James Samuel WATT {M} = Nellie BOLGER {F}

James Samuel WATT:

Born ABT 1861, Williamsport, Lycoming Co, PA
Died ABT 1915
Death: James was a Liz on the harmonica - all sizes of them. All the kids played together often. He was also head or captain of Knights of St. Johns. Raymond followed in his footsteps. Edwin was a knight also, but refused to be captain. James was working for Kate Lines in Fort Hutchenson. He was a captain on a freighter in the Great Lakes. James had appendicitis, and died from it.


Nellie BOLGER:

Born 1870, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
Died 26 April 1957
Buried Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at Mt Olivet Cemetery
Burial: She was a marvelous cook. She catered big affairs. Later in her life, about 1925, she founded the Del-Mar Beauty School - made a fortune but spent it just as easily. Nellie owned the largest school in Michigan & her graduates were all over the world - even with Pere Westmore in Hollywood. She married Al Burr after James died.

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

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.

Margaret WATT {F} = Elmer KLEBBA {M} > Family

Margaret WATT:

Buried Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at Mt Elliot Cemetery

Raymond WATT {M} = Jeanette FISCHER¹ {F} > Family

Jeanette FISCHER:

Born Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
Last name might have been FISHER.

Katherine WATT {F} = PFEIFFER {M} > Family

Katherine WATT:

Alias Katy WATT
Buried Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at Mt Elliot Cemetery
Burial: Katie died as a result of child birth, 9 days after Louise was born.

There were 2 other girls that died as small child.

All the children were married. Margaret has used piano, Raymond used
the drums,
piano & a wind instrument. Katherine - I don't know. Edwin used violin
and was
a printer by trade.

1 : "Kim James Watt"