tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post5551181743414034628..comments2023-12-18T10:00:11.900-05:00Comments on Journey to the Past: Ancestor Biography: David Watt (continued)Brenda Leyndykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530495186632931677noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-52327417489303708182010-06-20T20:53:20.487-04:002010-06-20T20:53:20.487-04:00Barbie, Good Luck with your family tree. As far a...Barbie, Good Luck with your family tree. As far as I know my David Watt lived in Scotland, Canada and Michigan. In my research I have come across 3 David Watt's.Brenda Leyndykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530495186632931677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-77100981277205107182010-06-20T08:54:02.380-04:002010-06-20T08:54:02.380-04:00So very interesting. I am just getting into my fam...So very interesting. I am just getting into my family genealogy; but will repost most interesting mutual facts later. My great-great Grandfather was named David Watt. He was a Scottish immigrant & served in the Civil War in the 1st Arkansas Inf. Raised many children in South Ark. When I learn more I will repost. Thanks for sharing all the info on your family member.Barbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-50284668560355456562010-04-03T09:25:43.609-04:002010-04-03T09:25:43.609-04:00Brenda, I'm a little late in reading this, but...Brenda, I'm a little late in reading this, but I am so glad I did. First, you were creative with Pt. 1, ending it as you did. Great photos, records, everything. Wonderful tribute to your great grandfather.Barbara Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440544740334032378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-63210420205237404832010-03-31T13:37:19.740-04:002010-03-31T13:37:19.740-04:00Judy, I would love a couple more pictures of Kathe...Judy, I would love a couple more pictures of Katherine. Do you have any from her younger days? Thank you.Brenda Leyndykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530495186632931677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-62328265716757874142010-03-31T03:33:51.384-04:002010-03-31T03:33:51.384-04:00Brenda, do you need photos of Katherine? I can pro...Brenda, do you need photos of Katherine? I can probably find several.<br />Judy WattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-67219928760773275782010-03-30T14:25:59.752-04:002010-03-30T14:25:59.752-04:00Hi, Andrea, My dad doesn't remember his Grandm...Hi, Andrea, My dad doesn't remember his Grandmother Watt, he was 7 when she died. He does remember vaguely Grandpa Watt. He tells of going to Marquette and visiting him. This was before the Mackinac Bridge was built. He talks about the wait for the ferry to cross to the Upper Penisula. I have done a little searching on Katherine's parents. I found Catherine McGee living with Richard McGee, Sally J, and Isabella in the 1871 Census of Canada. In 1871, a brother was born-William J. McGee. From his birth record I discovered that his parents were Richard McGee and Sarah Jackson. Sarah died 11 May 1877 in Collingwood, Simcoe, Ontario. Richard remarried a Mary May and had 6 more children. I am currently researching Sarah Jackson's parents. I hope to have more on that soon. Feel free to email me at brae957{at}gmail.com and I can try to answer any questions you have. My dad is writing an autobiography I will check with him for more stories about David Watt.Brenda Leyndykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530495186632931677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-22712531924157082792010-03-30T12:50:57.499-04:002010-03-30T12:50:57.499-04:00Hi Brenda, Judy just shared your blog with me! I...Hi Brenda, Judy just shared your blog with me! I'm her sister Andrea and live next door with my husband, John. We have two children and 4 granddaughters whom we share with Judy. We love your blog. I am particularly interested in collecting family stories. Has your father ever told you any memories or particular information about Katherine and David. Our dad just told us that Katherine was a very warm and loving grandmother and we wish we knew more. Do you know who her parents were? Judy thinks they were Richard and Sarah McGee, but we have no proof. From another cousin, Andy JewellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-78342487471498892782010-03-30T08:58:48.133-04:002010-03-30T08:58:48.133-04:00Thank you for the compliment. Good catch on the e...Thank you for the compliment. Good catch on the ear. I corrected it and should be accurate now. Thanks.Brenda Leyndykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530495186632931677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-15195295926464914202010-03-30T05:48:54.733-04:002010-03-30T05:48:54.733-04:00I love your blog! What a great idea! You might wan...I love your blog! What a great idea! You might want to fix one error; it was David's left ear that was burned off in the train accident. It's on the right as you look at the photo, but it's his left....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com