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James Cowan Watson (1844-1906) - Obituary - DeseretNews - 13 Nov 1906

Bishop Watson Dead

After A Long Illness He Succumbs to Diabetes This Morning

A stalwart honored citizen of Salt Lake passed to his eternal rest at 10:30 when Bishop James C Watson breathed his last. It was known to his friends that he had been a very sick man for many months, but the news of his departure will be a painful surprise to acquaintances not in the vicinity of his home. The cause of death was diabetes.

As long ago as last April it became apparent that Mr. Watson's health would not permit him to longer assume the duties of bishop of the Sixth ward, and he was honorably released from that position, and was ordained a patriarch. For 25 years he had been connected with the bishopric of the ward mentioned, the last 18 of which had been spent as its head.

James C. Watson was born at Newarkhill, Scotland. Set. 4, 1844. In the fall of 1850 he came with his parents to Utah, and this was his home thereafter. He was a man very large physically weighing in his prime not less than 250 pounds, and he was also of large heart and brain. Ever jovial and good natured, he was well thought of by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was particularly popular with the members of his ward, and his death will be regretted by many also who were not members of the Church.

Bishop Watson is survived by a large family, 20 children and a great many grandchildren and many other relatives. The time and place of funeral will be announced later.

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