Unfortunately there are in Confederate service, 216 William Watson's, 10 William M. Watsons , 2 from Al., 2 Ark, 1 SC, 1, Tx and 4 from Ga.

And there are 394 W. Watsons and 11 W. M. Watsons, 1 from Mo. and 3 Ark.

In Federal service we find:

William M. Watson
Residence was not listed;
Enlisted as a Private
"D" Co. MO Osage H-Gd