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Chronology for Charles H. Watson

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1877

Born[1]

1898

March 23, married Elizabeth Mary Shanks. Their children: Wilfred, Cyril, Beatrice, and Phyllis.[2]

1902

He and family became Seventh-day Adventist after studying with pastor W. A. Hennig. Watson was a successful Australian business person; a wool-buyer.[2]

1907-1909

Attended Avondale School for Christian Workers, Now Avondale College.[2]

1912

Ordained as a minister.[1]
President of the Queensland Conference.[1]

1914

Vice-president of the Australasian Union Conference.[2]

1915

President of the Australasian Union Conference.[2]

1922

Vice-President of the General Conference and Associate Treasurer.[1]

1926

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

1930

President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.[1]
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.[1]

1931

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

1934

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

1936

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

1936-1944

President of the Australasian Division.[1]

1962

Died[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Land, Gary (2005). Historical Dictionary of Seventh-day Adventists. Historical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements; no. 56. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press. p. 316. ISBN 0-8108-5345-0.
  2. ^ a b c d e Johanson, E. J. (February 4, 1963). "A prince and a great man is fallen" (PDF). Australasian Record. 67 (05). Warburton, Victoria, Australia: Signs Publishing Co. for Australasian Division of Seventh-day Adventists: 13. Retrieved 2012-06-26.

Descriptions of Charles H. Watson

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"He was blessed with an analytical mind and a unique capacity for clear and concise expression by voice and pen."[1]

References

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  1. ^ Johanson, E. J. (February 4, 1963). "A prince and a great man is fallen" (PDF). Australasian Record. 67 (05). Warburton, Victoria, Australia: Signs Publishing Co. for Australasian Division of Seventh-day Adventists: 13. Retrieved 2012-06-26.