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David K. Watson

1849 – 1918

American politician

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Lived 1849 – 1918 (aged 69). David K. Watson was an American politician and lawyer.

David Kemper Watson (June 18, 1849 – September 28, 1918) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1895 to 1897.

Biography Born near London, Ohio, Watson was graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in 1871 and from the law department of Boston University in 1873. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice.

He served as assistant United States district attorney for the southern district of Ohio during the administration of President Arthur.

Early political career Watson was elected attorney general of Ohio in 1887 and reelected in 1889. In 1890, he successfully prosecuted the Standard Oil Company under the Sherman Antitrust Act, leading the court to dissolve the trust.

Family Watson was married to Louise M. Harrison, daughter of Hon. Richard A. Harrison of Columbus, Ohio, in 1873, and had a son and a daughter.

Publications

David K. Watson (1910). The constitution of the united states: its history, application and construction. Imprenta: Chicago, Callaghan, 1910.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Dickinson College, Boston University, Boston University School of Law
Positions held
United States representative
Also known as
David Kemper Watson, David Watson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped David K. Watson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was David K. Watson?

American politician

When was David K. Watson born?

David K. Watson was born on 18 June 1849 in London.

When did David K. Watson die?

David K. Watson died on 28 September 1918 in Columbus.

What was David K. Watson's occupation?

David K. Watson was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was David K. Watson?

David K. Watson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David K. Watson

· Wikidata: Q5235808

· DBpedia: David K. Watson

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