| 1781 | 8 Feb. he became a free potter because of his marriage to Betty, daughter of John Waite, joiner, deceased (F, G). |
| 1781 & 1784 | Potter, Lambeth (P). |
| 1795 | 7 Oct. John (born 5 Aug 1788) and George (born 28 Oct 1792), sons of Samuel and Elizabeth Watkins of Unity Street, potter (PPR). |
| Rate book entries: 29 Sep 1794-29 Sep 1795 Watkins Unity Street (St Philip’s-PR) |