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Roxa Bechtel Watson1880
Doon, Ontario
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In the early 1870's Homer Ransford Watson fell in love with Roxa Bechtel. He courted her for seven years. They married on Jan.1st,1881.16
Homer Watson with Henri Perre, Lucious O'Brien and J.W.H. Watts.1880
Doon, Ontario
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Homer Watson continued to paint and to associate with many artists, most of whom were European trained.18
Watson became very successful when he sold his painting "The Pioneer Mill" to the daughter & son-in-law of Queen Victoria in 1881. The couple purchased "The Pioneer Mill" for the Queen, who upon seeing the work, wanted another by the young Canadian.19
Homer Watson and Roxa Watson outside their home.1882
Doon, Ontario
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Homer and Roxa Watson were able to purchase this circa 1835 house the following year. The couple lived there for the rest of the lives.21
Homer Ransford Watson, photographed by Mr. Esson, Preston.1900
Doon, Ontario
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Roxa Bechtel Watson, Homer's wife, photographed by Mr. Esson, Preston.1900
Doon, Ontario
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Gallery as it was before new gallery was built, featuring Homer's artwork.1900
Doon, Ontario
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At first, Homer Watson had a small studio in his home and also used that room to display his art.25
Artwork in Homer Watson's studio1920
Doon, Ontario
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He built an addition to that room in 1897, in which he added a huge double-hung picture window to bring in as much light as possible.27
Homer Watson is his new gallery addition.1906
Doon, Ontario
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