John W. Watt, formerly of Walker precinct, in this county, died at his home in Lexington, of consumption, on the 12th inst. He lived in this county from 1885 to 1892 and was engaged in the raising of standard bred horses and thoroughbred cattle. For a number of years he had been troubled with asthma, which finally developed into tuberculosis. He was forty years of age and leaves a wife and three small children, besides a large number of friends to mourn his untimely demise.

The North Platte Tribune, Wednesday, March 21, 1894

Watt - At his residence, this city on Monday, March 12, 1894, of consumption, John W. Watt, aged 40 years. The announcement of Mr. Watt's death will be a shock to many people who knew him although it was known for months past that he was rapidly failing in health. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon last at 2 o'clock being conducted by Rev. J. W. Hill after which the remains were laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery.

The deceased was born in Pittsburg, Pa., April 18, 1854 in which city he received his education. He was also a cadet in the military academy at Chester, Pa. He came to Nebraska in 1884, first locating in Merrick county. In 1885, he removed to Lincoln county where he remained a number of years engaged in raising standard bred horses and ? cattle. In December 1892 he returned to this city, where he has since resided. For years he had been afflicted with asthma, but not until recently did tuberculosis make its appearance. He leaves a wife and three small children to mourn his untimly death, besides a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

Watt - On Monday morning, March 12, at his home, Lexington, Neb., John W. Watt, formerly of this city, in the 40th year of his age. Interment at Lexington, Neb., Thursday, March 15.

Pittsburg Gazette, March 15, 1894