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Possible brother: From War Graves Commission
Name: STEENSON, SAMUEL
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Irish Fusiliers
Unit Text: 2nd Bn.
Age: 26
Date of Death: 13/05/1915
Service No: 9598
Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Steenson, of Corramaxwell, Glasslough, Co. Monaghan.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 42.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
Jessie Caroline Lavinia Roberts
ABODES:
1893 ..... 7 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent - (birth)
1901 ..... 15 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent - (Census)
1909 ..... 21 Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent (c/o Mr. Gaywood) Probably her cousin, Thomas. See below.
1923 ..... 16 Cambridge Road, Eastbourne, Kent. (moved here before 1914)
1923 ..... Simla, India - (Moved here after marriage, arrived at Bombay 21 Dec 1923)
1924 ..... Returned to UK. A photo exists of Jessie aboard S.S. Maloja in May 1924 "from Babs"
1924 ..... 16 Cambridge Road, Eastbourne. (passport was not renewed until 1929)
1929 ..... 60 St. Paul's Avenue, Slough, Bucks. (where her mother died in 1930)
1929 ..... Moved back to India arriving at Bombay 19 Dec 1929
1932 ..... Rookville Lodge, Simla, India - (returned to UK 30 April 1932)
1932 ..... 36 Pembury Grove, Tonbridge, Kent - (living with someone - keys arrived for new premises 22 May)
1935 ..... 47 Eastbourne Road, Brighton, Sussex (Last permanent UK address of husband)
1941 ..... 47 Eastbourne Road, Brighton, Sussex
1947 ..... 12 Carden Crescent, Patcham, Brighton, Sussex
1952 ..... 15 Edgar Crescent, Portchester, Hampshire
19xx ..... Eastbourne, Kent
1959 ..... "Cheriton", 10 St Mary's Road, Stubbington, Hampshire
1963 ..... 5 Pelham Road, Gosport, Hampshire - (death of William John Steenson)
1968 ..... 17 Buckingham Place, Brighton, Sussex - (making of will)
1972 - 74 ..... 78 Mayfield Road, Gosport, Hampshire - (death)"S.S. Maloja"
Mrs. Jessie Grimshaw, age 30, No occupation, Boarded at Aden, 2nd class
Arrived at London 9 or 18 May 1924
Last resident address: India
Proposed permanent address: 16 Cambridge Road, Eastbourne, Kent.Returned to England second time on 30th April 1932. Leaving Bombay on "S.S. Strathaird" - cabin 555, berth 1.
Passenger List Transcript: Recorded on: Page 3 of 5
Name: Mrs J GRIMSHAW
Date of departure: 24 November 1929
Port of departure: Liverpool
Passenger destination port: Bombay, India
Passenger destination: Bombay, India
Age: 36
Occupation: Domestic Duties
Last Permanent UK Address: 60 St. Paul's Avenue, Slough, Bucks.
Intended Permanent Residence: India
Ship: CITY OF CALCUTTA
Official Number: 115759
Master's name: Henderson
Steamship Line: City
Where bound: Karachi, Pakistan
Registered tonnage: 4898.95
Passengers on voyage: 87
1901 Census: 15 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent
Chas Roberts, Head, Mar, 51, Shopkeeper (Music?) Domestic Machine Trade, own a/c, b. Burgate, Hants.
Sarah Roberts, Wife, Mar, 37?, b. Stamford Hill, London
Agnes Roberts, Daur, Un, 20, b. Paddock Wood, Kent
Jessie Roberts, Daur, Un, 7, b. Tonbridge, KentNOTE: In 1909? a postcard was sent from an Elsie & Will, to Jessie Caroline Lavinia Roberts, c/o Mr Gaywood, 21 Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent. It is not known who Mr Gaywood was, but could have been Jessie's cousin, Thomas Gaywood, who was living at 70 Black Bull Road in 1901. Jessie was a 1st & also 2nd cousin of Thomas. Her grandmother was Caroline Gaywood, who was Thomas' aunt.
