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Title: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Wednesday 28 April 21 23:57 BST (UK)
Today, I found the death record for Elizabeth Watterson, nee Clarke, married, age 75, in Lower Mullan. That should mean that her husband Ignatius was still alive. In 1909, Ignatius emigrated to the USA and I didn't know if he ever returned. In 1930, I found a travel record for their daughter Mary who was to return to the USA but apparently Mary did not sail then. Her mother was given as Elizabeth Watterson of Ballinderry Bridge, Lower Mullan. When Ignatius travelled in 1909, he gave his person of contact as Mrs. Watterson of Ballinderry Bridge, Lowe Mullan. Same family.
When Elizabeth died, her son Benjamin was present.
Thanks for any help with an obituary or  whatever.
Peggy
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: rosie17 on Thursday 29 April 21 14:13 BST (UK)
Ignatuis Waterson is on the 1910 census in Philadelphia
Age 37 says he is single occupation labourer in an asylum
Also there is a Joseph Mallon age 29 born Ireland also single

There is also a Uk Incoming passenger list age a bit out but maybe worth checking
Ignatuis Watterson age 56 occupation fireman
Departure Philadelphia
Arrival Liverpool 3 December 1919
Did Ignatuis have a brother Samuel ?

Sorry I cant help with obituary

Rosie
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: rosie17 on Thursday 29 April 21 14:32 BST (UK)
You might want to check this out to see if this is Mary ?
Marriage by License 30 October 1934 Brooklyn New York
Spouse Louis Van Backel

US Social Security Applications and Claim Index
Mary Watterson Vanboeckel
Birth date 24 March 1910 ( I did see her birth year as 1902 )
Tyrone Ireland
Father Ignatius Watterson
Mother Elizabeth Clark

She died 1991 Brooklyn you can see details on findagrave

Rosie
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Thursday 29 April 21 14:40 BST (UK)
Daily News New York, New York 25 Apr 1991, Thu  Page 62  (son mentioned in the obit was born 1942 died 2000)

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76699279/obituary-for-van-boeckel-mory/

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57304417/edward-von_boeckel

Edward L Vanboeckel - Birth Date 26 Aug 1942 - Brooklyn, New York City, New York.
Certificate Number 7973

Brooklyn, New York, U.S., Bethlehem Steel Shipyard Employment Cards, 1908-1965 - Edward Van Boeckel - 26 February 1942 - aged 20 years -
Employment Date 27 Sep 1962 Brooklyn, New York City, New York.
Next of Kin M. VanBoecker

Louis Von Boeckel -   1902 - 1945

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57304418/louis-von_boeckel

Death Certificate Info - Louis Van Boeckel - 17 May 1904 born Belgium - died 11 February 1945 - St Johns Hospital. New York City Queens New York. Aged 42 years -
Residence Street Address:   465 47th St New York
Cause of Death:   Fractured Skull Hemathorax Lacesstion of Spleen Accidentaly Fall From Ladder While of Work
Burial Date 15 Feb 1945 Green-Wood Cemetery - Occupation Rigger
Father's Birth Place Belgium - Mother's Birth Place Belgium
Father Edward M VanBoechel - Mother Marie R VanBoechel - Spouse Mary Van Boeckel
Informant Mary VanBoechel - Wife
Executor Mary Van Boekel Wife
Certificate Number 1340


Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Thursday 29 April 21 14:43 BST (UK)


Mary Van Boeckel - 24 March 1910
Age:   43 - 465 47 th St BK
Issue Date:   16 Jun 1953 State New York
Locality, Court Eastern District of New York, District Court.
Petition No 501210 - Alien Registration - 4814290

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: rosie17 on Thursday 29 April 21 14:58 BST (UK)
Mary Watterson did eventually sail 9 November 1930
Mary Watterson age 20 ( domestic ) born Ireland
Departure Londonderry
Returning home to 769 St Marks Avenue Brooklyn New York
Contact details her Mother Mrs Elizabeth Watterson
Ballinderry Bridge Lower Mullan

Rosie
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: rosie17 on Thursday 29 April 21 15:03 BST (UK)
Mary Watterson is at that address on the 1930 census Brooklyn New York
Ida M Wray age 69 ..Head
Mary Watterson age 20 born about 1910 Ireland occupation servant

