Watson, Joseph, 1784-1841
Joseph Watson, born in 1784, was the son of Isaac Watson and Ann Jenks. Originally a Philadelphia lumber merchant, Watson was appointed an alderman in 1822. In 1824 he was chosen to succeed Robert Wharton as mayor of Philadelphia. After leaving the mayor's office in 1828, Watson went on to serve as the president of Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, a position he held until his death in 1841. He had married Harriet Snowden in about 1815; they had no children.
From the description of Joseph Watson papers, 1823-1828. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 61502343
Joseph Watson (1784-1841) was a lumber merchant, alderman and mayor of Philadelphia. He later served as president of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company.
From the guide to the Joseph Watson Letters, 1824-1829, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)
Joseph Watson was an early nineteenth-century mayor of Philadelphia, Pa.
From the description of Joseph Watson letter, 1827 Jan. 7. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 182623276
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| creatorOf | Watson, Joseph, 1784-1841. Joseph Watson letter, 1827 Jan. 7. | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Stauffer, David McNeely, 1845-1913,. Collection, ca. 1644-1884. | Historical Society of Pennsylvania | |
| creatorOf | Joseph Watson Letters, 1824-1829 | Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center | |
| creatorOf | Watson, Joseph, 1784-1841. Joseph Watson papers, 1823-1828. | Historical Society of Pennsylvania |
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| associatedWith | Sharples, Jesse, 1759-1832. | person |
| associatedWith | Stauffer, David McNeely, 1845-1913, | person |
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Birth 1784
Death 1841
