Nathaniel Watson came from Vermont in 1812, and settled on road 38, on the farm now owned by Michael Buckley. He cleared the land and built the house now standing. He married Sallie Sevey, and eight children were born to them, only two of whom are now living. He kept a diary from 1816 until 1856, the year of his death. Ira, a son, was born in 1834, and married Harriet Allen, by whom he had three children, two of whom are living. He was a farmer, and died June 2, 1875. His widow still resides in this town. Gordon T. son of Ira, was born May 23, 1851. He married, first, Laura C. Drury. and second, Hattie L. Drury, by whom he has three children. Mr. Watson was elected assessor in 1889.