Rosie
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Thursday 29 April 21 16:19 BST (UK)
Wow, rosie17 and *Sandra*, you are fantastic. There is not a doubt in my mind that you have found the correct Mary Watterson in Brooklyn and her marriage, son, and deaths of herself, her husband, and son. Mary was actually born Mar 24, 1902 as I have her birth record in Ireland , not 1910, but there is no doubt this is Mary as it gives her parents' names as Ignatius Watterson and Elizabeth Clarke.
Now for Ignatius - this is very, very likely to be him in 1910 in Philadelphia, even though in 1909 he was supposedly headed for Illinois. Ignatius had been in Philadelphia 1891-1894 before he married Elizabeth in 1895. I have to wonder if there was a rule or at least a tendency for hospital workers in USA to say they were single, as did Ignatius and also Samuel George Buick.
Ignatius was born Nov 1, 1863 so his age in 1919 would be exactly 56. Must be him returning to Ireland. I tried to find this return trip to see the details but could not find it. Ignatius did not have a brother Samuel but there was a Samuel living in Pennsylvania  born 1876 Ireland  as well as Samuel's son Samuel born 1913 in Philadelphia. The elder Samuel was a first cousin once removed to Elizabeth Clarke, the wife of Ignatius. Was Samuel mentioned when Ignatius returned to Ireland in 1919? Love to see that.
Thank you so very much, you wonderful people.
Peggy
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: rosie17 on Thursday 29 April 21 17:30 BST (UK)
Peggy if you just put Ignatius  Watterson birth year 1863
Departure Philadelphia 1919
You should find it

The reason I asked if he had a brother Samuel was because I seen his death in 1954 in Pennsylvania

Rosie
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Thursday 29 April 21 17:52 BST (UK)
i used familysearch and still could not bring up the departure of Ignatius in 1919 from Philadelphia. As for the death of Samuel in 1954 that would be the previously mentioned Samuel, son of Joseph Watterson and Mary Ann Clarke.
Ignatius was married to Elizabeth Clarke. There is bound to be a Watterson connection as well but I don't have that sorted out as yet. There are many Watterson/Watterson marriages, as well as Watterson/Clarke marriages.
It is possible Ignatius died in Ireland Mar 12, 1942 but the death was  in an infirmary in Magherafelt, and no relatives are present at death.
One of the reasons that I was looking for Elizabeth's obit was that, besides Benjamin present at her death, and Mary living in Brooklyn, there were 2 other daughters that I was wondering about - Helena aka Lena aka Fanny born 1897 and Margaret born abt 1904. Both Helena and Margaret were on the 1911 census in Ireland.
Peggy
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: rosie17 on Thursday 29 April 21 19:15 BST (UK)
Did you find the births for Helena /Lena/Fanny ..And for Margaret in Ireland I'm not having much luck with them ???I

Rosie
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Thursday 29 April 21 19:27 BST (UK)

 Helena aka Lena aka Fanny born 1897 and Margaret born abt 1904. Both Helena and Margaret were on the 1911 census in Ireland.
Peggy

Might this one belong to your Watterson Family ? New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957 - Margaret Helena Watterson born 1903 Magherafelt - single - grocer - last known address Belfast, Northern Ireland - arriving 19 November 1929 on the Albertic - Arrival Port:   New York, New York, USA
Years in US Permanently - Citizenship Intention Yes
Height 5 Feet, 6 Inches - Hair Colour Auburn - Eye Colour Blue - Complexion Fair
Money in Possession:   $200
Person in Old Country Sister-in-law - Mrs E Watterson 159 Old Park Road, Belfast Ireland
Person in US Joseph Watterson -  Relationship Brother
Sibling Joseph Watterson 161 E 69 th Street New York.

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Thursday 29 April 21 19:33 BST (UK)
Same Person as above -  Margaret Helena Watterson - 1907 Lisnamarrow Northern Ireland. - aged 28 years -
Last Known Residence:   New York, N.y.

