Legislator Details


Frank H. Watson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 29

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 11/14/1857
City: Shiawassee Township, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/10/1936
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/12/1936
City:
County:
Country: US
Cemetery: White Chapel

Marital Information:
married Ella P. Westfall around 1887; children: 3, Donna M., Helen P. and Mark R.

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended district and union schools

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Stephen and Anna (Killian) Watson. He worked on his father's farm summers and taught winters, until 21 years old when he entered a law office in Corunna. He was admitted to the bar in December, 1881. He went to Colorado soon after this but remained only about one year, when he returned to Corrunna and commenced the practice of his profession, remaining there until the spring of 1885 when he moved to Owosso. He was elected circuit court commissioner twice.

Notable Facts:
Died of apoplexy, arterio-sclerosis


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Rules and Joint Rules , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Owosso
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: Shiawassee 2
District Description: Townships of Bennington, Fairfield, Middlebury, Owosso, Perry, Rush, Sciota and Woodhull; city of Owosso

Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1887 p.637; USCen 1900; Michiganology