Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Watson, Henry W.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Middletown Township


   HENRY W. WATSON lawyer, P.O. Langhorne, Pa., is a 
grandson of Joseph Watson, who was a son of the Dr. John 
Watson whose family record is given under the name of Judge 
Richard Watson of Doylestown.  Joseph was born 9th mo., 
16th, 1783, and was married to Mary, daughter of Benjamin 
White, and lived on the paternal homestead, now occupied by 
one of his grandsons, B. Frank Watson.  He was a respected 
citizen, a consistent member of Buckingham monthly meeting, 
and died in 1852.  His son, Mitchell, father of Henry W., 
was born 1st mo., 5th, 1824.  In his early life he was a 
farmer, but for thirty years past has lived retired, near 
Langhorne.  He has always taken an active interest in public 
affairs, but would never accept any office.  He is a much 
respected citizen, and is a member of Middletown meeting.  
He is known as an indefatigable hunter, and has traveled 
over many sections of the country, in pursuit of game of all 
kinds.  His wife was Anna, daughter of David Bacon, of 
Philadelphia.  She was born in 4th mo., 1825, and died 9th 
mo., 6th, 1885.  They had three children:  David, Samuel and 
Henry W., the last being the only survivor.  He was born 6th 
mo., 24th, 1856, and attended schools in Philadelphia, 
completing his education at Swarthmore college.  He studied 
law under Hon. F. Carroll Brewster, was admitted in March, 
1881, and is now practicing in Philadelphia, but lives with 
his father.  He was one of the organizers of the National 
bank of Langhorne, of which he is a director; is treasurer 
of the Langhorne Improvement company, and connected with 
other public enterprises.  He takes much interest in 
political affairs, is a republican from conviction, and in 
1886 was the candidate of his party for the legislature.  A 
gentleman of unblemished character, he is respected by all 
who know him.