Legislator Details
Bernice M. Watson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Female
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/16/1901
City: Breckenridge MI
County: Gratiot County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/15/1980
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
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Marital Information:
Widow of a WWI veteran; children: one son
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion: Baptist
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, principal
Race:
Education:
AB Central Michigan University, College of Education
Misner School of the Spoken Word in Omaha, Nebraska: received special training in public speaking & dramatics
Graduate study: University of Michigan & Michigan State College
Biographical Sketch:
Taught in various Michigan school districts & served also as principal.
Member Michigan Education Association; National Education Association; American Legion Auxiliary.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Central Michigan College of Education, Education , Public Health , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , Social Aid and Welfare, State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description: City of Flint
Date Elected: 11/5/1946
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1947
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Widow/Widower
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the State Library