His father was the author of On the origin of the species and, as a consequence, one of the most famous scientists of his time. George's mother Emma Wedgwood was from another famous family, being a granddaughter of Josiah Wedgwood who is famed for his world famous pottery.
Kanyang ama ay ang mga may-akda ng Sa pinagmulan ng mga uri at, bilang resulta, ang isa sa mga pinaka-tanyag na siyentipiko ng kanyang panahon. George's mother Emma Wedgwood ay mula sa isa pang bantog na pamilya, pagiging isang apong babae ng Josiah Wedgwood na sikat para sa kanyang mundo bantog na palayok.