Departure Port   Belfast, Ireland - Arrival Date 15 Oct 1935 New York on the Lancastria.
Citizenship Intention   Yes
Height 5 Feet, 5 Inches Hair Colour Auburn Eye Colour Blue Complexion Fair
Money in Possession $100.00 - had been in USA November 1929 - 1935 - retruning to 556 West 140 th Street New York
Person in Old Country Mr. R J Robert Watterson - Brother, Belfast Northern Ireland.
Person in US Joseph Watterson - Person in US Relationship Brother
Sibling R J Robert Watterson, 157 Old Park Road. Belfast, Ireland.

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: rosie17 on Thursday 29 April 21 19:34 BST (UK)
Just found a marriage for Lena Watterson 24 March 1920 Ireland
Father Ignatius Watterson ( farmer )
Spouse David Crossett
Witnesses Robert J Crossett
Sarah Jane Watterson

Rosie
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Thursday 29 April 21 19:46 BST (UK)
Samuel Watterson - 17 November 1875 Ireland - 19 June 1954 Montgomery PA - aged 78 years.
Father Joseph Watterson - Mother Mary Ann Clark
Certificate Number 51341 - Gastric Hemorrhage.  Gastric Ulcer.

FIND A GRAVE

Samuel Watterson -died 1954

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214638177/samuel-watterson

Margaret Watterson - died 1937

North Cedar Hill CemeteryPhiladelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214510073/margaret-watterson


Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Thursday 29 April 21 20:03 BST (UK)
Just found a marriage for Lena Watterson 24 March 1920 Ireland
Father Ignatius Watterson ( farmer )
Spouse David Crossett
Witnesses Robert J Crossett
Sarah Jane Watterson

Link on IrishGenealogy-
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1920/09249/5347709.pdf


Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Thursday 29 April 21 21:46 BST (UK)
More wonderful messages while I was off to the opthamologist. First of all, Kiltaglassan and rosie17, that would be the correct Lena Watterson who married David Crossett in 1920 with father Ignatius.
At birth, Lena was registered as Fanny Watterson May 23, 1897. On the 1901 census, she is Helena Watters and on the 1911, she is Lena Watterson.
Mary was Mary at birth Mar 24, 1902 but Sarah on the 1911 census. Now we have tracked her till her death in Brooklyn, thanks to all your wonderful help.
Benjamin was born Aug 11, 1895 in Ballymulderg More, Co. Derry, but the family moved down to Mullan, Co. Tyrone. He was still alive in 1936 when his mother died.
Margaret on the 1911 - I did not find her birth abt 1904. Her only brother that I know of was Benjamin.
Sandra, her details do not fit the Margaret Helena Watterson born 1907 Lisnamorrow with brother R. J. Robert in Belfast and brother Joseph in USA. I do have a Margaret born 1890 in Ballymulderg with brother Robert John born 1885 but no brother Joseph unless I am missing him. I believe this Margaret has been mentioned before and I couldn't place her then and I still can't. Something else I must pursue as I am now intrigued. She should be on the 1930 census at 556 West 140 th Street New York since she was in the USA Nov 1929-1935.
As for Samuel, who died 1954, it was his wife Margaret nee Bell who died in 1937.
There is another Mary Watterson who lived at 2095 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn in 1927 as did her cousin Elizabeth Watterson (Elizabeth was sister-in-law to Samuel  George Buick). I haven't figured out Mary as yet.
Thanks again all of you.
Peggy
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Thursday 29 April 21 22:09 BST (UK)
Sandra - You found a Margaret Helena Watterson born 1903 travelling to the USA in 1929 who had a sister-in-law Mrs. E. Watterson of 159 Old Park Road, Belfast. Well, this is what was mentioned before. Maybe we can sort this Margaret Helena and Elizabeth out.

Elizabeth
Last name   Watterson
Gender   Female
Age   36
Birth year   1894
Occupation   Grocer
Departure year   1930
Departure day   31
Departure month   8
Departure port   Belfast
Destination port   New York

Last address 159 Oldpark Road, Belfast.

