Background
Watson, J. was born on November 11, 1843. Son of James Watson, Darlaston, Start’son
Watson, J. was born on November 11, 1843. Son of James Watson, Darlaston, Start’son
Studied at Queen's College Cambridge. A Moral Sciences Tripos, 2nd cl., 1871. Master of Arts 1875.
Master of Arts.
Curate of Sculcoates, 1872-1876. Incumbent of Hanley, 1876-1882. Vicar of Sculcoates, Hull, 1882-1896.
Prebendary of Ulleskelf, York Minster, 1895.
Proctor in Convocation for East Riding of Yorkshire, 1888-1900. Proctor for York Chapter, 1903.
Librarian of York Minster Library. Residentiary Canon of York since 1896.
Sub-Dean, York, 1908. Rector of All Saints’, Pavement, York, since 1896.
Club: Primrose.