Connecticut to English and Scottish-born parents: Christina S. Watson (age 27); Flora E. Watson (age 21); and Wm. S. Watson (age 14). Also living there are his son-in-law and married daughter, both born in Connecticut: T. C. Coogan (age 31) born to Irish-born parents, a Lawyer; and Mary E. Coogan (age 23) born to English and Scottish-born parents.

Warren Mortimer Watson and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Watson were married 1881 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

Oakland Daily Evening Tribune, Oakland, CA, Tuesday , May 6, 1890

In announcing the death of Thomas Watson, in yesterday's issue, in error it was stated that he was the father of A. Watson of 1375 Madison street, Oakland. The son's name should have been printed Charles L. Watson. The other surviving children are: Mrs. T. C. Coogan of Filbert street, Oakland, W. S. Watson of San Francisco, and Flora E. and Christine S. Watson of Alameda. The funeral services will be held at 2 P. M., Wednesday, at 1721 Central avenue, Alameda.

John William Watson was born about 1826 in Kentucky. He was living in Brooklyn, Alameda Co., CA, 1n 1872.

Oakland Tribune, Oakland, CA, Tuesday Evening, March 17, 1896

WATSON - In Oakland, March 16, 1896, John W. Watson, a native of Kentucky, aged 70 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend funeral services Wednesday, March 18, 1896, at 2 o'clock p. m., at residence of W. M. Watson, 658 Ninth street. Interment Mountain View cemetery.

Oakland Tribune, Oakland, CA, Wednesday Evening, March 18, 1896

The funeral of John Watson, better known as "Uncle John," took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the residence of W. M. Watson, 658 Ninth street. Rev. Mr. Miner, of St. John's Episcopal Church, conducted the services. The interment was in Mountain View Cemetery. The deceased was an uncle by marriage of W. M. Watson, the liquor man.

Oakland Tribune, Oakland, CA, Saturday Evening, December 2, 1899

WATSON - At Applegate, Placer county, December 1, 1899, Christina S. Watson, a native of Connecticut. Funeral will be held TOMORROW (Sunday), at 2 o'clock P. M., from Brown's Undertaking Parlor, 466 Thirteenth street, Oakland. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery.

San Francisco Call, San Francisco, CA, Volume 87, Number 153, April 22, 1900

OAKLAND. April 21. - W. M. Watson, who has been the head of the W. M. Watson Company, one of the largest wholesale liquor firms in Oakland, has turned his company into a stock concern, and left this week for the Paris Exposition and a trip around the world, accompanied by his wife. Mr. Watson has disposed of his business to a number of his employes and his nephew. Those who now control the company are: C. T. Lemmon, Mr. Watson's nephew; J. J. Carroll of the Louvre. T. W. Sigourney, who has been the head of the store for many years; L. S. Farr, who has been the head bookkeeper, and P. O'Kane, the chief outside man of the company. Mr. Watson retains only a small Interest. W. M. Watson has 'always been one of the leaders in Oakland business circles and has been at the head and front of all moves for the benefit of the city. He will be gone abroad for more than a year.

On Wednesday, May 18, 1898, Charles F. Lemmon was conferred the degree of D. D. S. at the University of California College of Dentistry, Berkeley, CA.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1900, shows Charles F. Lemmon (age 22) born June 1877 in Idaho to Massachusetts-born parents is an unmarried Wine Merchant and is lodging at 530 Tenth Street, 5th Ward, City of Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

John W. Lemmon was a Farmer and was living in Beaver Dam, Washington Co., OR, in 1900.

Oakland Tribune, Oakland, CA, Friday Evening, September 22, 1905

Warren Watson, the well-known wine man of this city, is to make another tour of the world. This will be the fourth time that he will have circled the globe. He will be accompanied by his wife. The passports, signed by Elihu Root, arrived today. Mr. and Mrs. Watson shall sail from San Francisco on the 27th of this month on the steamer Manchuria. They will visit points of interest which have heretofore not received their attention while abroad, and expect to have, as fellow passengers, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryan and family.

