Albert Watson
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Albert William Watson, Sr. (August 30, 1922 – September 25, 1994), was a Democrat-turned-Republican who served two stints each as a state representative and a U.S. Representative from his native South Carolina. He is best known for his losing 1970 gubernatorial campaign against the successful Democrat Lieutenant Governor John C. West.[1]
| Albert William Watson, Sr. | |
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United States Representative
for South Carolina's 2nd congressional district | |
| In office June 15, 1965 – January 3, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Floyd Spence |
| In office January 3, 1963 – February 1, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Corinne Boyd Riley |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
South Carolina State Representative
for Richland County | |
| In office January 11, 1955 – January 13, 1959 | |
| In office January 10, 1961 – January 8, 1963 | |
| Born | August 30, 1922 Sumter, South Carolina |
| Died | September 25, 1994 (aged 72) Columbia, South Carolina |
| Resting place | Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum in Columbia, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic (1955-1965) Republican (1965-1994) |
| Spouse(s) | Lilliam Audrey Williams Watson |
| Children | Albert Watson, Jr. Kimberly C. Watson |
| Residence | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Alma mater | North Greenville Junior College University of South Carolina |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Religion | Southern Baptist |
Military Service
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| Service/branch | United States Army Air Corps |
| Rank | Weather Specialist |
| Battles/wars | World War II |