In the 1900 census he was living next door to a William Watkins aged 72, but in the 1880 and 1870 census William does not have a John living with him, so I doubt this was his father. I cannot find John in the census before 1900. Married to Walton M.Smith Sr. Lived in Doerun Georgia. Walton M. Smith Jr. date unknown.
Any help is appreciated.
Married Minnie Snyder, sons Andrew and Harry, grandchildren John, Evelyn, William, David, Larry, Susan, Michelle.