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I have discovered that the brother (Ralph) of my 6x great
grandfather (Moses Wood) was quite a famous potter, he
was known as 'The Miller of Burslem' and is credited with having
invented the Toby jug. This was the start of the Wood & Sons
company which is still in existence today. For further information
see Steve
Birk's famous potters page.
The illustration below further describes the genealogical link:
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Ralph Wood married Mary Wedgwood who
was the 3rd cousin of Josiah Wedgwood (their common ancestor
being Gilbert Wedgwood). Much has been written about Josiah
Wedgwood, the founder of Wedgwood pottery, and his famous
descendants (including Charles Darwin, Elizabeth Gaskell,
Ralph Vaughan-Williams and others). As a starting point check
out
John Wedgwood Pound's Wedgwood Family Worldwide pages |
