Thomas & Lilian Coleridge of Alberta (married c1920)
Thomas COLERIDGE, born in Doddiscombsleigh in 1861, is the second son of Joseph & Elizabeth COLDRIDGE. He emigrated to Canada around 1910, like his nephews Clifford and Colin, and later married and had 1 daughter.
1911 census for British Columbia
Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
Kootenay⧉ | Thomas COLERIDGE | 38 | Lodger | Farmer |
In 1911 Thomas is recorded in central British Columbia, noted as immigrated 1909. The census gives his birthdate as Jan 1872, making him 10 years younger than expected. His occupation is given as farmer, but place where employed is given as CPR [Canadian Pacific Railway].
1921 census for Alberta
Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
Calgary West⧉ Rocky Mountain Park |
Thos COLERIDGE Lily COLERIDGE Lorna COLERIDGE |
49 35 1 |
Head Wife Daughter |
Engineer |
In 1921 Thomas & Lily are recorded in Alberta with a young daughter. The census notes that Thomas immigrated in 1910 and Lily immigrated in 1915. There is a record of Thomas & Lilian's marriage in Alberta:
Thomas COLERIDGE & Lily Fenton DE'ATH – Marriage 1917 in Alberta. [details required]
1931 census for British Columbia
Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
North Vancouver⧉ 1294 24th St W |
Thomas COLERIDGE Lily Fenton COLERIDGE Lorna May COLERIDGE |
50 40 11 |
Head Wife Daughter |
Income Home Maker Student |
In 1931 Thomas & Lily COLERIDGE are recorded in Vancouver with their daughter.
Thomas COLERIDGE – Death 22nd February 1937 in North Vancouver, aged 74. Noted as husband of Lily COLERIDGE and son of Joseph COLERIDGE, birthdate 22nd June 1862. Until 1930 his occupation was Engineer (Steam) and Boiler Maker.
Lilian COLERIDGE, age 52, widow, Housekeeper & George Westmacott VEREY, aged 63, widower, Machinist-Engineer – Marriage 20th July 1939 in Vancouver. Witnesses Stephen & Lorna LEZETC. Lilian's parents are James DE'ATH and Louisa ORPWOOD both born in England.
The following records relate to Thomas & Lilian's daughter Lorna:
Lorna COLERIDGE, age 18 & Joseph LEZETC, age 23 – Marriage 30th December 1937 in Whatcom, WA.
LEZETC (Male) – Death 14th March 1938 in Vancouver, BC. Parents Joseph LEZETC & Lorna COLERIDGE. [†]
Joseph Peter LEZETC – Death 5th May 1943 in Chilliwack, BC, aged 29. Noted as born in Musjaw, Saskatchewan and spouse Lorna COLERIDGE.
Thomas James LEZETC – Death 23rd October 1992 in Vancouver, aged 52. Date of birth 19th May 1940. Parents Joseph Peter LEZTEC & Lorna May COLERIDGE, and spouse Carol OLIVER.