Background
Watson, John King was born on September 20, 1926 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John King and Viola (Merz) Watson.
Watson, John King was born on September 20, 1926 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John King and Viola (Merz) Watson.
Bachelor, Harvard University, 1949; Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1952.
Association, Lord, Day & Lord, Barrett Smith, New York City, 1952-1964; partner, Lord, Day & Lord, Barrett Smith, New York City, 1965-1987; counsel, Lord, Day & Lord, Barrett Smith, New York City, 1987-1992; of counsel, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, since 1994.
Trustee Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, New York, 1978-1984. Member visiting committee Armsand Armor Department MEt. Museum Art. Private 1st class United States Marine Corps, 1944-1946.
Member Downtown Association, Harvard Club (New York City), Armor and Arms of New York (president 1984-1988), North Fork Country Club, Essex Yacht Club, Old Lyme Country Club.
Married Audrey Margaret Williams, August 25, 1951. Children: John King III, Audrey Margaret, Jennifer Kathryn, Anne Mary, James King.