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James Cowan Watson, 1844 - 1906
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James "Jim" Watson, 1875 - 1951
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James Monroe Watson, 1860 - 1941
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James Watson, 1821 - 1896
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James Donaldson Watson, 1833 - 1914
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James Watson, 1807 - 1890
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James GEorge Watson, 1863 - 1938
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James Robertson Watson, 1864 - 1933
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James Otis Watson, born 1815
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James Bertram Watson, 1858 - 1942
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James Watson, 1852 - 1925
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James H. (or Robert) Watson, 1815 - 1895
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James Stevenson Watson, 1889 - 1959
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James A. Watson, 1833 - 1889
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James Marriott Watson / C of E Priest between 1860-1903, 1842 - 1903
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James Jl Watson in Paterson Daily Press - Oct 13 1876
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James Watson in Boca Raton News - May 19 1998
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James Watson in Fort Oglethorpe Press - Dec 1 2004
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James Watson in Toledo Blade - Feb 27 1997
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James Watson, 1863 - 1938
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James WATSON, 1841 - 1920
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James Nathaniel Watson, 1866 - 1959
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James Clelland Watson, 1786 - 1856
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James Watson, 1881 - 1937
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Watson, 1930 - 1941
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James A. Watson, 1882 - 1934
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Watson, 1893 - 1941
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James E. Watson, 1884 - 1945
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
James O. Watson, 1902 - 1945
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
James E. Watson, 1894 - 1946
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
James Roland Watson, 1861 - 1925
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
James Henry Watson, 1886 - 1935
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James Bayles Watson, 1844 - 1924
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James R. Watson, 1849 - 1930
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James Watson, 1862 - 1930
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James Calvin Watson, 1848 - 1923
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Winfield Watson, 1842 - 1928
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Watson, 1912 - 1929
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Watson, 1880 - 1923
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James B. Watson, 1860 - 1937
West Virginia, Deaths
James ScHnoble Watson, 1872 - 1910
West Virginia, Deaths
James Early Watson, 1884 - 1955
West Virginia, Deaths
James Otis Watson, 1875 - 1962
West Virginia, Deaths
James Cowan Watson, 1866 - 1945
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James Baker Watson, 1843 - 1934
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James Charles Watson, 1892 - 1946
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James Fredk Watson, 1873 - 1873
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949James E. Watson, 1947 - 2004
BillionGravesJames Allen Watson, 1975 - 2007
BillionGravesJames E. Watson, 1920 - 2007
BillionGravesJames M Watson, 1926 - 1993
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James Joseph Watson, 1948 - 2016
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
James K Watson, 1956 - 2006
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
James M Watson, 1929 - 2016
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
James Watson, 1947 - 2008
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
James B. Watson, 1847 - 1859
Rhode Island Historical CemeteriesJames B. Watson, 1847 - 1859
Rhode Island Historical CemeteriesJames Watson, 1868 - 1930
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James A. Watson, 1797 - 1844
Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries
James Watson, Circa 1903 - 1943
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James Robert Watson, Circa 1907 - 1942
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James Graham Watson, Circa 1915 - 1942
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James Christian Victor Kiero Watson, Circa 1905 - 1944
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James W Watson, 1848 - 1935
Utah, Veterans with Federal Service Buried in Utah, Territorial to 1966
James Charles Watson, 1892 - 1946
Utah, Veterans with Federal Service Buried in Utah, Territorial to 1966James Lopez Watson, 1922 - 2001
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James W. Gerard, 1867 - 1951
Famous People Throughout HistoryJames Thomas Watson, 1872 - 1938
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James Craig Watson, 1838 - 1880
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The first name James has its origins in the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It first appeared in the regions of the ancient Near East and gained prominence in the Christian world through the New Testament, where James is the name of several apostles, notably James the Greater and James the Less. The name became widely used in medieval Europe, particularly in England and France, where it was popularized by the influence of saints and royalty. Variations of the name include Jacques in French, Diego in Spanish, and Giacomo in Italian, each reflecting the linguistic and cultural adaptations of the name across different regions. The name James has historically been associated with leadership and strength, often linked to figures in history such as kings and scholars, which has contributed to its enduring popularity in various cultures.
The last name Watson has its origins in England and Scotland, deriving from the medieval given name "Wat," which is a diminutive of "Walter." The name Walter itself comes from the Old Germanic elements "wald," meaning "rule," and "heri," meaning "army," thus giving the name the meaning of "ruler of the army." Watson was originally a patronymic surname, indicating "son of Wat," and it first appeared in the 13th century. The name is particularly associated with the northern regions of England and the Scottish Borders. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including "Watson" in English-speaking countries, "Watso" in some Scandinavian contexts, and "Wattson" in certain dialects. The surname has also been spelled in various ways over the centuries, including "Wattson" and "Watsons," reflecting regional dialects and phonetic changes. Historically, those who bore the name were often linked to agricultural or military occupations, reflecting the name's roots in leadership and community roles.
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