Connection or coincidence?

[veronika1]

My 4xgreat grandfather, Isaac Pearson, Esq., was co-owner with a Joseph Straker of the Tyne shipbuilding company

He also was 1 of 3 co-owners of Brancepeth and Beechburn collieries with Joseph

He also was in business with a Joseph Straker in Sth Shields. Timber merchants

Seeing that my Isaac was born in 1768/9, i would expect that it's more likely to be your Joseph's father though

Veronika calling...

[River Tyne Lass]

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/263696502/isaac-pearson

Veronika Re: your Isaac Pearson - I have just added his burial entry to Find a Grave.  This is the info recorded in case it may be of any interest:

Tynemouth General Cemetery
Entry 1781
Isaac Pearson
Age 74
Walker Place, North Shields
Timber Merchant
Died 9 Feb 1848
Burial 12 Feb 1848
Cause of death: Disease of the Stomach
Depth 7 feet
Two? Graves Certified
Ward 4 grave plot 20