Barnabas Watson (1760/65) and Elizabeth Smith and Mary Rogers of Marion Co, SC

I (Marty Grant) am not related to Barnabas Watson as far as I know, though it is possible (but unlikely) that he is related to my Watson ancestors of Onslow Co, NC, some of whom wound up in Marion Co, SC in later years. There is no known connection between my Watsons and Barnabas Watson though.

Barnabas Watson (also known as "Barney") was born ca 1760/65 (per census analysis) or "1758" per his tombstone, which was placed many years after his death, so may not be accurate.

I'm not sure where Barnabas was born, for he died before the 1850 census (which would have listed his place of birth). However, two of his children reported on the 1880 census that their father and mother had been born in South Carolina. If so, he was probably born in old Georgetown District, SC, now Marion County. Other researchers have placed this families origin in Johnston and Wayne Co, NC, so if that is true, then Barnabas was probably born in North Carolina instead, though I've not seen any supporting evidence for that.

I don't know who Barnabas's parents were, though other researchers have said he was a son of a Samuel Watson who died ca 1784 in Wayne Co, NC. Sellers stated that Barnabas had two brothers named Needham Watson (bef 1765) and Thomas Watson. Sellers did not mention who their parents were though. I would guess that Barnabas was probably a brother to Mark Watson (c1768) since Barnabas named one of his sons "Mark". This isn't conclusive proof of course, but it is worth noting.

Whether he was born in the Marion area or not, Barnabas was there by 1786, for he was listed on the 1786 tax list in Georgetown District, Prince George Parish in Captain Haraldson's Company. He was taxed for 150 acres and one slave.

Sometime around 1786 (give or take a few years), Barnabas Watson married Elizabeth Smith, daughter of John Smith (who died in 1802). Elizabeth was born ca 1755/65 (per census analysis), though I don't know where she was born. Certain evidence seems to show that Elizabeth had been previously married to John Deer who died sometime before 1786, leaving her with two sons John Deer and James Deer. The evidence I've seen isn't too clear about whether John Deer was married to Elizabeth or to one of John Smith's other daughters, so I'm not sure of this.

Barnabas Watson was listed on the 1790 census in Georgetown District, South Carolina, in Prince George Parish. This census was alphabetical, so I can't tell where he was living, nor who his neighbors were. There were several other Watsons in the area at that time. I don't know how they were all related to each other. Barnabas had several apparent children with him. I'd bet some of them were Elizabeth's children from her first marriage.

On 10 Jun 1797, John Smith Sr made his Will and named his wife Mary and several children including daughter "Elizabeth Watson", and left her 300 acres "which I bought of Collins" where Kelly now lives, and 150 acres purchased from W. Sturdivant lying "on the bay" adjoining Frederick Jones. Barnabas Watson is not mentioned in the Will nor the probate records for John Smith, but based on other evidence it seems likely that he was the husband of Elizabeth Smith. (Probate Roll # 721, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985).

Marion District was formed in 1798 (effective 1800) from Georgetown District, and included the area where Barnabas Watson lived.

Barnabas Watson was listed on the 1800 census in Marion District, SC. He was listed next to William Turbeville and John Mace. None of the other Watsons were nearby.

On 25 Feb 1801, Barnaby Watson, Willis Finklea and Hardy Crawford witnessed a deed from Willis Finklea Jr and John Finklea to Thomas T. Wickham. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 118, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996 * All other deeds referred to on this page in Books A through E are also from this book).

On 6 Mar 1807, John Deer of Marion sold 600 acres to Barnabas Watson (who I believe was John's step father, though only slightly older than Deer). The land was described as being part of several tracts on south west side of Buck Swamp. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 157).

Barnabas Watson was listed as a voter on the 1809 Voter list in Marion District.

Barnabas Watson was listed on the 1810 census in Marion District. Once again, he was not near any other Watsons. His neighbors "next door" were William Cox and Judith Cox. He was just two houses from my ancestor Jonah Collins (1774).

On 18 Jul 1811, Barnabas Watson sold 250 acres to Isham Watson (his son), on the west side of Catfish Swamp. Barnabas signed with a mark. His wife was not mentioned in the deed. Witnesses were James Deer and Samuel Deer (both step-sons of his). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 205, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997 * All other deeds referred to on this page in Books F through K are also from this book).

On 8 Jan 1814, Barnaba Watson and Mathew Watson (don't know who he is) witnessed a deed from John Sanders and wife Elizabeth to Isham Watson (Barnabas's son). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 206).

On 14 Nov 1816, Barnaby Watson sold 50 acres to Arthur Herring on Southwest side of Buck Swamp. Witnesses were Thomas Moody and Mary Taylor. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book H, page 64).

