Henry Sumner Watson

Background

Watson, Henry Sumner was born on August 1, 1868 in Bordentown, New Jersey, United States. Son of Henry and Lyde Virginia (Eddy) Watson.

Education

Educated Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts, Philadelphia, and Julian Academy, Paris, France.

Career

Began as illustrator Outing Magazine, 1893, specializing in outdoor pictures and hunting scenes. Contributed outdoor articles and stories to magazines Well known as a conservationist of forests, fish and game.

Home: Jackson Heights, Long Island, New New York

Achievements

• Henry Sumner Watson has been listed as a notable artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Anna Wood Mickle, November 19, 1899.

Father:

Henry Watson

Mother:

Lyde Virginia (Eddy) Watson

Spouse:

Anna Wood Mickle