From a 1956 newspaper:

Quote
.     FOUND IN SODA FARL A piece of metal three-quarters of an inch square found in a soda farl led to Elizabeth Waterson. of 159 Oldpark Road. being fined ... at Belfast Summons Court today for selling unfit food   

Ah, but then this likely rules her out, also from 1956 newspaper:

Quote
.    Mrs. Elizabeth Watterson, trading as Elizabeth Halliday, 159 Oldpark Road
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Thursday 29 April 21 22:57 BST (UK)
I found the birth of Margaret Helena Watterson, July 18, 1906, Lisnamorrow to Joseph Watterson and Margaret Pattison/Patterson.
Brother Robert John-May 13, 1895 Lisnamorrow
Brother Thomas James - Jan 12,1897
Brother Joseph April 20, 1904
Sister Mary Jane Watterson Feb 1,1908 (think this is Eliza Jane on 1911 census)
Gotta be the right family.
Now who did Mrs. E. Watterson marry?
Peggy
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Thursday 29 April 21 23:10 BST (UK)
I think Mrs. E. Watterson must be the wife of Robert John Watterson, who was a grocer on 159 Oldpark Rd., Belfast in 1939, as per Belfast Street Directory.
157   RJ   Watterson   Pharmaceutical Chemist
159   RJ   Watterson   Grocer
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 30 April 21 09:42 BST (UK)

Quote :- Sandra, her details do not fit the Margaret Helena Watterson born 1907 Lisnamorrow with brother R. J. Robert in Belfast and brother Joseph in USA. I do have a Margaret born 1890 in Ballymulderg with brother Robert John born 1885 but no brother Joseph unless I am missing him. I believe this Margaret has been mentioned before and I couldn't place her then and I still can't. Something else I must pursue as I am now intrigued. She should be on the 1930 census at 556 West 140 th Street New York since she was in the USA Nov 1929-1935

Reply 11 and Reply 12 are the same Margaret Helena Watterson - the birth year 1907 may be incorrect, this can often happen on passenger lists. Even the description given re hair colour etc is the same.
On the 1929 passenger lists she was going to Joseph Watterson at 161 East 69 th Street New York.
On the 1935 passenger list she was going to 556 West 140th Street New York.

Possible 1901 family in Lisnamorrow  Ballyronan, Londonderry.

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Londonderry/Ballyronan/Lisnamorrow/1532393/

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000626237/

1911 census Lisnamorrow Ballyronan Londonderry

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Londonderry/Ballyronan/Lisnamorrow/613134/

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002871915/

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 30 April 21 09:50 BST (UK)
1911

Joseph Watterson   47   Head
Margaret Watterson 43   Wife
Thomas Watterson 14   Son
Alexander Watterson 10   Son
Dora Watterson 8   Daughter
Joseph Watterson 6   Son
Maggie Helena Watterson 4   Daughter
Eliza Janie Watterson 3   Daughter

New York Passenger List - Alexander Watterson born 1900 LondonderrybIreland - aged 35 years - single. Last Known Residence New York. Chauffeur. Had been in the USA 1921 - 1935
Arrival Date 13 Sep 1935 New York on the Albert Ballin.
Citizenship Intention Yes
Height 5 Feet, 5 Inches - Hair Colour Blonde - Eye Colour Blue - Complexion Fair
Money in Possession $100
Person in Old Country Thomas Watterson - Brother County Derry
Person in US Mrs Murray-Crane - Employer - 820  5th Avenue New York.

Sandra

Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Friday 30 April 21 09:52 BST (UK)

I found the birth of Margaret Helena Watterson, July 18, 1906, Lisnamorrow to Joseph Watterson and Margaret Pattison/Patterson.
Brother Robert John-May 13, 1895 Lisnamorrow
Brother Thomas James - Jan 12,1897
Brother Joseph April 20, 1904
Sister Mary Jane Watterson Feb 1,1908 (think this is Eliza Jane on 1911 census)


Pattison/Patterson births -Magherafelt from 1900.
https://www.rootschat.com/links/01qkh/

KG

Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 30 April 21 09:52 BST (UK)
New York Marriage - Alexander Watterson - 8 June 1900 - marriage 1 June 1942 Manhattan - aged 41 years. Chauf.
Residence Street Address:   425 E. 65 St.   New York City
Father Jos. Watterson - Mother  Margaret Watterson - Spouse Della Lenehan
Certificate Number 8772 - Witness 1 Peter J Jurntka - Witness 2 Elizabeth M. Bradash.

