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Note: 1829 - Indenture made February 21, 1829, Deed Book 13, page 273, between Eli Blewett and Coleman Watson, 17 acres, consideration $50.00. Eli Blewett (Todd KY?]
22 Jul 1829 - Evan Watson of Warren Co. to Coleman Watson of Warren Co. For consideration of one dollar, for love and affection he, Evan, beareth toward his son, Coleman, the said Evan hath given, granted and sold unto the said Coleman the land whereon the said Coleman now lives. 95 3/4 acres of land; said land borders that of Jesse Watson.
1830 Warren Co., KY census: 0-5, 5-10, 10-15, 15-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50...
Jesse WATSON pg 89 1110002000000-1210010000000 2 slaves
Evan WATSON pg 90 0000000001000-0000000000000 13 slaves
Evan WATSON pg 84 0000010000000-0000000000000 0 slaves
Coleman WATSON pg 89 1100010000000-1100100000000 3 slaves
William WATSON pg 88 0110010000000-1110100000000 7 slaves
Ezekiel WATSON pg 71 1001001000000-1302001000000 0 slaves
1830 - Coleman Watson purchased land on Spring Creek in Todd County, Kentucky on January 21, 1830. The transaction is recorded in the Todd County Clerk's office and Evan Watson was present at the signing. A second transaction was recorded on September 20, 1832, in which Coleman Watson and Evan Watson of Warren County, sold land on Spring Creek.
1833 - Coleman's family appears TX in the Fall of 1833 according to The Biographical Souvenir of The State of Texas and located in (what became) Bowie County.
1835 - Summoned to jury duty by Ben MILAM on Jun 4, 1835.
1836 - Transfer Ambrose DOUTHIT and Jesse BOWMAN, Feb 12, 1836, One League and labor (microfilm faulty) Wit: Coleman WATSON, Lucy WATSON (page 197). (DOUTHIT was brother-in-law to Lucy; Jesse BOWMAN died at the Alamo]
1838 - Office Bond, Jacob BARKMAN and John BARKMAN and Coleman WATSON, bound to Sam HOUSTON, President of Republic of Texas for $1000.00, this Mar 12, 1838. Condition is that Jacob does well as constable for said county Beat No. 2 for next 2 years. (Page 126). Coleman was listed in the Red River County Report of the Clerk of the Board of Land Commissioners, Mar 1838.
1840 - Coleman WATSON signed the petition to establish Bowie Co., Dec 3, 1840.
1850 Grayson Co., TX census
Coleman WATSON 50 m KY
Lucy 47 f KY
M. S. 21 f KY
Samuel C. 20 m KY
Lucy Ann 18 f KY
L. J. 14 f TX
Nancy M. 13 f TX
E. A. Tarrant 7 m TX
1860 Grayson Co., KY census
Coleman WATSON 60 m Farmer KY
Lucy 57 f KY
E. T. WATSON 17 m TX
1875 - Will of Coleman WATSON
The will of Coleman WATSON is dated Aug 6, 1875 and was filed July 18, 1876 in Grayson Co., TX; G. S. DICKERMAN, Clerk.
I, Coleman WATSON of the state and county aforesaid, being seventy-five years of age and knowing that in the course of nature I cannot survive for many years, and having a desire that my earthly effects shall pass in a particular manner after my death, and believing that I still have mind and memory sufficient to comprehend the extent of my effects both real and personal as well as those who may claims upon my bounty, I do after commending my soul to God who gave it, make and ordain this my last will and testament. And in order that this will may be read and understood by the light of the circumstances surrounding me at this time I will preface by stating that my first wife, Lucy, (and who was the mother of all my children) and myself were married on the 13th day of September, 1821 - This wife Lucy died on the 13th day of April 1862 leaving the following children surviving her - all of whom were at the time more than 21 years of age (except Edward T.) viz: Emily E., Samuel C., Nancy M., Louisa Jane, Mary Susan, and Edward T. and all of whom were married except Edward T. Since the death of their mother, Lucy, the following have died, viz: Mary Susan, wife of R. E. BUTRIDGE leaving five children two of whom have since died in their minority, leaving three living - Edward T. who died whilst still a minor and at the age of 19 years. Before my wife Lucy died I had given to my daughter Emily E. two hundred and fifteen acres of land, about nine head of cattle and some other household furniture (and a Negro girl and Negro boy after the death of my wife). To Samuel C. I gave 338 acres, two Negro boys, and some household and kitchen furniture but no land. To Nancy M. I gave a Negro girl (and Negro boy after the death of my wife) 305 and half acres of land and some household furniture and to Louisa Jane I gave 126 and a half acres of land, a Negro girl and a Negro boy (this last boy since the death of my wife, as also the boy given Nancy M.) and some household furniture. All this property except four Negro boys was advanced to my children as stated, prior to the death of their mother. At the time of the death of my wife Lucy in 1862, we owned in common as community property a tract of land where we resided in Grayson County supposed to contain 1731 acres less 985 acres to which I had before that time deeded to my children as hereinbefore stated. Also the 20 acres that had been deeded to Shirley, leaving according to the surveys made at the time of my wife's death 726 acres (It seems by surveys made, however, that there was only about 500 acres). That is the deeds show according to purchases 726 acres but the actual surveys seem to make about 500 acres; in this there may be a mistake that the future can correct. I also owned as community property at the death of my wife about 20 Negros all of whom were shortly freed by operation of law. About twelve head of horses, about 100 head of cattle, 250 head of sheep, farming utensils, household furniture, etc. and a part of a lot in Sherman which was sold and the net proceeds devided on half to myself and the balance to my children equally. Also 39 acres in Collin County disposed of in the same