Thomas Wedgwood IV facts for kids
Thomas Wedgwood IV (born 1716 in Burslem, died 23 February 1773 in Burslem) was a skilled English potter. He was very important because he taught his younger brother, Josiah Wedgwood, how to be a potter. Josiah later became a very famous potter!
Thomas Wedgwood IV was the son of another potter, Thomas Wedgwood III, and his wife Mary Stringer. Thomas Wedgwood IV married two times. His first wife was Isabell Beech (1722–1750). They had five children together, but sadly, two of them passed away when they were very young.
- Thomas Wedgwood V (around 1744–1786) also became a master potter. A well-known ceramic designer named Clarice Cliff is related to him.
- John Wedgwood (born and died in 1746)
- Catherine Wedgwood (1748–1750)
- Sarah Wedgwood (1774–1856) married John Taylor, and later, Reverend John Richardson.
- Mary Wedgwood (1750–?) married Josiah Wood.
Thomas Wedgwood IV married again in 1751 to Jane Richards (1715–1785). They had three children:
- William Wedgwood (1755–1837)
- John Wedgwood (1758–1782)
- Jane (?–?)
Thomas Wedgwood IV also inherited money from Katherine Wedgwood Egerton (1682/1683-1705). She was a rich widow and a distant cousin. They both shared the same ancestor, Thomas Wedgwood I.