On 27 Sep 1817 B. Watson and E. Price, JP witnessed a deed from Scasebook Watson to Joseph Hays. If "B. Watson" is Barnabas, then that suggests a relationship between these two families, however, I think "B." Watson is probably Scace Book Jr, based on another similar deed where Scace Book signed as "B. Watson". (Marion Co, SC Deed Book G, page 33).

Barnabas Watson was listed on the 1820 census in Marion District. Unfortunately this census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who his neighbors were.

Sometime between ca 1820 and ca 1823, Elizabeth Smith Watson died, and Barnabas married Mary Rogers. Mary was born ca 1793/94. I don't know what the proof of her maiden name is. I've not yet seen any primary evidence proving she was a Rogers, nor who her parents might have been. Barnabas Jr, son of this Barnabas did marry a Miss Rogers, so I wonder if someone got confused, and though it was Barnabas Sr who married a Rogers? Or perhaps both Sr and Jr married Rogers.

In an Equity record from ca 1824 (20 Apr 182-), Barnabas Watson was named among the heirs of John Smith, though a specific relationship was not stated. In the case, James Ervin vs. Enos Tart and others, a large list of heirs of John Smith, deceased, were named. The names matched those given in John's 1797 Will, except two daughters mentioned in the Will (Elizabeth Watson and Martha Finklea) who were apparently dead by then. Several children (all seemingly grandkids of John Smith) were named, including several Finkleas and Watsons. Presumably all the Watsons were children or connections to Elizabeth Smith Watson. Those named in this record are (starting with the Watsons): Barnabas Watson, John Deer, James Deer, Samuel Deer, Isom Watson (Isom was listed in the "errata" section, so I don't know what order he was included in list), Needham Watson, Greenwood Watson, Green Watson, Lany Watson and Mary Johnson. (Other heirs were named prior to the Watsons, but they are not applicable here). No exact relationships were mentioned, but here is my interpretation. First of all, Elizabeth Smith Watson was dead, so she was not mentioned. Her widowed husband Barnabas Watson was named first, then her children, first naming her three Deer kids from her first marriage to John Deer (John, James and Samuel Deer), then naming her Watson children: Isom, Needham, Greenwood, Green and Lany Watson. Mary Johnson may also be a daughter, or she might be related to John Smith in some other way. The problem with this list is that although Isom Watson is a proven son of Barnabas Watson (per his 1841 Probate records), the others are not mentioned in his probate record. That could mean that they were all dead by then (possible) or were left out for some reason (which is also possible). I'm not sure how to reconcile this record with the other records I have found. One reasonable explanation could be that Elizabeth Smith Watson also had a daughter (name unknown) by first husband John Deer and that she had married Needham Watson (bef 1765), and died before 1824, leaving Needham with children named Green, Greenwood, Green and Lany Watson and Mary Johnson. That would explain this record quite nicely. (Equity Roll # 235, "Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", by Lucille Utley)

Barnabas Watson was listed on the 1830 census in Marion District. Unfortunately this census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who his neighbors were.

Barnabas Watson was listed on the 1840 census in Marion District. He was next to Elijah Rogers (c1805) (could this be Mary's brother?), and next to Elizabeth Moody.

Barnabas Watson died in 1841 in Marion Dist, SC. His son Isham Watson became Administrator of his Estate. The probate record named widow Mary, and eight children: Martha Dorman, Susannah Watson, Milly Watson, Meridy Watson, Mary Watson, Mark Watson, Barnabas Watson and Isham Watson. Those others named in the 1824 record (Needham, Greenwood, Green and Lany Watson and Mary Johnson) were not mentioned in this record, so perhaps they all had died without heirs, or were not Barnabas's children to begin with. (Probate Roll # 835, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985).

Children

Barnabas Watson and Elizabeth Smith had several children per the 1790 through 1820 census records, and Barnabas and wife Mary Rogers had at least 6 kids. They seem to have had 8 children, but the two youngest (Abram and Beady) were probably grandkids, as they were not named in his 1841 probate record. There is also the case of the 1824 Equity record for John Smith (died 1802) naming heirs including Barnabas Watson, Needham, Isham, Green, Greenwood and Lany Watson and Mary Johnson. Of these, we know from other sources that Isham was Barnabas's son, so who were the others? They were not named in his 1841 Probate record. Barnabas had a much younger daughter named Mary, so "Mary Johnson" probably isn't his child. I now believe those other Watsons named in 1824 were actually children of Needham Watson (Barnabas's brother) who had married a Miss Deer, Barnabas's step-daughter.

Unknown Son (1774/90). Barnabas Watson had an apparent son this age with him in 1790 (aged "under 16", born ca 1774/90), but he was gone by 1800, so probably married or dead by then.

This could be one of Elizabeth's children by her first husband John Deer. They had three sons John (1770/74), James (1780/90) and Samuel Deer.

Unknown Son (1774/90). Barnabas Watson had an apparent son this age with him in 1790 (aged "under 16", born ca 1774/90), but he was gone by 1800, so probably married or dead by then.

This could be one of Elizabeth's children by her first husband John Deer. They had three sons John (1770/74), James (1780/90) and Samuel Deer.

Unknown Son (1774/90). Barnabas Watson had an apparent son this age with him in 1790 (aged "under 16", born ca 1774/90), but he was gone by 1800, so probably married or dead by then.

This could be one of Elizabeth's children by her first husband John Deer. They had three sons John (1770/74), James (1780/90) and Samuel Deer.

Isham Watson was born "1787" (per tombstone) in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC). He is a proven child of Barnabas, as named in the 1841 Probate record.

Isham Watson married Mary Hayes in 1810 in Marion Dist, SC. See their page for additional information.

Unknown Daughter (bef 1790). Barnabas Watson had an apparent daughter this age. She was with him in 1790 (no ages, born bef 1790). She was gone by 1800, so probably married or dead by then. This could be "Lany Watson" who was named in the 1824 list of heirs of John Smith. If so, I have no other data on her.

Unknown Daughter (1784/90). Barnabas Watson had an apparent daughter this age. She was with him in 1790 (no ages, born before 1790), and still home in 1800 (age 10-15, born ca 1784/90), but gone by 1810 so probably married by then.

This has to be the same person as Martha Watson listed below, even though her 1850 census entry shows her as "50", or born ca 1799/1800. This is probably wrong, and she is older than that. See Martha's entry below for more information.

Martha Watson was born ca 1799/1800 (per 1850 census), or probably more likely born ca 1784/90 (see unknown daughter listed above). In 1860 she was listed as 65, or born ca 1795, which is probably closer to accurate than the 1850 age.

Martha is a proven child of Barnabas, as named in the 1841 Probate record. She was not listed in the 1824 list of heirs of John Smith (her grandfather). According to the 1841 estate record, she had married a Mr. Dorman. I'm not sure of her husband's given name. I've found a John Dorman and a Benjamin Dorman in early Marion County records. I think Benjamin was her husband, but I'm not totally sure of that.

The 1810 census for Marion District only shows one Dorman: John Dorman (1765/84) with an apparent wife in the same age group, which does not fit Martha. His household was quite large indicating he had many children at that point. It is this reason that I don't believe he was married to Martha Watson, but she could be his second wife.

In 1820, John Dorman was again the only one of that name in Marion District. He was listed as age 45+ or born before 1775. His apparent wife was aged 26-44 or born ca 1775/94 which is a better fit for Martha.

In 1830 only Benjamin Dorman (1800/10) was listed in Marion District. His wife was the same age as himself.

In 1840, Martha Dorman was listed as head of household, so apparently widowed by then. She was listed in between Wickham Watson and Kinion Watson, relationship unknown, and just a few houses from her father. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.

In 1850, she was listed in Marion. She was listed as 50, with a Barney, age 30 and Dennis age 18 living with her, presumably her sons. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.

In 1860, I found a "Pett Dorman" age 65 living with Basheba Campbell (widow of Hugh Campbell). She was listed as a midwife. "Pett" may be "Patt" as in "Patsy" which is a common nickname for "Martha", so I'm fairly sure this is Martha Watson Dorman. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.

Unknown Son (1800/10). Barnabas Watson had an apparent son this age with him in 1810 (age "under 10", born ca 1800/10). He was not home in 1820 unless he was still listed "Under 10", or born ca 1810/20. This could work if he was born ca 1810. He was not home in 1830.

I don't know who this was. He was not named in Barnabas's 1841 Probate record, so he was probably dead before then.

Unknown Son (1810/20). Barnabas Watson had an apparent son this age with him in 1820 (age "under 10", born ca 1810/20). He was not home in 1830.

I don't know who this was. He was not named in Barnabas's 1841 Probate record, so he was probably dead before then.

Susannah Watson was born ca 1822/23 (per 1850 census) in Marion Dist, SC. She is a proven child of Barnabas as named in his 1841 Probate records. She was apparently home in 1830 (age 5-9, born ca 1820/25), and still home in 1840 (age 15-19, born ca 1820/25), and still home in 1850 ("Susan" age 27), and in 1860 ("Susan" age 38), and in 1870 ("Susan" age 49).

Millie A. Watson was born ca 1823/24 (per 1860 census) in Marion Dist, SC. She is a proven child of Barnabas as named in his 1841 Probate records. She was apparently home in 1830 (age 5-9, born ca 1820/25), and still home in 1840 (age 15-19, born ca 1820/25), and still home in 1850 ("Millie" age 25), and in 1860 ("A" age 36). I didn't find her in 1870, so probably married or dead by then.

