James W. Watson

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James W. Watson was an American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1889 and 1891 sessions. [1] Watson represented the 2nd District of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. [2] He was a Democrat. Watson was born on February 14, 1849, in Roxburghshire, Scotland.

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References

  1. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008. p. 184.
  2. The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. 1889. p. 507.