Benton Co., AR - Biographies - John Watson

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History of Benton County BENTON COUNTY.

John Watson,farmer, and native of Benton County, Ark., was born in
1840, and is a son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Rollins) Watson. The father
immigrated to Arkansas in 1837, locating in Benton County, where he
followed the life of an agriculturist. He is still living, and resides
in Barry County, Mo., at a ripe old age. John Watson was educated in
the common schools of his native county, and made his parents' house
his home until he attained man's estate, at which time he entered the
Confederate army as private in Company B. Eleventh Missouri Infantry,
and served with the same from 1862 until 1865. He was in several
battles, but was so fortunate as to escape unhurt. After returning to
Benton County he engaged in tilling the soil, which occupation has
received his attention up to the present date. He purchased his present
farm, which consists of eighty acres, in 1866. His farm is in a fine
state of cultivation, and is furnished with good buildings. Besides
this farm he owns some property in Garfield. He was married in 1859 to
Miss Mary Gaines, and by her is the father of three children: Eliza,
Rebecca and Abraham. Both Mr. and Mrs. Watson are members of the
Christian Church.