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 & Naomi HARRIS – Marriage registration September (Q3) 1896 in St Thomas. [his second marriage]
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 – Birth registration December (Q4) 1897 in Newton Abbot.
Rosa COLDRIDGE – 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.
1921 census for Devon
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Newton Abbot⧉ Wolborough 35 Church Road |
Alfred COLDRIDGE Naomi COLDRIDGE Irene Harris COLDRIDGE Elizabeth Jane HARRIS |
68 62 24 74 |
Head Wife Daughter Aunt |
Collector Gas Corp Home Duties Teacher Private School |
In 1921 Alfred & Naomi are recorded in Wolborough with their daughter and Naomi's maiden aunt.
The following death and probate records relate to Alfred & Naomi:
Alfred COLDRIDGE – Death registration March (Q1) 1935 in St Thomas, aged 81.
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 – Death registration June (Q2) 1939 in Newton Abbot, aged 80.
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.
The following records relate to Alfred & Ann's daughter Bessie:
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.
1921 census for Devon
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Wolborough | Bessie COLDRIDGE | 42 |
In 1921 Alfred & Ann's daughter Bessie is recorded back in Wolborough. [4 others in household]
Bessie COLDRIDGE – Death registration June (Q2) 1960 in Bournemouth, aged 81.
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.
The following records relate to Alfred's & Ann's son Frank:
Frank COLDRIDGE, age 27, bachelor, GPO Clerk, residing 29 Bank St Newton Abbot, son of Alfred COLDRIDGE, Gas Collector & Ellen Mary Susan WESTWOOD, age 29, spinster, residing 10 Linden Terrace Newton Abbot, daughter of William WESTWOOD (deceased), School Master – Marriage 6th May 1912 in the Parish Church of Wolborough St Mary after banns. Witnesses Alfred COLDRIDGE and Mary Lydia WESTWOOD.
Frank COLDRIDGE & Ellen M S WESTWOOD – Marriage registration June (Q2) 1912 in Newton Abbot.
1921 census for Devon
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Newton Abbot⧉ Wolborough 14 Linden Terrace |
Frank COLDRIDGE Ellen Mary S COLDRIDGE |
36 39 |
Head Wife |
Sorting Clerk Telegraphist Home Duties |
In 1921 Frank & Ellen are recorded in Wolborough.
Ellen M S COLDRIDGE – Death registration March (Q1) 1955 in Exeter, aged 72.
Frank COLDRIDGE & Winifred A SMITH – Marriage registration September (Q3) 1956 in Exeter.
Frank COLDRIDGE – Death registration December (Q4) 1970 in Exeter, aged 85. Date of birth 14th April 1885.
Frank COLDRIDGE of 10 East Av Heavitree Exeter died 17 October 1970 Probate Bristol 23 February. £10909.
Winifred Adela COLDRIDGE – Death registration August 1994 in Exeter, aged 92. Date of birth 17th April 1902.
The following records relate to Alfred & Ann's daughter Maggie:
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 & Julian JULIAN – Marriage registration June (Q2) 1917 in Newton Abbot.
The following records relate to Alfred & Naomi's daughter Irene:
Irene H COLDRIDGE & Walter W COLEMAN – Marriage registration June (Q2) 1944 in Tonbridge, Kent.