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Watson Family History
Watson Genealogy & Family TreeWatson is an English name from Rutland, England, where they were the Lords of Rockingham manor. It means “son of Wat,” which is a derivative of the given name Walter (meaning “mighty army”). Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland. It is the 36th most common surname in the United Kingdom and the 76th most common in the United States. The family motto is Mea Gloria fides which means “Fidelity is my glory.”
Other spellings include “Wattson,” “Wattis,” “Walterson,” “Watts,” and “MacWattie.” Notable people with the surname include British actress Emma Watson (Harry Potter, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, This is the End), American actor Barry Watson (7th Heaven, Samantha Who?, Hart of Dixie), and British actress Emily Watson (Corpse Bride, War Horse, Red Dragon). The first Watson to come to America was John Watson in Virginia in 1620.
Watson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Watson -- --, 1497 August 31, 1568
- Mary Watson -- --, 1515 December 0, 1570
- Marcy Watson -- --, 1683 November 25, 1768 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Rebecca Watson -- --, 1750 December 0, 1810 Virginia
- Michael Watson -- --, 1717 December 0, 1806 Virginia
Watson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Margaret Watson -- --, 1540 December 0, 1586 England
- Anne Watson -- --, 1753 September 19, 1754 England
- John Watson -- --, 1718 December 0, 1729 England
- Sarah Watson -- --, 1684 November 25, 1746
- Oliver Watson -- --, 1700 April 3, 1759
