Louis Arthur Watres

Louis A. Watres
5th Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
In office
1891–1895
Governor Robert E. Pattison
Preceded by William T. Davies
Succeeded by Walter Lyon
Personal details
Born April 21, 1851
Died June 28, 1937 (aged 86)
Political party Republican
Religion Presbyterian

Louis Arthur Watres (April 21, 1851 – June 28, 1937) was the fifth Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1895.

Life

Watres was born in Blakely, Pennsylvania, the son of the founder of the first church in the Lackawanna Valley. In 1871, he was admitted to the county bar as an attorney. From 1881 through 1890, he served as the solicitor for Lackawanna County government. He also was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1877 through 1891, working as rifle instructor during his final four years of service. In 1882, Watres was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving two terms until his ascent to the lieutenant governorship.[1]

Fraternal Involvement

From 1916 through 1917, he served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Free and Accepted Masons. [2] From 1934-1937 Watres served as the Executive Officer of the Order of DeMolay in Pennsylvania, later serving as Grand Master of the Interional Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay in 1936-1937. [3]

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Political offices
Preceded by
William T. Davies
Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
18911895
Succeeded by
Walter Lyon