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Matthew Watson, I

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Matthew Watson, I was born , Ireland or England; died 1720, Leicester, MA.

    Notes:

    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]

    Children:
    1. 2. Matthew Watson, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1695/96, Londonerry, Ireland or England; died 17 Jan 1803, Barrington, RI; was buried , Watson Cemetery, Middle Hwy., Barrington, RI.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Matthew Watson, II Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matthew1) was born Mar 1695/96, Londonerry, Ireland or England; died 17 Jan 1803, Barrington, RI; was buried , Watson Cemetery, Middle Hwy., Barrington, RI.

    Notes:

    Matthew & Bethiah had 10 children (see the book "Watson History and Genealogy"). Matthew died at age 107.

    Matthew married Bethiah Reed 1733. Bethiah (daughter of John Reed and Bethiah Cobb) was born 28 Feb 1712/13; died 9 Feb 1778; was buried , Watson Cemetery, Middle Hwy., Barrington, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 3. Molly Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Mar 1734/35; died 10 Oct 1820, East Providence or Barrington, RI; was buried , Prince's Hill Burial Ground, County Rd., Barrington, RI.
    2. 4. Matthew Watson, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1742; died 15 Mar 1801.

    Matthew married Sarah Howland Lawton Feb 1787. Sarah was born Abt 1710; died 3 Sep 1798; was buried , Watson Cemetery, Middle Hwy., Barrington, RI. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Molly Watson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Matthew2, 1.Matthew1) was born 5 Mar 1734/35; died 10 Oct 1820, East Providence or Barrington, RI; was buried , Prince's Hill Burial Ground, County Rd., Barrington, RI.

    Notes:

    She may have been Molly Watson or Walker.

    Molly married Enoch Remington, I Abt 1756. Enoch (son of Thomas Remington and Mary Hunt) was born Between 1728 and 1729, Barrington, RI; died 12 Jun 1811, Barrington, RI; was buried , Prince's Hill Burial Ground, County Rd., Barrington, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Molly Watson Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 11 Nov 1757, Warren, RI; died 3 Apr 1825.
    2. 6. Lydia Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1765, Warren, RI; died 1836.
    3. 7. Enoch Remington, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1768, RI; died 1 Jan 1794, Prince's Hill Burial Ground, County Rd., Barrington, RI.
    4. 8. Bethiah Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1770, RI; died 16 Sep 1835; was buried , Newman Cemetery, Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI.
    5. 9. Mercy Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1772, RI; died 16 Oct 1795; was buried , Prince's Hill Burial Ground, County Rd., Barrington, RI.

  2. 4.  Matthew Watson, III Descendancy chart to this point (2.Matthew2, 1.Matthew1) was born Abt 1742; died 15 Mar 1801.

    Notes:

    Matthew & Avis had a daughter Elizabeth b.c.1771, d.8 Oct 1775. They may have had a son Matthew, b.c.1775, d.13 Sept 1805.

    Matthew — Avis Unknown. Avis was born Abt 1735; died 30 Jun 1804. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 5.  Molly Watson Remington Descendancy chart to this point (3.Molly3, 2.Matthew2, 1.Matthew1) was born Abt 11 Nov 1757, Warren, RI; died 3 Apr 1825.

    Notes:

    In the will of Molly's father, she is called Molly Niall, and the will was witnessed by a Benjamin Niall. For this reason, it has been believed that she was married to Benjamin Niall.

    However, the will of Samuel Viall mentions his wife Molly.

    Cemetery Transcriptions from the NEHGS Manuscript Collection:
    Viall, Mrs. Molly Widow of Samuel Viall Died Apr. 3, 1825 In her 67th year; Little Neck Cemetery East Providence, Providence Co., RI

    Molly — Samuel Viall. Samuel was born 1754; died 16 Jul 1787, East Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]


  2. 6.  Lydia Remington Descendancy chart to this point (3.Molly3, 2.Matthew2, 1.Matthew1) was born 20 Jul 1765, Warren, RI; died 1836.

