Robert Spence Watson
From Graces Guide
Robert Spence Watson (1837–1911), politician and educationist[1]
1837 Born in Gateshead, son of Joseph and Sarah Watson, Quakers
1863 Married Elizabeth Richardson, sister of John Wigham Richardson
1871 He was one of the founders of Durham College of Science, later known as Armstrong College
1874 Set up the Liberal Association in Newcastle and led the Liberals in Newcastle for the next 30 years
1889 One of the founders of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Electric Supply Co, with John Theodore Merz
1891 A solicitor, living in Gateshead, with Elizabeth S Watson 52, Mabel S Watson 26, Bertha S Watson 13, Arnold S Watson 11[2]
1901 A solicitor
1911 Died in Newcastle[3]
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