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I am no relation to the Watters lines, however, while researching for someone else found the following info on George Watters.
George Presbury Watters died according to Lawrence County early death records on Oct. 1, 1906 at the age of 79y, 11m, 20d and is some relation to Charles E. Watters (brother?) as they entered land together in 1850. His obits below are both from the Ironton Register; the first on Oct. 11th, the second on Oct. 25th.
DEATH ANGEL
Calls Mr. Geo. P. Watters of Getaway to the Great Beyond
Word reaches us this morning that Mr. Geo. P. Watters of Getaway, one of Lawrence county’s old and respected citizens, passed to the great beyond Monday evening.
Mr. Waters had been in poor health for some time, and his death, although a shock to his numerous friends, was not unexpected. Mr. Watters was born in Maryland about 1826 and came to Lawrence county more than 60 years ago. He was an earnest Christian and a devout member of the M.E. church.
Mr. Watters was an exemplary citizen, the father of a large and interesting family and a man whose demise will be felt by the entire community. The funeral took place this Wednesday morning from the residence at Getaway, interment following in the Getaway cemetery.
IN MEMORIAM
George Presby Watters was born Oct. 9, 1824 in Hartford county, Maryland. He departed this life Oct. 1, 1906, at Getaway, O., being 81 years, 11 months, and 12 days of age. He came to Ohio at the age of seven and then to Lawrence county about 1849; where he spent the remainder of his life. He was married to Rachel Z. Boothe, July 7, 1850, who preceded him to the better world, June 4, 1905. To this union was born 15 children, ten of whom are still living. Mr. Watters was converted at the age of ?? years and joined the M. E. church. He was an earnest consecrated Christian and died as he had lived, firm in the belief of a better world.
Mr. Watters was known far and wide and his hospitable home has housed and fed many a wayfarer. Kind, jovial and well read on general topics, he was a fine conversationalist and a visit to his home was always a pleasure. For half a century he had been a prominent and liberal contributor to the church and preachers always felt at home when visiting him. Mr. Watters was a strong personality in his church, in his neighborhood and in general affairs, and his presence will be missed by all with whom he came in contact.
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