George & Amelia COLDRIDGE of Exeter
George COLDRIDGE, born in Doddiscombsleigh in 1819, is the fifth son of John & Betsey COLDRIDGE. He is my great-great-grandfather's older brother, and was married twice. George's second wife Amelia was born in London and was considerably younger than him. They appear to have had 2 daughters.
George COLDRIDGE, Widower, Organ builder, residing Pavilion Place Magdalen Street, son of John COLDRIDGE, Yeoman, married Amelia MITCHELL, Spinster, residing North Street, daughter of John MITCHELL, Tailor, on 12th October 1865 in the Parish Church of St Petrock Exeter. Both of full age. Both signed. Witnesses Charles DICKER, Thos Jno TAYLER, Emma WRIGHT and Laura COLDRIDGE.
George COLDRIDGE's marriage to Amelia MITCHELL was registered in December 1865 in Exeter. George would have been 46 and Amelia about 21.
1871 census for Exeter
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Exeter Holy Trinity Pavilion Terrace |
George COLDRIDGE Amelia COLDRIDGE Laura COLDRIDGE Girtrude COLDRIDGE |
42 27 17 2 |
Head Wife Daughter Daughter |
Organ Builder Draper |
In 1871 George & Amelia are recorded with their younger daughter and George's daughter Laura from his first marriage. Amelia's birthplace is given as London and George has shaved 10 years off his age. Their older daughter Eliza is in Trusham with George's sister Amelia.
Eliza A E COLDRIDGE's birth was registered in September 1866 in Exeter. The Exeter & Plymouth Gazette records the birth of a daughter to the wife of Mr. George COLDRIDGE at 4 Pavilion-terrace, Exeter on 18th July 1866.
Gertrude COLDRIDGE's birth was registered in September 1868 in Exeter. The Exeter & Plymouth Gazette records the birth of a daughter to the wife of Mr. G. COLDRIDGE at 4 Pavilion-place, Magdalen-street, Exeter on 18th July 1868 (her sister's 2nd birthday).
1881 census for Exeter
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Exeter Holy Trinity 73 Holloway St |
George COULDRIDGE Amelia COULDRIDGE Eliza COULDRIDGE Gertrude COULDRIDGE Charles DICKER |
59 37 14 12 67 |
Head Wife Daughter Daughter Boarder |
Organ Builder (Notem) Apprentice Drapery Scholar Bookseller |
In 1881 George & Amelia, recorded as COULDRIDGE, are in Exeter with their daughters Eliza & Gertrude. Their boarder is probably the son of George's organ building associate from 1861.
1891 census for Exeter
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Exeter Holy Trinity 73 Holloway St |
George COLDRIDGE Amelia COLDRIDGE Ti COLDRIDGE Gladys COLDRIDGE William SNELL |
67 42 22 20 30 |
Head Wife Daughter Daughter Friend |
Organ Builder (Notem) Dressmaker Draper Asst Draper Asst Coachman |
In 1891 George & Amelia are living in Exeter with daughters Ti (Gertie?) and Gladys, both born in Exeter Holy Trinity. George is not working - presumably organ building is not easy to find at the age of 72.
Gladys COLDRIDGE was born around 1871, apparently, but there is no BMD record, and given the entry for her sister this could be a pet-name for Eliza. However, there are definite records for three of their daughter's marriages:
Laura Celia [Nicholls] COLDRIDGE's marriage at the age of 27 to William HIGGS was registered in June 1880 in Exeter.
Eliza Amelia E COLDRIDGE's marriage at the age of 26 to Samuel SLOCOMBE was registered in March 1892 in Exeter.
Eliza Amelia Emma COLDRIDGE, age 25, Spinster, daughter of George COLDRIDGE, Organ Builder, married Samuel SLOCOMBE, age 25, Bachelor, Grocer's Assistant, son of William SLOCOMBE, Book Maker, on 20th March 1892 in the Parish Church of Holy Trinity Exeter by Superintendent Registrar's Certificate. Both residing Holloway street. Both signed. Witnesses George COLDRIDGE and Albert BODY.
Gertrude COLDRIDGE's marriage at the age of 26 to John MUDGE was registered in September 1894 in Totnes.
Gertrude COLDRIDGE, age 26, Spinster, daughter of George COLDRIDGE, Organ Builder, married John MUDGE, age 53, Widower, Mechanic, son of Henry MUDGE (deceased), Farmer, on 30th September 1894 in the Parish Church of Totnes after banns. Both residing Totnes. Both signed. Witnesses Charles FICE and Amelia COLDRIDGE.
1901 census for Exeter
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Exeter Holy Trinity 73 Holloway St |
Peter MITCHEL Samuel H PASSMORE Amelia COLDRIDGE |
25 21 52 |
Head Asst. Servant |
Chemist's Assistant Chemist's Assistant Housekeeper (Domestic) |
George died shortly before the 1901 census, which records Amelia but not Gladys.
George COLDRIDGE's death, aged 82, was registered in March 1901 in St Thomas. He was buried in Exeter cemetery on 26th February 1901.
1911 census for Exeter
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Exeter Mont-le-Grand Hevers |
William Arthur MARRISON Emma C MARRISON Jasper William MARRISON Charles C MARRISON Eric John MARRISON Ruth Francis MARRISON Hilda Jane CAPPER Rauma STODDART Amelia COLERIDGE Nellie CUDMORE |
44 36 14 13 11 7 35 63 60 19 |
Head Wife Son Son Son Daughter Sis-in-law Servant Nurse Servant |
Tobacco Manufacturer School School School School Cook Nurse Attendant General Servant |
In 1911 Amelia is recorded in Exeter.
Laura C N HIGGS's death, aged 67, was registered in Basingstoke in September 1920.
Amelia COLDRIDGE's death, aged 76, was registered in June 1921 in Exeter. She was buried in Exeter cemetery on 10th May 1921.