George & Elizabeth Coldridge of Exeter
George COLDRIDGE, born in Exeter in 1864, is the second son of Charles & Amelia COLDRIDGE and my great-grandfather's younger brother - there is only a year or so difference in their ages. He stayed in Exeter, where he married and had 6 children: 4 daughters and 2 sons.
The following announcement appeared in the Western Times on Monday 12th October 1896:
A wedding which achieved a good deal of notice on Saturday was celebrated in St James's Church, where the curate (Rev. E. Windsor) united Mr George COLDRIDGE, second son of Mr Charles COLDRIDGE of Doddiscombsleigh, well-known in athletic circles in Exeter, with Miss E. A. LORAM, of this city. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr E. LORAM, of Ashburton. After the ceremony the newly wedded pair left for London. The bride and bridegroom received numerous presents.
George COLDRIDGE & Elizabeth Ann LORAM – Marriage registration December (Q4) 1896 in Exeter.
1901 census for Exeter
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Exeter⧉ Heavitree 56 Park Road |
George COLDRIDGE Elizabeth COLDRIDGE Kathleen M COLDRIDGE Lilian COLDRIDGE Isabella E COLDRIDGE Blanche WATERS |
36 33 3 2 1 18 |
Head Wife Daughter Daughter Daughter Servant |
Clerk Serv. Domestic |
In 1901 George & Elizabeth are living in Exeter with 3 young daughters, my grandfather's young cousins:
Kathleen Maud COLDRIDGE – Birth registration March (Q1) 1898 in St Thomas.
Lilian COLDRIDGE – Birth registration March (Q1) 1899 in St Thomas. [just a year after her sister Kathleen, and a year before her cousin Lillian]
Isabella Eileen COLDRIDGE – Birth registration December (Q4) 1899 in St Thomas.
1911 census for Exeter
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Exeter⧉ 14 Gordon Road |
George COLDRIDGE Elizabeth Ann COLDRIDGE Kathleen M COLDRIDGE Lilian COLDRIDGE Eileen J COLDRIDGE William G COLDRIDGE Leslie I COLDRIDGE Phyllis C S COLDRIDGE Sarah A REIX Edith MARKER |
46 43 13 12 11 9 7 3 63 18 |
Head Wife Daughter Daughter Daughter Son Son Daughter Visitor Servant |
Chartered Accountant Managing Clerk School School School School School Private Means General Serv. Domestic |
In 1911 George & Elizabeth are living in Exeter with their 6 children.
William Gerald COLDRIDGE – Birth registration December (Q4) 1901 in St Thomas.
Leslie Jules COLDRIDGE – Birth registration March (Q1) 1904 in St Thomas.
Phyllis Constance S COLDRIDGE – Birth registration September (Q3) 1907 in St Thomas.
1921 census for Devon
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Exeter⧉ 14 Gordon Road |
George COLDRIDGE Elizabeth COLDRIDGE Kathleen M COLDRIDGE Lilian COLDRIDGE Eileen COLDRIDGE William G COLDRIDGE Leslie I COLDRIDGE Phyllis C M COLDRIDGE |
57 54 23 22 22 20 17 14 |
Head Wife Daughter Daughter Daughter Son Son Daughter |
Chartered Accountant Mgr Home Duties Typist Home Duties Home Duties Apprentice Wood Carving Apprentice Wood Carving |
In 1921 George & Elizabeth are in Exeter, at the same address as 1911, with all 6 of their children.
There are BMD records for 3 of their children's marriages:
Kathleen M COLDRIDGE & Edwin BERESFORD – Marriage registration June (Q2) 1923 in Exeter.
Phyllis C S COLDRIDGE & Amor C FAULKNER – Marriage registration December (Q4) 1932 in St Martin, London.
Leslie J COLDRIDGE & Grace ROWBOTTAM – Marriage registration March (Q1) 1942 in Chippenham.
There are also records of the deaths of George & Elizabeth:
Elizabeth Ann COLDRIDGE – Burial 15th November 1932 in Exeter Higher cemetery, aged 65. Parish St James. Church.
Elizabeth A COLDRIDGE – Death registration December (Q4) 1932 in Exeter, aged 65.
George COLDRIDGE – Burial 1st April 1950 in Exeter Higher cemetery, aged 85. Parish St James.
George COLDRIDGE – Death registration March (Q1) 1950 in Exeter, aged 85.
George COLDRIDGE of St. Jules 14 Gordon-road Exeter died 28 March 1950 Probate Exeter 4 July 1950 to Lilian COLDRIDGE and Isabella Eileen COLDRIDGE spinsters. Effects £4326 11s. 4d.
The following notice appeared in the Exeter and Plymouth Gazette on Thursday 6th April 1950:
Mr. George COLDRIDGE, of 14, Gordon-road. Exeter, whose funeral took place at Higher Cemetery on Saturday, was for many years a prominent figure in the business and social life of the city, and was widely known in the South-West for his good qualities. In 1899 he became manager for Messrs. Ware, Ward and Co., chartered accountants, Exeter, and continued in that position during the striking growth of the firm, until his retirement in 1937. One of the most valued stalwarts of Exeter Cycling Club, and among its oldest members, Mr. COLDRIDGE was also formerly considered to be in the first rank of billiard players in this part of the country.
The following death and probate records relate to George & Elizabeth's children:
William Gerald COLDRIDGE – Death registration December (Q4) 1936 in Essex, aged 35.
William Gerald COLDRIDGE of 413 Grove Green-road Leytonstone Essex died 15 November 1936 Administration Exeter 9 February 1937 to George COLDRIDGE corporate accountant. Effects £319 13s. 2d.
Lilian COLDRIDGE – Burial 11th July 1961 in Exeter cemetery, aged 62. Parish St Matthew. Church.
Lilian COLDRIDGE of St. Jules 14 Gordon-road Exeter spinster died 7 July 1961 Probate Exeter 22 September 1961 to Isabella Eileen COLDRIDGE spinster. Effects £2094 1s.
Leslie Jules COLDRIDGE – Death registration June (Q2) 1973 in Chippenham, aged 69.
Leslie Jules COLDRIDGE of Burton Hill Cottage Malmesbury Wilts died 16 April 1973 Probate Oxford 11 July 1973 £7395
Grace COLDRIDGE – Death registration April 1989 in the Isle of Wight, aged 83. Date of birth 6th October 1905.
Isabella Eileen COLDRIDGE – Death registration March 1990 in Exeter, aged 90. Date of birth 12th October 1899.