Person:Ida Bolly (1)

Ida Magdalena BOLLY

was born on 21 Jun 1876 at Indiana.  On 22 Jan 1899 at Hebron Presbyterian church, Henryville, Clark Co., Indiana, at the age of 22 Ida Magdalena Bolly married John F Watson age 22, son of David W Watson and Mary Tafflinger, ten children to this marriage.  She died on 9 Feb 1929 at age 52.
    
    John F Watson and Ida Magdalena Watson appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana, enumerated 19 Jun 1900, married one year with one child, infant Clyde. They are living next door to Ida's sister, Grace's family.
 
    John F Watson and Ida Magdalena Watson appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana, enumerated 13 May 1910, own their farm free of mortgage. Ida is the mother of six children after 11 years of marriage. Listed with them this day are Clyde, Homer, Mary, John, Simon and newborn Marguerite. Also living there is a farm hand, Edward Kirby, age 17. 

    Ida Magdalena Bolly and John F Watson appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Monroe twp., Clark Co., Indiana, enumerated 16 Jan 1920, own their farm with a mortgage. Eight children at home, Homer, Mary, John, Albert, Margaret, Bernice and infant Lenard.

    John F WATSON was born on 27 Nov 1876 at Lexinton twp., Scott Co., Indiana.  He died on 23 Aug 1964 at age 87.  

Between 1900 and 1910 John's occupation was as a farmer at Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana.

    John F Watson appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Underwood, Clark Co., Indiana, enumerated 25 Apr 1930, now a widow, he owns his home and has five children at home, Margaret, Bernice, Harold, Leonard and John. Also living there is his son John's new wife.

    The 10 known children of Ida Magdalena Bolly and John F Watson were as follows:

• + 2 i. Clyde Everett WATSON was born on 1 Sep 1899 at Clark Co., Indiana. On 13 Jun 1918 at Clark Co., Indiana, at the age of 18 Clyde Everett Watson married Alta Montgomery age 18, daughter of James Montgomery and Mitalda F (--?--).
• + 3 ii. Homer Edward WATSON was born on 25 Nov 1901 at Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana. In 1921 Homer Edward Watson married Helen Marie Barnhart.
• 4 iii. Mary WATSON was born on 24 Dec 1903. Mary Watson married Harold Montgomery. She died on 8 May 1969 at age 65.

    She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of her parents John F Watson and Ida Magdalena Watson, she was age 6.  She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Monroe twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of her parents Ida Magdalena Bolly and John F Watson, she was age 15.

• 5 iv. John Emerson WATSON was born in 1905 at Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana. In 1930 at Clark Co., Indiana, John Emerson Watson married Inez May McCoy, daughter of John McCoy and Mary Mayme Dieterlen, seven children to this marriage.

    He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his parents John F Watson and Ida Magdalena Watson, he was age 4.  He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Monroe twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his parents Ida Magdalena Bolly and John F Watson, he was age 13.  He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Underwood, Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his father John F Watson, he was age 24.

    Inez May MCCOY was born on 11 Jul 1910 at Clark Co., Indiana.  She died on 5 Nov 1962 at age 52.  

Inez May McCoy was buried at Mount Zion cemetery, Henryville, Clark Co., Indiana. She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Underwood, Clark Co., Indiana in the household of her father-in-law John F Watson, she was age 19, listed along with her new husband.

• 6 v. Simon Albert WATSON was born on 12 Dec 1907. Simon Albert Watson married Wanda Lee Greathouse. He died on 6 May 1977 at age 69.

    He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his parents John F Watson and Ida Magdalena Watson, he was age 2.  He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Monroe twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his parents Ida Magdalena Bolly and John F Watson, he was age 12, listed as Albert.  

Simon's occupation was as an employee at Lutz Construction, Charlestown, Clark Co., Indiana. His Social Security Number was 310-07-9891 issued before 1951 at Indiana.

    Simon Albert Watson lived in 1977 at Underwood, Clark Co., Indiana.

    Wanda Lee GREATHOUSE was born on 20 Dec 1914.  She died on 11 Mar 1995 at age 80.  Her Social Security Number was 317-30-3628 issued before 1951 at Indiana.  

