• The partners were James Deakin (father) and John Deakin (son). 

• In January 1836 John Deakin married Mary the daughter of J. Robinson of Chetham & Robinson. (James Deakin was a partner in this business). 

• 1837 Deakin & Son advertised for sale their china, earthenware and lustre works in Greendock, Lane End

• James & John became partners in the firm Deakin & Procter.

• In 1846 John Deakin died, age 46, leaving James as the remaining partner. 

• James had an interest in the Bentilee and Mossfields Collieries. 

• Edwin Deakin (likely James son) joined the business.

• In 1859 two manufactories, in Stafford Street, which were held by Deakin & Son were advertised for let and an auction of fixtures and utensils held. It may be that the business was moved to other premisis.

• April 1863 James Deakin Snr and Edwin Deakin were declared as bankrupt. 

• Edwin Deakin's bankruptcy was discharged in December 1863.    

Bentilee Colliery Company 
notice that Richard Ray and Thomas Wynne resigned from 
the business which was then carried on by John Goodwin, 
John Hawley,  Sampson Bridgwood, Joseph Tideswell, 
William Batkin, James Deakin and James Wardle 

Mossfields Colliery Company 
notice that Richard Ray, Thomas Wynne, William Batkin, 
James Deakin and James Wardle resigned from the business 
which was then carried on by John Goodwin, John Hawley and 
Sampson Bridgwood