Irene Petty Watt wrote the book "Pettys In America".
A descendant of Revolutionary soldier and patriot
John Petty of NC, Mrs. Watts in 1976 was the Organizing
Regent of the Caney Fork Chapter DAR. It was at her suggestion
that the Chapter was so named. She served as Chapter Regent
until 1980 and since that time has served as Chapter Chaplain.
She was chairperson of the William Walton Cemetery Restoration
Committee and served as State Transportation Committee, TSDAR.
Irene (Petty) Watt
b. 1906, Smith Co., TN
d. 20 October 1982, Smith Co., TN
Husband: Donald Richard Watt
Father: Balaam Petty
Mother: Leona Mathews
Buried: Ridgewood Cemetery, Smith Co., TN
See American Revolution Obts.