    Wanda Lee Watson lived in 1995 at Henryville, Clark Co., Indiana.

• 7 vi. Marguerite L WATSON was born in 1910 at Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana. Marguerite L Watson married Roy Lewis.

    She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of her parents John F Watson and Ida Magdalena Watson, she was age 3 months.  She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Monroe twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of her parents Ida Magdalena Bolly and John F Watson, she was age 10.  She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Underwood, Clark Co., Indiana in the household of her father John F Watson, she was age 20.

    Roy LEWIS was born on 25 Jun 1907.  He died on 5 Sep 1963 at age 56. 

Roy's occupation was as a carpenter. His Social Security Number was 303-16-2060 issued before 1951 at Indiana.

• 8 vii. Harriet Agnes WATSON was born on 15 May 1912. She died on 9 Dec 1916 at age 4 more information: from anemia.
• 9 viii. Bernice J. WATSON was born on 30 Nov 1914 at Clark Co., Indiana. Bernice J. Watson married James W Coomes, son of James L Coomes and Clarabelle (--?--). She died in Mar 1984 at age 69.

    She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Monroe twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of her parents Ida Magdalena Bolly and John F Watson, she was age 5.  She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Underwood, Clark Co., Indiana in the household of her father John F Watson, she was age 15.  Her Social Security Number was 311-64-0365 issued 1970 at Indiana.  

    Bernice J. Coomes lived in 1984 at Henryville, Clark Co., Indiana.

    James W COOMES was born in 1910 at Indiana both parents born in Illinois.
 

James W Coomes appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Monroe twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his parents James L Coomes and Clarabelle Coomes, he was age 19. His parents are farmers. They are *living next door to the family of his future wife. She is now 15 and listed there with her parents. 10 ix. Harold Bolly WATSON was born in 1917 at Clark Co., Indiana. Harold Bolly Watson married Esther Dieterlen, daughter of Robert Christian Dieterlen and Mary Elizabeth Lindenmayer, seven children to this marriage.

    He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Monroe twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his parents Ida Magdalena Bolly and John F Watson, he was age 2.  He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Underwood, Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his father John F Watson, he was 3age 15.

    Esther DIETERLEN was born on 20 Jan 1918 at Henryville, Clark Co., Indiana.  She died on 20 Jun 1994 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin, at age 76.  

Esther Dieterlen was buried on 24 Jun 1994 at Genoa, DeKalb Co., Illinois. Her Social Security Number was 317-30-3988 issued before 1951 at Indiana.

    Esther Watson lived in 1994 at Kingston, DeKalb Co., Illinois.

• 11 x. Leonard Davis WATSON was born on 15 Nov 1919. Leonard Davis Watson married Louise Adams. He died on 3 Mar 1975 at age 55.

    He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Monroe twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his parents Ida Magdalena Bolly and John F Watson, he was age 8 months.  He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Underwood, Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his father John F Watson, he was age 10.  His Social Security Number was 311-12-6592 issued before 1951 at Indiana.

Generation Two

2. Clyde Everett WATSON

was born on 1 Sep 1899 at Clark Co., Indiana.  On 13 Jun 1918 at Clark Co., Indiana, at the age of 18 Clyde Everett Watson married Alta Montgomery age 18, daughter of James Montgomery and Mitalda F (--?--).  He died in Nov 1984 at age 85.

    He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his parents John F Watson and Ida Magdalena Watson, he was age 8 months.  He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his parents John F Watson and Ida Magdalena Watson, he was age 10.  

In 1918 Clyde's occupation was as a farm laborer for W.H. Jarvis at Kingston, DeKalb Co., Illinois. He was described as medium height and medium weight, with gray eyes and light color hair. He is married in Sep 1918 at DeKalb Co., Illinois.

    Clyde Everett Watson and Alta Watson lived on 9 Sep 1918 at Kingston, DeKalb Co., Illinois. 

    Clyde Everett Watson and Alta Watson appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mayfield twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois, enumerated 19 Feb 1920, living as servants, Clyde a farm laborer and Alta a housekeeper in the home of William and Anna Surdburg who have a family with 11 children. Clyde and Alta have no children listed.  

In 1930 Clyde's occupation was as a farmer at Mayfield twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois.

