Talk:Charles H. Watson

Chronology for Charles H. Watson
Born
 * 1877

March 23, married Elizabeth Mary Shanks. Their children: Wilfred, Cyril, Beatrice, and Phyllis.
 * 1898

He and family became Seventh-day Adventist after studying with pastor W. A. Hennig. Watson was a successful Australian business person; a wool-buyer.
 * 1902

Attended Avondale School for Christian Workers, Now Avondale College.
 * 1907-1909

Ordained as a minister. President of the Queensland Conference.
 * 1912

Vice-president of the Australasian Union Conference.
 * 1914

President of the Australasian Union Conference.
 * 1915

Vice-President of the General Conference and Associate Treasurer.
 * 1922

Watson, Charles H. (1926). Cannibals and Head-hunters: Victories of the Gospel in the South Seas. Review and Herald Publishing Association, 281 pages.
 * 1926

President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Business experience helped the Church survive the Great Depression. Even though the Church's income was reduced by 1/3, Watson was able to report a balanced budget in 1936.
 * 1930

Watson, Charles H. (1931). Adventures in the South Seas. Review and Herald Pub. Association, 253 pages.
 * 1931

Watson, Charles H. (1934). The Atoning Work of Christ: His Sacrifice and Priestly Ministry. Review and Herald Pub. Association, 224 pages.
 * 1934

Watson, Charles H. (1936). The Promise of the Father: What it Means to Us. Review and Herald Pub. Association, 125 pages.
 * 1936

President of the Australasian Division.
 * 1936-1944

Died
 * 1962

Descriptions of Charles H. Watson
"He was blessed with an analytical mind and a unique capacity for clear and concise expression by voice and pen."