OBIT: James B. WATSON Sr., 1978, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  WATSON
  
  James B. Watson Sr., 83, Uniontown, and Steuart, Fla., died May 19,
  1978, in the Laurel Rest Home, Uniontown.  Preceded in death by his
  wife, Lottie (Wills) Watson in 1975.  Survived by six children: Mary
  W. Hibbs, Uniontown; Betty W. Ingle, Menasha, Wis.; Barbara W.
  Strowd, Durham, N.C.; James B. Watson Jr., Olcott, N.Y.; Robert W.
  Watson, Farmington, Pa.; and Thomas F. Watson, St. Marys, W. Va.; and
  many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was the founder of the
  Watson Lumber Company, Uniontown, and conducted his business from the
  Uniontown office for over 30 years.  Friends will be received in the
  J. Harry Johnston Funeral Home, Uniontown, Saturday 7-9 p.m. and
  Sunday from 12-1 and 7-9 p.m.  Services will be conducted Monday at 2
  p.m. with the Rev. John A. Mueller officiating assisted by the Rev.
  Richard Ingle.  Interment, Addison Cemetery.
  
  Daily American, May 20, 1978
  
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