George Watt born at Springfield Farm (Watt House), Hanover County, VA of Hugh and Sarah Bohannon Kidd Watt.

Taken from school and apprenticed to Wm. Smythe, china-ware dealer, in Richmond. Returned to father's farm after six months.

Apprenticed to brother-in-law John Haw at Haw's Shop, Hanover County, to learn mechanics after 6-8 months on father's farm.

Moved west, then south to Alabama after early apprentice release, where in business with brother Hugh Washington Watt (by trade Carpenter), farming.

Began manufacturing plows in Gainesville, AL.

Plow Patent, No. 2,458, Geo. Watt of Gainesville, Alabama, Wit: P. Elliot & E. Maher. "Watt's Cuff, Brace, and Gauge Plow" based on dream.

Watt's first plow displayed at Hanover County Agricultural Fair.

Horse-Power Patent, No. 3,953, John Haw of Hanover, VA, Signed in Presence of George Watt and George W. Elliott

Moved business to 1450 Franklin Street, Richmond VA. below James Harden's Livery Stables: Started Geo. Watt & Co.

Manfred Call born in Newcastle, Lincoln County, Maine of Moses Call and Sarah Elizabeth Bryant.

George Watt marries Sarah Haw Hooper, daughter of Joseph Hooper and Elizabeth Carleton Haw of Hanover County, VA.

Richmond, VA, First Annual State Fair of the Virginia Agricultural Society held. George Watt & Co. awarded $6 Premium for Watt's Cuff Cultivator.

Plow Patent, No. 16,218, Geo. Watt of Richmond, VA, Wit: Wm. Chas. Everett & A. Pollok.

Picket-Sawing Machine Patent No. 17,626, John Haw of Old Church, VA, Wit.: Geo. Patten, John S. Hollingshead.

Reissue No. 506 of Plow Patent, No. 16,218 dated 9 Dec 1856.

Plow Patent, No. 19,321, Geo. Watt of Richmond, VA, Wit: Wm. S. Sumner & G. W. Dyer. Hanover Plow

Geo. Watt & Co. dissolved. New partnership of Geo. Watt & Co. established.

Improvement in Seed Planters Patent, No. 23,206, Geo. Watt of Richmond, VA, Wit: Geo. Patten & John S. Hollingshead.

Picker Sawing-Machine Improvement, Specification of Additional Improvement, No. 244 forming a part of Letters Patent No. 17,626, dated 23 Jun 1857.

Additional Improvement No. 245 of Plow Patent, No. 19,321, dated 9 Feb 1858.

Billheads of Geo. Watt & Co. Richmond VA, in operation during War Between States.

Plow Patent, No. 56,298, Geo. Watt of Richmond, VA, Wit: Alexr. A. C. Klaucke & Charles A. Pettit.

Whiffletree Patent, No. 57,801, Geo. Watt of Richmond, VA, Wit: Alexr. A. C. Klaucke & John A. Weilsheim.

Plow Handle Patent, No. 64,464 Geo. Watt of Richmond, VA, Wit: Wm. S. Sumner & C. M. Pleasants.

Plow Patent No. 71,560, Geo. Watt of Richmond, VA, Wit: C. M. Pleasants & R(ichardson). W(allace). Haw. Watt Plow

Whiffletree Patent, No. 72,248, Geo. Watt Richmond, VA, Wit: C. M. Pleasants & R(ichardson). W(allace). Haw.

Co-Partnership between George Watt and Hugh A. Watt under George Watt & Co. dissolved by mutual consent. Hugh A. Watt retired from Business.

George Watt and W. C. Knight formed co-partnership as Watt and Knight.

Billhead Watt & Knight

Reissue No. 3,071 of Plow Patent, No. 19,321, dated 9 Feb, 1858 and Additional Improvement No. 245 dated 2 Aug, 1859.

Plow Patent, No. 92,408 (Broad Throat), Geo. Watt of Richmond, VA, Wit: W. C. Knight & R. A. Williams. This patent relates primarily to Patent No. 71,560, 26 Nov, 1867.

Clevis Attachment, Patent, No. 92,409, Geo. Watt of Richmond, VA, Wit: I. Davenport & R. A. Williams.

Reissue No. 3609 of Plow Patent, No. 71,560 dated 26 Nov, 1867.

George Watt entered into partnership with Manfred Call in newly formed Watt & Call Co.

Manfred Call marries Sarah Elizabeth Watt, daughter of George and Sarah H. Watt of Richmond, VA.

Harrows Improvement, Patent No. 140,563, George Watt of Richmond, VA, Wit: Manfred Call, R. A. Williams.

