Clarence Wayland Watson (May 8, 1864 - May 24, 1940) was a prominent coal baron and U.S. senator. He was born in Fairmont, the third son of James Otis Watson and Matilda (Lamb) Watson. Clarence attended public schools in Fairmont and in 1886 gradu...
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