Thomas & Mary Coldridge of Doddiscombsleigh

Thomas COLDRIDGE, born around 1710, is the fifth son of Richard & Anne COLRIDGE of Doddiscombsleigh. He married Mary in Exeter in 1746, and lived in Doddiscombsleigh where they had 5 children.

Thomas COLDRIDGE married Mary ARCHER on 19th May 1746 in Exeter Holy Trinity, both of Doddiscombsleigh.

The Doddiscombsleigh parish register records the baptisms of 5 children to Thomas & Mary COLERIDGE of Doddiscombsleigh:

Richard COLERIDGE was baptised on 12th March 1746/7.

Thomas COLERIDGE was baptised on 7th May 1750.

Anne COLERIDGE was baptised on 16th July 1752. Her burial [aged 8] was recorded on 17th May 1760. [†]

Mary COLERIDGE was baptised on 8th January 1755.

Grace COLERIDGE was baptised on 3rd January 1758.

The Doddiscombsleigh parish register records Thomas's death at the age of 77 and Mary's death a few years later:

Thomas COLDRIDGE was buried on 23rd June 1787.

Mary COLDRIDGE was buried on 21st March 1790.

J.T.H. DuBoulay provides a brief summary of Thomas's will:

Will (dated 10th June proved 3rd September 1787) of Thomas COLDRIDGE now of St Thomas Exeter (endorsed also Doddiscombsleigh) Gent. Mary COLDRIDGE and John JUTSUM Executors. Mentions Richard and his wife Ann & children John and Charles, son Thomas, daughter Mary wife of Philip MORRIS [but no mention of his daughter Grace]. Bequeaths annuities out of rents of his estate as long as his interest therein should continue.