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Ruff R Watson

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Ruff R Watson

Birth
Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA
Death
8 Nov 1928 (aged 81)
McLennan County, Texas, USA
Burial
Valley Mills, Bosque County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Rough R Watson was named for Zachary Taylor, 12th US President, who earned the nickname "Old Rough and Ready" due to his openness to sharing the hardships of field duty with his troops. He gained national-hero status during the Mexican War when he won significant battles at Monterrey and Buena Vista. Supporters eyed him as a presidential candidate.
Rough R Watson was named for Zachary Taylor, 12th US President, who earned the nickname "Old Rough and Ready" due to his openness to sharing the hardships of field duty with his troops. He gained national-hero status during the Mexican War when he won significant battles at Monterrey and Buena Vista. Supporters eyed him as a presidential candidate.

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  • Maintained by: LookingForFamily
  • Originally Created by: Bo
  • Added: Apr 21, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26172919/ruff_r-watson: accessed ), memorial page for Ruff R Watson (25 Apr 1847–8 Nov 1928), Find a Grave Memorial ID 26172919, citing Valley Mills Cemetery, Valley Mills, Bosque County, Texas, USA; Maintained by LookingForFamily (contributor 47127361).