James F. Watson | |
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| 25th Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
| In office 1876–1878 | |
| Preceded by | John Burnett |
| Succeeded by | James K. Kelly |
| Member of the Oregon Senate | |
| In office 1873–1877 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1840 Dubuque, Iowa |
| Died | June 12, 1897 (aged 57) |
| Political party | Republican |
| 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.