Person:Roy Watson (3)

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Roy Charles Watson
 
m. 5 Jul 1920
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Name Roy Charles Watson
Gender Male
Birth[1] Abt 1889 Texas, United States
Marriage 5 Jul 1920 Pulaski, Arkansas, United Statesto Mattie Thelma Stout
Residence 1940 St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri, United Stateswith Mattie Thelma Stout

Original surname was Rogers but changed his last name to Watson which was his mother's maiden name because he was too young to get into the Navy. - Source Jean Watson.

Mess Sergeant in WWI. Been in France in Infantry unit for General Pershing. Did well as a professional gambler, but then changed professions got married and had a family. Lived in Morrilton, AR. Then moved into Hattieville, AR.

References
  1. [1], in United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627).