Inscription on family gravestone (Watson), Nottingham General Cemetery: ‘In loving memory of Corp. CE Willoughby (Ted), beloved nephew of Joseph and Mary Watson killed in action July 1st 1916 aged 22 years.’ Other inscription: ‘In loving memory of Joseph Watson who died March 20th 1916 aged 63 years. Also Mary Ann, beloved wife of the above, who died August 27th 1923, aged 66 years. At rest’
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 14 July and 15 July 1916: ‘Willoughby. Killed in action, July 1st 1916, George Edward Willoughby, aged 22 years, the dearly loved nephew of Mrs Watson, Vernon Hotel, Old Basford, and youngest son of the late George Willoughby, of Cinder Hill.' (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 15 July 1916: ‘Willoughby. Killed in action, July 1st 1916, Corporal GE Willoughby (Ted) aged 22 years. His duty nobly done. Edie’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
George Edward's aunt, Mary Ann Watson, was his sole legatee.
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Deaths’, 22 March 1916: ‘Watson. On the 20th inst. at the Vernon Hotel, Old Basford, Joseph, the beloved husband of Mary Watson. Interment General Cemetery, Thursday, 2.30.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Probate: Watson Joseph of the Vernon Hotel Vernon-road Old Basford Nottingham beerhousekeeper died 20 March 1916 Probate Nottingham 28 June to John Finn chemical manufacturer. Effects £975 15s. 8d.
Probate: Watson Mary Ann of Midland-avenue Lenton Nottingham widow died 27 August 1923 Probate Nottingham 19 December to George Richardson railway foreman. Effects £898 7s. 11d.