John A. Watkins (politician)

John A. Watkins
38th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
In office
January 16, 1861 – October 9, 1863
GovernorHenry F. Schricker
Preceded byRue J. Alexander
Succeeded byHarold W. Handley
Personal details
Born(1898-03-08)March 8, 1898
Marion, Indiana, U.S.
DiedFebruary 26, 1973(1973-02-26) (aged 74)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/wars

John A. Watkins (8 March 1898 – 26 February 1973) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Indiana. Between 1949 and 1953 he served as Lieutenant Governor of Indiana.