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Peter Watson, Fremantle,WA and Alberta, Canada

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Alistair

Alistair Report 25 Mar 2008 21:58

Peter Watson DOB 23/3/1864, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, married Christian Cheyne (DOB 27/2/1872) 30/5/1888, Arnochie, Savoch, Aberdeenshire. They emigrated to Fremantle/Perth around 1910/1915 along with their children, Ethel (DOB1891), Roy (DOB 1896). Alex and Irene(Rene) both birth dates unknown.
Their family, all or some, moved to Canada, eventually living in Drumheller area where Peter was torn to bits by wolves. Christian married McNab Reid and then the trail goes cold. I would like to know what happened to the family, either in Australia or Canada. We are now completely at a loss as we cannot find any more information. We are fairly sure that their descendants are either in Canada or Australia. Any help would be much appreciated.
Alistair

Valerie

Valerie Report 26 Mar 2008 01:00

Hi Alistair, The West Australian State Library' has an 'Ask a Librarian' service (query form on-line) ..they will check for the family's arrival....(& hopefully have their FULL names). There are some poss marriages for Ethel/Roy/Alex/Irene..but most have 2nd initial...so difficult to say if they're 'yours' .ie Irene M Watson m Nigel Fruin 1927 (Fremantle) Ethel M Watson m James Bell 1910. (more than just these) .. The Library may have them on early electoral rolls...may be able to see when some of them went 'missing' (Canada?). .... Lastly The 'West Australian' newspaper (on-line) has a 'can you help?' page on Mondays ..Valerie (WA)

Alistair

Alistair Report 26 Mar 2008 21:26

Hi Valerie
Thank you very much for the information which I will be following up immediately. It certainly is the best lead I have had so far.
Thanks for your help and I will keep you posted with the results.
Alistair