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 | October 17, 1942 |
| Died | November 11, 2008 (aged 66)[1] |
| Party | Republican |
Eugene J. Watts (October 17, 1942 – November 11, 2008) was a member of the Ohio Senate, United States, serving the 16th district.[3] 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 Ohio State University. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and rose to the rank of captain and earned a Bronze Star.[4] He completed his PhD studies at Emory University[3] in Atlanta. During his tenure in the Ohio Senate he was an advocate for veteran affairs and education.
Publications
- Watts, Eugene J. (1978). The Social Bases of City Politics. Westport, Connecticut: Greeenwood Press. ISBN 0-313-20322-9.
References
- ^ "In Memoriam: Eugene J. Watts". Historians.org. February 24, 2009. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
- ^ "Eugene J. Watts Obituary: View Eugene Watts's Obituary by The Columbus Dispatch". Legacy.com. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
- ^ a b Van Tine, Warren (February 24, 2009). "In Memoriam: Eugene J. Watts". Historians.org. Archived from the original on March 21, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Eugene Watts Obituary (2008) - Columbus, OH - The Columbus Dispatch". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2025-08-28.