John William Clark Watson

John William Clark Watson (February 27, 1808 – September 24, 1890) was an American politician who served as a Confederate States Senator from Mississippi from 1864 to 1865.

John William Clark Watson
Confederate States Senator from Mississippi
In office February 17, 1864 – 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

References

1. Boutwell, George Sewall. Mississippi in 1875: Report of the Select Committee to Inquire Into the Mississippi Election of 1875. United States: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1876. page 289.
2. Boutwell, George Sewall. Mississippi in 1875: Report of the Select Committee to Inquire Into the Mississippi Election of 1875. United States: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1876. page 289.

Sources

External links

• John William Clark Watson at The Political Graveyard

Confederate States Senate
Preceded by James Phelan	Confederate States Senator (Class 1) from Mississippi 1864–1865 Served alongside: Albert Brown	Constituency abolished