Basic Biographical Details

Name: William Watson
Designation:  
Born: c. 1866
Died: 22 March 1953
Bio Notes: William Watson was born about 1866, the son of James Watson, house painter, and his wife Margaret Irvine. He worked as an architect in partnership with the civil engineer and valuer Peter Kerr in Johnstone, Renfrewshire in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was married twice, first to May Miller Kerr (was she related to his business partner Peter Kerr?) and second to Margaret Graham McPherson Jack.

He died on 22 March 1953 when he is described as a retired architect. He was survived by his second wife.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 269, Central Avenue, Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, ScotlandPrivate 1953 
Item 2 of 2Kirkton, Overton Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, ScotlandPrivate1901 *  

* earliest date known from documented sources.

Employment and Training

Employers

The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 1Kerr & WatsonBefore 1897After 1924Partner 

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 121899Grain store and stable, 22 Maxwellton StreetPaisley RenfrewshireScotlandPlans dated
Item 2 of 121903Harbour SawmillsPaisley RenfrewshireScotlandShed, workmen's cottage and stable offices
Item 3 of 121905SchoolJohnstone RenfrewshireScotland 
Item 4 of 121905Villa, West Glen RoadKilmacolm/Kilmalcolm RenfrewshireScotland 
Item 5 of 121906Harbour SawmillsPaisley RenfrewshireScotlandShed, workmen's cottage and stable offices
Item 6 of 121909BeaufortKilbarchan Renfrewshire  
Item 7 of 121909Victoria Drive Higher Grade School  GlasgowScotland 
Item 8 of 121915Caledonia WorksPaisley RenfrewshireScotlandPacking department
Item 9 of 121920Housing schemes   Scotland 
Item 10 of 121924Arrol Johnston Motor Company FactoryDumfries DumfriesshireScotlandAdditions
Item 11 of 121930Johnstone Baptist ChurchJohnstone RenfrewshireScotlandConversion of old Liberal Club into Johnstone Baptist Church
Item 12 of 121930Peat Road SchoolGreenock RenfrewshireScotland 

References

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 1H M Register HouseDeath Register