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He served as sheriff of Jefferson County from 1945 to 1949. He died while in office and was succeeded by his wife, Minnie Cooksey.

Caption: “Reading from left to right, the members are: Col. R.C. Parkhill, Clerk: B.O. Graner, Hon. J.S. Denham, Chairman; Jos. Kinsey, D.W.G. Bishop, Sheriff D.B. Bird.”

caption: “Sheriff Watson lends a hand to his Junior Deupties (sixth graders).”

Mrs. Alice Lovett accepts her appointment as sheriff of Jefferson County after the death of her husband, Sheriff Jessie Lovett. Her successor, J.B. Thomas (standing, glasses) and others act as witnesses.

Watson served as Jefferson County Sheriff from 1967-1971.

Watson served as Jefferson County Sheriff from 1967-1971.

Served as Sheriff of Jefferson County in 1956 after her husband, Jesse H. Lovett, Sr., died in office.

She served as sheriff of Jefferson County, 1949-1950 after her husband, J.R. Cooksey, Jr., died in office.

Sheriff of Jefferson County 1956-1967.

Sheriff of Jefferson County, 1953-1956. Died in office and was succeeded as sheriff by his wife, Alice.