Background
Watt, James Robert was born on March 3, 1869 in Meriden, Connecticut, United States. Son of James and Alice (Hardy) Watt.
Watt, James Robert was born on March 3, 1869 in Meriden, Connecticut, United States. Son of James and Alice (Hardy) Watt.
Graduated from the high school, Maynard, Massachusetts, 1884.
Began 1888, in employ of Berlin Bridge Company, later absorbed by American Bridge Company. Director First Trust Company, Morris Plan Company, West End Savings & Loan Association Alderman, Albany, 1910-1913. President Common Council, 1914-1917.
Mayor of Albany, 1918-1921. Secretary board of trustees Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children (15 hospitals in the United States and Canada).
Mason, Elk.
Married Louise Allemeyer, November 23, 1892. Children: Gladys Louise (deceased), James Robert.