John Watson
Full Name: John WatsonDate of birth: October 1, 1844
Date of death: February 15, 1930
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 8 | Jan 13, 1874 - Apr 18, 1876 | 14th (1) (2) | Democrat | Robinsville / Red River | Red River, Titus |
(1) Home post office - Robinsville; home county - Red River. Directory of the Members and Officers of the Fourteenth Legislature of the State of Texas . . ., 1874.
(2) Robbinsville was 2½ miles south of Bagwell in western Red River County. It was settled in the 1840s and named for John Robbins. A post office was granted in 1856 but was moved in 1876 to Bagwell. By 1931 the settlement had disappeared. Handbook of Texas Online.
Terms of Service top
|
House District 8
Jan 13, 1874 - Apr 18, 1876 Legislatures: 14th (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Robinsville / Red River Counties in district: Red River, Titus |
(1) Home post office - Robinsville; home county - Red River. Directory of the Members and Officers of the Fourteenth Legislature of the State of Texas . . ., 1874.
(2) Robbinsville was 2½ miles south of Bagwell in western Red River County. It was settled in the 1840s and named for John Robbins. A post office was granted in 1856 but was moved in 1876 to Bagwell. By 1931 the settlement had disappeared. Handbook of Texas Online.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- WATSON, JOHN (1844-1930). Handbook of Texas Online.
Other Resources
- John Watson, birth date 10/1/1844, death date 2/15/1930. Charles Patterson Byrd family tree. Ancestry.com.
- John Watson, birth date 10/1/1844 in Louisville, Kentucky; death date 2/15/1930 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas; retired. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- John Watson (1844-1930), burial in Clarksville Cemetery, Clarksville, Red River County. Separate marker reads, "Grand Master of Masons in Texas 12-11-1891 to 12-8-1892." Includes portrait, and reprints of obituary and news articles. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, "John Watson, Pioneer, Dies," The Detroit News-Herald, 2/20/1930, p. 1, crediting Red River County Public Library. Confederate veteran. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- Obituary, "Pioneer Texas Mason Dies at Waco, Age 88," 2/16/1930, p. 1. Former state legislator, served in 1874-1875. Wichita Daily Times.
Photographs
- Photograph. John Watson, 14th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 14th session composite photo of Senate and House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, east wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
|
14th R.S. - 1874
Commerce and Manufactures Federal Relations Public Buildings |
||
This website is a work in progress. Information on this website is provided as a public service by the Legislative Reference Library. The Legislative Reference Library makes no representation as to its completeness or accuracy and makes no warranty in regard to its use. Users assume all risk of reliance on the information included on this site.
Party information is not available for the 1st-11th Legislatures.
Have a question, comment or contribution? Email the Library or call 512-463-1252.
Many photos in Texas Legislators: Past and Present are used with permission of the Texas State Preservation Board. For permission to reproduce these photos, please contact the Texas State Preservation Board graphics coordinator at 512-475-3060.