Background
Watson, a native of Western Pennsylvania, was born in 1771 and was a student at Canonsburg Academy (later Jefferson College, now Washington & Jefferson College).
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John Watson
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Education
Princeton University. Washington & Jefferson College.
Career
Watson married McMillan"s second daughter, Margaret. He was one of the founders of the Philo Literary Society at Jefferson College. Watson died on November 30, 1802, only three months after his ascension to the presidency and 2 days after the first Jefferson College diplomas were awarded.
McMillan carried out his duties until the election of James Dunlap as the second president of Jefferson College.
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November 30, 1802 (aged 31) -
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United States