The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project. James Watson.

[The Moonlighter 387]

Today we’re delighted to announce that the Restoration of Rangers Graves Project has taken another step forward with the re-erecting of James Watson’s stone at Cathcart Cemetery.

 

The cleaning and re-lettering of the stone will be done over the coming weeks.

 

 

James Watson.

Player 1874-1879

Vice President 1889-1890

President 1890-1891.

 

 

James was also involved in various Rangers committees.

 

Match records show that James Watson started playing with Rangers in 1874 but he was likely involved with the Club before then.

 

He was a member of the legendary 1877 team that got so close to winning the Scottish Cup.

 

James Watson is one of many players from the early days of the Club who took up various committee roles when their playing days were over.

 

He became President of Rangers in 1890.

 

James went on to become a teacher at both Calder Street and Hillhead High School in Glasgow.

 

 

He ended his days in East Kilbride in the Maxwellton area in a house called Kia Ora and passed on 25th May 1915.

 

James Watson was a huge figure during the growth of our Club.

 

He once again stands tall.

[Bluedell 5,350]

Thanks for keeping us up to date on Gersnet, mate.

 

Although we may not give you a lot of feedback on occasions, your posts are appreciated as is the great work you and your team do.

Edited January 24, 2017 by Bluedell

[Frankie 8,178]

Agreed Bluedell!

[The Moonlighter 387]

Thanks for keeping up to date on Gersnet, mate.

 

Although we may not give you a lot of feedback on occasions, your posts are appreciated as is the great work you and your team do.

 

Thanks for your kind words.

 

The only thing that's important is that the names of these men aren't forgotten.

[The Moonlighter 387]

James Watson now on the Official Club Website.

 

https://rangers.co.uk/news/club/rangers-graves-update-2/

Edited January 24, 2017 by The Moonlighter