Matthew Watson, I

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The following information is from "Watson History and Genealogy":
Matthew Watson and his family came to Boston, Massachusetts Bay, in 1718. He was a Presbyterian by belief, and of English parentage. His family had been living in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Ireland, where he was a cloth dealer. After coming to America, Matthew turned to farming. He farmed in Framingham, MA, in 1719. Then he purchased land in Leicester, MA, in 1720, settled his family there, and began clearing the land and farming. However, during the first year there, while clearing land with his eldest son, a tree fell on Matthew, killing him instantly.

It is believed that Matthew & Mary had nine children. Of the six whose dates of birth and death are known, the average age was 84 years, and two lived to be over 100.

Matthew married Mary Orr 1695. Mary died Aft 1720. [Group Sheet]

1. Matthew Watson, II was born Mar 1695/96, Londonerry, Ireland or England; died 17 Jan 1803, Barrington, RI; was buried , Watson Cemetery, Middle Hwy., Barrington, RI.