William Obert Watson 
William Obert was born on August 23rd, 1871 in Iosco Livingston Michigan.1 William Obert's father was William Ebenezer Watson and his mother was Martha Belle Norton. His paternal grandparents were John J Watson and Marietta Hunt; his maternal grandparents were Jonathan Norton and Ann Unknown. He had two brothers and two sisters, named John Albert, Mark Norton, Mary and Ruth Maryette. He was the third oldest of the five children. He died due to Heart Attack at the age of 50 in 1921 in Lansing Michigan. He was buried in 1921 in FREEMONT CEMETARY, BANCROFT, SHIAWASSEE,MI.1 1 General Notes
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[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #6300, Date of Import: Sep 11, 1998]
Funeral Services for the late Mr. William O. Watson, whose death was briefly mentioned in last weeks issue of the Commercial, were held at the family residence, 523 Cherry Street, Lansing, on Wednesday morning. Rev. Powley, of Flint, read the service of the Congregational church. Mr. C.E. Godfrey, who for many years enjoyed an intimate friendship with Mr. Watson was called to Lansing to conduct the funeral. At its conclusion, the remains were brought to Fremont cemetary for interment, accompanied by members of the family and a large party of relatives.
William O. Watson was born at Iosco, Livingston County, August 23, 1871, and passed away September 18, having just completed a half century of life. He leaves to mourn his loss a devoted wife, two daughters, Georgia and Martha, two sons Harry and William E., a brother M.N. Watson of Royal Oak, and two sisters, Mrs. A.A. Reeves of Rochester, N.Y. and Mrs. E.H. Martin of Royal Oak. He was the son of late Wm. E. Watson, one of Bancroft's best known merchants and had spent most of his life here. As boy and man he was known to everyone in the village and will long be remembered for his pleasing, friendly manner, for his efficiency as a business man and for his interest in the Welfare of the Community. He was a member of the Masonic order.
During some years when Mr. Watson was in the hardware business in Bancroft his store was frequently the subject of admiring comment, it being considered remarkable that a hardware could be made to present so artistic an appearance. Three years ago he with his family moved to Lansing where he became assistant manager of the Mills Dry Goods Company. In his physical appearance, he was a fine specimen of Manhood and when last April he suffered a sudden attack of heart trouble it was hoped that he would soon recover, but recurring attacks reduced his strength until he finally succombed to the disease.
-The Lansing Commercial
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- b.1698 in Ireland d.19 Mar 1776 in Leicester Worcester Massachusetts
- b.08 Dec 1730 d.11 Nov 1815 in Pelham New Hampshire
- b.1703 d.06 Aug 1780
- b.14 Feb 1765 in Rutland Massachusetts d.24 Mar 1850 in Unadilla Livingston Michigan
- b.1675 d.10 Sep 1769 in North Brookfield
- b.28 Apr 1738 d.21 Jun 1769 in Rutland Massachusetts
- b.1695 d.18 Apr 1791 in North Brookfield
- b.24 Jan 1803 in Hinsdale Berkshire Massachusetts d.30 Jul 1889 in Unadilla Livingston Michigan
- b.Jan 1766 in Richford Tioga New York d.24 Mar 1838 in Richford Tioga New York
- b.26 Jan 1840 in Richford Tioga New York d.28 Jan 1915 in Bancroft Shiawassee Michigan
- b.01 Jan 1817 in Rehoboth Bristol Massachusetts d.13 Feb 1899 in Unadilla Livingston Michigan
- b.23 Aug 1871 in Iosco Livingston Michigan d.1921 in Lansing Michigan
- b.14 Oct 1702 in Salisbury Massachusetts d.WFT Est. 1752-1794
- b.3 JAN 1727/28 d.WFT Est. 1765-1819
- b.12 Jun 1762 d.01 Sep 1825
- b.WFT Est. 1711-1737 d.WFT Est. 1765-1826
- b.17 Dec 1798 d.18 Mar 1844
- b.11 May 1768 in December 8, 1820 d.WFT Est. 1814-1863
- b.1843 in Hickory Grove Jackson Michigan d.13 Feb 1895 in Bancroft Shiawassee Michigan
- b.WFT Est. 1781-1810 d.WFT Est. 1845-1898
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