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Peter Watson, 1804 - 1869
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Peter Watson, 1829 - 1918
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Peter William Watson, 1895 - 1965
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Peter Dekker Watson, 1924 - 1990
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Peter Watson, 1838 - 1920
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Peter Watson, 1838 - 1912
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Peter Lee Watson, 1823 - 1896
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Peter Hill WATSON, 1819 - 1885
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Peter David Watson, 1950 - 2015
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Peter Gorman Davidson Watson, died 1965
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Peter WATSON, 1868 - 1941
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Peter Watson, 1934 - 2002
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Peter william Watson, 1958 - 2020
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Peter Alexander Watson, 1849 - 1929
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Peter Watson, 1833 - 1885
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Peter Watson in Zeehan And Dundas Herald (TAS) - Nov 28 1921
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Peter William Watson, 1895 - 1965
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Peter Watson, 1829 - 1918
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Thomas Peter Watson, 1849 - 1927
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Peter Frank Watson, 1944 - 1960
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Peter Watson, 1898 - 1946
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
Peter Watson, died 1908
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
Peter Wetty Watson, 1877 - 1948
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
Peter Watson, 1929 - 1929
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
Peter Watson, Circa 1886 - 1913
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
Peter Watson, 1858 - 1919
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
Peter Watson, Circa 1861 - 1920
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
Peter Watson, died 1924
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Peter Watson, 1868 - 1916
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Peter Watson, 1872 - 1922
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Peter Watson, 1876 - 1941
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943Peter Watson, 1934 - 2013
Famous People Throughout HistoryPeter Watson, 1935 - 2016
Famous People Throughout HistoryPeter Watson, 1908 - 1956
Famous People Throughout HistoryPeter William Watson, 1761 - 1830
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Peter Watson, Circa 1916 - 1945
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Peter Henry Watson, Circa 1872 - 1916
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Peter Paxton Watson, Circa 1899 - 1939
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Peter Yule Watson, Circa 1912 - 1944
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947Peter Watson, 1897 - 1975
BillionGravesPeter Percy Cyril Watson, 1896 - 1971
BillionGravesPeter Clive Watson, 1909 - 1995
BillionGravesPeter Watson, 1921 - 2003
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Peter Watson, 1938 - 2012
Newspaper and Funeral Home Obituaries
Peter Fyfe Watson, 1958 - 2014
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesPeter D. Watson, died 2010
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesPeter Watson, 1773 - 1858
Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries
Peter Franklin Watson, Circa 1881 - 1955
West Virginia, Deaths
Peter Franklin Watson, died 1955
West Virginia, Deaths
Peter F. Watson, died 1953
West Virginia, Deaths
Peter Scott Watson, Circa 1896 - 1897
Jamaica, Civil Registration, 1880-1999
Peter Nathaniel Watson, Circa 1887 - 1888
Jamaica, Civil Registration, 1880-1999
Peter Watson, Circa 1901 - 1901
Jamaica, Civil Registration, 1880-1999
Peter Watson, Circa 1877 - 1893
Jamaica, Civil Registration, 1880-1999
Peter Brian Watson, 1938 - 1979
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Peter D J Watson, 1934 - 1983
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Peter Douglas Watson, 1946 - 1977
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Peter Dennis C Watson, 1976 - 1976
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Peter W Watson, Circa 1862 - 1948
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
Peter Watson, died 1896
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
Peter Watson, died 1904
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The first name Peter has its origins in the Greek name "Petros," meaning "rock" or "stone," which was derived from the Aramaic name "Cephas." This name first appeared in the early Christian era, particularly associated with Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's apostles, who is often regarded as the foundational rock of the Christian Church. The name has been widely used across various geographical regions, particularly in Europe, and has historical roots in the early Christian communities of the Mediterranean. Peter symbolizes strength and reliability, traits that were likely valued in the early followers of Christianity. Variations of the name include Pierre in French, Pedro in Spanish and Portuguese, Piero in Italian, and Piotr in Polish, among others, showcasing its widespread adoption and adaptation across different cultures and languages. Each variation maintains the core meaning of the name, reflecting its enduring significance throughout history.
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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