ABODES:
1849 - Burgate, Hants. (Birth)
1870 - Canada "The Red River Expedition" (Diary)
1874 - St. Johns, New Brunswick, Canada (Discharged from Army at Halifax, Nova Scotia)
1875 - Montreal, Canada (Layed off from Grand Trunk Railroad)
1878 - Croydon, Surrey, UK. (1st marriage)
1881 - Paddock Wood, Brenchley, Tonbridge, Kent. (Census)
1882 - Tonbridge, Kent.OCCUPATIONS:
31 March 1868 - 21 April 1874 Army (Corporal 1769, 1st Battalion of 60th Royal Rifles)
Apr 1874 - Apr 1875: Grand Trunk Railway of Canada - (Boiler Maker's Assistant)
Caretaker of Baptist Church
Owner of Musical instrument shop at 78 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent.In May 1870 he volunteered to help the British troops regain Fort Garry in Canada, which had been taken over by rebels. To read his personal account of this mission click here
He applied for a medal, for his duties abroad, but not sure if he ever received it.
1851 Census: West Harnham, Wiltshire
William Roberts, Head, Mar, 32, Ag. Labourer Carter, b. Ringwood Hants.
Maria Roberts, Wife, Mar, 26, b. Fisherton, Wilts.
George Roberts, Son, 4, b. Burgate, Hants.
Charles Roberts, Son, 1, b. Burgate, Hants.1861 Census: Road leading from River Naddar to Netherhampton Road, West Harnham, Wiltshire
William Roberts, Head, Mar, 42, Carter, b. Ringwood Hampshire
Maria Roberts, Wife, Mar, 36, b. Fisherton Anger, Wiltshire
George Roberts, Son, 14, Dairy Boy, b. Burgate, Hampshire
Charles Roberts, Son, 11, Ploughboy, b. Burgate, Hampshire
Maria Roberts, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. West Harnham, Wiltshire
Elizabeth F. Roberts, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. West Harnham, Wiltshire1881 Census: Paddock Wood, Brenchley, Tonbridge, Kent
Charles J. Roberts, Head, Mar, 31, Account Collector, b. Burgate, Hants.
Harriet R. Roberts, Wife, Mar, 33, b. Southampton, Hants.
Florence E. Roberts, Daur, Un, 1, b. Brenchley, Kent
Agnes H. Roberts, Daur, Un, 4 months, b. Brenchley, Kent1891 Census: 45 Brunswick Avenue, "Music Shop", Quary Hill, Tunbridge, Kent
Charles J. Roberts, Head, Mar, 41, Sewing Machine Agent, b. Burgate, Hants.
Lavinia S. Roberts, Wife, Mar, 41, b. Croydon, Surrey
Florence E. Roberts, Daur, Un, 11, b. Paddock Wood, Kent
Agnes H. Roberts, Daur, Un, 10, b. Paddock Wood, Kent1901 Census: 15 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent
Chas Roberts, Head, Mar, 51, Shopkeeper (Music?) Domestic Machine Trade, own a/c, b. Burgate, Hants.
Sarah Roberts, Wife, Mar, 37?, b. Stamford Hill, London
Agnes Roberts, Daur, Un, 20, b. Paddock Wood, Kent
Jessie Roberts, Daur, Un, 7, b. Tonbridge, Kent
ABODES:
1864 ..... 7 George Place, Stamford Hill, Middx. (Birth)
1881 ..... Leigh, Kent. (Census)
Rose Cottage, Leigh, Kent.
