Clinton Watson

Clinton T. Watson (July 3, 1888 – August 10, 1958) was an American politician from Troy, Missouri, who served in the Missouri Senate.

Clinton T. Watson
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 32nd district
In office
elected April 1939  1942
Preceded byJohn M. McKeon
Personal details
BornJuly 3, 1888
Troy, Missouri
DiedAugust 10, 1958
St. Louis, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Josie Phelps
Children2 daughters
Occupationpolitician, real estate, construction

Born in Troy, Missouri, Watson attended the public schools until the age of 17, when he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, to work for the Butler Brothers retail chain there.[1] He was elected to the state senate to succeed John M. McKeon, who had died in office.[2] Watson unsuccessfully sought reelection in 1942, and later became an Alderman in St. Louis, remaining in that position until his death.[1]

Watson married Josie Phelps, with whom he had two daughters.[1]

Watson developed heart disease around the age of 65, and died of a heart attack in his home in St. Louis at the age of 70.[1]

References

  1. "Alderman Watson Dies of Heart Attack", St. Louis Globe-Democrat (August 11, 1958), p. 1.
  2. Dwight H. Brown. Official Manual State of Missouri 1939-1940. Jefferson City, Missouri: Missouri Secretary of State. p. 61.


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