Legislator Details
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George C. Watson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/20/1880
City: Chicago, IL
County: Cook County, IL
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/11/1943
City: Capac, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/15/1943
City: Port Huron, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lakeside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ella M. Brennan, dau. of Peter and Amelia Brennan, 6/26/1913, in Port Huron, MI; children.: 3, Loyal, Corinne A. (Clarkson)
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Caro, MI.; graduated from University of Michigan, Law School
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Rep. George C. and Carmine [or Corinne] (Quigley) Watson.
During the session of 1915, he was law clerk of the senate, and was assistant attorney general in 1921 and 1922
Notable Facts:
Son of George C. Watson representative from Tuscola County in 1893.In 1915 he was the law clerk of the senate.
He was assistant attorney general in 1921-1922. Died of throat cancer.
Sessions Served:
Fifty-Ninth Legislature, 1937-1938
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Private Corporations , University
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Capac
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 2
District Description: Townships of Berlin, Brockway, Burtchville, Casco, China, Clay, Clyde, Columbus, Cottrellville, East China, Emmett, Grant, Greenwood, Ira, Kenockee, Kimball, Lynn, Mussey, Riley, St. Clair, and Wales, and the cities of Marine, New Baltimore, St. Clair, and Yale
Date Elected: 11/3/1936
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1937
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary
Fifty-Eighth Legislature, 1935-1936
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Pontiac State Hospital , Private Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Capac
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 2
District Description: Townships of Berlin, Brockway, Burtchville, Casco, China, Clay, Clyde, Columbus, Cottrellville, East China, Emmett, Grant, Greenwood, Ira, Kenockee, Kimball, Lynn, Mussey, Riley, St. Clair, and Wales, and the cities of Marine, St. Clair, and Yale
Date Elected: 11/6/1934
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1935
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, 1933-1934
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Horticulture , Judiciary , Pontiac State Hospital , Private Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Capac
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 2
District Description: Townships of Berlin, Brockway, Burtchville, Casco, China, Clay, Clyde, Columbus, Cottrellville, East China, Emmett, Grant, Greenwood, Ira, Kenockee, Kimball, Lynn, Mussey, Riley, St. Clair, and Wales, and the cities of Marine, St. Clair, and Yale
Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, 1931-1932
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Boys' Vocational School, Judiciary , Pontiac State Hospital , Private Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Capac
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 2
District Description: Township of Berlin, Brockway, Burtchville, Casco, China, Clay, Clyde, Columbus, Cottrellville, East China, Emmett, Grant, Greenwood, Ira, kenockee, Kimball, Lynn, Mussey, Riley, St. Clair, and Wales; Marine city; St. Clair city; Yale city
Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary
Fifty-Fifth Legislature, 1929-1930
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Boys' Vocational School, Drainage , Ionia State Hospital , Private Corporations , Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Capac
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 2
District Description: Township of Berlin, Brockway, Burtchville, Caso, China, Clay, Clyde, Columbus, Cotterllville, East China, Emmett, Grant, Greenwood, Ira, Kenockee, Kimball, Lynn, Mussey, Riley, St. Clair, Wales, Marine City, St. Clair city, Yale city.
Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Judiciary;
Fifty-Fourth Legislature, 1927-1928
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Judiciary , State Capitol and Public Buildings , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Capac
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Towns and Counties
Fifty-Third Legislature, 1925-1926
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Michigan Home and Training School, Rules and Resolutions
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Capac
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary
Fifty-Second legislature, 1923-1924
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Private Corporations , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Capac
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1922
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1923
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: