Background
Watson, Russell Ellsworth was born on October 8, 1885 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Son of Frank Ellsworth and Elizabeth (Painter) Watson.
Watson, Russell Ellsworth was born on October 8, 1885 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Son of Frank Ellsworth and Elizabeth (Painter) Watson.
Student Rutgers College, 1902-1905, Doctor of Laws, Rutgers University, 1949. Bachelor of Laws, New York Law School, 1907.
Admitted to New Jersey bar, 1909, counsellor at law, 1912-1970. General practice of law, New Brunswick, 1909-1970. With firm R.E. & Anno Domini Watson, 1920-1970.
Assistant prosecuting of pleas.
Middlesex County, New Jersey, 1909-1912. Associate counsel in New Jersey, Portuguese of New York Authority, 1930-1970.
Deputy attorney general, New Jersey, 1931-1948. Counsel New Jersey Legislative Committee, 1928-1930, 45.
Counsel to governor New Jersey, 1947-1950.
Counsel Rutgers University, 1944-1970, vice chairman trustee, 1944-1956.
Fellow American Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association, Chi Psi. Member Reformed Church.
Married Beulah Fraleigh Fingar, March 24, 1909. Children: Russell Ellsworth, Malcolm (deceased), Jean (Mistress William B. Moses, Junior.