WATKINS, Stephen 1830–1894

Born Marylebone, London. 1838 went to Australia but returned 1842. His father purchased land in Canterbury under the Wakefield scheme; Watkins working then at Somerset House at first remained in England but arrived Lyttelton 1860; went to Akaroa in 1861. Taught art at French's Farm; in 1884 moved to Opawa, Christchurch, and gave private lessons.