Meredith Watson was born 2 Aug 1824 (per tombstone, but I think the year is off, probably ca 1826 would be more accurate) in Marion Dist, SC. He is a proven child of Barnabas as named in his 1841 Probate records.

Meredith married Elizabeth Caroline Edwards, and second: Nancy Margaret Lane. See their own page for additional information.

Mary Watson was born ca 1828/29 (per 1850 census) in Marion Dist, SC. She is a proven child of Barnabas as named in his 1841 Probate records. She was apparently home in 1830 (age "under 5", born ca 1825/30), and still home in 1840 (age 10-14, born ca 1825/30), and still home in 1850 ("Mary" age 21), and in 1860 ("Mary" age 32), and still home in 1870 ("Mary" age 43).

Mark Watson was born ca 1830/31 (per 1850 census) in Marion Dist, SC. He is a proven child of Barnabas as named in his 1841 Probate records. He was apparently home in 1840 (age "under 5", born ca 1825/30), and still home in 1850 ("Mark" age 19), and in 1860 ("Mark" age 27). I did not find him in 1870.

Barnabas Watson was born ca 1835/36 (per 1850 census) in Marion Dist, SC. He is a proven child of Barnabas as named in his 1841 Probate records. He was apparently home in 1840 (age "under 5", born ca 1825/30), and still home in 1850 ("Barney" age 14).

Barnabas married Sarah Ann Rogers before ca 1859. She was a daughter of Nathan Rogers and Chloe Perritt (d/o David Perritt).

They were listed on the 1860 census just a couple of houses from his widowed mother. "N. Watson", age 55, female, was living with them. I don't know who she was.

They were still in Reaves for the 1880 census. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.

Barnabas died on 26 Mar 1898, and Sarah on 7 Mar 1918. They are buried at the Watson Cemetery in Marion County.

Beady Watson was born ca 1836/37 (per 1850 census). She may be a grandchild instead of a child, for she was not named in the 1841 Probate records for Barnabas Watson. She was apparently home in 1840 (age "under 5", born ca 1835/40), and home in 1850 ("Beady" age 13), and home in 1860 ("B." age 22). She was not found in 1870, so probably married or dead by then.

Abram Watson was born ca 1840/41 (per 1850 census). He may be a grandchild instead of a child, for he was not named in the 1841 Probate records for Barnabas Watson. He was home in 1850 ("Abram" age 9), and not found in 1860, so probably dead by then.

Researcher List

1. Barnabas¹ Watson , born 1760/65; died 1841 in Marion Dist, SC, son of Samuel Watson and ? (---) . He married (1) bef 1787 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC) Elizabeth Smith , born 1755/65; died 1820/23 in Marion Dist, SC, daughter of John Smith and Mary John ; (2) in 1820/23 in Marion Dist, SC Mary Rogers , born 1793/94 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died aft 1870 in Marion Co, SC.

Children of Barnabas Watson and Elizabeth Smith were as follows:

+ 2 i Isham² Watson , born 1787 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 30 Oct 1864 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married Mary Hayes .

+ 3 ii Martha² Watson , born 1799/1800 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1860/70 in Marion Dist, SC. She married (---) Dorman .

Children of Barnabas Watson and Mary Rogers were as follows:

4 i Susannah² Watson , born 1822/23 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1870 in Marion Co, SC.

5 ii Millie A² Watson , born 1823/24 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1860 in Marion Dist, SC.

+ 6 iii Meredith² Watson , born 2 Aug 1824 in Marion Dist, SC; died 9 Apr 1897 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Center Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married (1) Elizabeth Caroline Edwards ; (2) Nancy Margaret Lane .

7 iv Mary² Watson , born 1828/29 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1870 in Marion Co, SC.

8 v Mark² Watson , born 1830/31 in Marion Dist, SC.

+ 9 vi Barnabas² Watson , born 1835/36 in Marion Dist, SC; died 26 Mar 1898 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Watson Cem,Marion Co, SC. He married Sarah Ann Rogers .

10 vii Beady² Watson , born 1836/37 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1860 in Marion Dist, SC.

11 viii Abram² Watson , born 1840/41 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1850 in Marion Dist, SC.

Generation 2

2. Isham² Watson (Barnabas¹), born 1787 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 30 Oct 1864 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married on 15 Feb 1810 in Marion Dist, SC Mary Hayes , born 24 Aug 1792 in Georgetown Dist, SC; died 10 Dec 1862 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC, daughter of John Hayes and Ann (---) .

Children of Isham Watson and Mary Hayes were as follows:

12 i David³ Watson , born 3 Dec 1811 in Marion Dist, SC; died 16 Nov 1823 in Marion Dist, SC.

+ 13 ii Matthew H³ Watson , born 12 Sep 1813 in Marion Dist, SC; died 26 Feb 1885 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married Celia Easterling .

+ 14 iii James³ Watson , born 3 Sep 1815 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Elizabeth E Jones .