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 30 April 21 09:53 BST (UK)
FIND A GRAVE

Alexander Watterson - 8 June 1900 died 16 December 1976

Long Island National Cemetery East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.
PLOT   2R, 0, 1380
MILITARY   SGT, US ARMY

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1301715/alexander-watterson


spouse - Della Watterson born 12 Dec 1897 died 3 Oct 1971 (aged 73)
burial - Long Island National Cemetery East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.
PLOT   2R, 0, 1380 - MILITARY   PVT, US ARMY

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1301720/della-watterson

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 30 April 21 09:57 BST (UK)


Washington, U.S., Petitions for Naturalization, 1860-1991 - Alexander Watterson
Birth Date 8 Jun 1900 Lisnamorrow, Magherafelt, Londonderry, Ireland. Immigrated on 15 February 1921 on the SS Columbia.  Entered the US Army 27 October 1942. Serial No 32527857
Arrival Date 15 Feb 1921 New York, New York - living 425 E 65th Street New York.
Petition Date 17 Jun 1943 Spokane, Washington.
Spouse Della Lennahan - Petition Number 8439-m

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 30 April 21 10:00 BST (UK)
Death Notice - Alexander Watterson -

Daily News New York, New York 19 Dec 1976, Sun   Page 129

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76757111/alexander-watterson-19-december-1976/

In Memoriam - 3 October 1974. Della Watterson.

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76757134/in-memoriam-3-october-1974/

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 30 April 21 10:09 BST (UK)
Marriage - Joseph Watterson - 20 April 1904 Ireland married 18 Octiber 1939 Manhattan NY. Aged 35 years.
Residence Street Address 425 E. 65th St. New York City
Occupation Chauffeur
Father Joseph Watterson - Mother  Margaret Watterson - Spouse Gladys Pelling
Certificate Number 14965

SSDI - Joseph Watterson - Birth Date 20 Apr 1904 - August 1962
Issue Year Before 1951 Issue State New York

Spouse - Gladys E. Watterson - Birth Date 6 Sep 1909 - 2 April 1998
Issue Year Before 1951 - Issue State New York
Last Residence 62568, Taylorville, Christian, Illinois.




Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 30 April 21 10:12 BST (UK)
New York Passenger LIst - Joseph Waterson - 1905 Magherafelt Co Derry. Aged 22 years. Single.
Farm Labourer.
Last Known Residence Magherafelt Co. Derry, Ireland
Departure Port Londonderry - Arrival Date 23 Feb 1927 New York. On the Letitia.
Final Destination Genssco, Illinois - Citizenship Intention Yes
Height 5 Feet, 8 Inches - Hair Colour Fair - Eye Colour Blue - Complexion Fair
Money in Possession:   $60
Person in Old Country Mr. Joseph Watterson - Father   Magherafelt Co. Derry
Person in US Mrs Anne Angus - Aunt

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 30 April 21 10:18 BST (UK)
1940 census East 56th Street New York

Joseph Watterson   36   Head
Gladys Watterson 30   Wife
Daughter"M" 1 month  (27 February 1940)

Husband of daughter "M" - FIND A GRAVE

Camp Butler National Cemetery Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72336845/dale-lee-tryon