Oakland Tribune, Oakland, CA, Saturday Evening, September 23, 1905

Warren W. Watson, who was, for so many years, in the wine trade in this city but who has retired from business, and who now spends his winters in San Francisco and his summers at his country home near Pleasanton, in this county, received his commission today from Governor Pardee as a member of the Board of Commissioners to manage the Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Big Tree Grove. The appointment has been made to fill the vacancy occasioned on the Board by the death of the late Hon. W. W. Foote, of this city. It is a coincidence that John H. O'Brien, formerly Mr. Watson's partner in business, held the position to which the latter has been appointed, for fourteen years. Mr. Watson is pleased with his official position, more especially because his preferment takes place on the eve of his departure with his wife on his fourth trip around the world.

Warren Mortimer Watson on 1906 is listed as a Royal Arch Mason in the Alcatraz Chapter No. 8a, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Warren M. Watson (age 64) born in New York to Irish and New York-born parents and in his first marriage is a Retired Capitalist who owns his own home free of a mortgage and is living at 1314 8th Avenue, 7th Ward, Brooklyn Twp., City of Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. Living with him is his childless wife of 29 years, Margaret E. Watson (age 48) born in California to Kentucky and Missouri-born parents and in her first marriage.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Charles F. Lemmon (age 32) born in Idaho to Illinois and Kansas-born parents is a married General Practice Dentist in his first marriage who is renting his home and is living on Ash Street, City of San Buena Ventura, Ventura Twp., Ventura Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of nine years, Isabel E. Lemmon (age 31) born in California to English Canadian-born parents and in her first marriage, with both of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two children, both born in California to Idaho and California-born parents: daughter, Jessie V. Lemmon (age 8); and Warren W. Lemmon (age 4).

Warren Mortimer Watson on July 1, 1910, is listed as a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite List of Members in California.

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, shows Charles Fisher Lemmon (age 41) born June 13, 1877, is a self-employed Dentist and is living at 120 W. Haley, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. His nearest relative is Mrs. Isabelle Lemmon.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920, shows Charles F. Lemmon (age 42) born in Idaho to Illinois and Missouri-born parents is a married Dentist with his Own Office who is renting his home and is living at 120 West Haley Street, 5th Ward, City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Isabel E. Lemmon (age 40) born in California to English Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in California to Idaho and California-born parents: daughter, Jessie V. Lemmon (age 18); and Warren W. Lemmon (age 14).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930, shows Dr. Charles F. Lemmon (age 51) born in Idaho to Illinois and Missouri-born parents is a married Dentist on his Own Account who owns his home worth $15,000 and is living at 2325 Wellington Avenue, 5th Ward, City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Isabelle Lemmon (age 51) born in California to English Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in California to Idaho and California-born parents: daughter, Jessie Lemmon (age 28), a School Teacher; and Warren Lemmon (age 24), an Artist on his Own Account.

In 1941, Warren Lemmon was still an Artist living with his parents in Santa Barbara, CA.

Charles Fisher Lemmon was born June 13, 1877, in Boise, Ada Co., Idaho Territory, and died April 20, 1948, in Unknown at age 70. He is the son of John Wesley Lemmon: Born August 15, 1831, near Quincy, Adams Co., IL; Died October 23, 1902, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR (age 71), and Arabella Sarah Watson: Born September 14, 1847, in Kentucky; Died December 15, 1905, in Ocean Park, Los Angeles Co., CA (age 58). Charles married about 1901 in California to Isabel Edith Matheson: Born June 29, 1879, in California; Died December 21, 1940, in Santa Barbara Co., CA (age 71).

Jessica V. "Jessie" Lemmon: Born January 2, 1902, in San Francisco., CA; Died Unknown.

Mountain View Cemetery

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Abbreviations are:
S/W: another name on the same marker.
H/O: husband of; W/O: wife of;
S/O: son of;
D/O: daughter of;
B/I: born in;
D/I: died in;
N/O: native of;
A/T: marker adjacent to one with an incomplete name but not necessarily having any
relevance to the incomplete marker;
ND (after a plot number) Nonendowed or not maintained by the cemetery.

