1891 Feb 2. Born Leith, Scotland. His father was a Ships Captain. News reports on his father's death in 1921said he had been a captain for 21 years. The family grave has "In loving memory of my dear husband Andrew Kemp Watson shipmaster who died at Avenue House Gifford 23rd Oct 1921 aged 63 also our eldest son David drowned at Colcol Point Valparaiso 1st Sept 1901 aged 17 and John, Lieutenant RNR who gave his life for his country 14th Jan 1918 on Submarine G.8 aged 28 and of Barbara Galloway wife of the above Andrew Kemp Watson who passed away on 21st Aug 1941. "
1891 census in Leith
| Barbara | Watson | Head | Married | Female | 30 | 1861 | Sailors Wife | Midlothian, Scotland |
| Jane C | Watson | Daughter | - | Female | 8 | 1883 | Scholar | Midlothian, Scotland |
| David | Watson | Son | - | Male | 6 | 1885 | Scholar | Midlothian, Scotland |
| John G | Watson | Son | - | Male | 2 | 1889 | - | Midlothian, Scotland |
| Andw K | Watson | Son | - | Male | 0 | 1891 | - | Midlothian, Scotland |
1901 census in Leith. His brother John G Watson was drowned on Submarine G8 during WW1, on which he was navigating officer
| Barbara | Watson | Wife | Married | Female | 40 | 1861 | Marine Engineer's Wife | Dalziel, Linlithgowshire |
| Jessie L | Watson | Daughter | Single | Female | 17 | 1884 | At Home | Leith, Midlothian, Scotland |
| John G | Watson | Son | - | Male | 11 | 1890 | Scholar | Leith, Midlothian, Scotland |
| Andrew K | Watson | Son | - | Male | 10 | 1891 | Scholar | Leith, Midlothian, Scotland |
| Peter C | Watson | Son | - | Male | 7 | 1894 | Scholar | Leith, Midlothian, Scotland |
| James K | Watson | Son | - | Male | 5 | 1896 | Scholar | Leith, Midlothian, Scotland |
| Barbara C | Watson | Daughter | - | Female | 3 | 1898 | - | Leith, Midlothian, Scotland |
1912 Sep 20. Gains 1st Mate's Cert
1915 Aug 14 Commissioned Sub Lt in RNR
1918 Jan 17. Leaves UK for Hong Kong, he is living here
His ADRIC record says he was commended by Foreign Office for service in China
1920 Sep 9. Joined ADRIC with service no 512. Posted to K Coy
1920 Dec 1.Nicholas Prendergast was murdered by 4 Auxiliaries. Watson was named by the inquest as a suspect. He appears to have been arrested, but released
1920 Dec 30. Involved in the raid that T/Cadet S Baster carried out and blackmailed a civilian of £150
1921 Mar 26. Posted to Depot
1921 Sep 6 to 6 Oct on Leave
1921 Oct 6. Resignation accepted on 12 months service with RIC
1921 Oct 30 His father died
1922 - 1930 Seaman's card as 1st Mate
1924 Nov 26. Gains Masters Cert
1939 - 1945 Served in RNR as Lt Commander
1959 Died ATHELSTANEFORD, East Lothian, Scotland aged 68