manner. In the year 1868 I made an agreement with my children to set apart to them a certain portion of the land yet left (that is the portion remaining after the death of their mother) on condition that my present wife in case of my death should have and enjoy the homestead of about 160 acres during her life, and that the remainder of the tract should be partitioned in such manner that in estimating advanced made before and subsequent to the death of my wife - their mother - all should be made equal including the heirs of the deceased Mrs. BUTRIDGE. This agreement was not carried out for the reason on my part that when the lands were partitioned as agreed, some of the children refused to give me a receipt for their interest in the community property and believing that the want of such receipt might be the means of harassing my present wife, I did not file an Inventory and appraisment as agreed. My object in attempting this settlement with my children was to not only advance them all the interest they had as heirs of their mother in the community property but also to give them all my own interest except a homestead which I desired should remain for the use of my wife during her lifetime with the remainder as provided by law - or as I might provide by will as this agreement was never perfected, I shall make that disposition of it by this will, that I then intended. And I will here state that in deeding lands mentioned to my children during the life of their mother it was intended as advances made to them and to be accounted for by them when after the death of their mother or myself a distribution came to be made. And it is not my desire that in all advances ever made that all shall be equal and that the lands left shall be distributed in such manner as to equalize all - reserving to myself for my own use of my present wife my homestead of about 160 acres with the remainder of it as I shall hereinafter direct. I endeavoring to settle with my children in 1868 as stated an estimate of the claim of each child was made as well as a survey and partition of the land by Y. S. McKINNEY, W. W. WHEET, and william TOLBERT and their estimate signed by them and attested by me as a notary public is now approved and made a part of this will and the partition and plat as appears on a paper also made a part of this will is approved and it is my desire that the partition as there appears by carried out and that each party have the lands allotted (except about 8 acres reserved out of the tract to Emile E. and Louisa Jane) provided they comply with the conditions stated, viz: That Emily E. pay to the heirs of Mary BUTRIDGE $81.00 and on this condition she shall have for her own and her heirs all the lands described as for her in said paper except a strip in the shape of the letter V and containing about eight acres and which commences thirty feet north of the NE corner of my old farm. Thence running south to a point opposite the SE corner of my present farm. Thence West about 22 rods to my old farm. Thence in a North direction with the fence of the old farm to the beginning. This piece of eight acres is taken off the land described in the papers aforesaid as set off to Emile E. and Louisa Jane and includes my spring as well to Louisa SHIRLEY all that is there described for her except the part that comes within the eight acres above described provided she will pay the BUTRIDGE heirs $81.00. To Nancy all that is described for her provided she pays to the BUTRIDGE heirs the sum of $70.00 and to the BUTRIDGE heirs I give the 245 acres as described for them and the sums so to be paid them by Emily - Louisa and Nancy. To my present wife, Jane H. WATSON, I give my present homestead to wit: The One Hundred acres described in the plat as set off to me and also described in the deed of Ewell D. FOX to me Recorded in Book G, P. 623, Grayson County Records. Also the 24 1/2 acres lying immediately North and adjoining said 100 acres and being of the same width. Also the V shaped 8 acres herein before described. Also 46 1/2 acres timber lying on the East Side of Squirrell Creek as appears upon said plat in the papers before referred to, to have, use and enjoy the same during her natural life on this condition viz: that she relinquish and abandon any claim she may have against me or my estate by virtue of a marriage contract entered into between her and myself with remainder in fee simple after the death of my said wife to my grand-daughter, Virginia T. COFFEE, formerly Virginia T. BUTRIDGE. I also give to my wife all my personal property of every description or kind whatsoever that may be left after the payment of my just debts to be hers absolutely. I appoint my wife Jane H. and my friend, O. C. BURNS as executors of this will. I do not require that either of them shall give any Bond. I desire that they or one of them probate this will, file an inventory and appraisment of my property, pay debts and close the estate as quickly and with as little expense as possible. In Testimony whereof I have on this 6th day of August 1875 set my hand and scroll for seal.
Coleman WATSON [Seal]
We certify tht the above and foregoing will of Coleman WATSON was signed by the testator, Coleman WATSON in our presence and in the presence of each other. That we have signed the same as subscribing witnesses in his presence and at his request and that he at the time declared the same to be his last will & testament. On the day and year above written. J. P. HOPSON, G. A. DICKERMAN
Cary WATSON being duly sworn says that he was acquainted with Coleman WATSON, he was father-in-law to Affiant. Coleman WATSON died in Grayson County, Texas on or about the 6th day of July, 1876 - Cary WATSON
Sworn and subscribed before me this the 29th day of July, 1876 in open court - W. H. LANKFORD, Dist. Clk.
