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We remember Ernest Edward Watson
We remember Ernest Edward Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Lucy Watson
Source:9225379
1893
1895
sibling
William Watson
Source:9225379
1895
1897
sibling
Harold Watson
Source:9225379
1897
1899
birth
Source:7600409
7th September 1899
1899
location
Cragghill, Horsforth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9225072
8th September 1899
1901
location
Hopewell Place, Horsforth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9225379
April 1901
1909
sibling
Edith Mary Watson
Source:9225386
1909
1911
location
Burley Terrace, Horsforth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9225386
April 1911
1914
sibling
Athena Watson
Source:9225390
1914
1921
marriage
Rose Clarke
Source:9225089
3rd September 1921
1921
location
2 Park Side, Horsforth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9225089
3rd September 1921
1925
children
Max Watson
Source:9232400
July 1925
1930
children
Michael Watson
Source:9232388
November 1930
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Source:7600409
1987
death
Not War Related
Middleton, Ilkley
United Kingdom
Source:9225120
16th January 1987
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Edward |
| Initials | EE |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 7600409 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Park Side, Horsforth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd September 1921 | |
| Burley Terrace, Horsforth | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Cragghill, Horsforth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th September 1899 | |
| Hopewell Place, Horsforth | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Watson | son | July 1925 | |
| Michael Watson | son | November 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Lucy Watson formerly Beanland | mother | ||
| Walter Watson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Watson | sister | 1893 | |
| William Watson | brother | 1895 | |
| Harold Watson | brother | 1897 | |
| Edith Mary Watson | sister | 1909 | |
| Athena Watson | sister | 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Clarke | wife | 3rd September 1921 |
Media
Media
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Ernest Edward WatsonTaken from his All Great Britain, Royal Aero Club Aviators’ Certificate.
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Ernest and his brother HaroldErnest and his brother Harold both in uniform. Date unknown.Contributed by:
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Ernest at Scout Camp August 1913A group of scouts and their leaders on camp at Cleethorpes. 2nd to 9th August 1913. Ernest is the second person from the right standing on the back row.Contributed by:
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Burley Terrace, HorsforthA photo of Burley Terrace, Horsforth, taken in November 2008 whilst on a "family history" walk around Horsforth with Ernest's son.Contributed by:
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Ernest's flat, Broadway, HorsforthErnest's flat, Broadway, Horsforth, taken in November 2008 whilst on a "family history" walk around Horsforth with Ernest's son.Contributed by:
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Ernest with his Maundy MoneyErnest holding the purses that the Queen presented to him in Ripon Cathedral.Contributed by:
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Ernest and Rose WatsonErnest and Rose Watson at the farewell dinner when he retired from Horsforth Urban District Council in 1961Contributed by:
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Ernest with his first son, MaxErnest holding his son Max outside their home at 60 Stanhope Drive, Horsforth, where Max as born.Contributed by:
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Page from Royal Aero Club membership albumPage from Royal Aero Club membership album showing ErnestContributed by:
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Cutting from London GazetteLondon Gazette 25 February 1919 showing Ernest is relinquishing his commission.Contributed by:
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Four Soldier SonsA newspaper cutting from a local Horsforth newspaper showing the four eldest sons of police Sergeant George Clarke who had all enlisted.Contributed by:
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Ernest and Rose in their WW2 uniforms.In WW2 Ernest became a special constable and Rose was a warden.Contributed by:
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Ernest outside his homeErnest outside his home in Church Avenue, HorsforthContributed by:
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Rose and Ernest with their two sonsRose, Max, Ernest and Michael Watson at a christeningContributed by:
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Badge from Rover Jamboree Arrowe Park 1929Badge from Rover Jamboree Arrowe Park, Birkenhead. 1929Contributed by:
Kim129152
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Edward Watson | Kim129152 | |
| Ernest and his brother Harold | Kim129152 | |
| Ernest at Scout Camp August 1913 | Kim129152 | |
| Ernest Watson RFC | Kim129152 | |
| Burley Terrace, Horsforth | Kim129152 | |
| Ernest's flat, Broadway, Horsforth | Kim129152 | |
| Rose Clarke | Kim129152 | |
| Ernest with his Maundy Money | Kim129152 | |
| Ernest and Rose Watson | Kim129152 | |
| Ernest with his first son, Max | Kim129152 | |
| Page from Royal Aero Club membership album | Kim129152 | |
| Card for membership of the Royal Aero Club | Kim129152 | |
| Cutting from London Gazette | Kim129152 | |
| Four Soldier Sons | Kim129152 | |
| Ernest and Rose in their WW2 uniforms. | Kim129152 | |
| Michael as an Air Scout | Kim129152 | |
| Michael Watson as a toddler | Kim129152 | |
| Ernest outside his home | Kim129152 | |
| Rose and Ernest with their two sons | Kim129152 | |
| Badge from Rover Jamboree Arrowe Park 1929 | Kim129152 |
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