John Watts

English entrepreneur and colonial settler

John Watts was a 22-year-old English immigrant who arrived in South Australia in 1842 with £500 and dreams of prosperity. He worked as a laborer and attempted to establish himself as a farmer. Watts' experiences in South Australia provide a unique insight into the challenges faced by early European settlers in the region. He is considered a pioneering figure in South Australian history. Watts' story has been document...