Theresa C. Watson

First Name:
Theresa
Last Name:
Watson
Collection / Donor:
Middle Initial:
C.
Born:
1833
Died:
1901
Comments

Wife of James M. Watson, a commodore in the Navy and a District Inspector in the Lighthouse Service.

Born Theresa Robarjot Crosby, Theresa married James M. Watson in 1850. James W. Watson passed away on April 17, 1873 and was buried on Mare Island. Theresa C. Watson was appointed keeper of Mare Island Lighthouse on December 3, 1873.

Mother of Keeper Zelie M. Watson.

Sister-in-law of Keeper Henry D. Tuttle.

Place(s)
Place:
Title / Position:
Principal Lighthouse Keeper
Cause of Termination:
Resigned
Year Started:
1873
Year Departed:
1881
Begin Salary:
750
End Salary:
750
Source:
Register of Lighthouse Keepers

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Entered by:
trholman
Entered Date:
Nov 13, 2018