Biographical Sketch of Dr. T. J. Watson, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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Dr. T. J. Watson, physician and surgeon, postoffice Aullville.  Is a 
native of New York, where he was raised and educated; graduating from the
medical department of the University of New York, in 1859.  Emigrating to
Lafayette county, in 1867 he was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss
A. E. Jones, a native of West Virginia.  In 1862, he entered into the
employ of the government, in the capacity of hospital surgeon; located at
Springfield.  In 1863, March 21, he was commissioned surgeon of the 32nd
infantry, Missouri volunteers.  From St. Louis, where he was first locat-
ed, after being commissioned, he went to Vicksburg, where he remained 
until the surrender.  He was engaged on the fields of Vicksburg, Pearl
River, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Dalton, Atlanta.
After the surrender of Vicksburg, he was connected with Sherman's command.
Was appointed surgeon of brigade, by R. C. Wood, division commander.  Was
mustered out at Louisville, Ky., July 18, 1865.  Returning to Lafayette
county, he located near Aullville, where he now resides, engaged in the
practice of his profession.  The Dr. is an esteemed citizen, as well as
a successful practitioner.  Ever since his residence in the county, he
has had a vigilant eye upon its interests, and in various ways, has con-
tributed to its welfare.

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