+ 15 iv Nancy³ Watson , born 20 Jul 1817 in Marion Dist, SC. She married Joel Allen Rev .

16 v Penelope³ Watson , born 14 Jul 1819 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1840 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in 1839 in Marion Dist, SC Frank A Berry , born in Marion Dist, SC.

+ 17 vi Isham H³ Watson , born 13 May 1821 in Marion Dist, SC. He married (1) Nancy Ann McDuffie ; (2) Mary E Nichols .

+ 18 vii Elizabeth³ Watson , born 2 Jul 1823 in Marion Dist, SC. She married George W Reaves .

+ 19 viii Samuel³ Watson , born 6 Oct 1825 in Marion Dist, SC. He married (1) Frances Page ; (2) Elizabeth "Bettie" Roberts ; (3) (---) Price .

+ 20 ix Mary³ Watson , born 7 Dec 1827 in Marion Dist, SC. She married James B Legette .

+ 21 x William³ Watson , born 7 Oct 1829 in Marion Dist, SC; died 13 Feb 1888 in Marion Co, SC. He married Cherry Deer .

22 xi Drusilla³ Watson , born 16 Nov 1830 in Marion Dist, SC. She married aft 1860 in Marion Dist, SC Frank A Berry , born in Marion Dist, SC.

+ 23 xii Euphemia "Fama"³ Watson , born 9 Mar 1832 in Marion Dist, SC. She married (1) Stephen C Berry ; (2) Frederick D Jones .

24 xiii Sarah³ Watson , born 9 Aug 1833 in Marion Dist, SC.

25 xiv Jane³ Watson , born 26 Feb 1835 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in 1850/60 in Marion Dist, SC John M Mace , born 1836/37 in Marion Dist, SC, son of Moses Mace and Druscilla Miles .

3. Martha² Watson (Barnabas¹), born 1799/1800 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1860/70 in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 1820 in Marion Dist, SC (---) Dorman , died 1830/40 in Marion Dist, SC.

Children of Martha Watson and (---) Dorman were as follows:

26 i Barnabas³ Dorman , born 1819/20 in Marion Dist, SC.

27 ii Dennis³ Dorman , born 1831/32 in Marion Dist, SC.

6. Meredith² Watson (Barnabas¹), born 2 Aug 1824 in Marion Dist, SC; died 9 Apr 1897 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Center Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married (1) on 25 May 1849 in Marion Dist, SC Elizabeth Caroline Edwards , born 25 Aug 1834 in Marion Dist, SC; died 2 May 1861 in Marion Dist, SC, daughter of Solomon Edwards and Mary Moody ; (2) in 1860/66 in Marion Dist, SC Nancy Margaret Lane , born 28 Sep 1845 in Marion Dist, SC; died 13 Dec 1923 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Center Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC, daughter of Stephen L Lane Pvt and Flora Campbell .

Children of Meredith Watson and Elizabeth Caroline Edwards were as follows:

28 i William³ Watson , born 1850 in Marion Dist, SC; died 22 May 1852 in Marion Dist, SC.

29 ii Solomon D³ Watson , born abt 1852 in Marion Dist, SC; died 2 May 1852 in Marion Dist, SC.

+ 30 iii Mary Jane³ Watson , born 22 Oct 1855 in Marion Dist, SC; died 20 Jun 1902 in Dillon Co, SC; buried in Magnolia Cem, Dillon Co, SC. She married Benjamin B Rogers .

31 iv Barnabas A³ Watson , born 26 Feb 1858 in Marion Dist, SC.

32 v Preston³ Watson , born 9 Apr 1860 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 4 Jun 1903.

Children of Meredith Watson and Nancy Margaret Lane were as follows:

33 i Stephen Lane³ Watson , born 11 May 1866 in Marion Dist, SC; died 8 Apr 1956 in Dillon Co, SC; buried in Magnolia Cem, Dillon Co, SC. He married in Marion Co, SC Rebecca Susan Lane , born 2 Feb 1868 in Latta, Marion Co, SC; died 6 Nov 1956 in Dillon Co, SC; buried in Magnolia Cem, Dillon Co, SC, daughter of Addison L Lane Pvt and Cherry Bryant .

34 ii Ira M³ Watson , born 16 Jun 1868 in Marion Co, SC; died 8 Apr 1956.

35 iii Elizabeth Ann³ Watson , born 24 Jun 1870 in Marion Co, SC; died 29 Jun 1906.

36 iv Flora Della³ Watson , born 22 Mar 1872 in Marion Co, SC; died 19 Jun 1953.

37 v Samuel L³ Watson , born 5 Sep 1874 in Marion Co, SC; died 7 Dec 1881 in Marion Co, SC.

38 vi Wade Hampton³ Watson , born 28 Nov 1876 in Marion Co, SC; died 9 Mar 1911 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Little Zion Cem, Marion Co, SC.

