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I will talk to my mom later this weekend but in the meantime here is some information about Arthur Watson and his family (click on the links to read family biographies)(there is information on the first page about Algy Watson - it doesn't state that there was a connection between him and Arthur)
http://www.ourfutureourpast.ca/loc_hist/page.aspx?id=3560303http://www.ourfutureourpast.ca/loc_hist/page.aspx?id=3560303Here is Arthur's obit (two of them)
The Lethbridge Herald, page 3, Nov 30, 1934
Death Removes Bellevue Man
CALLED BY DEATH (From Our own correspondent) Arthur Watson, Veteran of the South African War, Succumbs
BELLEVUE, Nov. 30 There passed away here this week at his home Arthur Watson, senior, after a short illness. Mr. Watson had not been well for some time, but had been able to follow his occupation as watchman for the West Canadian Collieries. On Thursday last Mr Watson had to quit his work and go to bed. from which he never got up again. Mr. Watson had been in the district for the past 30 years and had worked in all the towns of the Pass as a rock miner. The late Mr Watson was a veteran of the South African war. After the war Mr Watson remained in Cape Town for several years coming to Alberta shortly after leaving Cape Town. He had been in the Pass almost all the time since. He lived in Hillcrest for some time and then moved to Bellevue where he had resided with his family since. Mr. Watson was a member of the Bellevue branch of the B E S.L., and the Bellevue Miners' association are in charge of the funeral arrangements. Mr. Watson leaves to mourn his passing his widow in town, four sons, Arthur of California, Ralph of Corbin, B.C., Ben of Bellevue, and one younger son, also of Bellevue, besides three daughters, all of Bellevue. The people of Bellevue extend to the family their sympathy in their sad bereavement.
The Lethbridge Herald, page 3, Dec 3, 1934
Pass Old Timer Is Laid To Rest
Arthur Watson, Football Player of Old Days, Buried (From Our Own Correspondent)
BELLEVUE, Dec. 1. The remains the late Arthur Watson, who passed away here this week very suddenly, were laid to rest at the Hillcrest cemetery, the Rev. Upton officiating. The members of the B E.S.L. accompanied by the Ladies' Auxiliary paraded to the home of their late comrade and accompanied the remains to the United church .There an impressive funeral service was conducted by Mr. Upton. There was a large number of the old timers of the Pass towns at the church service. After the service at the church was concluded the procession again formed up with the returned men heading the parade which moved to the Hillcrest Cemetery where the remains were committed to the grave by the Rev. Upton. The remains were laid to rest beside a life- time friend who predeceased him some time ago. Mr. Watson was one of the best known men in the Pass among the old timers, having been a football player in the early days of the Pass. Mr. Watson had been a resident for over a quarter of a century. Mr. Watson leaves to mourn his passing his widow, in town; four sons, one in California, Arthur, Ralph of Corbin, Ben of Bellevue, and Bobby of Bellevue, and three daughters, Miss Mary, Miss Lily and Miss Anora, The people of the Crow's Nest district extend their sympathies to the Watson family in their sad bereavement.
Here is the obit for Elizabeth Watson
The Lethbridge Herald page 18 Oct 5, 1944
Mrs. E. Watson Of Coleman Called
(From Our Own Correspondent) COLEMAN The death occurred at Coleman Miners hospital on Saturday afternoon of Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, 62. Deceased had heen ailing for some time. Funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from St. Alton's church Rev W E. Brown conducting the service. Interment was in Coleman Union cemetery. Surviving are sons, Arthur, Ralph, Benny, and daughters Mrs. G. Clarke, Mrs. Prowse. and Mrs. J. Houghton. Her husband predeceased her In 1935.
Here is an obit for Elijah Watson (Algy) - it lists a brother Arthur Digby Watson who survived him in Hope, BC. So unless Elijah had two brothers named Arthur it looks like there is no direct family connection.
The Lethbridge Herald, page 13, Oct 18, 1957
Retired Mine Worker Dies BELLEVUE - (CNP Bureau) - Elijah Watson, well known Bellevue oldtimer, died in the Crow's Nest Pass Municipal Hospital Wednesday evening following a long period of ill-health. Mr. Watson, 69, was born in Kimberworth, Rotherham, England, on December 4, 1888. He came to Canada at the age of 15 settling in Bellevue where he has lived for the past 53 years. He began working as a construction worker for the West Canadian Collieries in Bellevue at the age of 16 and later went to work inside the mine as a haulage worker where he remained until three years ago when he retired on a miner's welfare pension. During World War One he served for six months with the Canadian Army in Canada. He was a member of the Bellevue branch of the Canadian Legion and of the Bellevue local of the UMWA. He was of the Protestant faith. He was predeceased by a son William in Bellevue in 1936. Surviving him are his wife Mary Catherine Watson of Bellevue, two daughters Lydia, Mrs. E. Huml of Blairmore, Mary, Mrs. F. Paskuski of Edson, one brother Arthur Digby Watson of Hope, B.C., and by a sister and other relatives in England. Funeral services will be held in Bellevue and interment will be made in the Bellevue cemetery. Date for the funeral has not as yet been set.
Here is a link to Algy Watson's military papers from WW1 - he lists his brother Arthur as living in Fort Macleod.
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-119....Arthur Digby Watson died in BC as follows
Vital Event Death Registration
Name: Arthur Digby Watson
Event Date: 1980 8 25 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Age: 79
Gender: male
Event Place: Kamloops
Reg. Number: 1980-09-013229
B.C. Archives Microfilm Number: B13605
GSU Microfilm Number: 2051481
I might get down there for Thanksgiving - if so and the weather cooperates I will see if I can find graves for the family and take some pictures.
Hope this helps
Thelma