John & Elizabeth Ann Colridge of Moretonhampstead
John COLRIDGE, born in 1828, is the youngest son of John & Betty COLRIDGE of Moretonhampstead. The Moretonhampstead parish register records the following marriage:
John COLRIDGE, Bachelor, Carpenter, son of John COLRIDGE, Carpenter, married Elizabeth Ann SCOTT, Spinster, Dress Maker, daughter of John SCOTT, Labourer, on 9th August 1855 in the Parish Church of Moretonhampstead after banns. Both of full age and residing Cross Street. Both signed. Witnesses Mary Jane SCOTT and John SCOTT.
The Moretonhampstead parish register records the baptisms of 6 children to John & Elizabeth Ann COLRIDGE, all noted as town, carpenter:
Elizabeth Ann COLRIDGE was baptised on 6th January 1856. Her burial, aged 4, was recorded on 14th January 1860. [†]
Emma COLRIDGE was baptised on 26th July 1857.
John COLRIDGE was baptised on 18th September 1859.
William COLRIDGE was baptised on 12th January 1862.
Charles Henry COLRIDGE was baptised on 31st July 1864.
Louisa Coldridge was baptised on 22nd September 1867.
1861 census for Moretonhampstead
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Moretonhampstead Cross Street |
John COLDRIDGE Elizabeth COLDRIDGE Emma COLDRIDGE John COLDRIDGE George WRIGHT John LEWIS |
33 35 3 1 17 18 |
Head Wife Daur Son Appren Lodger |
Carpenter (Master) Scholar Carpenter Apprentice Shoe Maker Journeyman |
In 1861 John & Elizabeth, with their two children, are recorded as COLDRIDGE.
Elizabeth Ann COLRIDGE's birth was registered in December 1855 in Newton Abbot. Her death was registered in March 1860 in Newton Abbot. [†]
Emma COLRIDGE's birth was registered in September 1857 in Newton Abbot.
John COLRIDGE's birth was registered in September 1859 in Newton Abbot.
1871 census for Moretonhampstead
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Moretonhampstead Cross Street |
John COLRIDGE Elizabeth A COLRIDGE Emma COLRIDGE John COLRIDGE William COLRIDGE Charles H COLRIDGE Louisa COLRIDGE |
44 46 13 11 9 7 3 |
Head Wife Daughter Son Son Son Daughter |
Carpenter Scholar Scholar Scholar Scholar |
In 1871 John & Elizabeth are in Moretonhampstead with their 5 children.
William COLRIDGE's birth was registered in March 1862 in Newton Abbot.
Charles Henry (Harry) COLRIDGE's birth registration has not been found.
Louisa COLRIDGE's birth was registered in September 1867 in Newton Abbot.
1881 census for Moretonhampstead
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Moretonhampstead Cross Street |
John COLRIDGE Elizabeth A COLRIDGE John COLRIDGE William COLRIDGE Charles Henry COLRIDGE Louisa COLRIDGE |
52 56 21 19 16 13 |
Head Wife Son Son Son Daughter |
Carpenter Carpenter Carpenter Carpenter Scholar |
In 1881 John & Elizabeth are still in Cross Street with 4 of their children.
1881 census for London
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Kensington 7 Notting Hill Square |
Emma COLERIDGE | 22 | Servant |
In 1881 John & Elizabeth's daughter Emma, recorded as COLERIDGE, is working in London.
1891 census for Moretonhampstead
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Moreton Hampstead Cross Street |
Elizabeth COLRIDGE William COLRIDGE Henry COLRIDGE Louisa COLRIDGE |
65 27 25 22 |
Head Son Son Daur |
Carpenter Carpenter Dressmaker |
In 1891 Elizabeth is widowed and living with her 3 younger children. There is a record of her youngest daughter's marriage:
Louisa COLRIDGE's marriage (to Richard JOY or Richard YOULDON) was registered in June 1894 in Newton Abbot.
The Moretonhampstead parish register records the burials of John & Elizabeth Ann:
John COLDRIDGE, aged 54, was buried on 26th January 1883. Noted as Moretonhampstead.
Elizabeth Ann COLRIDGE, aged 69, was buried on 18th May 1895. Noted as Cross St, wife of John.
The following probate summaries were found for John and Elizabeth Ann:
22 February 1884. The Will of John COLRIDGE late of Cross-street Moretonhampstead in the County of Devon Carpenter who died 21 January 1883 at Cross-street was proved at Exeter by Elizabeth Ann COLRIDGE of Moretonhampstead Widow the Relict the sole Executrix. Personal Estate £87.
Elizabeth Ann COLRIDGE of Cross-street Moretonhampstead Devon widow died 15 May 1895 Probate London 20 May 1895 to John COLRIDGE carpenter. Effects £30 7s. 6d.