Clinton Watson

Clinton T. Watson (July 3, 1888 – August 10, 1958) was an American politician from Troy, Missouri, who served in the Missouri Senate.

Clinton T. Watson
Member of the Missouri Senate from the 32nd district
In office elected April 1939 – 1942
Preceded by	John M. McKeon
Personal details
Born	July 3, 1888 Troy, Missouri
Died	August 10, 1958 St. Louis, Missouri
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Josie Phelps
Children	2 daughters
Occupation	politician, real estate, construction

Born in Troy, Missouri, Watson attended the public schools until the age of 17, when he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, to work for the Butler Brothers retail chain there.^[1] He was elected to the state senate to succeed John M. McKeon, who had died in office.^[2] Watson unsuccessfully sought reelection in 1942, and later became an Alderman in St. Louis, remaining in that position until his death.^[1]

Watson married Josie Phelps, with whom he had two daughters.^[1]

Watson developed heart disease around the age of 65, and died of a heart attack in his home in St. Louis at the age of 70.^[1]