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Dudley Crafts Watson

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Personal Details

Given Name
Dudley Crafts
Surname
Watson

The Name Dudley

Origin
Old English
Meaning
From Dudda's field or clearing.
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The Watson Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Watt, derived from the name Watt which is a diminutive of Walter meaning 'ruler of the army'.
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Source

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