Historical Profile
James Watson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
James Watson
Former U.S. Senator for Indiana
Biography
James Watson (died 1948) was an American politician who represented Indiana in the United States Senate from November 1916 to March 1933, during the 64th–72nd Congresses. Watson served as a Republican. Watson died on July 29, 1948.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Eli Watson
- Died: July 29, 1948
- Term Started: December 5, 1927
- Term Ended: March 3, 1933
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Nov 8, 1916 – Apr 11, 1921 64th–67th Congresses Republican Indiana
- Apr 11, 1921 – Dec 5, 1927 67th–70th Congresses Republican Indiana
- Dec 5, 1927 – Mar 3, 1933 70th–72nd Congresses Republican Indiana
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Indiana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Watson's service:
- John Kern (IN) 1916–1917
- Harry New (IN) 1917–1923
- Samuel Ralston (IN) 1923–1925
- Arthur Robinson (IN) 1925–1933