Bernice M. Watson (August 16, 1901 – April 15, 1980) was a Michigan politician.

Bernice M. Watson
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Genesee County 1st district
In office
January 1, 1947 – 1948
Personal details
Born(1901-08-16)August 16, 1901
Breckenridge, Michigan
DiedApril 15, 1980(1980-04-15) (aged 78)
Flint, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Alma materCentral Michigan University
University of Michigan
Michigan State College

Early life

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Watson was born on August 16, 1901, in Breckenridge, Michigan.[1]

Education

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Watson earned a A.B. from Central Michigan University. Watson also received special training in public speaking and dramatics graduate study from the University of Michigan and Michigan State College.[1]

Career

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Watson worked as a teacher and a principal. Watson was a member of the Michigan Education Association and the National Education Association. On November 5, 1946, Watson was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the Genesee County 1st district from January 1, 1947, to 1948.[1]

Personal life

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Watson was the widow of a World War I veteran and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She had one child. Watson was Baptist.[1]

Death

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Watson died on April 15, 1980, in Flint, Michigan.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Legislator Details - Bernice M. Watson". Library of Michigan. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2020.