Background
WATSON, James Eli was born on November 2, 1864 in Winchester, Indiana, United States. Son of Enos L. and Margaret (Judd) Watson.
WATSON, James Eli was born on November 2, 1864 in Winchester, Indiana, United States. Son of Enos L. and Margaret (Judd) Watson.
Winchester High School, 1881. De Pauw University, 1886.
Admitted to Bar, 1887. Elected to Congress, 1894, re-elected 1898, 1900, 1902, 1904, 1906. Served on Ways and Means Committee.
Elected United States Senator, from Indiana. 1916; Delegate. Republican National. Convs., 1912, 1920, 1924.
Chairman Committee on Resolutions, 1920. President Republican State Convs., 1904, 1912, 1918, 1920, 1922, 1924. Re-elected United States Senator, 1920, 1926-1933.
Republican Floor Leader.
Member: Masons: Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Knights of Pythias.; Red Men. Elks; Modern Woodmen.
Methodist.
Spouse Flora Miller.