(1861-1927), sheriff. Born in Williamstown. GC. Parents: Rev. Peter Watson and his wife Margery Monro. “When a young man he came to Michigan and worked in the lumber camps that were then plentifully scattered over the state.” He was married in 1890 to Miss May Septrion. (children surviving her: 4) They had a farm home in Riverton Township, Michigan. Besides serving several terms as supervisor of his township, Watson was elected sheriff, serving three terms. In his role of sheriff, he was known for his “great physical courage.” He moved to Flint, Mich., where he had a position with the Buick Co. After the death of his wife (about two years before his death), he moved to Ludington, Mich., where a daughter lived. He died at Ludington. Mason. He was the brother of G. A. and N. M. Watson.

Obituary, Daily News, Ludington, Mich., repr. Cornwall Standard 21 July 1927 (QF) * Fraser, Gravestones, I, 173-174