See the Potteries List section for the St Philip’s Pottery 1.
The Pottery had previously been run by his father, Paul Townsend.
| 1760-68 | By 1760 Paul Townsend claimed to be incapable of carrying on his trade and it is possible that the Pottery was run by his son, John Townsend, from that date. |
The Pottery was advertised for sale in 1768.
The son of Paul Townsend of Bristol, potter, and the brother of Joseph Townsend.
| 1748 | 28 Apr. He was apprenticed to his parents (A, Ao, Ar). |
| 1756 | 21 Feb. He became a free potter (F, G). |
| 1768 | 20 Aug. He had been working with his father at the Pothouse in Avon Street (FFJ). |
| 1780 | 1 Dec. Benjamin (born 14 Sep 1773) the son of John and Ann Townsend of Jacob Street, potter, baptised (PPR). |
| 1787 | 5 Dec. He was dead when his son, Benjamin, was apprenticed to William Heard, gunsmith (A). |
| Rate and tax book entries: 25 Dec 1747-1764 John Townsend Temple St (Temple-W) 25 Mar 1750-1756 John Townsend Temple St (Temple-L) [25 Mar 1762-25 Mar 1764 John Townsend Jacob St (St Philip’s-W) (This property was previously occupied by Paul Townsend). |