James Watson
James and his family crossed the Atlantic on the ship Samuel Curling in 1855. Two children, Thomas and Janet, appear on the ship manifest, but they both died in Pennsylvania before coming on to Utah.
Evidence from emigration, church, and genealogical records proves the Watson family traveled to Utah in 1861.
He served as the Captain of the Guard in the Peter Ranck pioneer company.
His birth date is confirmed by his Scotland birth record.
Born
1820 November 11
Date Details
Occurred On 1820 November 11
Traveled in Peter Ranck Company (1861)
1861 June 19 – September 8 (Age 40) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1861 June 19
Joined Company
Ended On 1861 September 8
Company Arrived
Died
1896 February 18 (Age 75)
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James Watson (1820 - 1896) Profile