William Edgar Watson

10/28/1847 — 2/14/1924

Vital Records

Birth Date
10/28/1847
Birth Place
Bedford County, Virginia
Death Date
2/14/1924
Death Place
Bedford County, Virginia
Age at Death
77 years
Cause
Chronic Nephritis, Arteriosclerosis, Softening of brain
Military
Yes
Profession
Farmer

Marker Details

Type
Obelisk
Material
Marble
Condition
Good
Condition Details

Obelisk slightly askew at base, Footstone has been moved for mowing

Memorial Details
Shared marker with wife and daughter
Footstone
Yes

Burial Location

Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery
Plot/Section
Section: A Block: 38 Lot: B Space: 2nd NE
""Our father has gone to a mansion of rest, to the glorious land by the deity blest""
Other Details CSA records conflated with cousin William David Watson who is much older than hum

Family Lineage

William Edgar Watson
Spouse
Rhoda L P Wilkerson Watson (1848-1909)

Children

Rosella B Watson Key
Edgar Irvin Watson 1874–1932 - Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke City, Va
Grace M Watson
Mary Louise Watson Skinnell
Esther L Watson
Wyatt Lockett Watson
Nellie Cathleen Watson Carder 1887–1970 - Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke City, Va