Alfred & Ann Coldridge of Wolborough

Alfred COLDRIDGE, born in Heavitree in 1853, is the second son of Richard & Elizabeth COLDRIDGE. He lived in Wolborough and had 6 children by his first marriage.

Alfred COLDRIDGE's marriage at the age of 25 to Ann ROBERTS was registered in March 1878 in Newton Abbot.

Alfred COLDRIDGE, age 24, Bachelor, Contractor, son of Richard COLDRIDGE, Contractor, married Ann ROBERTS, age 28, Spinster, daughter of William ROBERTS, Parish Clerk, on 7th February 1878 in the Parish Church of St Mary Wolborough by Superintendent Registrar's Certificate. Both residing Newton Abbot. Both signed. Witnesses William ROBERTS and Angeline Sophia CARLILE.

1881 census for Devon

Address	Name	Age	Relation	Occupation
Wolborough 40 Courtney St	Ann COLEDRIDGE Bessie COLEDRIDGE Alfred COLEDRIDGE Richard COLEDRIDGE Matilda COLEDRIDGE	31 2 5m 32 21	Wife Daughter Son Boarder Visitor	Contractor Wife     Clerk

In 1881, Alfred is at his parents in Exeter on census day while his own family are recorded as COLEDRIDGE. Alfred's brother Richard is living with them and his sister Matilda is visiting.

Bessie COLDRIDGE's birth was registered in March 1879 in Newton Abbot.

Alfred COLDRIDGE's birth was registered in December 1880 in Newton Abbot. His death, aged only 17, was registered in December 1898 in Newton Abbot.

1891 census for Devon

Address	Name	Age	Relation	Occupation
Wolborough 69 Queen St	Alfred COLERIDGE Bessie COLERIDGE Alfred COLERIDGE Maggie COLERIDGE Leonard COLERIDGE Frank COLERIDGE Percy R COLERIDGE Eliza GIBSON Annie L EMMETT	38 12 10 9 7 5 4 43 13	Head Daughter Son Daughter Son Son Son Servant Servant	Corn Dealer, Collector of Gas Rate Scholar  Scholar  Scholar  Scholar  Scholar    Head Servant Domestic Gen Servant Domestic

In 1891, Alfred is recorded as COLERIDGE. He is living with his 6 children and is widowed. His wife Ann died shortly after their youngest son Percy was born.

Maggie COLDRIDGE's birth was registered in June 1882 in Newton Abbot.

Leonard COLDRIDGE's birth was registered in December 1883 in Newton Abbot.

Frank COLDRIDGE's birth was registered in June 1885 in Newton Abbot.

Percy Roberts COLDRIDGE's birth was registered in December 1886 in Newton Abbot.

Ann COLDRIDGE's death, aged 36, was registered in March 1887 in Newton Abbot.

Alfred & Ann's son Percy shows up in the 1935 Australia Electoral Rolls:

Percy Roberts COLERIDGE, storeman, 21A John Street, Leichhardt East, Dalley, NSW.