William & Ann Colridge of North Bovey

William COLRIDGE, born in 1760, is the third son of Thomas & Mary COLRIDGE of North Bovey.

The North Bovey parish register records the following marriage:

William COLRIDGE married Anne TAVERNER on 31st July 1792 in the Parish Church of North Bovey after banns. Both signed. Witnesses John TAVERNER and Robert TAPPER.

The North Bovey parish register records the baptisms of 4 children to William & Ann COLRIDGE:

William COLRIDGE was baptised on 9th July 1793.

John COLRIDGE was baptised on 23rd June 1795.

Richard COLRIDGE was baptised on 1st May 1798.

Ann COLRIDGE was baptised on 21st September 1800.

The North Bovey parish register also records William's death:

William COLERIDGE, aged 75, was buried on 10th June 1835. Abode noted as Wormhill.

1841 census for Moretonhampstead

Address	Name	Age	Relation	Occupation
Moretonhampstead North Dockham	George TAVERNER Susan TAVERNER William TAVERNER Thomas TAVERNER Thirza TAVERNER Laura TAVERNER Emily TAVERNER Jane TAVERNER William COLRIDGE	45 40 15 8 4 3 1 15 45		Publican Ag Lab

In 1841 William & Ann's son William would be 47 and is living with George TAVERNER, presumed to be his cousin. Ann is widowed and living with Richard & Mary Ann.

1851 census for Devon

Address	Name	Age	Relation	Occupation
Kingsteignton	William COLDRIDGE	57	Lodger	Ag Lab

In 1851 William is recorded in Kingsteignton.

1851 census for Exeter

Address	Name	Age	Relation	Occupation
Exeter St Mary Steps Stepcote Hill	Ann COLDRIDGE	86	Lodger	Nurse

In 1851 Ann Coldridge is recorded in Exeter. Her birthplace is given as Moreton and she was born around 1765 so is 5 years younger than William.

Ann Coldridge's death was registered in June 1854 in Exeter.

1861 census for Moretonhampstead

Address	Name	Age	Relation	Occupation
Moretonhampstead Gregory Arms Inn	William COLRIDGE	67	Head	Ag Lab

In 1861 William & Ann's son William is again recorded in Moretonhampstead.

William M COLRIDGE's death, aged 71, was recorded on 12th July 1864. Noted as Doccombe.