Died Mar 6, 1915 at Victoria, British Columbia, Mrs Mary [Adam] Watson, a pioneer of Victoria who had made this city her home for 55 years, relict (widow) of late Adam Watson.
Deceased was member of the passenger list of SS Panama when in 1860 it made its historic trip to Victoria, bringing so many who subsequently made this city their home.
She was native of Bel-Na-Hule, Argyllshire, Scotland, aged 84. In 1848 she accompanied her husband W, sailing for New York from Greenock, Scotland. After a short resident of 3 years in E US, Mr Watson was attracted to California at the time of the gold rush. Shortly after he had established himself on the Pacific coast he was followed by Mrs Watson. Her trip W was a memorable one. Accompanied by a small party, including 9 ladies, the journey to Colon at the Atlantic side of Panama Isthmus, was made by steamer, and upon arrival at that point the passage across the Isthmus was accomplished on mule back. On this trip Mrs Watson carried all her worldly possessions, one of which, an old iron pot, she retained as a memento of the past until her last days.
In 1858 a great many miners of California and elsewhere were drawn N by the discovery of gold in the Cariboo. Mr Watson was one of the 1st to leave, his wife remaining behind until more definite knowledge of the possibilities could be ascertained. A short time afterward, Mr Watson returned to Victoria from Cariboo, and established a foundry. In 1860 he was joined by Mrs Watson, who made the N trip by SS Panama.
For some time the foundry was operated, being one of the 1st on the Pacific Coast. Mr/Mrs Watson lived on Store Street at 1st, from where they removed to Langley Street. In 1864 the family resided on Johnson Street, where they remained until 1885. From here they moved to 1055 Foul Bay road, which has been the home ever since.
In 1880 Mr Watson died. He died after a stay of 3 years in the Cariboo. Deceased lady leaves 4 children, 3 daughters, Mrs Mary Nason, Mrs Elizabeth Bowron, and Miss Margaret Watson, 1 son, Mr W H Watson. [[Colonist, 1915-03-07*]
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Deceased was member of the passenger list of SS Panama when in 1860 it made its historic trip to Victoria, bringing so many who subsequently made this city their home.
She was native of Bel-Na-Hule, Argyllshire, Scotland, aged 84. In 1848 she accompanied her husband W, sailing for New York from Greenock, Scotland. After a short resident of 3 years in E US, Mr Watson was attracted to California at the time of the gold rush. Shortly after he had established himself on the Pacific coast he was followed by Mrs Watson. Her trip W was a memorable one. Accompanied by a small party, including 9 ladies, the journey to Colon at the Atlantic side of Panama Isthmus, was made by steamer, and upon arrival at that point the passage across the Isthmus was accomplished on mule back. On this trip Mrs Watson carried all her worldly possessions, one of which, an old iron pot, she retained as a memento of the past until her last days.
In 1858 a great many miners of California and elsewhere were drawn N by the discovery of gold in the Cariboo. Mr Watson was one of the 1st to leave, his wife remaining behind until more definite knowledge of the possibilities could be ascertained. A short time afterward, Mr Watson returned to Victoria from Cariboo, and established a foundry. In 1860 he was joined by Mrs Watson, who made the N trip by SS Panama.
For some time the foundry was operated, being one of the 1st on the Pacific Coast. Mr/Mrs Watson lived on Store Street at 1st, from where they removed to Langley Street. In 1864 the family resided on Johnson Street, where they remained until 1885. From here they moved to 1055 Foul Bay road, which has been the home ever since.
In 1880 Mr Watson died. He died after a stay of 3 years in the Cariboo. Deceased lady leaves 4 children, 3 daughters, Mrs Mary Nason, Mrs Elizabeth Bowron, and Miss Margaret Watson, 1 son, Mr W H Watson. [[Colonist, 1915-03-07*]
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Died Mar 6, 1915 at Victoria, British Columbia, Mrs Mary [Adam] Watson, a pioneer of Victoria who had made this city her home for 55 years, relict (widow) of late Adam Watson.
Deceased was member of the passenger list of SS Panama when in 1860 it made its historic trip to Victoria, bringing so many who subsequently made this city their home.
She was native of Bel-Na-Hule, Argyllshire, Scotland, aged 84. In 1848 she accompanied her husband W, sailing for New York from Greenock, Scotland. After a short resident of 3 years in E US, Mr Watson was attracted to California at the time of the gold rush. Shortly after he had established himself on the Pacific coast he was followed by Mrs Watson. Her trip W was a memorable one. Accompanied by a small party, including 9 ladies, the journey to Colon at the Atlantic side of Panama Isthmus, was made by steamer, and upon arrival at that point the passage across the Isthmus was accomplished on mule back. On this trip Mrs Watson carried all her worldly possessions, one of which, an old iron pot, she retained as a memento of the past until her last days.
In 1858 a great many miners of California and elsewhere were drawn N by the discovery of gold in the Cariboo. Mr Watson was one of the 1st to leave, his wife remaining behind until more definite knowledge of the possibilities could be ascertained. A short time afterward, Mr Watson returned to Victoria from Cariboo, and established a foundry. In 1860 he was joined by Mrs Watson, who made the N trip by SS Panama.
For some time the foundry was operated, being one of the 1st on the Pacific Coast. Mr/Mrs Watson lived on Store Street at 1st, from where they removed to Langley Street. In 1864 the family resided on Johnson Street, where they remained until 1885. From here they moved to 1055 Foul Bay road, which has been the home ever since.
In 1880 Mr Watson died. He died after a stay of 3 years in the Cariboo. Deceased lady leaves 4 children, 3 daughters, Mrs Mary Nason, Mrs Elizabeth Bowron, and Miss Margaret Watson, 1 son, Mr W H Watson. [[Colonist, 1915-03-07*]
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Deceased was member of the passenger list of SS Panama when in 1860 it made its historic trip to Victoria, bringing so many who subsequently made this city their home.
She was native of Bel-Na-Hule, Argyllshire, Scotland, aged 84. In 1848 she accompanied her husband W, sailing for New York from Greenock, Scotland. After a short resident of 3 years in E US, Mr Watson was attracted to California at the time of the gold rush. Shortly after he had established himself on the Pacific coast he was followed by Mrs Watson. Her trip W was a memorable one. Accompanied by a small party, including 9 ladies, the journey to Colon at the Atlantic side of Panama Isthmus, was made by steamer, and upon arrival at that point the passage across the Isthmus was accomplished on mule back. On this trip Mrs Watson carried all her worldly possessions, one of which, an old iron pot, she retained as a memento of the past until her last days.
In 1858 a great many miners of California and elsewhere were drawn N by the discovery of gold in the Cariboo. Mr Watson was one of the 1st to leave, his wife remaining behind until more definite knowledge of the possibilities could be ascertained. A short time afterward, Mr Watson returned to Victoria from Cariboo, and established a foundry. In 1860 he was joined by Mrs Watson, who made the N trip by SS Panama.
For some time the foundry was operated, being one of the 1st on the Pacific Coast. Mr/Mrs Watson lived on Store Street at 1st, from where they removed to Langley Street. In 1864 the family resided on Johnson Street, where they remained until 1885. From here they moved to 1055 Foul Bay road, which has been the home ever since.
In 1880 Mr Watson died. He died after a stay of 3 years in the Cariboo. Deceased lady leaves 4 children, 3 daughters, Mrs Mary Nason, Mrs Elizabeth Bowron, and Miss Margaret Watson, 1 son, Mr W H Watson. [[Colonist, 1915-03-07*]
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