- more on J & G Meakin -

In 1851 the father James retired due to ill health.

His two older sons James (age 21) and George (age 19) took over the business and grew a very successful company which lasted for 150 years.

James: b.1839 d.1855  (1881 census) 

George: b.1832 d.1891 (1881 census) 

- more on Charles Meakin - 

From 1865 to 1873 Charles manufactured with his brother Alfred as Meakin Bros / C & A Meakin.

In 1870 (age 26) he operated under his own name, firstly at the Trent Pottery and the at the Eastwood Pottery which he established in 1882.

In 1887 the Eastwood Pottery was absorbed into the larger company of his brothers James & George and by 1889 Charles had ceased manufacturing under his own name. 

Charles: b.1844  (1881 census) 

- more on Alfred Meakin - 

In 1873, after working with his brother Charles, Alfred (age 25) set up business on his own account. The resultant company operated for over 100 years. 

C & A Meakin 

- more on C & A Meakin - 

In 1865 Charles (age 21) manufactured with his brother Alfred (age 17) at the Trent Pottery, Burslem. 

This partnership ended around 1873. Charles continued at the Trent Pottery and Alfred set up his own company in Tunstall.