About John B. Watkins
Lived 1855 – 1931 (aged 76). John B. Watkins was an American politician.
John Benjamin Watkins (June 14, 1855 – November 30, 1931) was a Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate twice, first representing the state's 16th district, and a second time representing the 35th district, comprising Henrico, Chesterfield, New Kent, Charles City, and James City Counties and the City of Williamsburg (which he held at the time of his death).
A businessman, Senator Watkins started a nursery with his brother in Midlothian, Virginia.
John B. Watkins is the great-grandfather of Virginia State Senator John Watkins, who represents some of the same localities in the current Virginia Senate as well as continuing to operate the family nursery business.
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Who was John B. Watkins?
Member of the Senate of Virginia
When was John B. Watkins born?
John B. Watkins was born on 14 June 1855 in Powhatan County.
When did John B. Watkins die?
John B. Watkins died on 30 November 1931 in Richmond.
What was John B. Watkins's occupation?
John B. Watkins was a politician.
What nationality was John B. Watkins?
John B. Watkins was American.
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