39 vii G Wallace³ Watson , born 8 Mar 1879 in Marion Co, SC; died 24 Mar 1952.

40 viii James Walker³ Watson , born 2 Jul 1881 in Marion Co, SC; died 17 Sep 1960 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Cedar Dale Cem, Marion Co, SC.

41 ix Emory³ Watson , born 29 Nov 1883 in Marion Co, SC; died Oct 1914 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Little Zion Cem, Marion Co, SC.

42 x Ernest³ Watson , born 23 Jun 1886 in Marion Co, SC.

9. Barnabas² Watson (Barnabas¹), born 1835/36 in Marion Dist, SC; died 26 Mar 1898 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Watson Cem,Marion Co, SC. He married in 1850/59 in Marion Dist, SC Sarah Ann Rogers , born 12 Jan 1843 in Marion Dist, SC; died 7 Mar 1918 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Watson Cem,Marion Co, SC, daughter of Nathan Rogers and Chloe Perritt .

Children of Barnabas Watson and Sarah Ann Rogers were as follows:

43 i Chloe L³ Watson , born 1858/59 in Marion Dist, SC.

44 ii Barnabas S³ Watson , born Jun 1862 in Marion Dist, SC.

+ 45 iii Mary E³ Watson , born Dec 1865 in Marion Dist, SC. She married Cicero W Campbell .

46 iv Sarah³ Watson , born 1864/65 in Marion Dist, SC.

47 v John³ Watson , born Feb 1870 in Marion Co, SC.

48 vi Rebecca³ Watson , born 1869/70 in Marion Co, SC. She married abt 1899 in Marion Co, SC Charles W Floyd , born 1861/62 in Horry Dist, SC, son of James E Floyd and Temperance (---) .

49 vii Edwin³ Watson , born 1870/71 in Marion Co, SC.

50 viii Stacey Ann³ Watson , born 1872/73 in Marion Co, SC.

51 ix Maggie³ Watson , born 1874/75 in Marion Co, SC.

52 x Alice Amelia³ Watson , born 3 Aug 1885 in Marion Co, SC; died 21 Jul 1974.

Generation 3

13. Matthew H³ Watson (Isham², Barnabas¹), born 12 Sep 1813 in Marion Dist, SC; died 26 Feb 1885 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married in 1839 in Marion Dist, SC Celia Easterling , born 24 Jul 1817 in Marion Dist, SC; died 14 Jan 1893 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC, daughter of James Easterling and Sarah (---) .

Children of Matthew H Watson and Celia Easterling were as follows:

53 i Martha E⁴ Watson , born 1839/40 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in 1860/70 in Marion Dist, SC Alfred R Pitman Rev , died in NC.

+ 54 ii David E⁴ Watson , born 11 Jan 1841 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1 Feb 1915 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married Rosabella Bass .

55 iii Sarah T⁴ Watson , born 1841/42 in Marion Dist, SC; died 18 Oct 1856 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC.

+ 56 iv Levina J⁴ Watson , born 1843/44 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Robeson Co, NC. She married D Y McNeill .

+ 57 v Isham E⁴ Watson , born 1847 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1922 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married Beulah Emanuel .

+ 58 vi Mary Catherine⁴ Watson , born 1849 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1920 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married Tracy R Fore .

+ 59 vii Silas M⁴ Watson , born 1849/50 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Susan A Page .

+ 60 viii Hortensia⁴ Watson , born 1851/52 in Marion Dist, SC. She married Thomas J Bass .

61 ix Enos Covington⁴ Watson , born 17 Sep 1853 in Marion Dist, SC; died 4 Dec 1921 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married in 1870/80 in Marion Co, SC Theodocia Emanuel , born 25 Feb 1858 in Marion Dist, SC; died 23 Mar 1896 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC.

62 x C M⁴ Watson , born 1855/56 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1860 in Marion Dist, SC.

+ 63 xi William Robert A⁴ Watson , born 27 Aug 1858 in Marion Dist, SC; died 19 Apr 1890 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Antioch Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married T A Walling .

14. James³ Watson (Isham², Barnabas¹), born 3 Sep 1815 in Marion Dist, SC. He married bef 1840 in Marion Dist, SC Elizabeth E Jones , born 1819/20 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1862/70 in Marion Dist, SC, daughter of Bryant Jones and Elizabeth Berry .

Children of James Watson and Elizabeth E Jones were as follows:

64 i Mary E⁴ Watson , born 1840/41 in Marion Dist, SC.

65 ii Sarah F⁴ Watson , born 1842/43 in Marion Dist, SC.

66 iii Tilitha Ann⁴ Watson , born 1843/44 in Marion Dist, SC.

