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Show Will Hold Rites For Aged Deltan Saturday at 10 John James Henry Watson, 82, died early Tuesday morning of cau ses incident to age at the home of a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Nell Watson. Mr. Watson, known better bet-ter to his many friends as "Jack" had been failing in health since before Christmas. He was born May 30, 1867, in Stockton-on-tees, England, i a son of Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Anderson Watson. His mother and a sister died there, and he came to the United States in May, 1876 with his father and a brother, Bil-ley. Bil-ley. Members of the LDS church they came directly to Utah, settling first at Payson. He and his brother then went to Rush Valley, Tooele county, coun-ty, where they worked for 7 years. In 1883 Mr. Watson moved to Mt. Pleasant and made his home for years. He had served at city marsh all in Mt. Pleasant. He had also been a member of the National Guard there, and spent some time in California with his company as cook. He was married to Sophia Hansen, Han-sen, Aug. 2, 1892, and none of their family of four children are now surviving. Mrs. Watson died Sept. 28, 1907, in Mt. Pleasant. 2 children young, and two others, Mrs. bohproma Jensen and Thomas Thom-as Watson,, died in Delta. In 1898 Mr. Watson came to west Millard county, locating at Ibex, where he ran cattle for many years. His home there served as headquarters for sheep and cattle men, as a postoffice and supply depot. He spent most of his time at Ibex until 1935, when he lost his right arm in an accident. He retired that year and came to Delta Del-ta to live. Mr. Watson was a man slight in build, but vigorous in personality. He was a good companion, and many had enjoyed his hospitality during his years at Ibex. He took a keen interest in world affairs and was proud of his ability to the polls last November and cast his ballot. Surviving him are 10 grandchildren grandchild-ren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sat urday at 10 a. m. in Delta Second ward, by Bishop June Black. Burial will be Saturday afternoon in the cemetery at Mt. Pleasant, under direction of L. N. Nickle and sons. |