PIONEER MADE HAPPY
Lady Eight-seven Years of Age Surprised by Her Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butridge, accompanied by their daughter, Miss Leeola Butridge, have returned from Ann, where they visited "with relatives and friends." While there they were participants in an event possessing features out of the ordinary. The event in mind was a surprise party given by relatives and friends to Mrs. Jane H. Watson, who resides near Farmington, in honor of her eight-seventh birthday.
Mrs. Watson, who is one of the pioneers of this country, is reasonably robust, notwithstanding her advanced years, and enjoyed the function fully.
There were present fully a half hundred of her relatives, these representing many of the leading families of Collin and other Texas Counties. Numerous tokens of esteem were showered upon the good lady, who in turn bestowed upon the donors expressions of appreciation of their love and consideration.
One feature of the occasion was an elegant banquet, which was made up of every possible desirable edible. This was relished by all alike, and after all had been satisfied in the dining hall the company repaired to other rooms in the elegant Coffey home, in which the gathering was had, and enjoyed an informal program during the remainder of the day. The event was almost an exact counterpart of one given several weeks ago at the anniversary celebration of births of Mr and Mrs Jesse Coffey, who are aged respectively eighty-one and eighty-two years. The affair was very pleasant throughout and will long be remembered.
1889 Biographical Souvenir of the State of Texas:
"Samuel C. WATSON, farmer of Grayson county, is a native of Kentucky and a descendant of two old Kentucky families, originally from Virginia. His father, Coleman WATSON, was born in Logan county, Kentucky, moved to Texas in the fall of 1833, and located in Bowie county; in the spring of 1850, he again moved and settled in the vacinity of the present site of Farmington, Grayson county. There he lived until his death, which occurred in 1876, in his seventy-seventh year. He was a farmer all his life, and was a commissioner of Grayson county almost continuously from the time he settled there until his death. He served in the early Indian wars and border conflicts incident to the first settlement of the State, lived an honorable, upright life, and died, mourned by all who knew him. He was a prominent Mason, and for many years a conspicuous and consistent member of the Christian church.
Samuel C. WATSON's grandfather, Evan WATSON, was a native of Virginia, was taken to Kentucky when a youth [MTW note: actually, Evan migrated to Madison Co., KY in 1789 at the age of 30], by his father [MTW note: parents John and Margaret WATSON came to Madison Co., KY the following year, in 1790], was reared there [MTW note: Evan migrated to Warren Co., KY about 1819] and subsequently moved to Texas, dying in Bowie county, in 1834, in the seventy-sixth year of his age.
Mr. WATSON's paternal great-grandfather [MTW note: John WATSON] was a native of London, England, immigrated to America in colonial days, served in the Revolutionary War on the side of the colonies, and afterward settled in Logan county, Kentucky [MTW note: he settled in Madison Co., KY], where he died.
Mr. WATSON's mother, before marriag, was Lucy L. COLEMAN, daughter of Samuel COLEMAN, a native of Virginia, who was an early settler of Todd county, Kentucky. Mrs. WATSON was born, reared and married in Todd county and died in 1862, in the sixty-first year of her age.
To Coleman and Lucy L. WATSON were born eleven childre, named - John Denton, James Sydney, Emily Elizabeth, Polly Susan, Samuel Coleman, Lucy Ann [MTW note: married her cousin John WATSON, son of Coleman's brother Jesse WATSON], Evan, Louisa Jane, Martha Emelie, Nancy Margaret and Edward H. T.
The subject of this sketch, Samuel Coleman WATSON, so named for his maternal grandfather, was born in Todd county, Kentucky, September 30, 1829, was four years old when his father moved to Texas, and was reared mainly in Bowie and Grayson counties.
On the 28th of April, 1853, Mr. WATSON married Martha CARTWRIGHT, of Grayson county. This lady died January 29, 1867, leaving six small children. Not wishing to trust the rearing of these to strangers, Mr. WATSON took on himself the somewhat difficult task of personally attending to their daily wants, and with this end in view, purchased a set of blacksmith tools, learned the trade and followed it successfully for years, keeping his children with him in his shop or at the house within easy reach. He, however, married again on the 15th day of August, 1869, the name of his second wife being Martha, daughter of Lorenze WIRTH, then of Grayson county, but a native of Germany, Mrs. WATSON being herself a native of the "Fatherland."
By his first marriage Mr. WATSON had the following children - Edward Thomas, Missouri Florence, Emily Susan, Martha Emeline, Cora Ellen and Samuel Asberry. These are all living, all grown and all but one married. By the second marriage he has the following - William Coleman, Annie, Henderson Wirth and Joseph Sydney. Mr. WATSON, following in the footsteps of his father, has led the quiet life of a farmer. He is very much devoted to his family and in turn is greatly beloved by them. He has been a member of the Christian church since he was fourteen years of age, and has led a strictly moral and thoroughly upright life, never having sworn an oath, nor having been under the influence of liquor."
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