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Thomas John Watson, Jr. Biography

Thomas John Watson, Jr.computer industry executiveBorn: 1/8/1914Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio Though he won a deferment by serving in the Air Force in World War II, Watson was destined to follow…

Thomas John Watson, Sr. Biography

Thomas John Watson, Sr.business executiveBorn: 2/17/1874Birthplace: Cambell, N.Y. Having begun his career at National Cash Register in Dayton, Ohio (1896–1911), where he learned about punch…

Austen, Jane

(Encyclopedia) Austen, JaneAusten, Janeôˈstən [key], 1775–1817, English novelist. The daughter of a clergyman, she spent the first 25 years of her life at “Steventon,” her father's Hampshire vicarage…

Alan Watson STEELMAN, Congress, TX (1942)

STEELMAN Alan Watson , a Representative from Texas; born in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Ark., March 15, 1942; attended the public schools of Arkansas; B.A., Baylor University, Waco, Tex., 1964…

William Watson WICK, Congress, IN (1796-1868)

WICK William Watson , a Representative from Indiana; born in Canonsburg, Washington County, Pa., February 23, 1796; moved with his parents to Western Reserve in 1800; completed preparatory studies…

Diane Edith WATSON, Congress, CA (1933)

WATSON Diane Edith , a Representative from California; born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., November 12, 1933; graduated from Susan Miller Dorsey High School, Los Angeles, Calif.; B.A…

James Eli WATSON, Congress, IN (1864-1948)

Senate Years of Service: 1916-1933 Party: Republican WATSON James Eli , a Representative and a Senator from Indiana; born in Winchester, Randolph County, Ind., November 2, 1864; graduated from De…

James WATSON, Congress, NY (1750-1806)

Senate Years of Service: 1798-1800 Party: Federalist WATSON James , a Senator from New York; born in Woodbury, Conn., April 6, 1750; completed preparatory studies; graduated from Yale College…

John Watson LAWRENCE, Congress, NY (1800-1888)

LAWRENCE John Watson , a Representative from New York; born in Flushing, N.Y., August 19, 1800; attended the local schools; engaged as a mercantile clerk; president of the village of Flushing 1835…

William Watson McINTIRE, Congress, MD (1850-1912)

McINTIRE William Watson , a Representative from Maryland; born in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pa., June 30, 1850; moved with his parents to Washington County, Md.; attended public and private…