John Thomas Watson

Background

Watson, John Thomas was born on November 20, 1885 in Danvilla, Virginia, United States. Son of George Alanson and Sallie Ross (Keen) Watson.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, Washington and Lee University, 1911.

Career

Superintendent Havana-American Cigar Company, Tampa, Florida, 1903-1908. Admitted to Florida and Virginia bars, 1911. Began practice; municipal judge, Tampa, 1913-1915.

Member Florida Legislature, 1931.

United States special attorney Department of Justice, 1935-1938. Attorney general, Florida, 1940-1948.

Now practicing attorney at Tampa, Florida President National Association Attorneys General, 1948.

Achievements

• John Thomas Watson has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Florida Legislature, 1931. Member Phi Delta Theta, Phi Delta Phi.

Connections

Married Mary Wicks Boisseau, November 11, 1915. Children: Patrick Boisseau, John Thomas, Junior.