Eastbourne, Sussex
1871 Census: Leigh, Kent
John Hounsom, Head, Mar, 45, Under Gardener, b. Kingston, Surrey (Deaf)
Caroline Hounsom, Wife, Mar, 35, b. Tottenham, Middlesex
John Hounsom, Son, Un, 14, Scholar, b. Hackney, Middlesex
William Hounsom, Son, Un, 10, Scholar, b. Hackney, Middlesex
Sarah Hounsom, Daur, Un, 6, Scholar, b. Hackney, Middlesex
Thomas Hounsom, Son, Un, 4, Scholar, b. Tottenham, Middlesex1881 Census: Leigh, Kent
John HOUNSOME, Head, M, 50, Kingston, Surrey, Gardener Do Serv
Caroline HOUNSOME, Wife, M, 45, Tottenham, Middlesex, Gardener Do Serv Wife
John HOUNSOME, Son, U, 24, Stamford Hill, Middlesex, Gardener Do Serv
Sarah HOUNSOME, Daur, U, 16, Stamford Hill, Middlesex, Gardener Do Serv Daur
Thomas HOUNSOME, Son, 14, Tottenham, Middlesex, Scholar1891 Census: Street, Leigh, Sevenoaks, Kent (Smithie? Chapel & Sunday School)
John Hounsome, Head, Mar, 66, Gardener (Domestic), b. Kingston, Surrey - (Deaf)
Caroline Hounsome, Wife, Mar, 55, b. Tottenham, Middlesex
Sarah Hounsome, Daur, Un, 26, b. Hackney, Middlesex
NOTE: John & Caroline's son, John and family, are living a few houses away.1901 Census: 15 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent
Chas Roberts, Head, Mar, 51, Shopkeeper (Music?) Domestic Machine Trade, own a/c, b. Burgate, Hants.
Sarah Roberts, Wife, Mar, 37?, b. Stamford Hill, London
Agnes Roberts, Daur, Un, 20, b. Paddock Wood, Kent
Jessie Roberts, Daur, Un, 7, b. Tonbridge, Kent
TIMELINE:
1852 ..... Born at Fareham, Hants.
1861 ..... Hoeford, Gosport Road, Fareham, Hants. - (Census)
1867 ..... Hoeford, Gosport Road, Fareham, Hants. - (Kelly's)
1871 ..... Ag. Labourer - living at Hoeford, Gosport Road, Fareham, Hants. - (Census)
1878 ..... Hoeford, Gosport Road, Fareham, Hants. - (Kelly's)
1881 ..... Ag. Labourer - living at Hoeford, Gosport Road, Fareham.
1884 ..... Elson Lane, Gosport, Hants. - (George's birth)
1886 ..... Arlington Road, Brockhurst, Hants. - (William's birth)
1888 ..... 8 Hartington Terrace, Gosport, Hants. - (Violet's birth)
1890 ..... Claremont Villa - (Frank's birth)
1890 ..... 20 Ann's Hill, Brockhurst, Hants.
1902 ..... 20 Ann's Hill, Brockhurst, Hants.
1906 ..... 3 Station Road, Brockhurst, Hants.
1920 ..... 1 Earls Cottages, Gosport Road, Fareham.
1921 ..... 43 Cobden Street, Mill Lane, Forton,
1925 - 1933 ? ..... 2 Earls Road, Fareham, Hants.Housekeeper's name said to be Mrs. Little? (Probably Mrs. E.J. Malley)
OCCUPATIONS:
1867, 1871, 1878 - Beer retailer living at Gosport Road, Fareham.
1861 Census: Hoeford, Gosport Road, Fareham, Hants.
Thomas Hibdidge, Head, Mar, 43, Railway Plate Layer, b. Witchampton, Dorset (c.1818)
Harriet Hibdidge, Wife, Mar, 47, b. Botley, Hants. (c.1814)
Clara Hibdidge, Daur, Un, 12, Scholar, b. Fareham, Hants. (c.1849)
William Owen Hibdidge, Son, Un, 9, Scholar, b. Fareham, Hants. (c.1852)
Ellen Hibdidge, Daur, Un, 7, Scholar, b. Fareham, Hants. (c.1854)1871 Census: Hoeford, 1 Gosport Road, Fareham, Hants.
Thomas Hibdidge, Head, Mar, 53, Barhouse Keeper, b. Witchampton, Dorset
Harriet Hibdidge, Wife, Mar, 52, b. Botley, Hants. (Deaf)
Clara Hibdidge, Daur, Un, 22, b. Fareham, Hants.
