Thomas Watson Whittlesey/Peterborough 1901-?1991

[MerryKerry]

Hi, has anyone any links to a Thomas Watson, originally from Scotland but spent more of his life in Peterborough/Whittlesey area?

Born 1901 in Perth, Scotland to George Watson and Barbara Stewart.
Married Rhoda McIntosh Carr in 1927 and had one child Muriel in 1931.

Spent some time in Birmingham, working as an aircraft fitter.

 When Rhoda died in 1941, I believe he moved to the Peterborough area. At some stage he worked at a music shop in Peterborough called Turners.

 I am told he was at Whittlesey when he died. I'm told it was the 80s, although the only match I can find is 1991, so I think that must be him. I have that death cert on order.

Wondering if anyone knew of or has come across Thomas? I want to find out more about him and if he remarried.

Thanks in advance.
Kerry

[CaroleW]

Do you have his exact birthdate?

Marriage was in Scotland but Rhoda died in Birmingham. 

[MerryKerry]

September 13, 1901

[CaroleW]

Thomas Watson aged 89 born 13 Sep 1901
Registration Date:    Jan 1991
Registration District:    Peterborough
Inferred County:    Cambridgeshire
Volume    9             Page 1446

[CaroleW]

He doesn't appear to have left a will

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills

[CaroleW]

There are 3 Thomas Watson marriages in Birmingham between 1942-1952.  The copy of his death cert you are waiting for may provide more info

[MerryKerry]

Thanks Carole,
Yes I have the death certificate on order (presuming its the right one!) He married Rhoda in Perth in 1927 at York Hall, Perth. I'm hoping the certificate might give me a clue as I can't find much else, even where he lived in Whittlesey/Peterborough, surprising with it being so recent.

[CaroleW]

If he did remarry & if his widow reported his death then that would be a big help as you would at least have her christian name

[MerryKerry]

Absolutely, will keep my fingers crossed that it gives me something! Thank you 😊