Person:Watson Eldredge (4)

Watchers
Watson J Eldredge
b.1 Jun 1859 Sharon, Schoharie, New York, USA
d.1909
Parents and Siblings
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m. 24 Apr 1856
  1. _____ Eldredge - Bef 1899
  2. Jennie L Eldredge1857 - 1858
  3. Watson J Eldredge1859 - 1909
  4. Frank S Eldredge1861 - 1920
  5. Claray Eldredge1863 - 1864
  6. Harry Eldredge1865 -
Spouse and Children
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m. Abt 1885
  1. Florence A Eldredge1891 - 1985
  2. George Olcott Eldredge1894 - 1943
  3. Gladys Pearl Eldredge1897 -
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Facts and Events
Name Watson J Eldredge
Gender Male
Birth[1][2][3][4][5][6] 1 Jun 1859 Sharon, Schoharie, New York, USA
Census[11][38] 10 Aug 1860 Sharon, Schoharie, New York, USA
Residence[8][9][10] Bet 1860 and 1880 Sharon, Schoharie, New York, USA
Census[12][39] 30 Jul 1870 Sharon, Schoharie, New York, USA
Occupation[13][40] 1880 Sharon, Schoharie, New York, USAFarmer
Census[14] 22 Jun 1880 Sharon, Schoharie, New York, USA
Marriage Abt 1885 to Florence Mary Jackson
Census[15][41] 1890
Occupation[16] 1891 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USACarpenter
Residence[17][18][19][42] Bet 1891 and 1901 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Occupation[20] 1894 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USAFarmer
Occupation[21] 1897 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USACoachman
Residence[22] 1899 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA74 State Street
Occupation[23] 1900/1 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USAat Dibbles Lumber Company
Residence[24] 1900/1 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA14 Summer Street
Census[25] 7 Jul 1900 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Residence[26][43] 1902
Death[7] 1909
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. Biography of Watson J Eldredge 

  Much can be speculated at the Eldredge heritage. His father carries the name Adams which could indicate US Presidential background, although this can not be proven at this time.

The name Eldredge can be traced back to William Eldred of Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA. It is most likely that he descended from Thomas Eldred of Knattishal in Suffolk, England. The name Eldred can be traced back to Saxon Origin when tribes did not have surnames, instead referring themselves to a single descriptive name, Eldred being the Saxon noun for "The Terrible". Other notable Eldreds include Edred the King of England 946-955, youngest son of Edward the Elder who ruled 899-925. In 1066 Harold II was crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, an Eldred. However, following the Norman Conquest of England any Eldreds who held any position of power were practically wiped out and any remaining were made Norman serfs. Since the Normans did not keep records of their serfs it will never be known what exactly what happened during the next 400 years. 

  Watson was born in 1859 to John Adams and Anne (Watson) Eldredge. He was the second, first son, of five, possibly six children. The exact number of siblings is unsure as two conflicting census returns states five and six children. We do however know that this six child would have died before 1900 as only three children survived beyond this year.
  Little is known about our man during his childhood other than the fact that he attended school, could read and write and that his father was a labourer. It is therefore safe to assume that times may have been tough, his father possibly being unemployed during certain times of the year.
  By 1880 Watson had moved away from home and lived in the household of John Lype, a farmer suffering from Rhumatism. He is listed in the census as a General Labourer so my guess is that he worked for his landlord.

In 1890 we find Watson married to Florence Mary Jackson, who was born in Chicago, IL but from Irish background. While evidence suggests that they were married around 1885 the date of marriage is much more likely around 1889 or early 1890 when Florence was aged about 18 or 19. In 1891 they had their first child, Florence, with their third and final child arriving in 1897. Florence was taken into hospital in November 1899 and developed pneumonia and eventually died in Dceember, leaving Watson to cope with three children under that age of 8. It is my speculation that he was unable to cope with the upbringing of these children as we find him in the Rifenberg household. His son, George can be found living with his Grandparents, Watsons Parents, while his daughters, Florence and Gladys, moved in with Aunts and Uncles. 

  It is not known what happened to Watson after this date, but evidence points to a death in1909 at the age of 50, unknown cause.
References
  1. ↑ CARLSON Gene S, Treasurer, North Adams Historical Society, 2007 -
    01 June 2007 14:44.
  2. ↑ Eighth Census of the United States, 1860. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1860. (online). Available from http:/www.ance
    Roll M653_860 Page 0 Image 55.
  3. ↑ Ninth Census of the United States, 1870. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1870. (online). Available from http:/www.ances
    Roll 593_1091 Page 360 Image 729.
  4. ↑ Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1870. (online). Available from http:/www.ances
    Roll 79_931 Film 1254921 Page 322.2000.

    Head Of Househol - John Lype

  5. ↑ Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. (online). Available from http:/www.anc
    Roll T623 632 Page 13A.

