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James Cowan Watson (1844-1906) - Obituary - Deseret News - 17 Nov 1906

PATRIARCH JAMES C WATSON

Whose Funeral Will Take Place Tomorrow From the Pioneer Stake Hall,
Beginning at 12:30 O’Clock P.M.

It has been decided that the funeral of ex-Bishop James C. Watson will
be held from the Pioneer stake house as It was found that the Sixth ward
chapel would be entirely too small to accommodate the many friends who
desire to attend the services. The hour of 12:30 Sunday has been named
as the time for commencing the obsequies. The building In question Is on
Fifth South, between West Temple and First West streets.

Bishop Watson had many friends not only In the Sixth ward, where he
was connected with the bishopric for a period of twenty-five years, eighteen
of which he served as bishop, but throughout the entire city and elsewhere in
the state. He was but six years old when he came with his parents to Salt
Lake, and for 54 years he was a familiar figure upon the streets of this city.
From 1871 to 1889 he was a night watchman for the city, and as such his ac-
quaintances became very numerous and he was held In high esteem by all
who chanced to know him.

In his own ward, Bishop Watson was especially beloved. He often visited
the homes of the people over whom he presided, particularly the afflicted and
the poor. Of a cheerful and sunny disposition himself he carried brightness
and hope to those whore lives were darkened and he held a warm place in
the hearts of these, as he was esteemed by persons whose lot was more pleas-
ant and propitious.

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