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John Chewning Watkins
Member From: 1982 - January 1998
- Birth Date: 1947 Birth Place:Petersburg, VA
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Kathryn Ann Clawson
- Children: J. Michael, Robert S., and T. Ryan
- Religion: Lutheran
- Education: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S., Horticulture)
- Military Service: USA (1970-71)
- Occupation/Profession: President (Watkins Nurseries, Inc.)
- Memberships/Affiliations: Christ the King Lutheran Church American Legion Post 186 Midlothian Rotary Southern Nurserymen's Association Virginia Nurserymen's Association American Association of Nurserymen Chippenham Medical Center/Johnston-Willis Hospital (board of directors) Virginia Jaycees (life member) Chesterfield County Board of Zoning Appeals (1977-81) Gamma Sigma Delta Chesterfield Historical Society Chesterfield Business Council Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (adjunct faculty member, 1972-80)
- Awards: Chesterfield County, Outstanding Young Man of the Year (1982) Virginia Nurseryman of the Year (1987)
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Senate of Virginia (1998-2016)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 1982 | Counties of Chesterfield and Powhatan; City of Colonial Heights | 34 | Republican | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Counties Cities and Towns Labor and Commerce |
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| 1983 | County of Chesterfield (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Counties Cities and Towns Labor and Commerce |
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| 1984 | County of Chesterfield (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Counties Cities and Towns Privileges and Elections |
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| 1985 | County of Chesterfield (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Counties Cities and Towns Privileges and Elections |
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| 1986 | County of Chesterfield (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Counties Cities and Towns Privileges and Elections |
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| 1987 | County of Chesterfield (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Counties Cities and Towns Privileges and Elections |
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| 1988 | Counties of Chesterfield (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Counties Cities and Towns Privileges and Elections |
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| 1989 | Counties of Chesterfield (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Counties Cities and Towns Privileges and Elections |
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| 1990 | County of Chesterfield (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Counties Cities and Towns Privileges and Elections |
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| 1991 | County of Chesterfield (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Counties Cities and Towns Privileges and Elections |
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| 1992 | Counties of Chesterfield (part) and Powhatan (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Corporations Insurance and Banking Privileges and Elections |
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| 1993 | Counties of Chesterfield (part) and Powhatan (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Corporations Insurance and Banking Privileges and Elections |
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| 1994 | Counties of Chesterfield (part) and Powhatan (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Corporations Insurance and Banking Finance Privileges and Elections |
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| 1995 | Counties of Chesterfield (part) and Powhatan (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Corporations Insurance and Banking Finance Privileges and Elections |
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| 1996 | Counties of Chesterfield (part) and Powhatan (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Corporations Insurance and Banking Finance Privileges and Elections |
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| 1997 | Counties of Chesterfield (part) and Powhatan (part) | 65 | Republican | Agriculture Corporations Insurance and Banking Finance Privileges and Elections |
*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.