George Watkins (politician)
George Robert Watkins (May 21, 1902 – August 7, 1970), also known as G. Robert Watkins, was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania Senate 9th district from 1949 to 1960, the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district from 1965 to 1967 and the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district from 1967 to 1970.
George Robert Watkins | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 3, 1965 – August 7, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Milliken, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John Ware |
| Constituency | 7th district (1965–1967) 9th district (1967–1970) |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office January 4, 1949 – November 30, 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Weldon Brinton Heyburn |
| Succeeded by | Clarence Bell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1902 Hampton, Virginia |
| Died | August 7, 1970 (aged 68) West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Hilda Jane Smerback |
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