- courtesy of the Watson Family
120. Scarlet Watson was born 26 Jul 1801 in Near Fairfax Court House, VA. He died 09 Feb 1876 in Vigo Co., Indiana and was buried in Watson Cemetery, Prairie Creek Twp., Vigo Co., IN. Scarlet married Keziah Walker on 17 Dec 1825 (bond) in Nelson Co, KY. Scarlet Watson's parents were John M. Watson and Permilia Fisher.
According to Watson family records, Scarlet Watson and Keziah Walker had eight children: Richard, James Buchanan, John Marine, Ann, Permelia, Sarah, Scarlet JR., and Keziah jr.
History of Vigo County, Indiana, With Biographical Selections ‑ H. C. Bradsby ‑ 1891
Scarlett was reared and married in KY, coming to Sullivan Co., IN with his family and parents in 1828, afterward moving to Vigo Co (approx. 1835/36, when son James Morrison Watson was 8 years old). He was an influential citizen, having served as township trustee several years, and as assessor for two terms, he died in Vigo Co.
Scarlet Watson - courtesy of the Watson Family
Scarlet Watson land grant 1 - 18350407
Scarlet Watson land grant 2 - 18380907
Scarlet Watson land grant 3 - 18390801
Scarlet Watson land grant 4 - 18390801
1840 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - Scarlet and Kiziah (Walker) Watson
1850 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - Scarlet and Kiziah (Walker) Watson
1860 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - Scarlet and Kiziah (Walker) Watson
1870 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - Elijah Sarah Thomas near Emily Piety Scarlet Keziah Watson
Watson Cemetery - Northeast corner looking E
121. Keziah Walker "Kesia Kizzia" was born 21 Jul 1805 in Nelson Co. / Spencer Co., KY. She died 04 Jan 1885 (death certificate not found) in Prairie Creek Twp., Vigo Co. IN. She was buried in Watson Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN (Kiziah on the left side of stone), sharing the tombstone of her husband Scarlet Watson. Keziah's parents were Mareen Duvall Walker and Ann Berry.
Keziah Walker's father was Mareen Duvall Walker. He married Ann Berry in Prince George's cty. MD. Mareen's parents were Gideon Walker and Priscilla Duvall. Priscilla's ancestry can be traced back to Mareen Duvall, the emigrant from Normandy, France. The Duvalls were nobles (knights) and fled religious persecution in France. They were Huguenots.
Keziah (Walker) Watson - courtesy of the Watson Family
1840 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - Scarlet and Kiziah (Walker) Watson
1850 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - Scarlet and Kiziah (Walker) Watson
1860 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - Scarlet and Kiziah (Walker) Watson
1870 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - Elijah Sarah Thomas near Emily Piety Scarlet Keziah Watson
1880 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - Kizziah Watson living with son John M Watson
Watson Cemetery - Northeast corner looking E
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1. Scarlet WATSON (b.26 Jul 1801-Near Fairfax Court House,VA d.9 Feb 1876-Vigo Co.,Indiana)
sp: Keziah WALKER (b.21 Jul 1805-Nelson Co. / Spencer Co.,KY m.20 Dec 1825 d.4 Jan 1885-Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN)
-2. Richard Clement WATSON (b.7 Oct 1826-Spencer Co. KY d.10 Aug 1886-Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN)
sp: Louisa RANNEY (b.30 Jul 1829 m.18 May 1848 d.8 Nov 1848)
sp: Amanda Melvina PADDOCK (b.21 May 1832-Vigo Co.,Indiana m.26 Sep 1850 d.30 Sep 1868-Vigo Co.,Indiana)
-3. Unknown WATSON (b.1848 d.Nov 1848)
-3. Unknown WATSON (b.1851 d.13 Jul 1851)
-3. John Lewis WATSON (b.22 Dec 1852-IN d.28 Dec 1928-Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN)
sp: Evylin PIETY
-4. Hartley WATSON (b.1880 d.1951)
sp: Rose PADDOCK (b.1881 d.1962)
-3. Oliver E WATSON (b.9 Feb 1855 d.16 Nov 1855)
-3. James Buchanan WATSON (b.15 Oct 1856-IN d.29 Apr 1938-Vigo Co.,Indiana)
sp: Clara E. DEVOL (b.17 Aug 1862-Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN m.24 Dec 1879 d.13 May 1932-Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN)
-4. Effie Mae WATSON (b.26 Feb 1881-IN)
-4. Ora Frances WATSON (b.26 Jun 1882-Vigo Co.,Indiana d.14 Jan 1935-Drummond,Bayfield Co.,WI)
sp: Zadoc John PIETY (b.2 Feb 1882-Vigo Co.,Indiana m.4 Sep 1901 d.18 Feb 1961-Orlando,FL)
-4. Elmer WATSON (b.11 Apr 1884-IN)
-4. Ella Melvina WATSON (b.11 Apr 1884-IN d.1960)
sp: Albert Morton REED (b.9 Aug 1882 m.4 Mar 1903 d.30 Jan 1969)
-4. Josephine WATSON (b.Nov 1889-IN)
sp: MATTICK
-4. James Ralph WATSON (b.1901/1902)
-3. Unknown WATSON (b.1862 d.18 Mar 1862)
-3. Benjamin F. WATSON (b.29 Jun 1865-Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN)
-3. Albert H. WATSON (b.12 Nov 1867 d.1934)
sp: Julia B. STOUT (b.1828-IN d.Aft 1880-In 1880 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek)
-2. James Morrison WATSON (b.23 Dec 1827-Nelson Co,KY d.20 Mar 1904)
sp: Sarah Ann DRAKE (b.IL m.23 Mar 1848 d.7 Dec 1848)
sp: Mary E. KINSOR (b.Sullivan Co. IN d.10 Jun 1880)
-3. Edmond WATSON (d.Aft 1880)
-3. Ansel W. WATSON (d.Aft 1880)
-3. James W. WATSON (d.Aft 1880)
sp: Dosie E. THOMPSON
-2. John Marine WATSON (b.20 Aug 1831-IN d.28 Oct 1904)
sp: Martha FRAKES (b.30 Sep 1853 d.8 May 1928)
-2. Ann WATSON
-2. Permelia WATSON (b.Abt 1834-IN)
-2. Scarlet WATSON Jr. (b.Abt 1836-IN)
-2. Sarah WATSON (b.Abt 1841-IN)
-2. Keziah WATSON (b.27 Mar 1844-IN d.22 Oct 1876)
-2. Unknown WATSON