John William Clark Watson
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John William Clark Watson (February 27, 1808 ā September 24, 1890) was an American politician who served as a Confederate States Senator from Mississippi from 1864 to 1865.
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John William Clark Watson | |
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Confederate States Senator from Mississippi | |
In office February 17, 1864 ā May 10, 1865 | |
Preceded by | James Phelan |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | John William Clark Watson (1808-02-27)February 27, 1808 Albemarle County, Virginia, US |
Died | September 24, 1890(1890-09-24) (aged 82) Holly Springs, Mississippi, US |
Political party | Whig prior to Civil War.[1] Democratic after Civil War.[2] |
Alma mater | University of Virginia |
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