Background
Watson, William Edward was born on July 31, 1936 in Jane Lew, West Virginia, United States. Son of Jefferson Bassell and Mary Wilson (Bush) Watson.
Watson, William Edward was born on July 31, 1936 in Jane Lew, West Virginia, United States. Son of Jefferson Bassell and Mary Wilson (Bush) Watson.
West Virginia Wesleyan College (Bachelor of Arts, 1958). George Washington University (Juris Doctor, with honors. Member, Board of Student Editors, George Washington University Law Review, 1960-1961.
Associate, Pinsky, Mahan & Barnes, Wellsburg, West Virginia, 1961-1965; partner, Pinsky, Mahan, Barnes & Watson, Wellsburg, 1965-1971; partner, Pinsky, Mahan, Barnes, Watson, Cuomo & Hinelman, Wellsburg, 1971-1984; owner, William E. Watson & Associations, Wellsburg, since 1984. General counsel West Virginia United Methodist Church, since 1995.
Chairman Democratic Party West Virginia, 1972-1973. President, member West Virginia Board Regents, Charleston, 1982-1988. Chairman of the board of trustees West Virginia Wesleyan College, since 1995.
Member West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (president 1985-1986, board directors since 1986).
Married Mara L. Linaberger, September 3, 1958. Children: Lynn Ellen, Edward Allen.