His will is recorded 1800 in Washington County, Will Book 1 and the original will is housed within the files at the Washington County Archives.
William was consistently listed on the Washington County tax lists of 1779. 1790, 1791, 1793, 1794, 1795, 1796, 1801, and 1806. Spouse was Nancy; they were the parents of seven children.
North Carolina land grant # 152, 24 Oct 1782
Entry made on 19 Dec 1779 for 300 acres on both sides of Sinking Creek…where Wm Watson now lives.” This deed was not completed (with closing lines) on the map image but is clearly defined in the database.
Survey was done 27 Mar 1780
North Carolina land grant # 761, 7 Aug 1787
Entry made 21 Nov 1778
Warrant for 100 acres between Brush Creek and Sinking Creek
Survey done 26 Oct 1786
North Carolina land grant # 789, 7 Aug 1787
Entry made 29 Mar 1780
Warrant for 200 acres adjoining William Watson’s other survey
Survey done 26 Oct 1786
Washington County, Tennessee Department of Records Management and Archives 