Fig. 5. The Marks of Griffiths, Norwich.
Although at least two of his sons, William and John Robert(ii) were planemakers, it was clear that he had earmarked John Robert(ii) as his successor to the business. John Robert(ii) married Hannah Norton on 26th June 1825. In 1827 his father acquired a dwelling house and shop in nearby Lower Goat Lane for them. About this time John Robert effectively took control of the business and, judging from the rates payable, his premises appeared at that time to be larger than those in Pottergate Street. John Robert remained a tenant of his father in Lower Goat Lane until 1832, when the property was conveyed to him. John Robert and Hannah had none children, the first born boy being another John Robert, who died in infancy. However, their next child was also a boy, baptised on 16th December 1832 and also named John Robert(iii). Therefore, at this date there was John(i) the founder, John Robert(ii) his son and John Robert(iii), his grandson.
Fig. 5. The Marks of Griffiths, Norwich.