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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—TennesseeAlbert Galiton WATKINS
(1818-1895)
WATKINS, Albert Galiton, a
Representative from Tennessee; born near Jefferson City, Jefferson
County, Tenn., May 5, 1818; was graduated from Holston College,
Tennessee; studied law; was admitted to the bar and began practice
at Panther Springs, Tenn., in 1839; member of the State house of
representatives in 1845; elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first and
Thirty-second Congresses (March 4, 1849-March 3, 1853);
unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1852 to the Thirty-third
Congress; elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fourth and
Thirty-fifth Congresses (March 4, 1855-March 3, 1859); was not a
candidate for renomination in 1858; engaged in the ministry; died
in Mooresburg, Hawkins County, Tenn., November 9, 1895; interment
in Westview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Tenn.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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