James F. Watson

James F. Watson
25th Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court
In office
1876–1878
Preceded byJohn Burnett
Succeeded byJames K. Kelly
Member of the Oregon Senate
In office
1873–1877
Personal details
BornMarch 15, 1840
Dubuque, Iowa
DiedJune 12, 1897(1897-06-12) (aged 57)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Isabella Flint,
Virginia Kinney

James Finley Watson (March 15, 1840 – June 12, 1897) was an American judge and politician in Oregon. A native of Iowa, he was the 25th associate justice of the Oregon Supreme Court serving from 1876 until 1878. Previously he served in the state legislature and later served as United States Attorney for the District of Oregon.