Annie Porter

Annie Elizabeth Porter 

Born: 16 March 1880

Father: Abel Porter (b. 1851)

Mother: Ann E Porter (b. 1851)

Brothers: William Porter (b. 1872), John Thomas Porter (b. 1874), Herbert Henry Porter (b. 1877)

Sisters: Sarah Ellen Porter (b. 1883), Lily Louisa Porter (b. 1886), Florence M Porter (b. 1889)

Marriage:        5 October 1912, Rugby 

Husband:         Herbert John Watson 

                        b. 1875

                        Farmer 

                        d. 18 March 1926

Issue – 

#1 Charles Herbert Watson (b. 1913)

#2 Leslie John Watson (b. 1915)

#3 Barbara Mary Watson (b. 24 May 1917)

#4 Lionel John Watson (b. 1919)

In 1881 – 

She is at the Court House Green, Foleshill. Her father is listed as ‘Coal Miner’. Her mother is listed as ‘Dressmaker’. Ann and her siblings (William, John and Henry) are unlisted. 

In 1891 – 

She is at James Street, Rugby, Warwickshire. Her father is listed as ‘Railway Signalman’. Ann, her mother and siblings (Herbert, Sarah, Lily and Florence) are unlisted. Her brother, John, is listed as ‘Printer’s Apprentice’. 

In 10/00 – 

PT at Rugby Church. 

In 1901 – 

She is at 6 William Street, Rugby, Warwickshire. Her father is listed as ‘Railway Signalman’. Her mother and siblings (Lily and Florence) are unlisted. Her brother, John, is listed as ‘Turner Electrical Engineers’. Her brother, Herbert, is listed as ‘Railway Engine Stoker’. Ann is listed as ‘College Student’. There is a boarder, George H Poole (b. 1879), is listed as ‘Ironmongers Assistant’. 

In 10/02 – 

Appointed to Upper Edmonton Board. Assistant. £75.

In 10/04 – 

Appointed to New Bilton Council Schools. Infant Department. Head.

In 04/05 – 

Address is 6 William Street, Rugby.

In 10/06 – 

Appointed to St. Matthew's, Rugby Infants'. Head.

In 10/12 – 

Marries Herbert John Watson on 05.10.12 in Rugby. Add: Rectory Farm, Antingham, North Walsham.

In 1921 – 

She is at Antingham, Norfolk. Her husband is listed as ‘Farmer’. Annie and her children, Charles, Barbara and Lionel, are unlisted.

In 1939 – 

She is at 7 Bertie Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Annie is listed as a widowed and ‘Certified Teacher’. Her daughter, Barbara, is listed as ‘Certified Teacher’. Margaret Fletcher (b. 1912) is listed as ‘Companion Help’. There is a closed record. 

d.         31 July 1973, Kenilworth

WATSON, Annie Elizabeth of 7 Bertie Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire died 31 July 1973. Probate Ipswich 31 December £13,760.