Bessy Allen
Member of the Darwin–Wedgwood Family
Married to Josiah Wedgwood II · Parent of 6
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Wife of Josiah Wedgwood II and mother of Emma Wedgwood Darwin.
Bessy Allen occupies generation 3 of this recorded lineage and is remembered as partner to Josiah Wedgwood II, parent of Emma Wedgwood, Charlotte Wedgwood, Sarah Wedgwood II, Henry Allen Wedgwood, Hensleigh Wedgwood, Frances (Fanny) Wedgwood. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
Within the wider Darwin–Wedgwood Family, this life forms part of a network spanning 3 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
1764
Born
The beginning of Bessy Allen's recorded life.
Family
Married Josiah Wedgwood II
A partnership that connects two branches of the Allen family.
Next generation
Family line continues
6 children are recorded in this branch: Emma Wedgwood, Charlotte Wedgwood, Sarah Wedgwood II, Henry Allen Wedgwood, Hensleigh Wedgwood, Frances (Fanny) Wedgwood.
1846
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Bessy Allen's children?
Bessy Allen had 6 children: Emma Wedgwood, Charlotte Wedgwood, Sarah Wedgwood II, Henry Allen Wedgwood, Hensleigh Wedgwood and Frances (Fanny) Wedgwood.
Who did Bessy Allen marry?
Bessy Allen was married to Josiah Wedgwood II.
What family tree does Bessy Allen belong to?
Bessy Allen appears in the Darwin–Wedgwood Family family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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