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Trying to find Watt

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Teresa

Teresa Report 23 Oct 2004 11:42

Hello there. I am looking for any family of James Watt the inventor. His g/g/ granddaughter was married to my grandfathers brother, Ellis Hall. I want to trace the link between James and Elizabeth, and will be grateful if anyone has any info.

Patricia

Patricia Report 26 Aug 2007 07:28

Hi Teresa
I see your request is nearly 3 years old. My gran (Jessie Munro Isabella Watt) was 1st cousin of Sr Robert Watson-Watt, inventor of Radar and Sir Rober always states in his books, he is a direct decent of James Watt the inventor. I can get back to their grandfather William Watt born 1815 in Brechin, Angus Sotland (m) Isabella Watson. They had 2 sons William my g grandad and Patrick - Robert's dad. I am also having troubles with the final couple of generations to link them. Would love to hear from you.
Pat

Researching:
Watt, Scotland; Watson, Scotland; Munro, Scotland, Mitchell, Scotland; Rockall, London and Sussex

Teresa

Teresa Report 17 May 2008 14:21

Hi Patricia
So sorry it took so long to repl. I leave the site and return after so long as it gets soooo tedious. I am still looking for the connection to James Watt via Eizabeth. No luck matching those last couple of generations.

sarah

sarah Report 14 Aug 2012 21:23

This is a long shot, I know, but I have a Jessie on my family tree. Our family Tradition is Munro!
On my research Jessie had siblings; David, Robert, William and Richard.
This is all I have at present as am still working on it.

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 14 Aug 2012 23:30

sarah

Did you notice the date of the last post on here?