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Where did the English Watson family come from? What is the English Watson family crest and coat of arms? When did the Watson family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Watson family history?
Watson is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that is derived from Wat, which is a diminutive form of Walter. This Old German name, which literally means mighty army, was introduced into England during the reign of Edward the Confessor and became one of the most popular personal names in that country following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The surname also features the suffix -son, which superseded other patronymic suffixes in popularity during the 14th century and was most popular in the north of England.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
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Watson has been spelled many different ways, including Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Wattson, Walterson, MacWattie and others.First found in the county of Rutland, where they were Lords of the manor of Rockingham, from ancient times.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Watson research. Another 321 words(23 lines of text) covering the years 1392, 1450, 1493, 1593, and 1685 are included under the topic Early Watson History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Some of the Watson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 176 words(13 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Watson. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Watsons to arrive on North American shores:
Watson Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- John Watson who settled in Virginia in 1620
- George Watson, who arrived in Plymouth, Mass in 1631
- Abraham, Alice, Elizabeth, Francis, Joe, Margaret, and William Watson, all settled in Virginia in 1635
- Alice Watson, aged 30, landed in Virginia in 1635
- Christopher Watson, aged 21, arrived in St Christopher in 1635
Watson Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Anna Watson, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pa in 1701
- Charles Watson, who landed in New England in 1711
- George Watson settled in Georgia in 1775 with his wife and four children
- Andrew Watson, aged 21, arrived in Georgia in 1775
- Ann Watson, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1776
Watson Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Daniel Watson, aged 35, landed in North Carolina in 1812
- Edward Wm Watson, aged 29, landed in St Louis, Mo in 1847
- Felton Watson, aged 33, landed in St Louis, Mo in 1848
- Esther Watson, who arrived in Illinois in 1850
- Elizabeth Watson, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1852
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- Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson (b. 1923), American guitar player, songwriter and singer who has won seven Grammy awards as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Thomas Augustus Watson (1854-1934), assistant to Alexander Graham Bell
- Michael Barrett "Barry" Watson (b. 1974), American actor
- John Broadus Watson (1878-1958), American psychologist
- James Dewey Watson (b. 1928), American biologist awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1962, the National Medal of Science in 1997, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Private Wilson Douglas Watson (1921-1994), United States Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor
- Thomas John Watson Jr. (1914-1993), President of IBM from 1952-1971 and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Foster Watson (1860-1929), English historian
- Sir John William Watson (1858-1935), English poet
- George Neville Watson (1886-1965), English mathematician
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- The American Family of John Watson of the Narragansett County, Rhode Island by George C. Davis.
- Ancestors and Descendants of John and Hannah (Goodwin) Watson of Hartford, Connecticut and Associated Families by Ralph Arthur Watson.
- Genealogy and History of the Watson Family by Samuel E. Watson.
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Mea gloria fides
Motto Translation: Fidelity is my glory.
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- Filby, P. William and Mary K Meyer. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index in Four Volumes. Detroit: Gale Research, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8).
- Crispin, M. Jackson and Leonce Mary. Falaise Roll Recording Prominent Companions of William Duke of Normandy at the Conquest of England. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
- Sanders, Joanne McRee Edition. English Settlers in Barbados 1637-1800. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- Best, Hugh. Debrett's Texas Peerage. New York: Coward-McCann, 1983. Print. (ISBN 069811244X).
- Virkus, Frederick A. Ed. Immigrant Ancestors A List of 2,500 Immigrants to America Before 1750. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1964. Print.
- Robb H. Amanda and Andrew Chesler. Encyclopedia of American Family Names. New York: Haper Collins, 1995. Print. (ISBN 0-06-270075-8).
- Dunkling, Leslie. Dictionary of Surnames. Toronto: Collins, 1998. Print. (ISBN 0004720598).
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin . Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8).
- Weis, Frederick Lewis, Walter Lee Sheppard and David Faris. Ancestral Roots of Sixty Colonists Who Came to New England Between 1623 and 1650 7th Edition. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0806313676).
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The Watson Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Watson Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
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