1914 Biography - Samuel Y. Watson

Watson, Samuel Youngblood, postmaster, Baton Rouge, La., was born at Amite City, La., Oct. 5, 1876; son of George W. and Martha A. (Kinchen) Watson, both of whom were born in the State of Louisiana. The Watson family has long been prominent in Louisiana affairs and is one of the oldest in the state. The family ancestors came originally from Georgia. George W. Watson, the father, became a general merchant in St. Helena parish, La., and remained in that business connection throughout the succeeding portion of his life. His death occurred at that place. Samuel Youngblood Watson was educated at Greensburg, La., where he attended Norvilla college. Upon the death of his father, he returned home to take charge of the father's business and estate, and thereafter conducted the general store of the estate about 4 years. In 1896 he removed to Baton Rouge, and there engaged, for about 9 years, in the retail grocery business. In 1905 he purchased an interest in the wholesale grocery firm of the Ronaldson & Puckett Co., Baton Rouge, in which he still holds an interest. This firm also conducts a department store business, and Mr. Watson occupied the responsible position of general buyer and manager of the grocery department. July 11, 1913, he was appointed postmaster at Baton Rouge, and is incumbent of that office at this time. Mr. Watson is a democrat, and has always upheld the principled for which that party has stood. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and is affiliated with the Knights of Honor. Mr. Watson served 7 years as representative from the Second Ward in the city council of Baton Rouge, and resigned from that office to become postmaster.

Contributed 2021 Nov 04 by Mike Miller, from Louisiana: Comprising Sketches, edited by Alcee Fortier, published in 1914, volume 3, page 454.