William Wedgwood Benn, the son of John Benn and Lily Pickstone, was born on the 10th May 1877. He was given the name Wedgwood because his mother was a distant relative of Josiah Wedgwood, the famous potter and Unitarian social reformer. William’s father was the founder of Benn Brothers, the publisher of the successful trade journal, The Cabinet Maker. for more click here