+ 67 iv James Robert⁴ Watson , born 28 Dec 1845 in Marion Dist, SC; died 24 Apr 1918 in Dillon Co, SC; buried in Mt Holly Cem, Dillon Co, SC. He married Flora Ellen Lane .

68 v Elizabeth Jane⁴ Watson , born 1847/48 in Marion Dist, SC.

69 vi William⁴ Watson , born 1849/50 in Marion Dist, SC.

70 vii Joseph Frederick⁴ Watson , born 1851/52 in Marion Dist, SC.

71 viii John Cicero⁴ Watson , born 1852/53 in Marion Dist, SC.

72 ix Druscilla J⁴ Watson , born 1854/55 in Marion Dist, SC.

73 x Edwin B⁴ Watson , born Sep 1857 in Marion Dist, SC. He married aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC Addie W Bethea , born 1860/61 in Marion Dist, SC, daughter of John R Bethea and Harriet B Bass .

74 xi (---)⁴ Watson , born 1859/60 in Marion Dist, SC.

75 xii Charles M⁴ Watson , born 1861/62 in Marion Dist, SC.

15. Nancy³ Watson (Isham², Barnabas¹), born 20 Jul 1817 in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 1842 in Marion Dist, SC Joel Allen Rev , born 1814/15 in SC.

Children of Nancy Watson and Joel Allen Rev were as follows:

76 i James W⁴ Allen , born 1841/42 in Marion Dist, SC.

77 ii Anna M⁴ Allen , born 1843/44 in Marion Dist, SC.

78 iii William B⁴ Allen , born 1845/46 in Marion Dist, SC.

+ 79 iv Joel I⁴ Allen Rev , born 1850/51 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Helen Louisa Bass .

+ 80 v David E⁴ Allen , born 1851/52 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Elizabeth E Bethea .

81 vi Franklin M⁴ Allen , born 1854/55 in Marion Dist, SC.

82 vii Mary Alice⁴ Allen , born 1857/58 in Marion Dist, SC.

83 viii Celia Eugenia⁴ Allen , born 1859/60 in Marion Dist, SC. She married aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC Preston L Dew , born 1856/57 in Marion Dist, SC; died in Greenwood Co, SC, son of Hartwell C Dew and Mary Ann Lane .

17. Isham H³ Watson (Isham², Barnabas¹), born 13 May 1821 in Marion Dist, SC. He married (1) in 1840/49 in Marion Dist, SC Nancy Ann McDuffie , born 1823/24 in Marion Dist, SC; died 16 Jan 1864 in Marion Dist, SC, daughter of Duncan McDuffie and Mary Carmichael ; (2) in 1865/70 in Marion Dist, SC Mary E Nichols , born 1829/30 in Marion Dist, SC.

Children of Isham H Watson and Nancy Ann McDuffie were as follows:

84 i Alexander F⁴ Watson , born 1848/49 in Marion Dist, SC.

85 ii George E⁴ Watson , born 1850/51 in Marion Dist, SC.

86 iii Mary Jane⁴ Watson , born 1852/53 in Marion Dist, SC.

87 iv Duncan Isham⁴ Watson Dr , born 1856/57 in Marion Dist, SC; died in Southport, Brunswick Co, NC. He married aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC Margaret Moody , born 1854/55 in Marion Dist, SC, daughter of Evander J Moody and Martha Jane Tart .

88 v N M D⁴ Watson , born 1858/59 in Marion Dist, SC.

18. Elizabeth³ Watson (Isham², Barnabas¹), born 2 Jul 1823 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in 1830/37 in Marion Dist, SC George W Reaves , born 1811/12 in Marion Dist, SC, son of Charles Reaves and (---) Hodge .

Children of Elizabeth Watson and George W Reaves were as follows:

89 i Sarah⁴ Reaves , born 1836/37 in Marion Dist, SC.

90 ii Joseph⁴ Reaves , born 1838/39 in Marion Dist, SC.

91 iii Pamela⁴ Reaves , born 1840/41 in Marion Dist, SC.

92 iv Charles⁴ Reaves , born 1845/46 in Marion Dist, SC.

93 v Robert⁴ Reaves , born 1847/48 in Marion Dist, SC.

19. Samuel³ Watson (Isham², Barnabas¹), born 6 Oct 1825 in Marion Dist, SC. He married (1) in 1840/50 in Marion Dist, SC Frances Page , born 1829/30 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1870/80 in Marion Co, SC; (2) in Marion Co, SC Elizabeth "Bettie" Roberts , born 1855/56 in Marion Dist, SC, daughter of Rowland Q Roberts and Mary Smith ; (3) in Marion Co, SC (---) Price .

Children of Samuel Watson and Frances Page were as follows:

94 i William J⁴ Watson , born 1851/52 in Marion Dist, SC.

95 ii Melton A⁴ Watson , born 1853/54 in Marion Dist, SC.

