I have only recently come back to this site so hope this information is still relative.
Michael's father was Thomas Watson baptised Grindon, Durham 1788 son of John and Mary Watson,
they had 2 other sons William 1786 and Ralph 1790.
Thomas was a tailor and married Mary Pattison in Skelton, Yorkshire (Skelton is not far from Brotton) in 1815.
Michael was baptised in St Margaret's church Brotton (by coincidence my son was also baptised in the same church over 160 years later) Michael is my 4 times great grandfather.
I have been trying for years to find information on Thomas's parents John and Mary but not had any positive information as Watson is a very common name.
Good look with your search