William Hibdidge, Son, Un, 19, Ag. Labourer, b. Fareham, Hants.1881 Census: Hoeford, Gosport Road, Fareham, Hants
Harriet HIBDAGE, Head, Wid, 68, Dressmaker, b.1813 Botley
William HIBDAGE, Son, Un, 29, Ag.Lab, b.1852 Fareham
George TUPPEN, Grandson, Un, 20, Ag.Lab, b.1861 Southsea
Emma GUTTERIDGE, Wid, 65, Deaf, b.1816 Botley1891 Census: 1 Claremont Villas, Gosport, Hants
William O. Hibdige, Head, Mar, 39, Tramdriver, b. Fareham, Hampshire (c.1852)
Fanny Hibdige, Wife, Mar, 38, b. Gosport, Hampshire (c.1853)
George Hibdige, Son, 6, Scholar, b. Gosport, Hampshire (c.1885)
William Hibdige, Son, 5, b. Gosport, Hampshire (c.1886)
Violet F. Hibdige, Daur, 2, b. Gosport, Hampshire (c.1889)
Frank Hibdige, Son, 10 mnths, b. Gosport, Hampshire (c.1890)
James Dicks, Bro/law, Un, 47, Agr. Lab., b. Gosport, Hampshire (c.1844)1901 Census: 20 Anne's Hill Road, Gosport, Hants.
William Hibdige, Head, Widow, 49, Tram Stableman (W), b. Fareham, Hants. (c.1852)
George O. Hibdige, Son, 15, Mail Boy (W), b. Gosport, Hants. (c.1886)
William Hibdige, Son, 15, Mineral Water Maker (W), b. Gosport, Hants. (c.1886)
Violet F. Hibdige, Daur, 12, b. Gosport, Hants. (c.1889)
Frank Hibdige, Son, 10, b. Gosport, Hants. (c.1891)
Ernest F. Hibdige, Son, 6, b. Gosport, Hants. (c.1895)
John H. Hibdige, Son, 9, b. Gosport, Hants. (c.1892)
E.J. Malley, Servt, 37, b. London, Middlesex (c.1864)
ABODES:
1863 ..... district of Shoreditch, Middlesex (GRO Jun qtr 1c 139)
1871 ..... 37 Bowling Green Lane, Holborn, London (with uncle John Kempshead)
1878 ..... 19 Pool Street, Islington, Middlesex (marriage to William E. Malley)
1881 ..... 45 Hereford Street, Christchurch, Marylebone, Middlesex
1891 ..... 126 Tewkesbury Road, Tottenham, Middlesex
1901 ..... 20 Anne's Hill Road, Gosport (Servant for William Owen Hibdige)
1904 ..... 3 Ashby Place, High Street, Gosport, Hants. (Frederick's birth)
1906 ..... 3 Station Road, Brockhurst, Hants. (Dorothy's birth)
1908 ..... Gosport, Hants. (Death)Eliza was a housekeeper for William Owen Hibdige in 1901. It seems that she had two children, Fred (known as Jim) & Dorothy, by William Owen (or possibly his son William). The children lived with her at Bridgemary, Gosport, until her death in 1908. The children then went to live with William Owen Hibdige.
Dorothy was told that her mother had red hair and died shortly after her birth.
Jim was born with the surname Malley, but later changed his name to Hibdige by deed poll. They always believed they were half-siblings, and it was only a few weeks after Dorothy's death that the truth was discovered.
Eliza is mentioned on a postcard sent from her step-son, William, to his sister, Violet, dated 28 Aug 1906. He says that "Mrs Malley is sick".
1871 Census: 37 Bowling Green Lane, Holborn, London
John Kemshead, Head, Mar, 39, Stationer, b. Holborn, St. Andrews, London
Emma Kemshead, Wife, Mar, 38, Suffolk (c.1833)
Eliza J. Last, Niece, 7, b. Shoreditch, London
George Taylor, Lodger, Unm, 38, Carman, b. Suffolk
NOTE: Details of Emma's uncle or aunt
JOHN KEMSHEAD mar EMMA PALLANT, 12 Jan 1851, St John The Baptist , Shoreditch, London
In 1861 John & Emma are at 49 Poole Street, Hoxton. This is where Eliza's parents were in 1871. Emma is 30, b. Debenham.Possibly Emma:
EMMA PALLANT
Christening: 24 MAY 1829 Dennington, Suffolk (7 miles from Debenham)
Father: EDWARD PALLANT
Mother: MARIA BLOMFIELD
or
EMMA LAST
Birth: 24 APR 1834
Christening: 19 MAR 1837 Independent, Debenham, Suffolk
Father: THOMAS LAST
Mother: MARY1881 Census: 45 Hereford Street, Christchurch, Marylebone, Middlesex
William Malley, Head, Mar, 27, Rag Sorter, b. Gosport, Hampshire
Eliza Jane Malley, Wife, Mar, 17, b. Hoxton, Middlesex
Harriet Hardy, W, Wid, 52, Needlewoman, b. Isleworth
NOTE: In same house as James Welham?, 45, Plumber of Raydon, Suffolk & family.1891 Census: 126 Tewkesbury Road, Tottenham, Middlesex
William E. Malley, Head, Mar, 38, Rag Sorter, b. Gosport, Hampshire
Eliza J. Malley, Wife, Mar, 29, b. Hoxton, London
Alfred Malley, Son, Un, 8, b. Rotherhithe, London
Thomas Malley, Son, Un, 5, b. Kings Cross, London
Edward Malley, Son, Un, 2, b. Hoxton, London
Infant, Son, 1m, b. Tottenham, Middlesex1901 Census: 20 Anne's Hill Road, Gosport, Hants.
