Thomas Franklin Watkins

Background

Watkins, Thomas Franklin was born on August 2, 1881 in Sandy Springs, South Carolina, United States. Son of John C. and Elizabeth Jane (Smith) Watkins.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Wofford College, 1902. Bachelor of Laws, University of Virginia, 1904.

Career

1 son, William Law. Admitted to South Carolina. bar, 1904, practiced in Anderson. Member Watkins, Vandiner, Kirven, Long & Gable. Special judge South Carolina.

Supreme Court, 1934.

Director Piedmont & Northern Railway Company, Ross Builders Supplies, Incorporated. Trustee Presbyterian College of South Carolina, Anderson Memorial Hospital.

Achievements

• Thomas Franklin Watkins has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American, South Carolina. (president 1935) bar associations, Cotton Manufacturers Association of South Carolina. (general counsel 1928-1952).

Served as state senator South Carolina., 1919-1923.

Chairman board of trustees Anderson School District 1941-1957.

Connections

Married Agnes Doctorate. Law, November 14, 1906.

Father:

John C. Watkins

Mother:

Elizabeth Jane (Smith) Watkins

Spouse:

Agnes D. Law