Edwin Franklin WATT {M} = Eleanor Catherine ENGSTLER {F}

Married 11 February 1924, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at St Anthony Catholic Church

Edwin Franklin WATT:

Born 7 February 1897, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
Christened March 1897, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at St Josephat
Died 27 December 1972
Buried 31 December 1972, Royal Oak, Oakland Co, MI at Roseland Park Cemetery (Mausole
Burial: Edwin was a sailor; he was in a band; he played the violin and he was a printer. His violin teacher was Pasquale Brilla (Brillia?) Detroit Symphony. Edwin was a very talented violinist - it was his first love. He played some with the symphony. He taught ten students - if they were showing signs of talent, he would pass them on to Brilla.


Eleanor Catherine ENGSTLER:

Born 13 March 1907, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
Christened April 1907, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at St Joseph Church on St. Aubin St.
Died 22 May 2003
Birth: It was a breach birth. Much damage was done to mother & defects to child. Heels in braces within a few weeks. Therapy around the clock by 2 Grandmothers, mother and aunt - ten minutes each hour. Also Eleanor had bad ear troubles - hearing damage. Eleanor as a small child who had pale blonde hair and dark eyes.

James Joseph WATT¹ {M} = Joyce Sallyers LOOPER {F} > Family

Married 22 July 1944, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
Divorced ABT 1970, Oakland Co, MI

James Joseph WATT:

Born 16 February 1925, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at Providence Hospital²
Christened 8 March 1925, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at St Catherine's Catholic Church³
Died 16 June 1997, Royal Oak, Oakland Co, MI at Beaumont Hospital
Occupation: worker
Birth: At the time Jim's parents lived at 3045 Blaine in Detroit. He was born at 9:18 a.m., weighed 7 lbs 12-1/2 oz. He had Detroit Branch Reg #3919.
Death: Jim's death was the result of a perforated gastric ulcer. He also had cirrhosis of the liver.
Christening: St. Catherine's was located at Sylvester between Maxwell and Seminole. His sponsors were Raymond J. Watt, his uncle, and Catherine Engstler, his great Grandmother.
Cremation Date: 18 JUN 1997
Cremation Place: Auburn Hills, Oakland Co, MI at Suburban Crematory
A Memorial Service was held at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Rochester, MI on Friday, June 20, 1997.
Occupation Date: 30 NOV 1945
Occupation Place: Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at Swedish Gage Co. of America and earned $50.00 a week.
Residence: 27265 Berkshire
Residence Date: FROM 1960 TO 1997
Residence Place: Southfield, Oakland Co, MI
Residence: 5003 Whitfield Ave.
Residence Date: 1935
Residence Place: Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
Residence: 8500 Northlawn St.
Residence Date: 1942
Residence Place: Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
Jim entered the service in 1943. This address was listed in the 44-I cadet yearbook, p. 23, while Jim was at Enid Army Air Field - Basic Flying School in Enid, OK. Jim took his Pre-flight training at Michigan State College. He completed his courses 16 Oct 1943. He was with the U.S. Army Air Forces - 310th College Training Detachment (Aircrew). His dogtag number was 2079887-T43-44-AB
Misc. event Type: Military
Misc. event Date: MAR 1945
Misc. event Place: Vernon, Wilbarger Co, TX
Jim was in Flight School at Victory Field.
Misc. event Type: Misc
Misc. event Date: BET 1936 AND 1937
Misc. event Place: Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at Rothruff Elementary School
He received a Certificate of Honor dated 28 Jan 1937.
Misc. event Type: Misc
Misc. event Date: MAR 1935
Misc. event Place: Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at Rothruff Elementary School
L. Lewandowsky was his teacher.
Misc. event Type: Misc
Misc. event Date: 1965
Misc. event Place: Southfield, Oakland Co, MI
He was Major James Watt at this time.
Misc. event Type: Contest
Misc. event Date: 3 NOV 1935
Misc. event Place: Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at Rothruff Elementary School
Ten year old Jimmy Watt's essay was: "Why I want a dog." As a result he was able to choose a thoroughbred dog at the dog show held at the State Fairgrounds.


Joyce Sallyers LOOPER:

Born 20 September 1925, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at 4743 Brandon St.
Died 17 March 1974, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI⁴
Buried 20 March 1974, Plymouth, Wayne Co, MI at United Memorial Gardens
Death: Joyce died of barbituate overdose by ingesting sleeping pills. An autopsy was performed.
Burial: Joyce's daughter, Sheree, and her cousin, Laurie, visited Joyce's grave on Sunday, 3 Nov 1996. It is a beautiful setting. There is a marker: Garden of Love, Section 116A, Gr 1.
Residence: 8210 Whitcomb
Residence Date: 22 AUG 1945
Residence Place: Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
Joyce lived with her mother and stepfather while Jim was in the service.

= Anne TONDREAU {F} > Family

Married 29 June 1986, Harsen's Island, St Clair Co, MI

Edwin WATT {M}

Born ABT 1927
Died ABT 1928
Buried 1928, Royal Oak, Oakland Co, MI at Roseland Park Cemetery (Mausole
Death: Edwin died at, or shortly after, birth - probably when around 18 months old.

Edward Charles Matthew WATT {M} = Shirley Ann FRIEDERICHS {F} > Family

Married 30 April 1955, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at Buchmans
Divorced 31 October 1977

Edward Charles Matthew WATT:

Born 6 February 1931, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
Christened March 1931, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at St Theresa
Christening: (8666 Quincy Ave.) Godparent - Elmer Klebba (Uncle - Sister's husband)
Residence: 4849 Saxon Dr. #A212
Residence Date: December thru April
Residence Place: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia Co, FL 32169
Ocean Club South.Ph: (904) 427-1599
Residence: Village at Indian Point
Residence Date: June thru Nov
Residence Place: Branson, Taney Co, MO
Ph: (417) 338-1840 Possibly the address: H Cl Box 1158 Rd., Apt 804.


Shirley Ann FRIEDERICHS:

Born 21 January 1936, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI

= Marilyn Anne HALE {F} > Family

Married 13 May 1978, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church

Marilyn Anne HALE:

Born 5 May 1935

1 : "Detroit News"
3 Nov 1935, p. 2 and 10 Nov 1935, Sunday Rotogravure Section
2 : "State of Michigan, Birth Certificate"; Page Birth Reg #482-116290
3 : "Baby book"; Page Baby book found after his death.
4 : "Dept. of Vital Statistics, State of Michigan, Death Certific"; Page State of Michigan