Francis Edward Watson

Francis was born on the ship "Orwell", anchored in the harbour of St Helena. His parents were on their way back to England on furlough from India, where his father was a Chaplain.

WATSON - On 27th October, 1930, at his residence, No. 3 Road, after a short illness, Francis Edward, beloved husband of Agatha Alethea Watson. Aged 74 years. TE PUKE TIMES, 31 OCTOBER 1930, PAGE 2

OBITUARY - MR F. E. WATSON We regret to have to record the death of a well known and highly respected resident of No 3 Road in the person of Mr F. E. Watson, who passed away on Sunday night after a brief illness. The deceased gentleman, who was 74 years of age, was born on board ship in St Helena Bay and spent the early years of his life in India. Afterwards with other members of the family he proceeded to Tasmania and later on came to New Zealand where he entered the Education Department. Prior to coming to Te Puke he was the headmaster of the Palmerston North School and on retiring from that position settled on a small farm in this district. He was a man with a wide fund of information and of very artistic tendencies. He leaves a family of four, Messrs G. F. D. and A. H. Watson, Miss Watson and Mrs Gibbons. The funeral took place today, the burial service being conducted by Rev J. R. Anderson. TE PUKE TIMES, 28 OCTOBER 1930, PAGE 2

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Francis Edward Watson BIRTH 23 Jan 1856 At Sea DEATH 27 Oct 1930 BURIAL Old Te Puke Cemetery Te Puke, Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand MEMORIAL ID 42795843