Background
Watson, William Franklin was born on May 11, 1861 in N.B., Canada. Son of George Corey and Isabella (Byron) Watson.
Watson, William Franklin was born on May 11, 1861 in N.B., Canada. Son of George Corey and Isabella (Byron) Watson.
Bachelor of Arts, Colby College, 1887, Master of Arts, 1890, Doctor of Science, 1924. Student university of Pennsylvania and Chicago.
Professor of chemistry, Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina., 1887-1912, of biology, 1898-1912, curator of museum, 1902-1912, secretary of faculty, 1904-1911, lecturer, 1911-1914.
Member commission appointed by National Civ. Federation to inspect educational institutions of Great Britain. Member American Microscopical Society (vice president, 1906), Navy League of the United States, American Nature Study Society, International Lyceum Association, American Health League (advisory com), Georgia Academy Science, Phi Delta Theta, Atlantic Union of London, London Teachers Association, Royal Society of Arts, London, Societe Linneenne de Lyon, France.
Married Clara Norwood, June 24, 1889 (died August 30, 1935). Married second, Anette M. Phelan, October 14, 1938. Children: Ethel Drysdale (Mistress Arthur L. Collins), Lucia Norwood (Mistress Norman C. Mendes).