William Henry & Mary Colridge of Ipplepen
William Henry COLRIDGE, born in 1852, is the third son of Thomas & Elizabeth COLRIDGE of North Bovey. He had 12 children – 8 recorded in the censuses and still living in 1911.
William Henry COLRIDGE's marriage to Mary Browne FARLEY was registered in December 1881 in Plymouth.
1891 census for Devon
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Ipplepen Smerdon Road |
William Henry COLRIDGE Mary COLRIDGE Theresa COLRIDGE Louisa COLRIDGE Ann COLRIDGE Thos Cornish COLRIDGE Kathleen COLRIDGE |
39 29 9 7 6 3 8d |
Head Wife Daur Daur Daur Son Daur |
Butcher |
In 1891 William Henry & Mary are recorded in Ipplepen with their first 5 children. Theresa's birthplace is given as Africa, and no birth registration has been found.
Louisa COLRIDGE's birth was registered in September 1883 in Newton Abbot.
Ann COLRIDGE's birth was registered in June 1885 in Newton Abbot.
George Henry COLRIDGE's birth was registered in September 1886 in Newton Abbot, and his death, aged 0, was registered in March 1887 in Newton Abbot. [†]
Thomas Cornish COLRIDGE's birth was registered in December 1887 in Newton Abbot.
Bessie COLRIDGE's birth was registered in March 1890 in Newton Abbot, and her death, aged 0, was registered in March 1890 in Newton Abbot. [†]
Kathleen COLRIDGE's birth was registered in June 1891 in Newton Abbot.
The following article appeared in the Exeter and Plymouth Gazette on 12th January 1894:
IPPLEPEN. At Newton Police-court on Tuesday an ejectment order was made against William Henry COLDRIDGE, as tenant of a house at Ipplepen, belonging to Mrs. BROCK.
1901 census for Devon
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Ipplepen North Street |
Henry COLRIDGE Mary COLRIDGE Thomas COLRIDGE Kathleen COLRIDGE John COLRIDGE Frank COLRIDGE Vera COLRIDGE |
50 40 13 9 7 3 10m |
Head Wife Son Daughter Son Son Daughter |
Butcher Slaughterman Scholar Scholar Scholar Scholar |
In 1901 (William) Henry & Mary are in Ipplepen with their 5 youngest children.
John COLRIDGE's birth was registered in March 1894 in Newton Abbot.
James Browne F COLRIDGE's birth was registered in September 1896 in Newton Abbot, and his death, aged 0, was registered in December 1896 in Newton Abbot. [†]
Frank COLRIDGE's birth was registered in March 1898 in Newton Abbot.
Vera Marguerette COLRIDGE's birth was registered in June 1900 in Newton Abbot.
Harry Edward COLRIDGE's birth was registered in December 1906 in Newton Abbot, and his death, aged 1, was registered in December 1907 in Newton Abbot. [†]
1901 census for Devon
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Tormoham | Mary COLERIDGE | 18 | Servant | Kitchen Maid |
| Tormoham | Louisa COLERIDGE | 17 | Servant | Domestic Housemaid |
In 1901 Mary and Louisa COLERIDGE, both born in Ipplepen, are recorded separately in Tormoham. They are probably William Henry & Mary's older daughters.
1911 census for Devon
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| Ipplepen North Street |
Henry COLRIDGE Mary COLRIDGE Frank COLRIDGE Vera COLRIDGE |
59 49 13 10 |
Head Wife Son Daur |
Butcher School School |
| Moretonhamstead The Square |
Albert Edward RIHILL Emily RIHILL Thos Cornish COLRIDGE Annie BROWN Albert Frederick BROWN |
33 30 22 18 3 |
Head Wife Boarder Servant Son |
Master Butcher Working for Butcher General Servant (Dom) |
| Newton Abbot 48 Fairfield Terrace |
John COLRIDGE | 17 | Boarder | Apprentice Butcher |
In 1911 Henry & Mary are still in Ipplepen with their two youngest children, their older sons having left home too. The census records 12 children of whom 8 are still living.
I found the following records of Henry & Mary's deaths:
William H COLRIDGE's death, aged 67, was registered in March 1919 in Newton Abbot.
Mary COLRIDGE's death, aged 69, was registered in December 1930 in Newton Abbot.
Henry & Mary's son Thomas emigrated to Canada and the following records were found::
Thomas Cornish COLRIDGE, age 25, son of Wm Henry and Mary COLRIDGE, married Georgia Ferne PAGE, age 25, daughter of W J and Florence PAGE, on 19th January 1918 in Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada.
1921 census for Canada
| Address | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation |
| New Brunswick Victoria and Carleton Wilmot (Parish) |
Thomas COLRIDGE Grace PAGE [COLRIDGE] Harry COLRIDGE |
28 22 2 |
Head Daughter Son |
Farmer (Income 500) Student |
In 1921 Thomas is recorded in New Brunswick, noted as immigrated 1918. Grace, who is unmarried and born in New Brunswick, is presumably his wife's sister.
There are records of the birth and marriage of Thomas & Georgia's son:
Harry Vaughn COLERIDGE born 5th July 1918 Williamstown, Southesk, Northumberland, New Brunswick. Parents Thomas Cornish COLERIDGE and Georgia Ferne PAGE.
Harry Vaughn COLERIDGE, age 22, farmer, married Winona Louise KIRKBRIDE, age 18, domestic, on 3rd May 1941 in Wakefield, Carleton, New Brunswick. Harry's parents are Thomas COLERIDGE and Georgie Ferne PAGE. Winona's parents are Sterling KIRKBRIDE and Idella LAWRENCE.
Thomas & Georgia and their son are buried in Williamstown, Carleton, New Brunswick and this is the text on the family memorial:
COLERIDGE PAGE
G Ferne PAGE 1892 - 1969
wife of Thomas C COLERIDGE 1887 - 1972
COLERIDGE
Harry V 1918 - 1993
wife Winona L 1922 - 1945
Barbara D EMERY 1968
The following records relate to Henry & Mary's son John, whose marriage was announced in the Western Times, Exeter on Friday 25th June 1920:
A very pretty wedding was solemnised at Ipplepen Parish Church on Saturday last, the contracting parties being Mr. John COLRIDGE, second son of the late Mr. William Henry COLRIDGE, and Mrs. COLRIDGE, Ipplepen, and Miss Vida DOLLING, only child of Mr. and Mrs DOLLING, Dainton.
John COLRIDGE's marriage to Vida M N DOLLING was registered in June 1920 in Newton Abbot.
Henry J COLRIDGE's birth was registered in June 1921 in Newton Abbot.
Joan M COLRIDGE's birth was registered in March 1927 in Totnes.
Henry J COLRIDGE's death, aged 13, was registered in June 1934 in Newton Abbot. [†]
Joan M COLRIDGE's marriage to Horace S SCOTT was registered in December 1945 in Totnes.
Vida Miriam N COLRIDGE's death, aged 74, was registered in March 1976 in Mendip, Somerset. Date of birth given as 30 May 1901.
There are several records relating to Henry & Mary's other children:
Kathleen COLERIDGE's marriage (to William WHITAKER or Sidney MOREMON) was registered in September 1911 in Plymouth.
Louisa COLRIDGE's marriage to William H CHUBB was registered in December 1917 in Tavistock.
Vera M COLRIDGE's marriage to William A F FULLER was registered in September 1937 in Newton Abbot.
Frank COLRIDGE's death, aged 75, was registered in June 1973 in Newton Abbot. Date of birth 19th February 1898.