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Hi Bruce, I can tell you when , where, and how John Cole (Master Potter, married Frances Inks 29 October 1798 St Martins in the fields London) died. He fell out of his gig while trying to rescue his dog who had jumped out and was trod upon by the horse. He was taken to the Masons Arms, Stapleton, Bristol and died there overnight from head injuries 26 June 1835. His wife Frances was with him . They had several older children born in Lambeth and Shoreditch, then they appear to have come to Bristol about 1815 or possibly earlier  when John dissolved his partnership with John Hilhouse Wilcox (one time mayor of Bristol) and Thomas Hamans Cook ( who, he appears to have named his youngest son, my Great Great Grandfather Thomas Hamans Cole, after) They were Stone-Ware Potters in Cheese Lane, St Philips Bristol. Sadly I don't know when and where he was born, or if he was related to your "Cole Family Potters" but it seems quite likely. I did find a birth for a John Cole on the IGI, born 16 January 1779, Christened 31st January 1779, St. Leonard's Shoreditch London (Father Robert, Mother Magdalene) which could be my John. Frances, Thomas and his wife Lavinia are buried together in Arnos Vale Cemetery,Bristol. Hope this is helpful.
Freda 94

Thomas Cole (Master Potter The Albert Pottery St Philips Marsh Bristol) was my GG Grandfather. His youngest daughter Emily Lavinia Cole married my Great Grandfather Joseph Whyatt in 1868. Thomas ( Henry/Homas/Hamans) Cole's father was John Cole who married Frances Inks at St Martins in the Fields, Westminster, London in1798. I have that marriage certificate. John and Frances were Master Potters in London and had eight children, the last being Thomas who was baptised 25th February 1821 at St Philips and St Jacobs Bristol. Hope this is helpful, I have much more information if you would like it. Freda94