William B. Watterson died in Kingsley Twp., Forest Co., Pa. He was married and a laborer at the time of death from progressive paralysis. His parents were Joseph and Martha McMillin Watterson, both born in PA. He was buried in this cemetery on May 31, 1911. The informant was his wife, Mrs. W. B. Watterson of Muzette, Pa.
Source: Certificate of Death, 1911. Pa File No. 46383.
*****
WATTERSON - William Bennett Watterson was born March 12, 1842, near New Bethlehem, Pa., and entered into rest at 11:15 p. m., Sunday, May 28, 1011, at his borne at Muzette, Forest county, after an illness of six weeks of paralysis.
He was the son of Joseph and Martha Watterson and was reared to young manhood near his birthplace.
At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted as a private in Co. F, 103d Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and served his country faithfully throughout the dark and trying years of that fearful struggle. Mr. Watterson was captured by the Confederates and confined for a time in Libby prison. Later he was transferred to Andersonville prison and was confined there during the whole time the prison was In existence, realizing to the fullest extent all its privations and suffering.
About thirty years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Stover, of Helen Furnace, Pa.
For many years be resided on his farm near Scotch Hill, Pa., and about four years ago, on account of falling health, removed to Muzette, where he was employed as mail carrier between that place and Vowinckel.
He was a consistent member of the M. E. church and was highly respected by all who knew him.
Besides his wife be is survived by the following children: John, of Millcreek, Pa ; Reuben, of Cooksburg, Pa.; Robert C, of Woodbine, W. Va.; Mrs. Margie Bradybaugh, of Kellettvllle, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Mohney, of Muzette, and Miss Lillie, at home. Thirteen grandchildren also survive him.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. M. B. Riley, of Tylersburg, will be held this afternoon in the Scotch Hill M. E. church.
Interment will be made In the cemetery connected with that church.
The Forest Republican, Tionesta, PA, Wed., May 31, 1911.
**********
(courtesy Kim Talboo)
Source: Certificate of Death, 1911. Pa File No. 46383.
*****
WATTERSON - William Bennett Watterson was born March 12, 1842, near New Bethlehem, Pa., and entered into rest at 11:15 p. m., Sunday, May 28, 1011, at his borne at Muzette, Forest county, after an illness of six weeks of paralysis.
He was the son of Joseph and Martha Watterson and was reared to young manhood near his birthplace.
At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted as a private in Co. F, 103d Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and served his country faithfully throughout the dark and trying years of that fearful struggle. Mr. Watterson was captured by the Confederates and confined for a time in Libby prison. Later he was transferred to Andersonville prison and was confined there during the whole time the prison was In existence, realizing to the fullest extent all its privations and suffering.
About thirty years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Stover, of Helen Furnace, Pa.
For many years be resided on his farm near Scotch Hill, Pa., and about four years ago, on account of falling health, removed to Muzette, where he was employed as mail carrier between that place and Vowinckel.
He was a consistent member of the M. E. church and was highly respected by all who knew him.
Besides his wife be is survived by the following children: John, of Millcreek, Pa ; Reuben, of Cooksburg, Pa.; Robert C, of Woodbine, W. Va.; Mrs. Margie Bradybaugh, of Kellettvllle, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Mohney, of Muzette, and Miss Lillie, at home. Thirteen grandchildren also survive him.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. M. B. Riley, of Tylersburg, will be held this afternoon in the Scotch Hill M. E. church.
Interment will be made In the cemetery connected with that church.
The Forest Republican, Tionesta, PA, Wed., May 31, 1911.
**********
(courtesy Kim Talboo)
William B. Watterson died in Kingsley Twp., Forest Co., Pa. He was married and a laborer at the time of death from progressive paralysis. His parents were Joseph and Martha McMillin Watterson, both born in PA. He was buried in this cemetery on May 31, 1911. The informant was his wife, Mrs. W. B. Watterson of Muzette, Pa.
Source: Certificate of Death, 1911. Pa File No. 46383.
*****
WATTERSON - William Bennett Watterson was born March 12, 1842, near New Bethlehem, Pa., and entered into rest at 11:15 p. m., Sunday, May 28, 1011, at his borne at Muzette, Forest county, after an illness of six weeks of paralysis.
He was the son of Joseph and Martha Watterson and was reared to young manhood near his birthplace.
At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted as a private in Co. F, 103d Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and served his country faithfully throughout the dark and trying years of that fearful struggle. Mr. Watterson was captured by the Confederates and confined for a time in Libby prison. Later he was transferred to Andersonville prison and was confined there during the whole time the prison was In existence, realizing to the fullest extent all its privations and suffering.
About thirty years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Stover, of Helen Furnace, Pa.
For many years be resided on his farm near Scotch Hill, Pa., and about four years ago, on account of falling health, removed to Muzette, where he was employed as mail carrier between that place and Vowinckel.
He was a consistent member of the M. E. church and was highly respected by all who knew him.
Besides his wife be is survived by the following children: John, of Millcreek, Pa ; Reuben, of Cooksburg, Pa.; Robert C, of Woodbine, W. Va.; Mrs. Margie Bradybaugh, of Kellettvllle, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Mohney, of Muzette, and Miss Lillie, at home. Thirteen grandchildren also survive him.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. M. B. Riley, of Tylersburg, will be held this afternoon in the Scotch Hill M. E. church.
Interment will be made In the cemetery connected with that church.
The Forest Republican, Tionesta, PA, Wed., May 31, 1911.
**********
(courtesy Kim Talboo)
Source: Certificate of Death, 1911. Pa File No. 46383.
*****
WATTERSON - William Bennett Watterson was born March 12, 1842, near New Bethlehem, Pa., and entered into rest at 11:15 p. m., Sunday, May 28, 1011, at his borne at Muzette, Forest county, after an illness of six weeks of paralysis.
He was the son of Joseph and Martha Watterson and was reared to young manhood near his birthplace.
At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted as a private in Co. F, 103d Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and served his country faithfully throughout the dark and trying years of that fearful struggle. Mr. Watterson was captured by the Confederates and confined for a time in Libby prison. Later he was transferred to Andersonville prison and was confined there during the whole time the prison was In existence, realizing to the fullest extent all its privations and suffering.
About thirty years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Stover, of Helen Furnace, Pa.
For many years be resided on his farm near Scotch Hill, Pa., and about four years ago, on account of falling health, removed to Muzette, where he was employed as mail carrier between that place and Vowinckel.
He was a consistent member of the M. E. church and was highly respected by all who knew him.
Besides his wife be is survived by the following children: John, of Millcreek, Pa ; Reuben, of Cooksburg, Pa.; Robert C, of Woodbine, W. Va.; Mrs. Margie Bradybaugh, of Kellettvllle, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Mohney, of Muzette, and Miss Lillie, at home. Thirteen grandchildren also survive him.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. M. B. Riley, of Tylersburg, will be held this afternoon in the Scotch Hill M. E. church.
Interment will be made In the cemetery connected with that church.
The Forest Republican, Tionesta, PA, Wed., May 31, 1911.
**********
(courtesy Kim Talboo)
Inscription
W. B. Watterson, Born Mar. 12, 1842. Died May 28, 1911. Age 69 years, 2 months,16 days. Co. F., 103 Regment, Penna. Vols.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Advertisement
