Robert James Watson
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Parry Sound
In office 1904–1908
Preceded by	District was created in 1903
Succeeded by	James Arthurs
Personal details
Born	(1846-02-23)February 23, 1846 Saint John, New Brunswick
Died	October 16, 1931(1931-10-16) (aged 85)
Political party	Liberal

Robert James Watson (February 23, 1846 – October 16, 1931) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, he was educated at a Public School and Hamilton University. A farmer, he ran unsuccessfully in the Ontario riding of Muskoka and Parry Sound for the House of Commons of Canada in 1900. He was elected in the 1904 election for the riding of Parry Sound. A Liberal, he was defeated in 1908.

A Presbyterian, he married Carrie Schoby on April 23, 1878.

• The Canadian Parliament; biographical sketches and photo-engravures of the senators and members of the House of Commons of Canada. Being the tenth Parliament, elected November 3, 1904

• Robert James Watson – Parliament of Canada biography

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