Eugene J. Watts

Eugene Watts
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 16th district
In office
January 3, 1985 – December 31, 2000
Preceded by Michael Schwarzwalder
Succeeded by Priscilla Mead
Personal details
Born (1942-10-17)October 17, 1942
St. Louis, Missouri
Died November 11, 2008(2008-11-11) (aged 66)[1]
Columbus, Ohio[2]
Political party Republican

Eugene J. Watts (October 17, 1942 – November 11, 2008) was a member of the Ohio Senate, United States, serving the 16th district. His district encompassed the western portions of Columbus, Ohio. In 2000, he faced term limits, and was succeeded by Priscilla D. Mead. He was a Professor Emeritus of History at The Ohio State University. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and rose to the rank of captain and earned a Bronze Star. During his tenure in the Ohio Senate he was an advocate for veteran affairs and education.

References

  1. "In Memoriam: Eugene J. Watts". Historians.org. February 24, 2009. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  2. "Eugene J. Watts Obituary: View Eugene Watts's Obituary by The Columbus Dispatch". Legacy.com. Retrieved June 19, 2012.


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