Josiah Wedgwood II
Potter & Abolitionist
Married to Bessy Allen · Parent of 6 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Son of Josiah Wedgwood I; took over the Wedgwood pottery business and was an active abolitionist. Father of Emma Wedgwood who married Charles Darwin.
Josiah Wedgwood II occupies generation 3 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Josiah Wedgwood I and Sarah Wedgwood, partner to Bessy Allen, and parent of Emma Wedgwood, Charlotte Wedgwood, Sarah Wedgwood II, Henry Allen Wedgwood, Hensleigh Wedgwood, and Frances (Fanny) Wedgwood. The title "Potter & Abolitionist" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
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
3 August 1769
Born
The beginning of Josiah Wedgwood II's recorded life.
Family
Married Bessy Allen
A partnership that connects two branches of the Wedgwood family.
Next generation
Family line continues
6 children recorded in this branch: Emma Wedgwood, Charlotte Wedgwood, Sarah Wedgwood II, Henry Allen Wedgwood, Hensleigh Wedgwood, and Frances (Fanny) Wedgwood.
Legacy
Potter & Abolitionist
A defining role in the story of the Wedgwood family.
12 July 1843
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Josiah Wedgwood II's parents?
Josiah Wedgwood II's parents were father Josiah Wedgwood I and mother Sarah Wedgwood.
Who were Josiah Wedgwood II's children?
Josiah Wedgwood II had 6 children: Emma Wedgwood, Charlotte Wedgwood, Sarah Wedgwood II, Henry Allen Wedgwood, Hensleigh Wedgwood, and Frances (Fanny) Wedgwood.
Who did Josiah Wedgwood II marry?
Josiah Wedgwood II was married to Bessy Allen.
What family tree does Josiah Wedgwood II belong to?
Josiah Wedgwood II appears in the Darwin–Wedgwood Family family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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