Watson was born on Oct. 12, 1826, in Prattsville, New York. He married "Mary Jane Houghtaling" in 1851, Andes, New York. Watson and Mary Jane were the parents of 12 children, including my gggrandmother "Esther Ann Bartholomew". His parents are unknown at this time.
Watson died on Jan. 12, 1901 and was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Buffalo, New York.