96 iii Sophronia J⁴ Watson , born 1856/57 in Marion Dist, SC.

97 iv Samuel P⁴ Watson , born 1862/63 in Marion Dist, SC; died in OK.

98 v Magnolia W⁴ Watson , born 1864/65 in Marion Dist, SC. She married aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC James Frank Easterling , born 1862/63 in Marion Dist, SC, son of Henry Easterling and Rhoda Crawford .

99 vi Stonewall C⁴ Watson , born 1866/67 in Marion Dist, SC.

Children of Samuel Watson and Elizabeth "Bettie" Roberts were as follows:

100 i Mary⁴ Watson , born 1876/77 in Marion Co, SC.

101 ii James L⁴ Watson , born 1877/78 in Marion Co, SC.

20. Mary³ Watson (Isham², Barnabas¹), born 7 Dec 1827 in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 1850 in Marion Dist, SC James B Legette .

Children of Mary Watson and James B Legette were as follows:

102 i Salathial⁴ Legette , born in Marion Dist, SC.

103 ii Andrew⁴ Legette , born in Marion Dist, SC.

104 iii Sarah Ellen⁴ Legette , born in Marion Dist, SC.

21. William³ Watson (Isham², Barnabas¹), born 7 Oct 1829 in Marion Dist, SC; died 13 Feb 1888 in Marion Co, SC. He married on 22 Feb 1852 in Marion Dist, SC Cherry Deer , born 19 Jan 1830 in Marion Dist, SC, daughter of Joseph Deer and Mary Catherine Page .

Children of William Watson and Cherry Deer were as follows:

+ 105 i Ellen Elizabeth⁴ Watson , born 1852/53 in Marion Dist, SC. She married Addison L Bass .

106 ii John G⁴ Watson , born 1855/56 in Marion Dist, SC.

+ 107 iii William E⁴ Watson , born 1857/58 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Annie T (---) .

108 iv Pauline C⁴ Watson , born 1861/62 in Marion Dist, SC.

109 v Furman B⁴ Watson , born 1863/64 in Marion Dist, SC.

110 vi D Maxcy⁴ Watson , born Jan 1870 in Marion Co, SC.

111 vii Norma⁴ Watson , born 1872/73 in Marion Co, SC.

23. Euphemia "Fama"³ Watson (Isham², Barnabas¹), born 9 Mar 1832 in Marion Dist, SC. She married (1) in 1850/60 in Marion Dist, SC Stephen C Berry , born 15 Jun 1835 in Marion Dist, SC; died 2 Jul 1859 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Berry Cem, Dillon Co, SC, son of Henry Berry and Charity Crawford ; (2) bef 1862 in Marion Dist, SC Frederick D Jones , born 1830/31 in Marion Dist, SC, son of Bryant Jones and Elizabeth Berry .

Children of Euphemia "Fama" Watson and Frederick D Jones were as follows:

112 i Pressly F⁴ Jones , born 1862/63 in Marion Dist, SC.

113 ii Costalla M⁴ Jones , born 1866/67 in Marion Dist, SC.

114 iii Sallie J⁴ Jones , born 1867/68 in Marion Dist, SC.

115 iv Alice E⁴ Jones , born 1868/69 in Marion Co, SC.

116 v Theodocia⁴ Jones , born 1871/72 in Marion Co, SC.

117 vi Cora E⁴ Jones , born 1876/77 in Marion Co, SC.

30. Mary Jane³ Watson (Meredith², Barnabas¹), born 22 Oct 1855 in Marion Dist, SC; died 20 Jun 1902 in Dillon Co, SC; buried in Magnolia Cem, Dillon Co, SC. She married in 1880/81 in Marion Co, SC (now Dillon Co, SC) Benjamin B Rogers , born 1860/61 in Marion Dist, SC; died 7 Mar 1937 in Dillon Co, SC; buried in Magnolia Cem, Dillon Co, SC, son of Wade Hampton Rogers and Celia (---) .

Children of Mary Jane Watson and Benjamin B Rogers were as follows:

+ 118 i Benjamin Murray⁴ Rogers , born 25 Apr 1883 in Marion Co, SC; died 27 Feb 1963 in Sellers, Dillon Co, SC; buried in Magnolia Cem, Dillon Co, SC. He married Sally Catherine Lee .

45. Mary E³ Watson (Barnabas², Barnabas¹), born Dec 1865 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in 1881/82 in Marion Co, SC Cicero W Campbell , born Apr 1860 in SC.

Children of Mary E Watson and Cicero W Campbell were as follows:

119 i Claudia D⁴ Campbell , born Jun 1892 in Marion Co, SC.

120 ii Barney Cicero⁴ Campbell , born 24 Jul 1900 in Marion Co, SC; died Jun 1977 in Wilmington, New Hanover Co, NC.