John William Clark Watson
John William Clark Watson | |
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Photograph of Watson, c. 1855 | |
| Confederate States Senator from Mississippi | |
| In office February 17, 1864 – May 10, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | James Phelan |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John William Clark Watson February 27, 1808 Albemarle County, Virginia, US |
| Died | September 24, 1890 (aged 82) Holly Springs, Mississippi, US |
| Political party | Whig prior to Civil War. Democratic after Civil War. |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
John William Clark Watson (February 27, 1808 – September 24, 1890) was an American politician who served as a Confederate States Senator from Mississippi from 1864 to 1865.