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Martha Livingston [married Watson]

Martha Livingston [married Watson]

Born
1837-07-01 12:00:00
Died
1905-05-03 12:00:00
Gender
Female
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Martha LIVINGSTON was born on July 1, 1837, in Carnew, County Wicklow, Ireland. "In this beautiful homeland, she spent the days of her childhood. As a little girl she loved to hear her people read the letters that came from her older sisters in America." . . "Each year a desire to visit Wisconsin grew until she concluded to come and spend a year with her relatives."  After a short time, she decided to remain in Wisconsin.

By 1873 she married Mr. Thomas WATSON, a widower. They lived at Livingston, Grant County, Wisconsin. Her brother, George Livingston, and sister-in-law, Mrs. Jane Livingston lived nearby. Two other siblings, Mrs. John Livingston and Mrs. Bessie Dowser resided in Brisbane, Australia. 

Mr. Watson and his first wife, Margaret (Nelson) Watson, had had eight children.

Martha and Thomas Watson had two children born to them: Martha  "Mattie" Alice WATSON and John Charles WATSON.

Martha (Livingstone) WATSON was "a woman of even temper and cheerful disposition." She had been "a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church" during her lifetime.

In 1895 Martha's husband, Thomas passed away.  

On May 3, 1905, Mrs. Martha Watson passed away from paralysis. She was buried at the Old Rock Church Cemetery in Grant County, Wisconsin.

 

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Sources: 

"Obituary-Watson," Grant County Herald, Lancaster, Wisconsin, USA, 13 May 1905, p. 4.

"Death of Mrs. Martha Watson," Lancaster Teller, Lancaster, Wisconsin, 11 May 1905, p. 4.

"[Obituary] Thomas Watson," Lancaster Teller, Lancaster, Wisconsin, 3 Oct 1895, p. 4.

1880 Census, Grant County, Wisconsin, USA

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Note: These are not  my ancestors--JS

 

 

 

Associated communities

Wicklow

Co. Wicklow, or Cill Mhantáin in Irish, is located in the mid-east region of Ireland.  It is known as The Garden of Ireland and is home to the scenic Wicklow Mountains.  Our county town is Wicklow and we have a population of approximately 142,332.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.  

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Timeline events in this community

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    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (Much of the information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

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Carnew (Wicklow)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Carnew (Wicklow). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

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Martha Livingston [married Watson]