Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Watson, William |
Places of residence |
Priceville, Artemesia Township, Grey County |
Notes |
Please see the large advertisement in the PRICEVILLE COURIER that ran on March 6, 1868 (the ad was placed in February, 1868): "A GOOD WAGGON, SLEIGH OR CUTTER, Which can be procured at the Carriage Factory, of William Watson, Priceville, Material of the best WHITE OAK, Second growth, workmanship second to none in the Dominion, the wood-work under the general superintendence of Mr. Watson, the Blacksmithing that of G. M. Ostrander. Parties wishing to make purchases will find it to their advantage to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere, as we warrant all our work to give satisfaction. Will be sold on reasonable terms a quantity of first-class Harrows & Ploughs always on hand, JOBBING done on the shortest notice, with the best materials, competent workmen always on hand in the Waggon and Blacksmiths shops. G.M. OSTRANDER Will pay particular attention to HORSESHOEING. The Subscribers are thankful for the liberal patronage which they have received, and expect by candid and fair dealing to merit a continuance of the same." This was likely a new business around then, as it was not listed in the 1865-1866 W. W. Smith Gazetteer & Directory of the County of Grey. However, under the village of Priceville listing, there was a General Merchant named Alex Watson. In the 1861 census, _________. In the 1871 cenus, ____________. |
Occupation |
Carriage Factory / Wagon-maker / Blacksmithing / Horseshoeing / Sleighs |
Publications |
PRICEVILLE COURIER had a William Watson advertisement, that ran in March 6, 1868 (the ad was placed in February, 1868) |
Relationships |
Alex Watson (circa 1865) Business partner: G. M. Ostrander |
Role |
Business person |
Spouse |
__________, m. 18__ |
Children |
William Watson the 2nd? or the 3rd? |
