John Watson (priest)

John James Watson (1767–1839) was an English clergyman who became prominent in the High Church group known now as the Hackney Phalanx.

Henry Handley Norris was Watson's curate, and brother-in-law, and held a post at South Hackney from 1809.

The Watson brothers and Norris became the core members of the "Hackney Phalanx", with shared orthodox Anglican beliefs and family ties.

Powell's other sister Susanna (24 Nov 1765 - 20 Jan 1846)[5] married Thomas Sikes ( - 14 Dec 1834),[5][6] vicar of Guilsborough, and Watson's friend from the University of Oxford.

The younger Baden Powell (22 Aug 1796 - 11 Jun 1860)[5] was therefore nephew to John James Watson.