John Wedgwood

John Wedgwood

John Wedgwood may refer to:

* John Wedgwood (1721-1767), merchant of London.
* John Wedgwood (1766–1844), son of Josiah Wedgwood.
* The Rev. John Allen Wedgwood (17961882), usually known as Allen Wedgwood, vicar of Maer, Staffordshire, 1825–63.
* John Darwin Wedgwood (18401870) (appointed Ensign by purchase, 61st Foot, May 31, 1859: "Times", 1 June 1859.)
* Sir John Hamilton Wedgwood, 2nd Baronet (1907 - 1989)
* John Wedgwood (doctor) (born 1919)

and some others, the habit of reusing family names being common.


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  • John Allen Wedgwood — The Reverend John Allen Wedgwood (1796–1882), normally known as Allen Wedgwood was rector of Maer Staffordshire.Wedgwood was the fifth of six children and the fourth and youngest son of John Wedgwood (1766–1844), and his wife Louisa Jane Allen.… …   Wikipedia

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