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, age 24, bachelor, Contractor, son of Richard COLDRIDGE, Contractor, & Ann ROBERTS, age 28, spinster, daughter of William ROBERTS, Parish Clerk – Marriage 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.
Alfred COLDRIDGE & Ann ROBERTS – Marriage registration March (Q1) 1878 in Newton Abbot.
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's family are mis-recorded as COLEDRIDGE while he is at his parents in Exeter on census day. Alfred's brother Richard is living with them and his sister Matilda is visiting.
Bessie COLDRIDGE – Birth registration March (Q1) 1879 in Newton Abbot.
Alfred COLDRIDGE – Birth registration December (Q4) 1880 in Newton Abbot.
Alfred COLDRIDGE – Death registration December (Q4) 1898 in Newton Abbot, aged 17.
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, recorded as COLERIDGE, is widowed and living with his 6 children in Wolborough.
Maggie COLDRIDGE – Birth registration June (Q2) 1882 in Newton Abbot.
Leonard COLDRIDGE – Birth registration December (Q4) 1883 in Newton Abbot.
Frank COLDRIDGE – Birth registration June (Q2) 1885 in Newton Abbot.
Percy Roberts COLDRIDGE – Birth registration December (Q4) 1886 in Newton Abbot.
Alfred's wife Ann died shortly after their youngest son was born, and Alfred later remarried.
Ann COLDRIDGE – Death registration March (Q1) 1887 in Newton Abbot, aged 36.
Alfred & Ann's son Percy shows up in the 1935 Australia Electoral Rolls, but I have no further information:
Percy Roberts COLERIDGE, storeman, 21A John Street, Leichhardt East, Dalley, NSW.