John Watkins

John Watkins was born in Monmouth, Wales on 22nd May 1811 is thought to have come to Australia on the vessel "Psyche" arriving here on 21st September 1843. In 1863, he built 'Aston Lodge' off Avoca Street in Randwick. He was a successful merchant with businesses in the city, Watkins was also a member of the board of the society for Relief of Destitute Children, and a Randwick Alderman. John Watkins died on 21st April 1884.