Watson       Ada          Frances         0/0/1870        0/0/1943        6        S/W: Watson, Horace Howard, Jr.; "Taliaferro"
Watson       Alice        F.              0/0/1887        0/0/1983        MM
Watson       Anna         Freeman                         8/7/1902        6
Watson       Annie                        0/0/1873        0/0/1943        65
Watson       Aura                         4/1/1799        4/21/1884       1        B/I: N.H.
Watson       Benjamin     M.              0/0/1866        0/0/1924        5        S/W: Watson, Caroline A.
Watson       Caroline     A.              0/0/1866        0/0/1948        5        S/W: Watson, Benjamin M.
Watson       Christina    S.              7/5/1852        12/1/1899       13       D/O: Watson, Thos. & Margaret; N/O: Connecticut; S/W: Child, Dorothy Donovan
Watson       Christina                    0/0/1854        0/0/1942        65       "Mother"
Watson       Delia        E.              0/0/1868        0/0/1955        1        S/W: Watson, Frank
Watson       Donald       Sr., CDR        0/0/1907        0/0/1998        15       S/W: Watson, Gene Motter
Watson       Edgar        Natheniel                       1/9/1877        11       Aged 14y; N/O: Geneva, Ills.; S/O: Watson, Geo. W. & Amelia E.
Watson       Emily        M.              0/0/1845        0/0/1874        13       S/W: Watson, Emma Pearl
Watson       Emma         Pearl           0/0/1851        0/0/1880        13       S/W: Watson, Warren M.
Watson       Frances      Belle           0/0/1852        0/0/1933        MM
Watson       Frank        C.                              1/8/1875        1        Aged 21y
Watson       Frank                                        1/8/1875        1        Aged 21y; S/W: Watson, Horace C.
Watson       H.           Geoffrey, II    11/7/1998       12/13/2000      14B      S/W: Evans, Angela Joan
Watson       Henry                                        3/27/1899       5NE      Aged 52y, 9m, 12d; N/O: Coatbridge, Scotland
Watson       Horace       C.              0/0/1869        0/0/1947        1        S/W: Watson, Delia E.
Watson       Horace       Howard, Jr.     0/0/1870        0/0/1943        6        S/W: Watson, Ada Frances; "Taliaferro"
Watson       J.           Holton          0/0/1863        0/0/1865        6        S/O: Watson, Anna Freeman & Horace H.; "Born At Sea"
Watson       Janette                      8/4/1806        2/20/1870       1        S/W & W/O: Watson, Norman;
Watson       Jene         Motter          0/0/1914        0/0/1984        15       S/W: Watson, Donald Sr., CDR
Watson       John         E.              0/0/1849        0/0/1899        64       S/W: Farnham, Ella Watson
Watson       John         W.              12/3/1825       3/16/1896       13       S/W: Watson, Emily M
Watson       John                                         4/22/1866       2        Aged 77y, 4m; S/W: Watson, Mary; "Father & Mother"
Watson       Lois         Brock                           (blank)         33       S/W: Galbriath, Margaret Brock
Watson       Mary                                         2/8/1853        2        Aged 65y, 5d; "Father & Mother"; S/W: Coon, Julia Bray
Watson       Norman                       5/25/1806       7/12/1867       1        S/W: Watson Janette; N/O: N.Y.
Watson       Ocie                         12/23/1916      1/8/1968        60       "Kansas Pfc 3077 Ordnance Co. WWII"
Watson       Sarah        L.                              4/5/1867        1        Aged 32y; W/O: Watson, Jas. W.
Watson       Thomas                       9/3/1820        5/5/1890        13       N/O: Dewsbury, England; S/W: Watson, Christina S.
Watson       Walter       E.              0/0/1867        0/0/1939        64
Watson       Warren       M.              0/0/1845        0/0/1913        13       S/W: Watson, John W.
Watson       William      F.              0/0/1858        0/0/1940        65
Watson       William      H.              0/0/1887        0/0/1979        MM
Watson       William      S.              0/0/1865        0/0/1952        13       S/W: Sloane, Margaret

Mary Ella (Watson) Coogan, born July 21, 1856, in Thompsonville, CT, married to Timothy Christopher Coogan born October 8, 1847, in Windsor Locks, CT. Timothy died May 24, 1921, in Oakland, CA. Mary was a member of the W. J. Sloane furniture family of New York.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 7, 1920, shows Margaret E. Watson (age 58) born in California to Kentucky and Missouri-born parents is a widow with no employment who is renting her home and is living at 437 Perkins Street, City of Oakland, Oakland Twp., Alameda Co., CA.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920, shows Watson (age 58) born in California to Nevada and Illinois-born parents is a widow renting her home and is 2444 9th Avenue, 7th Ward, Brooklyn Twp., City of Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. She is living in the household of a Real Estate Broker and his wife.