Background
Watkins, John Elfreth was born on May 17, 1852 in Ben Lomond, Virginia, United States. Son of Doctor Francis B. and Mary (Elfreth) Watkins.
Watkins, John Elfreth was born on May 17, 1852 in Ben Lomond, Virginia, United States. Son of Doctor Francis B. and Mary (Elfreth) Watkins.
Graduate Lafayette College, C.E.
Assistant engr; Chief clerk, Amboy Division, Pennsylvania Railroad Company and Camden & Atlantic R.R., 1874-1886. Director industrial arts, Field Columbian Mus.