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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Watson, George

Watson, George, Butcher, Southbrook. Mr. Watson was born in January, 1837, at Monk Wearmouth, Sunderland, England. He was brought up as a butcher, and was in business on his own account in his native place for about three years before he came to New Zealand, in 1858 by the ship “Indiana.” After his arrival he settled at Southbrook, where, for over forty years, he has resided on his present premises. Mr. Watson was actively engaged in business as a butcher till 1901, when he retired in favour of his son. page 458 He has held office as a trustee and circuit steward in connection with the Methodist Church for many years, and was for many years a member of the Southbrook school committee, of which he was chairman for several terms. Mr. Watson was married in June, 1858, to a daughter of the late Mr. R. Pace, of Monk Wearmouth, and has seven daughters and four sons surviving out of a family of fourteen.