    Lydia married Newman Bowen 30 Aug 1789, Rehoboth, MA. Newman (son of Simeon Bowen and Mary Newman) was born 1763; died 1836. [Group Sheet]


  3. 7.  Enoch Remington, II Descendancy chart to this point (3.Molly3, 2.Matthew2, 1.Matthew1) was born 20 Jul 1768, RI; died 1 Jan 1794, Prince's Hill Burial Ground, County Rd., Barrington, RI.

    Notes:

    Boyd Scott Remington has his date of death as 11 June 1817 (no documentation).

    Enoch married Ruth Armington 5 Aug 1790, Barrington, RI. Ruth (daughter of John Armington and Ruth Kent) was born 29 Jun 1769, Rehoboth, MA; died 24 May 1857; was buried , Prince's Hill Burial Ground, County Rd., Barrington, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Samuel Watson Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jan 1791, Barrington, RI; died 25 Mar 1850, Warren, RI.
    2. 11. Enoch Remington, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 May 1792, Barrington, RI; died 6 Aug 1864, Providence, RI; was buried , Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI.
    3. 12. Ruth Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Dec 1793, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1870.

  4. 8.  Bethiah Remington Descendancy chart to this point (3.Molly3, 2.Matthew2, 1.Matthew1) was born Abt 1770, RI; died 16 Sep 1835; was buried , Newman Cemetery, Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI.

    Notes:

    Bathiah may have married Asa Armington, her sister's widower. She is called Bathiah Armington in her father's will.

    Bethiah married Asa Armington 3 Oct 1790. Asa (son of Joseph Armington, II and Esther Walker) was born 19 Apr 1767, Rehoboth, MA; died 2 Dec 1845, Providence, RI; was buried , Newman Cemetery, Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Asa Watson Armington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1791, Rehoboth, MA; died 16 Nov 1867, Providence, RI; was buried , Swan Point Cemetery, Blackstone Blvd., Providence, RI.
    2. 14. Hervey Armington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jul 1793, Barrington, RI; died 3 Aug 1868, Providence, RI; was buried , Swan Point Cemetery, Blackstone Blvd., Providence, RI.
    3. 15. Ira (1) Armington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 May 1795, Barrington, RI; died 5 Jun 1802; was buried , Newman Cemetery, Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI.
    4. 16. Polly Watson Armington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1798, Rehoboth, MA; died 31 Jul 1828, Seekonk, MA; was buried , Newman Cemetery, Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI.
    5. 17. Marcy Ann Armington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Dec 1800, Rehoboth, MA; died 17 Dec 1812, Seekonk, MA; was buried , Newman Cemetery, Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI.
    6. 18. Ira (2) Armington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 May 1803; died Abt 1 Jan 1838, Providence, RI; was buried , Newman Cemetery, Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI.
    7. 19. Horace Ward Armington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Sep 1805, Rehoboth, MA; died 16 Dec 1827, Bay of Honduras; was buried , Newman Cemetery, Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI.
    8. 20. Elmira "Emma" Bethiah Armington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Jan 1808, Rehoboth, MA; died 2 Oct 1895, Weymouth, MA.

  5. 9.  Mercy Remington Descendancy chart to this point (3.Molly3, 2.Matthew2, 1.Matthew1) was born Abt 1772, RI; died 16 Oct 1795; was buried , Prince's Hill Burial Ground, County Rd., Barrington, RI.

    Notes:

    Mercy (Remington) Armington died in her 24th year.

    Mercy married Walker Armington 31 Aug 1794, Barrington, RI. Walker (son of Joseph Armington, II and Esther Walker) was born 6 Mar 1769, Rehoboth, MA; died 8 Apr 1823, Seekonk, MA; was buried , Newman Cemetery, Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Joseph Armington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1795.