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John H. Watson

Democratic

Date Party Office Votes Result
11-13-1849 Nonpartisan AD-San Francisco 0 Win
09-07-1859 Democratic SD-03 0 Win
Website: www.findagrave.com/memorial/165319487/john-h-watson
 

Candidate Biography:

Born: ~1810 in Georgia
Married.
Died: Nevada

1850: Resigned from the State Assembly on February 18.
1851: Judge, Santa Cruz Judicial District

  • NOTE: The City of Watsonville was planned by, founded by, and named for John Watson.