Background
Watson, James was born on February 24, 1845 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of James and Agnes (Robertson) Watson.
Watson, James was born on February 24, 1845 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of James and Agnes (Robertson) Watson.
Educated private schools and Jedburgh Academy.
Sporting reporter of Spirit of the Times and New York Sportsman, 1872-1876. Assistant editor and editor of sporting papers in England, 1876-1880. Afterwards on staff New York Sportsman, 1 year.
Associate sporting editor New York Herald.
2 years; sporting editor Philadelphia Press, 9 years, New York Mail and Express, 3 years. Founded Field and Fancy as a kennel paper.
Contributor to magazines on kennel subjects. Organizer, 1872, and 1st secretary Amateur Rowing Association.
Founder and life member American Spaniel Club, Collie Club of America.
An organizer American Kennel Club. Author: The Dog Book, 1905-1906.
Member American Spaniel Club, Collie Club of America.
Married Anna M. Ivens, November 16, 1881.