Laurence Wedgwood

Laurence Wedgwood (1844 – 5 May 1913) was a director of the Wedgwood pottery firm. Wedgwood was the youngest son of Francis Wedgwood and his wife, Frances Mosley. Wedgwood helped incorporate Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd. in 1895. Elder brothers Godfrey and Clement were also in the business. He was the great-grandson of the potter Josiah Wedgwood. He married Emma Elizabeth Houseman on 18 April 1871 and they had six children: Kennard Laurence Wedgwood (1873-1949), partner in Wedgwood & sons. Mary Frances "Molly" Wedgwood (1874-1969) Gilbert Henry Wedgwood (1876-1963) Clement John Wedgwood (1877-1954) Geoffrey Walter Wedgwood (1879-1897) Unnamed daughter (born and died 22 October 1882)