Harry and Elizabeth Watts
Henry Watts Born 1865 at Point Nepean. Died 1957 in Sorrento
Married in 1890 in Sorrento
Elizabeth Emma Pike born 1871 in Williamstown. Died 1960 in Surrey Hills
Buried together in Sorrento Cemetery
Harry Watts attended the first state school, between Portsea and Sorrento.
Harry assisted his father to extend Ocean Beach Road in the 1880's to carry the steam tramway and general traffic.
In 1890 George Coppin formed a company to operate the tramway system and Henry worked for them for 25 years. After the demise of the steam trams Henry became a general contractor. He was a member of the masonic lodge, a member of the gun club and was also a member of the local militia.
Henry and Elizabeth had 11 children
Ida Jane 1890
Clement Walter 1892
Edward John 1893
James Henry 1894
Gilbert Arnold 1896
George Norris Wyburn 1899
Cyril William 1901
Clive Harold 1904
Lenore Lillian 1908 (my grandmother)
Unice Lynda 1912
Ruth Lydia 1915
Back row - Clement, Edward, Gilbert, Cyril, Lenore, Ruth, Henry, Elizabeth, George
Front Row - Clive, Unice, Ida
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