Sandra




Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Friday 30 April 21 17:01 BST (UK)
*Sandra*, you have done an absolutely awesome job of tracing Joseph Watterson and Alexander Watterson in New York, including wives and children. I did find the marriage of Margaret Watterson to Dale Lee Tryon in 1979 - his third marriage.
Please accept my apologies for my wording regarding Margaret Watterson in an earlier posting. I meant that Margaret Watterson, daughter of Ignatius Watterson and Elizabeth Clarke, was not the same Margaret as you had found travelling to New York in 1929 and 1935, whose parents turned out to be Joseph Watterson and Margaret Jane Pattison/Patterson. I wonder why Margaret and Alexander  had returned to Ireland 1935 - maybe their mother had died. Their father Joseph had died in 1932.
We know now that their brother Thomas was still alive in 1935.
I have tried and tried to find Margaret in New York without any luck. I wonder if she married after 1935 as she would have been 29 by then.
When Joseph emigrated in 1927, he was with his cousin Henry James Watterson whom I do not have on my tree as yet - his father William, and his relative in USA Mrs. Martha McAleese.
Thanks ever so much,
Peggy
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Friday 30 April 21 17:56 BST (UK)
I have found Martha McAleese in Philadelphia in 1910, 1920, and 1930. She is the aunt to Henry James Watterson. She was born Martha Watterson, anywhere from 1870-1879 as per the different censuses,  emigrated 1891, ,married John McAleese in 1898 in Philadelphia, although I don't have her marriage certificate. They had a daughter Helen in 1899. Later a son John. Martha's husband John is deceased before 1920. He was born abt 1868 in Ireland.
I did find a Martha Watterson born 1879 to Jonathan Watterson and Nancy Jane Love, no idea if correct person.
Peggy
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Friday 30 April 21 18:08 BST (UK)
Now I found Martha's death in 1935 in Philadelphia. Her parents were Joseph Watterson and Eliza Hurl. Progress. But I don't have a brother William for her, who is supposed to be the father of Henry James. Have to keep looking.
Peggy
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Friday 30 April 21 19:56 BST (UK)
Sorry, Martha’s death certificate says her parents were JAMES Watterson and Elizabeth Hurl. I have figured out that Martha’s son was mistaken and Martha’s parents were James Watterson and MARGARET Hurl who did have a daughter Martha in 1868 and a son William James who had a son William James in 1902 but the son is on the 1911 Census as Henry James. This all fits with the age of Henry James on emigration in 1927 going to his aunt Martha McAleese in Philadelphia. It would clinch things if parents were given when Martha Watterson married John McAleese in 1898 in Philadelphia.
James Watterson who married Margaret Hurl and Joseph Watterson who married Eliza Ann Hurl were brothers but the Hurls were not sisters although surely related.
Peggy
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Saturday 01 May 21 20:40 BST (UK)
I just went to the Irish Genealogical Group  database and they have the marriage of  Mary Watterson to Louis Van Bochel aka Boekel on Oct 30, 1934. But they also had the marriage of a Mary L. Watterson May 17, 1932 to Francis M. Doran.
It would be great to know the parents of Mary L. Watterson. I did look for the marriage on familysearch to no avail. I did find the birth and death of a Rosemary Doran, 1934-1937 who belonged to this couple. I did find this couple on the 1940 census and Mary L. was 26 so born 1914ish in New York. Young bride. Still don't know parents.
I did not find marriages on that website for Joseph, Henry James or Elizabeth Watterson.
Thanks for any help
Peggy
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Sunday 02 May 21 18:50 BST (UK)
Many thanks to Sandra who tracked Joseph Watterson through his marriage to Gladys Pelling and the birth of their daughter Margaret who married Dale Lee Tryon. Perhaps Margaret Tryon is  still alive.
Anyway,  I  decided to find Henry James Watterson, his cousin. I did find him on the 1930 census, single, with Viola Moore living in the same household. Apparently, he married her in 1932 and I found them on the 1940 census, in Philadelphia, with daughter Viola E. Watterson, age 5. And surprise! His uncle Adam, age 62, widowed, is living with him.
So I went in search of Adam. I had to work backwards but Adam married Susan Leslie Mar 21, 1913 in Magherafelt, Ireland and they immediately emigrated to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in Mar 1913, then Adam crossed the border from Hamilton, Canada (presuming Ontario) to  Buffalo, NY on June 19, 1913 and they are in Philadelphia by 1914 when their daughter Anna died. They had daughter Margaret in 1915, Elizabeth 1916, and Evine 1919.
Then Susan died between the 1920 and 1930 censuses, and the girls cannot be found in 1930 although I found Adam in 1930 and in 1940. I don't have the date of death of Adam or his nephew Henry James or Susan. But I am pretty sure Margaret died Sept 22, 2011 unmarried, in Philadelphia. If someone could find her obit, it could be very interesting.
Thanks everyone for all your wonderful help.
I tried to post the 1920 census for Adam but the site won't let me even after I resized it. Sorry
Peggy
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Sunday 02 May 21 19:07 BST (UK)
I tried to post the 1920 census for Adam but the site won't let me even after I resized it.

