James Watt

James Watt was buried on September 2, 1819, in the graveyard of St Mary's Church, Handsworth. The church has since been extended and his grave is now inside the church.

James Watt died on August 25, 1819, at his home, Heathfield Hall, near Handsworth in Staffordshire, England, at the age of 83. He was a highly respected figure of the Industrial Revolution.

James Watt married Ann MacGregor on July 29, 1776. They had two children: Gregory and Janet.

Birth of James Watt Jr. (1769–1848), son of James Watt and Margaret Miller.

James Watt married his cousin Margaret (Peggy) Miller on July 14, 1764. They had five children together, two of whom survived to adulthood.

James Watt was born on January 30, 1736 (January 19, 1736 Old Style) in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He was a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist whose improvements to the steam engine were fundamental to the Industrial Revolution.

James Watt was baptised on January 25, 1736 at Old West Kirk, in Greenock.