Person:James Watson (126)

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James Watson
b.1 May 1859
d.4 Apr 1892 Templeton, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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m. 20 Jun 1884
  1. John James Watson1885 -
  2. Margaret Ann Watson1887 -
  3. Robert Anson Watson1888 -
  4. James Watson1890 - 1943
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Name James Watson
Gender Male
Birth[2] 1 May 1859
Marriage 20 Jun 1884 New Zealandto Margaret Ann Foreman
Occupation[1] Butcher
Death[1] 4 Apr 1892 Templeton, Christchurch, Canterbury, New ZealandPeritonitis, pneumonia
Burial[1] 6 Apri 1892 St Saviours, Templeton, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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James Watson died aged just 32, his death certificate listed his occupation as a Butcher. His gravestone mentions being erected by his fellow workman at the Islington Factory which was an early Christchurch freezing works opened in 1889, 3 years before his death.

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Death Certificate.
  2. ↑ Gravestone for James Watson 1859-1892, in Gravestone, St Saviour's Churchyard, Templeton.

    In Loving Memory of James Watson, Born May 1st 1859. Died April 4th 1892, Aged 32. - He is not dead but gone before - Erected as a token of respect by his fellow workman of the Islington Factory.
    -Gone but not forgotton-

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