William & Elizabeth Colridge of Wolborough
William COLRIDGE, born in 1845, is the second son of John Ponsford & Susanna COLRIDGE of North Bovey. No record has been found of William's marriage to Elizabeth around 1872.
1881 census for Wolborough
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Wolborough 8 Gladstone Place |
William COLDRIDGE Elizabeth COLDRIDGE Edith COLDRIDGE Jessie COLDRIDGE Fred COLDRIDGE |
36 32 7 6 4 |
Head Wife Daur Daur Son |
Carpenter Scholar Scholar Scholar |
In 1881 William & Elizabeth, recorded as COLDRIDGE, are in Wolborough with their 3 children. Both Elizabeth and Edith's birthplace is given as Berry Pomeroy (near Totnes).
Edith COLRIDGE's birth was registered in December 1873 in Totnes.
Jessie COLRIDGE's birth was registered in June 1875 in Newton Abbot.
Fred COLRIDGE's birth was registered in December 1876 in Newton Abbot.
1891 census for Wolborough
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Wolborough 46 Fairfield Terrace |
William COLRIDGE Elizabeth COLRIDGE Edith COLRIDGE Jessie COLRIDGE Fred COLRIDGE Arthur KNAPMAN |
46 42 17 16 14 14 |
Head Wife Daur Daur Son Nephew |
Carpenter Drapers Apprentice Drapers Apprentice Outfitters Apprentice Grocers Apprentice |
In 1891 William & Elizabeth are at a different address in Wolborough.
1901 census for Wolborough
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Wolborough 60 Fairfield Terrace |
Wm COLRIDGE Edith COLRIDGE Jessie COLRIDGE Fred G LANGLEY |
50 27 26 20 |
Head Daughter Daughter Boarder |
Carpenter Builder F/man Drapers Assistant House Keeper Railway Clerk |
In 1901 William is widowed. His daughters are still with him but his son Fred has left home.
Elizabeth COLRIDGE's death, aged 43, was registered in March 1892 in Newton Abbot.
1901 census for Bristol
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Clifton, 29 Meridian Pl | Fred COLRIDGE | 24 | Boarder | Hosiery Assistant |
In 1901 William's son Fred is living in Bristol.
Fred COLRIDGE's death, aged 53, was registered in March 1930 in Cardiff.
The following records were found relating to William & Elizabeth's other children:
Jessie COLRIDGE's marriage to Harry BURTON was registered in March 1905 in Newton Abbot.
Jessie COLRIDGE, age 29, Spinster, residing 60 Fairfield Tce, Newton Abbot, daughter of William COLRIDGE, Foreman Joiner, married Harry BURTON, age 24, Bachelor, Joiner, residing 115 Bartholomew Rd, Reading, son of Henry BURTON, Joiner, on 2nd March 1905 in St Pauls Church Wolborough after banns. Witnesses Fred COLRIDGE, Edith COLRIDGE and W COLRIDGE.
Edith COLRIDGE's marriage to John Campbell THORBURN was registered in June 1909 in Newton Abbot.
Edith COLRIDGE, age 34, Spinster, residing Moorview Newton Abbot, daughter of William COLRIDGE, Joiner, married John Campbell THORBURN, aged 52, Widower, Engineer, residing St Kilda Newton Abbot, son of William THORBURN (deceased), on 12th April 1909 in St Pauls Church Wolborough after banns. Witnesses Fred COLRIDGE and Celia G PALK.
1911 census for Newton Abbot
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Newton Abbot 8 Torquay Road |
William COLRIDGE | 66 | Boarder | Joiner |
In 1911 William is boarding in Newton Abbot district, possibly still in Wolborough.
The following death registration and probate summary were found for William:
William COLRIDGE's death, aged 75, was registered in June 1920 in Newton Abbot.
William COLRIDGE of 8 Torquay-road Newton Abbot Devonshire carpenter died 14 April 1920 Administration Exeter 26 May 1920 to Fred COLRIDGE outfitter's assistant. Effects £172 19s.