Edward B. Watson

Edward Byers Watson (October 7, 1844 – February 1, 1915) was an American jurist in the state of Oregon. He was the 12th chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. Watson served for four years on the state's highest court, and his brother served for two years on the court.

Early life Watson was born on October 7, 1844, in Garnavillo, Iowa, as the child of James Watson and Emily Adams Franklin Watson. His older brother James Watson who would also serve on the Oregon Supreme Court was born in 1840.

Legal career While in Southern Oregon Watson served as a county judge for Jackson County from 1872 to 1876. His four-year term expired in 1884 and he left the court. During his tenure he served as chief justice from 1882 to 1884.

Later life After leaving the bench Edward Watson returned to private practice, but moved to Portland, Oregon. He had married Eleanor Kubli in Jacksonville, and the two had two daughters. Edward B. Watson died in Portland on February 1, 1915.