Clinton Watson
Clinton T. Watson (July 3, 1888 – August 10, 1958) was an American politician from Troy, Missouri, who served in the Missouri Senate.
Clinton T. Watson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office elected April 1939 – 1942 | |
| Preceded by | John M. McKeon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 3, 1888 Troy, Missouri |
| Died | August 10, 1958 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Josie Phelps |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Occupation | politician, real estate, construction |
Born in Troy, Missouri, Watson attended the public schools until the age of 17, when he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, to work for the Butler Brothers retail chain there.[1] He was elected to the state senate to succeed John M. McKeon, who had died in office.[2] Watson unsuccessfully sought reelection in 1942, and later became an Alderman in St. Louis, remaining in that position until his death.[1]
Watson married Josie Phelps, with whom he had two daughters.[1]
Watson developed heart disease around the age of 65, and died of a heart attack in his home in St. Louis at the age of 70.[1]
References
- "Alderman Watson Dies of Heart Attack", St. Louis Globe-Democrat (August 11, 1958), p. 1.
- Dwight H. Brown. Official Manual State of Missouri 1939-1940. Jefferson City, Missouri: Missouri Secretary of State. p. 61.
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