George Watson (1852-1921)
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George Watson (1852-1921) of Glenfield and Kennedy
1921 Obituary [1]
GEORGE WATSON was born at Kilmarnock on 26th September 1852.
He started his apprenticeship in 1867 with Glenfield and Kennedy, Ltd., Kilmarnock, manufacturers of water meters, water and sewage works' appliances, etc. After practical experience in the shops he took charge of their drawing office, and about 1871 devoted his time to outside work, visiting at intervals South Africa, India, and South America.
In 1895 he took up the position of London Manager of the firm, occupying it until his retirement in 1919.
His death took place in London on 18th June 1921, in his sixty-ninth year.
He became an Associate Member of this Institution in 1893, and a Member in 1900.
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