Family of John Pigou
John’s grandson Anselm Frederick Pigou (1683-1749) was a successful merchant with dealings in America. His son Frederick Pigou (1711-1792) was a Director of the East India Company, and also had connections with the tea trade to America. He was also co-owner of the gunpowder factory at Dartford, Kent. Subsequent generations followed these threads, being typically Artillery officers and serving in the Indian Army. All existing members of the Pigou family descend from Frederick. Many have emigrated to Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The Pigou vineyards are near Marlborough, New Zealand.
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