    Born Sept 1860

    Head Of Household - Joseph Rifenberg

  6. ↑ International Genealogical Index (IGI), Curch Of The Latter Day Saints (LDS), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; (online). Available from http:/www.familysearch.com
    Film 457835.
  7. ↑ International Genealogical Index (IGI), Curch Of The Latter Day Saints (LDS), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; (online). Available from http:/www.familysearch.com
    Film 457835.
  8. ↑ Eighth Census of the United States, 1860. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1860. (online). Available from http:/www.ance
    Roll M653_860 Page 0 Image 55.
  9. ↑ Ninth Census of the United States, 1870. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1870. (online). Available from http:/www.ances
    Roll 593_1091 Page 360 Image 729.
  10. ↑ Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1870. (online). Available from http:/www.ances
    Roll 79_931 Film 1254921 Page 322.2000.

    Head Of Househol - John Lype

  11. ↑ Eighth Census of the United States, 1860. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1860. (online). Available from http:/www.ance
    Roll M653_860 Page 0 Image 55.
  12. ↑ Ninth Census of the United States, 1870. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1870. (online). Available from http:/www.ances
    Roll 593_1091 Page 360 Image 729.
  13. ↑ Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1870. (online). Available from http:/www.ances
    Roll 79_931 Film 1254921 Page 322.2000.

    Head Of Househol - John Lype

  14. ↑ Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1870. (online). Available from http:/www.ances
    Roll 79_931 Film 1254921 Page 322.2000.

    Head Of Househol - John Lype

  15. ↑ Eleventh Census of the United States, 1890. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1870. (online). Available from http:/www.an
    No Records Exist.
  16. ↑ CARLSON Gene S, Treasurer, North Adams Historical Society, 2007 -
    01 June 2007 14:44.
  17. ↑ CARLSON Gene S, Treasurer, North Adams Historical Society, 2007 -
    27 May 2007 11:16.

    States listed in 1891-2, 1898, and 1901 directories but not in the 1904 directory of of North Adams.

  18. ↑ Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. (online). Available from http:/www.anc
    Roll T623 632 Page 13A.

    Born Sept 1860

    Head Of Household - Joseph Rifenberg

  19. ↑ North Adams Evening Transcript, North Adams, MA, USA,
    7 Dec 1899, Page Unknown.
  20. ↑ CARLSON Gene S, Treasurer, North Adams Historical Society, 2007 -
    01 June 2007 14:44.
  21. ↑ CARLSON Gene S, Treasurer, North Adams Historical Society, 2007 -
    01 June 2007 14:44.
  22. ↑ North Adams Evening Transcript, North Adams, MA, USA,
    7 Dec 1899, Page Unknown.
  23. ↑ CARLSON Gene S, Treasurer, North Adams Historical Society, 2007 -
    e-mail 19 June 16:17.
  24. ↑ CARLSON Gene S, Treasurer, North Adams Historical Society, 2007 -
    e-mail 19 June 16:17.
  25. ↑ Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. (online). Available from http:/www.anc
    Roll T623 632 Page 13A.

    Born Sept 1860

    Head Of Household - Joseph Rifenberg

  26. ↑ CARLSON Gene S, Treasurer, North Adams Historical Society, 2007 -
    e-mail 19 June 16:17.
  27.   Simon Charles and Bessie Mushooitky, Unknown Author, Unpublished, USA. Date Unknown.

    Lists a basic family tree starting with Simon CHARLES

    .
    Obtained aprox 2000
    Files as Treeeldredge.pdf

  28.   CARLSON Gene S, Treasurer, North Adams Historical Society, 2007 -
    27 May 2007 11:16.

    States listed in 1891-2, 1898, and 1901 directories but not in the 1904 directory of of North Adams.

  29.   CARLSON Gene S, Treasurer, North Adams Historical Society, 2007 -
    01 June 2007 14:44.
  30.   Eighth Census of the United States, 1860. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1860. (online). Available from http:/www.ance
    Roll M653_860 Page 0 Image 55.
  31.   Ninth Census of the United States, 1870. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1870. (online). Available from http:/www.ances
    Roll 593_1091 Page 360 Image 729.
  32.   Eleventh Census of the United States, 1890. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1870. (online). Available from http:/www.an
    No Records Exist.
  33.   Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1870. (online). Available from http:/www.ances
    Roll 79_931 Film 1254921 Page 322.2000.

    Head Of Househol - John Lype

  34.   Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. (online). Available from http:/www.anc
    Roll T623 632 Page 13A.

    Born Sept 1860

    Head Of Household - Joseph Rifenberg

  35.   North Adams Evening Transcript, North Adams, MA, USA,
    7 Dec 1899, Page Unknown.
  36.   International Genealogical Index (IGI), Curch Of The Latter Day Saints (LDS), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; (online). Available from http:/www.familysearch.com
    Film 457835.
  37.   CARLSON Gene S, Treasurer, North Adams Historical Society, 2007 -
    e-mail 19 June 16:17.
  38. ↑ Head Of Household - John A Eldredge (Father)
  39. ↑ Head Of Household - John Eldredge (Father)
  40. ↑ 1880 Census - Relationship with Head, Labourer. Head of Household, John Lype was a Farmer, so it is likely that Watson was a General Labourer employed by Mr. Lype. It is likely that Watson lived as part of the household assisting with most household tasks, since it is known from the 1880 census that John Lype suffered with Rhumatism.
  41. ↑ Records not in existence for this census.
  42. ↑ 7 Dec 1899 - 74 State Street
  43. ↑ Not listed in any North Adams Directories in 1902 therefore not in North Adams after 1901
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