Cotton Sweeps Improvements, Patent No. 167,494, Manfred Call, of Richmond, VA, Wit. R. K. Williams & Geo. Watt, Sr. (Application filed 19 Oct, 1874)

Tobacco Presses Improvements, Patent No. 176,007, John L. Jones of Greensborough, N.C., assignor to Manfred Call of Richmond, VA. (Application filed 2 Dec, 1875).

New factory and warehouses erected to meet large demand of 100 plows.

Harrows Improvement Patent, No. 202,903, Geo. Watt, Sr. of Richmond, VA, Wit: Manfred Call & R. A. Williams.

Watt Chilled Plow: Plow Patent, No. 224,750, Geo. Watt of Richmond, VA, Wit: Manfred Call & R. A. Williams.

Cruelty to Animals article in Daily Dispatch citing need for enforcement of city ordnance against such, giving graphic example. Click here to see article.

George Watt, in Daily Dispatch, plea: "Where are the Police"; "Humanity sickens to witness the inhumane treatment of teams [horses & mules] in our city on icy streets." Click here to see article.

George Watt, in Daily Dispatch, announces "a Meeting to Form a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals" at the Exchange Hotel on 8 February, 1883. Click here to see article.

George Watt, in Daily Dispatch, places a notice of meeting to form a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals this evening at 8 PM. Click here to see article.

In Daily Dispatch, summary of meeting: "Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Formed Last Night - Enthusiastic Attendance." On motion, George Watt made temporary president and H. Theo. Ellyson secretary. On motion, 40 participants enrolled as members, and on motion, committee of nine lead by George Watt, appointed to draft constitution and bylaws. Click here to see article.

In Daily Dispatch, summary of meeting held previous night at the Richmond Theatre: George Watt in attendance and seated on stage, headline "BE KIND AND GENTLE - Mass-Meeting at Richmond Theatre under the auspices of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Large Attendance of Ladies and Gentlemen - SPIRITED SPEECHES, From Rev. Dr. Armstrong, Rev. Bishop Keane, Mayor Carrington, Hon. A. N Kelley and Col. Evans - An Anecdote of Robert E. Lee." Click here to see article.

Article in Daily Dispatch, chiding/taking George Watt, the distinguished promoter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, to task for the gathering of seventy-five at his farm [Springfield] in Hanover county for a fox hunt, "but the poor foxes - well, they were badly treated." Ending, "The Society will probably deem it a matter of sufficient moment to appoint a committee of inquiry." Click here to see article.

George Watt responds to previous day's article in Daily Dispatch, takes writer to task, chiding "Had that writer lived in the country, and known the four-legged fox as well as I am sure he knows the two-legged fox, he no doubt would have been so severe on me 'for going' for the foxes," explains fox hunting as way of life, the necessity to reduce fox population, and ends with, "I am like the boy and the snakes - I kills foxes and snakes whenever I sees um." Click here to see article.

In Daily Dispatch, letter from writer in Glen Allen questions article: Is it meant in sarcasm or "sober sadness?" The Dispatch notes in added comment, "The gentlemen who perpetuated that joke..." Click here to see article.

Fence Patent, No. 286,750, Geo. Watt of Richmond, VA, Wit: Manfred Call & J(ohn). O(sborne). Haw.

In Daily Dispatch, House of Delegates summary, Mr. Evans of Richmond presented bill to procure Society charter. Click here to see article.

In Daily Dispatch, Legislature Report, Senate bill to incorporate Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals indefinitely postponed, bill dies. Thoughts, no need for action, cities have the authority, etc. Click here to see article.

Fire - Watt & Call agricultural business "moulding" department, with 400 wagons stored therein, destroyed by fire. Office and finishing department not damaged. Manfred Call's private stable and horse burned.

George Watt died, Richmond, VA. "...it was greatly through his instrumentality that the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was organized..." (from his obituary)

Buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond VA. Click here to see George Watt's grave at Findagrave.com.

Crown Plow: Plow Patent No. 314,362, Manfred Call of Richmond, VA, Wit: R. A. Williams & Geo. Watt. (Application filed 4 Dec 1884)

Modern iron plow factory (foundry and shops) building rebuilt after fire of 1884.

Watt & Call reorganized as The Watt Plow Co. with Manfred Call still involved.

Incorporation: The Watt Plow Co., 1518-20 Franklin Street, Richmond VA. Formed with members Arthur C. Sinton, Pres., R. R. Gwathmey, V.P. and Manfred Call, Sec.

Call-Watt Company organized by Manfred Call and his son Douglas Call with warehouse at 13 East Franklin Street, Richmond VA. Manfred Call out of The Watt Plow Co.

Manfred Call dba Call-Watt Company sells the remaining parts of the company to Emporia Machine Co. of Greenville Co., VA, including the stock of patterns of the Crown, Crescent and Watt Plows, the parts, patterns, trademarks, etc. (Last vestiges of The Watt Plow Co. predecessors.)

Manfred Call dies in Atlanta, GA.