William Hibdige, Head, Widow, 49, Tram Stableman (W), b. Fareham, Hants. (c.1852)
George O. Hibdige, Son, 15, Mail Boy (W), b. Gosport, Hants. (c.1886)
William Hibdige, Son, 15, Mineral Water Maker (W), b. Gosport, Hants. (c.1886)
Violet F. Hibdige, Daur, 12, b. Gosport, Hants. (c.1889)
Frank Hibdige, Son, 10, b. Gosport, Hants. (c.1891)
Ernest F. Hibdige, Son, 6, b. Gosport, Hants. (c.1895)
John H. Hibdige, Son, 9, b. Gosport, Hants. (c.1892)
E.J. Malley, Servt, 37, b. London, Middlesex (c.1864)
Details of Dorothy Emily Hibdige's birth certificate (daughter)
Name: Dorothy Emily Hibdige
DoB: 14 April 1906
Father: William Hibdige (Occupation: General Labourer)
Mother: Eliza Jane Hibdige, late Last, formerly Ellington
Residence: 3 Station Road, Brockhurst (Alverstoke, Hampshire)
Registered: 28 May 1906
Possible connection:
1881 Census: 16 Bell Alley, London, Middlesex
James MALLEY, Head, M, Male, 36, St Luke, General Dealer
Eliza MALLEY, Wife, M, Female, 38, Hoxton, General Dealer
Frederick "Jim" Owen Malley (Hibdige)
ABODES:
1904 ..... 3 Ashby Place, High Street, Gosport. Hampshire (birth)
1940's ... Totland Road, Cosham, Hampshire. (With father)Jim worked at Midland Cattle Products, in Portchester, and worked for the Fire Service in early 1940's. He often used to sleep walk, and was a bit of a loner. He never married and is said to have lived with his father until he died in 1941, possibly in Paulsgrove. After his father died, he was looked after by his grand nephew, Robert Hibdige & wife, Doris.
Jim informed his sister, Dorothy, of their father's death when she was living at Northney, Hayling Island. They had always assumed they were step brother & sister, and never knew they had the same mother. Jim was born with the surname, Malley, but changed his name by deed poll to James Frederick Hibdige about 1970.
Their mother, Eliza, was a housekeeper for William Owen Hibdige in 1901. The children lived with her at Bridgemary, Gosport, until her death in 1908. They then went to live with their father.
1911 Census (Index): Alverstoke, Hampshire
George Peckham, 44
Emily Peckham, 34 (nee Bicknell)
Emily Peckham, 14
George Peckham, 12
Henry Peckham, 8
Mabel Peckham, 2
Fredrick James Hebdige, 6
Dorithy Emily Hebdige, 4
Edward's brief Navy service describes him as follows:
Name: Edward Bridgen
Service No: 114529
Birth: 6 Jun 1862 (added 2 years on his age)
Birth place: Portsmouth, Hants.
Height: 5ft 4in
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Fair
Marks: Tattoo marks on back of left hand
Ships served in: Excellent
Books: 5 11.6?
Rating: D.S.C.