    Clyde Everett Watson and Alta Watson appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Mayfield twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois, enumerated 14 Apr 1930, renting their farm. They now have two children, Mildred and Dorothy.  His Social Security Number was 349-32-5369 issued 1956 at Illinois.  

    Clyde Everett Watson lived in 1984 at Malta, DeKalb Co., Illinois.

    Alta MONTGOMERY was born on 9 Apr 1900 at Indiana both parents born in Indiana.  She died on 10 Jun 1999 at age 99.  She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Lexington, Scott Co., Indiana in the household of her parents James Montgomery and Mitalda F Montgomery, she was age one month, birth April 1900. Her parents are farmers and  own the farm with a mortgage.  Her Social Security Number was 349-32-5322 issued 1956 at Illinois.  

    Alta Watson lived in 1999 at Kirkland, DeKalb Co., Illinois.

    The two known children of Clyde Everett Watson and Alta Montgomery both born at DeKalb Co., Illinois, are as follows:

• 12 i. Mildred S WATSON was born in 1920.

Mildred S Watson appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Mayfield twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois in the household of her parents Clyde Everett Watson and Alta Watson, she was age 9.

• 13 ii. Dorothy M. WATSON was born in 1921.

Dorothy M. Watson appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Mayfield twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois in the household of her parents Clyde Everett Watson and Alta Watson, she was age 8.

3. Homer Edward WATSON

was born on 25 Nov 1901 at Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana.  In 1921 Homer Edward Watson married Helen Marie Barnhart.  He died on 18 Aug 1988 at age 86.

    He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Oregon twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his parents John F Watson and Ida Magdalena Watson, he was age 8.  He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Monroe twp., Clark Co., Indiana in the household of his parents Ida Magdalena Bolly and John F Watson, he was age 18.  

In 1930 Homer's occupation was as a road construction laborer at Jay Co., Indiana.

    Homer Edward Watson and Helen Marie Watson appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Redkey, Jay Co., Indiana, at East Main Street, enumerated 5 Apr 1930, renting their home for $20. They have one child, newborn son Homer Jr.  His Social Security Number was 303-14-2698 issued before 1951 at Indiana.

    Helen Marie BARNHART was born in 1909 at Monroe Co., Indiana, both parents born in Indiana.

    The two known children of Homer Edward Watson and Helen Marie Barnhart are as follows:

• 14 i. Homer E. WATSON Jr was born in Feb 1930 at Jay Co., Indiana.
• + 15 ii. Leonard Franklin WATSON was born on 4 Jan 1932 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana. On 21 Jun 1952 at Boone Co., Indiana, at the age of 20 Leonard Franklin Watson married Barbara Jean Owens age 17, daughter of Olaf Reed Owens and Dorothy Elizabeth Lapham.

Generation Three

15. Leonard Franklin WATSON

was born on 4 Jan 1932 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.  On 21 Jun 1952 at Boone Co., Indiana, at the age of 20 Leonard Franklin Watson married Barbara Jean Owens age 17, daughter of Olaf Reed Owens and Dorothy Elizabeth Lapham.

    Barbara Jean OWENS was born on 6 Oct 1934 at Boone Co., Indiana.

    The two known children of Leonard Franklin Watson and Barbara Jean Owens are as follows:

• + 16 i. Leonard Franklin WATSON Jr. was born on 2 Jul 1952 at Fairbanks North Star, Alaska. On 7 Jun 1984 at Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana, at the age of 31 Leonard Franklin Watson Jr. married Julia Ann Wagner age 22, daughter of Jack Wagner and Deann Cross.
• 17 ii. Douglas Reed WATSON was born on 7 Jul 1961 at Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana.

Generation Four

16. Leonard Franklin WATSON Jr

was born on 2 Jul 1952 at Fairbanks North Star, Alaska.  On 7 Jun 1984 at Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana, at the age of 31 Leonard Franklin Watson Jr. married Julia Ann Wagner age 22, daughter of Jack Wagner and Deann Cross.

    Julia Ann WAGNER was born on 5 Sep 1961 at Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana.
    The only known child of Leonard Franklin Watson Jr. and Julia Ann Wagner is:

• 18 i. Travis Reed WATSON was born on 1 Jul 1989 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.