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

Early life

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

Bernice M. Watson

Education

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.

Bernice M. Watson

Career

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.

Bernice M. Watson

Personal life

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.

Death

Watson died on April 15, 1980, in Flint, Michigan.

References

1901 births

1980 deaths

People from Gratiot County, Michigan

Baptists from Michigan

Central Michigan University alumni

University of Michigan alumni

Michigan State University alumni

Women state legislators in Michigan

Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives

20th-century American women politicians

20th-century American politicians

20th-century Baptists