Watt Family Crest
View Our Gallery Read Our Stories

Our Family

Connected by love and heritage

Welcome to the Watt family website!

We're a close-knit family with a rich history and strong values. Our family crest represents our Scottish heritage and the principles we hold dear: strength, unity, and perseverance.

From family reunions to special celebrations, we cherish every moment spent together. This website is our way of staying connected and preserving our family's history for generations to come.

30+ Family Members
4 Generations
1992 Family Milestone
Watt Family Crest

Family Stories

Sharing our history and creating new memories

Our Family History

Our family's journey began in Scotland, where the Watt name has a proud heritage. Over the years, our family has grown and flourished, creating a legacy that we're proud to pass down through the generations.

From our ancestral roots to our present-day family gatherings, we celebrate the connections that bind us together and the stories that make our family unique.

  • Ancestral roots in Scotland
  • Family milestones and achievements
  • Family milestones and achievements
  • Our family tree
Share Your Story
Watt Family History

Family Forum

Connect with family members and discuss various topics

Health & Wellness

Share health tips, family medical history, and wellness advice to keep our family healthy and strong.

View Discussions
24 Topics 156 Replies

Travel & Gatherings

Plan family reunions, share travel experiences, and coordinate visits with family members.

View Calendar View Discussions
18 Topics 92 Replies

Family History

Discuss our ancestry, share old photos, and help build our family tree together.

View Discussions
42 Topics 231 Replies

Join the Conversation

Connect with family members, share stories, and stay updated on family news through our private forum.

Register for Access

Family Travel Calendar

See where family members are traveling and plan to connect

Family Members Traveling Soon

Loading travel plans...

Watt Family Tree

Exploring our roots and branches through generations

James Watt (1736-1819)

Renowned Inventor & Engineer

James Watt Jr. (1769-1848)

Businessman & Engineer

Margaret Watt (1770-1796)

Family Matriarch

Interactive family tree coming soon. This is a simplified representation.

Family Origins

The Watt surname is of Scottish origin, derived from the personal name 'Wat', a diminutive of 'Walter'. The name means 'ruler of the army' and has been prominent in Scottish history since the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded spelling of the family name dates back to the 12th century in Scotland, where they held a family seat in the region of Aberdeen.

Notable Ancestors

James Watt (1736-1819)

Inventor of the modern steam engine, whose improvements to the Newcomen steam engine were fundamental to the Industrial Revolution.

Robert Watson-Watt (1892-1973)

Pioneer of radar technology, whose work was crucial during World War II.

Family Crest & Motto

Watt Family Crest

Crest: A dexter hand holding a laurel branch

Motto: "Vigilantibus" (To the Watchful)

Tartan: Watt Modern Tartan

Migration Patterns

The Watt family spread from Scotland to England, Ireland, and later to North America during the 18th and 19th centuries. Many Watts emigrated to Canada during the Highland Clearances and the Canadian land grants period.

Notable Watt family settlements were established in:

  • Nova Scotia (1780s)
  • Ontario (early 1800s)
  • British Columbia (late 1800s)

Contribute to Our Family History

Do you have information to add to our family tree? We'd love to include your branch of the family!

Share Your Story

Get in Touch

Let's discuss how we can power your future

Get in Touch

British Columbia, Canada

(250) 555-0199

family@wattkamloops.ca