There is a John S Watkins born abt 1861 in Ludlow on the 1901 census with his wife Matilda and family.  His occupation is shown as a Railway Signalman. Hope this helps, Sue > > On 1901 census i have my family of JOHN and AMELIA WATKINS in LUDLOW their Son JOHN gives his occupation as a Journeyman and another word that looks like Cricker > does anyone know what this means please > > Susie > researching WATKINS, ECCLESTON, WEAVER, BENTLEY, WILSON in Ludlow and Cardiff