Obituary: Eliza Watson: The Tecumseh Herald, 27 June 1905 issue, Lenawee County, Michigan Copyright © 2004 by Sarah Howard. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ Mrs. Moore Watson Eliza Darreth was born in county Antrim, Ireland in 1834 and died at her home in South Macon, June 20th, 1905. She was married to Moore Watson in March 1853. To them were born six children five of whom are living, William J., of Detroit; Smiley and David, of Macon; James, and Mrs. Albert Usbore of this village. She came to Michigan in 1883 after living in Tecumseh four years she moved to Macon. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, five children, thirteen great grandchildren and four great granchildren, besides a numberous company of friends. Mrs. Watson united with the Presbyterian church in her old home when very young, bringing her letter of membership to the Presbyterian church of Tecumseh and from there uniting with the Reformed church at South Macon. The church desires to bear testimony to her faithful consistent christian life and as long as she was able, was found in her place the Lord's day. She had been in poor health for a number of years but she bore her suffering patiently ever trusting in her Saviour. The funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon at her late home. Rev. Scarlett officiating with burial at Brookside cemetery Tecumseh. Card of Thanks We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends, who so kindly helped us in our sad bereavement and also to those who kindly furnished the music. Moore Watson And Children