Here it is, Peggy.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXS6-132
https://www.rootschat.com/links/01qkq/

Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Sunday 02 May 21 19:53 BST (UK)
Thank you, Kiltaglassan. It is much appreciated.
Peggy
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 16 July 21 12:56 BST (UK)
or his nephew Henry James or Susan. But I am pretty sure Margaret died Sept 22, 2011 unmarried, in Philadelphia. If someone could find her obit, it could be very interesting.
Thanks everyone for all your wonderful help.
I tried to post the 1920 census for Adam but the site won't let me even after I resized it. Sorry
Peggy

Henry James Watterson - The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
29 Dec 1998, Tue    Page 70

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81555920/obituary-for-henry-james-watterson/

The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
29 Dec 1998, Tue    Page 77

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81556102/obituary-for-james-watterson-aged-85/

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 16 July 21 12:57 BST (UK)

spouse of Henry James Watterson - Violet M (Viola nee Moore) Watterson - 28 February 1998

Philadelphia Daily News Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
28 Feb 1998, Sat   Page 12

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81555884/violet-m-viola-nee-moore-watterson/

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 16 July 21 12:59 BST (UK)

Engagement of daughter - Viola Elizabeth Watterson - The Ithaca Journal Ithaca, New York
22 Mar 1956, Thu    Page 4

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81555662/marriage-of-watterson-ramsey/

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 16 July 21 13:03 BST (UK)


Obituary daughter - Viola W. Vi Ramsey - February 19, 2015

http://cnycentral.tributes.com/obituary/show/Viola-W.-Ramsey-102210306

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 16 July 21 13:06 BST (UK)


Jack Ramsey - husband of Viola Elizabeth Watterson -

FIND A GRAVE  obituary attached

1932 - 2019

Valley Forge Memorial Gardens King of Prussia, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200066314/john-ramsey

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 16 July 21 13:12 BST (UK)
I don't have the date of death of Adam
Peggy

Seems i clipped this one back in early May - Arthur Parker was the informant on the death cert for Adam. Buried Forest Hills Cemetery.

The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
14 Dec 1944, Thu    Page 19

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76943137/adam-waterson-14-december-1944/

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 16 July 21 13:19 BST (UK)

Adam married Susan Leslie Mar 21, 1913 in Magherafelt, Ireland and they immediately emigrated to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in Mar 1913, They had daughter Margaret in 1915, Elizabeth 1916, and Evine 1919.
Then Susan died between the 1920 and 1930 censuses, and the girls cannot be found in 1930 although I found Adam in 1930 and in 1940.
Peggy

Elizabeth Parker - Elizabeth Watterson - Birth Date 21 Sep 1916 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Death Date 8 Nov 2007
Father Adam Watterson - Mother Susan Leslie - Spouse Arthur Parker.

Genealogy Bank Obit - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVYK-D9X1

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 16 July 21 13:20 BST (UK)


1920 census Rutledge Street  Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Adam Waterson 35   Head
Susan Waterson 26   Wife
Margret Waterson 5   Daughter
Elizabeth Waterson   3   Daughter
Evine Waterson 0   Daughter

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 16 July 21 14:30 BST (UK)

Wonder if this could be Margaret in 1930 (one to keep in mind maybe) - N Mutter Street    Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Barsoom Bedrossin 34   Head
Ovsarna Bedrossin 23   Wife
Heshan Bedrossin 6   Son
Esther Bedrossin 8   Daughter
Mary Bedrossin3   Relative (Other Relative)
Anna Sutcliffe 9   Daughter
Margaret Stinson Watterson   14   Boarder
Hugh Mcneils Patterson 43   Boarder

Sandra
Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: *Sandra* on Friday 16 July 21 14:31 BST (UK)
and maybe 1940 census Jasper Street Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Andrew Hascher 40   Head
Agnes Hascher 41   Wife
Andrew Hascher 23   Son
David Hascher 8   Son
Margaret Watterson   21   Lodger

Sandra

Added Oh I see I did do Adam, Henry James Watterson, Lavine McAleese and Margaret etc on the other thread......  ::)

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=848292.0

Title: Re: Obituary Elizabeth Watterson, dod Sept 12, 1936 Lower Mullan, Co. Tyrone
Post by: Peggy13 on Friday 16 July 21 16:17 BST (UK)
Hi Sandra,
You continue to amaze me with your research and your ability to find people no matter where they go. The obits are so valuable. Thank you again for all this wonderful info.
Peggy