Alfred & Naomi Coldridge of Wolborough
Alfred Coldridge, born in Heavitree in 1853, is the second son of Richard & Elizabeth COLDRIDGE. He had 6 children by his first marriage and another daughter by his second marriage.
Alfred COLDRIDGE's marriage at the age of 43 to Naomi HARRIS, his second marriage, was registered in September 1896 in St Thomas.
1901 census for Devon
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Wolborough 69 Queen St |
Alfred COLDRIDGE Naomi COLDRIDGE Frank COLDRIDGE Percy R COLDRIDGE Irene H COLDRIDGE Rosa H COLDRIDGE |
48 42 15 14 3 16 |
Head Wife Son Son Daughter Servant |
Corn & Forage Dealer & Collector Gas Co Learner at Post Office Corn Merchants Asst General Servant Dom |
| Wolborough "Lieblich" |
William ROBERTS Sarah A ROBERTS Thomas C HODDER Maggie COLDRIDGE Elizabeth BEER Jessie HOARE |
83 60 17 19 38 39 |
Head Wife Nephew GDaughter Visitor Servant |
Parish Clerk Living On Own Means General Serv (Domestic) |
In 1901 Alfred & Naomi are living in Wolborough with their daughter Irene and 2 of Alfred's sons from his first marriage. I don't know whether Rosa is related to them or not. Maggie is also living in Wolborough with her maternal grandparents.
Irene Harris COLDRIDGE's birth was registered in December 1897 in Newton Abbot.
Rosa COLDRIDGE was born around 1885 but her birth registration has not been found.
1901 census for Manchester
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Manchester | Bessie COLDRIDGE | 22 | Other | Nurse Probationer |
In 1901 Alfred & Ann's daughter Bessie is unmarried and living in Manchester.
1901 census for Middlesex
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Willesden 54 Chichester Rd |
Leonard COLDERIDGE | 17 | Boarder | Commercial Clerk |
In 1901 Alfred & Ann's son Leonard is working in London.
1911 census for Devon
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Newton Abbot 25 Courtenay Park |
Alfred COLDRIDGE Naomi COLDRIDGE Irene COLDRIDGE Elizabeth Jane HARRIS |
58 52 13 37 |
Head Wife Daughter Sis/Law |
Collector Newton Gas & Coke Co School Private Means |
| Newton Abbot 4 Laureston Rd Lieblich |
Sarah Ann ROBERTS Maggie COLDRIDGE Jessie HOARE |
70 29 40 |
Head GDaur Servant |
Private Means Teacher of Music |
| Newton Abbot 29 Bank St |
John Samuel ANNER Charlotte Sawton ANNER Charlotte WOOD Frank COLERIDGE |
48 52 68 25 |
Head Wife Lodger Lodger |
Confectioner Sorting Clerk & Telegraphist |
In 1911 Alfred & Naomi are living in Newton Abbot. Alfred's daughter Maggie is still living with her maternal grandmother, and his son Frank is also working locally.
The following notice appeared in the Western Daily Press on Saturday 15th August 1908:
NOTICE. In the matter of a Deed of Assignment for the benefit of creditors dated January 9th 1908. Alfred COLDRIDGE of Queen Street. Newton Abbot, Corn and Forage Merchant. Notice is given that a Dividend is about to be paid in the above matter and all creditors who have not already done so are requested to forward their assents to the said deed to Messrs. Ware Hellyer and Co., Bristol.
1911 census for Cheshire
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Sale, Moorside | Bessie COLDRIDGE | 32 | Nurse | Nurse - Monthly |
In 1911 Alfred's daughter Bessie is still unmarried and nursing in Cheshire.
The following records relate to Alfred's son Frank:
Frank COLDRIDGE, age 27, Bachelor, GPO Clerk, residing 29 Bank St Newton Abbot, son of Alfred COLDRIDGE, Gas Collector, married Ellen Mary Susan WESTWOOD, age 29, Spinster, residing 10 Linden Terrace Newton Abbot, daughter of William WESTWOOD (deceased), School Master, on 6th May 1912 in the Parish Church of Wolborough St Mary after banns. Witnesses Alfred COLDRIDGE and Mary Lydia WESTWOOD.
Frank COLDRIDGE's marriage at the age of 27 to Ellen M S WESTWOOD was registered in June 1912 in Newton Abbot.
Ellen M S COLDRIDGE's death, aged 72, was registered in March 1955 in Exeter.
Frank COLDRIDGE's marriage at the age of 71 to Winifred A SMITH was registered in September 1956 in Exeter.
Winifred Adela COLDRIDGE's death, aged 92, was registered in August 1994 in Exeter. Her date of birth is given as 17th April 1902.
The following announcement appeared in the Western Times, Exeter on Tuesday 5th June 1917:
NEWTON ABBOT. The wedding of Miss Maggie COLDRIDGE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. COLDRIDGE, of Church-road, Newton Abbot, and Mr. Julian JULIAN, Borough Surveyor of Cambridge, has taken place at the Gospel Hall, Newton Abbot. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Irene H. COLDRIDGE, and was given away by her father.
Maggie COLDRIDGE's marriage at the age of 35 to Julian JULIAN was registered in June 1917 in Newton Abbot.
Irene H COLDRIDGE's marriage to Walter W COLEMAN was registered in June 1944 in Tonbridge, Kent.
The following death and probate records relate to Alfred & Naomi and their family:
Alfred COLDRIDGE's death, aged 81, was registered in March 1935 in St Thomas.
Alfred COLDRIDGE of 17 Devon-square Newton Abbot Devonshire died 29 January 1935 at Exminster Devonshire Probate London 26 November 1937 to Naomi COLDRIDGE widow. Effects £13 6s. 1d.
Naomi COLDRIDGE's death, aged 80, was registered in June 1939 in Newton Abbot.
Naomi COLDRIDGE of 17 Devon-square Newton Abbot Devonshire died 31 May 1939 Probate London 15 September 1939 to Irene Harris COLDRIDGE spinster. Effects £511 11s. 9d.
Bessie COLDRIDGE's death, aged 81, was registered in June 1960 in Bournemouth.
Bessie COLDRIDGE of The Home 20 Riverside Avenue Holdenhurst Hampshire spinster died 14 June 1960 Probate Winchester 28 July 1960 to Irene Harris COLEMAN married woman. Effects £1687 19s. 9d.
Frank COLDRIDGE's death, aged 85, was registered in December 1970 in Exeter. His date of birth is given as 14th April 1885.
Frank COLDRIDGE of 10 East Av Heavitree Exeter died 17 October 1970 Probate Bristol 23 February. £10909.