Service: 8 Sep 1880 to 8 Sep 1880
Character: Fair
Discharge: £17/10 7 for 42 day prh? & D as objectionable ?
Remarks: F.E. D to Maidstone gaol 11.9.80It would appear that Edward served only one day in the Royal Navy, and was discharged to Maidstone gaol 3 days later. He must have been keen to enlist, as he gave his age as 18, although he was only 16. His father was a prison warden in Portsmouth, so was he sent to Maidstone to work there? - unlikely! The reference to £17/10 and the 42 days has yet to be discovered.
In 1891, he is found in Portsmouth as a painter, then 2 years later, he is in the fire service, and then possibly in the army in 1901, as a soldier in Woolwich, Kent.
He is quite difficult to track down, as he constantly swapped his first names around, and even added the name Richard on one of his son's marriage certificates, where he is described as a Master Tailor in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary service.
ABODES:
1864 ..... 59 King Street, Portsmouth, Hants. (Birth)
1871 ..... Pembroke Cottage, Mew Row, Portsea, Hants.
1891 ..... 57 Stanley Road, Portsmouth, Hants.
1892 ..... 6 Sophia Place, Landport, Portsmouth
1894 ..... 6 Sophia Place, Landport, Portsmouth
1895 ..... 22 Malta Road, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hants.
1903 ..... 27 Hollingbury Road, Preston, Brighton, West SussexOCCUPATION:
1880 ..... Sailor
1891 ..... Painter
1893 ..... Member of Fire Brigade
1901 ..... Soldier
xxxx ..... Master Tailor R.F.A. (see Albert's & Dolly's Marriage Certificates)NOTE:
He was named THOMAS on Abert's birth certificate (1893) & RICHARD EDWARD (Deceased) on Albert's Marriage Certificate. (1925)
Also named Thomas on Dolly's marriage certificate (1924)
1871 Census: Pembroke Cottage, Mew Row, Portsea, Hants.
Edward Bridgen, Head, Mar, 37, Assistant warden in convict prison, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Emma Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Ann Bridgen, Daur, Un, 11, Scholar, b. Alverstoke, Hants.
Edward Bridgen, Son, Un, 7, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Lavinia Bridgen, Daur, Un, 5, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Walter Bridgen, Son, Un, 4, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Albert E. Bridgen, Son, Un, 1, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Rosina A. Howarth, Stepdaur, Un, 15, General domestic servant unemployed, b. Alverstoke, Hants.Not found in 1881
1891 Census: 40 Caversham Road, Portsea, Hants.
Edward Bridgen, Head, Mar, 26, Painter, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Emily Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 23, b. Purbrook, Hants.1901 Census Index: Woolich, Kent. (Probable find)
Thomas Bridgen, 38, Soldier, Portsea, Hampshire (b.1863)
Deaths Certificate details:
DIED: 23 Jun 1903, at 27 Hollingbury Road, Preston, Brighton, West Sussex
NAME: Thomas Edward James Bridgen
AGE: 39
OCCUPATION: Army Pensioner
CAUSE: Aneurysm of Thoracic Aorta - 18 months Asthenia
INFORMANT: Emily Bridgen, widow of deceased, present at death, 27 Hollingbury Road, Preston
Registered: 26 Jun 1903
ABODES:
1867 ..... Purbrook Main Road, Purbrook. Hants.
1891 ..... 22 Stanley Road, Portsmouth, Hants.
1895 ..... 22 Malta Road, Portsmouth, Hants.
1901 ..... 22 Malta Road, Portsmouth, Hants.
1903 ..... 27 Hollingbury Road, Preston, Brighton, West Sussex
1905 ?.... Paynes Terrace, Brighton ?NOTES: From Denise Herbert
Emily lived near Twyford Avenue & near Aunt Kate. Aunt Kate died a spinster, and left her unsigned will to a distant relative ( Brother ? ) in Wales.NOTES: From Ron Bridgen
As a child he would visit Emily with his parents, Herbert and Dorothy. Before leaving her house, Herbert would hide a 10 shilling note in the tea caddy, so she would find it later. This would probably be in the late 1930's.
1871 Census: London Road?, Purbrook, Hampshire
Maria Colwell, Head, 34, Charwoman, b. Kingston, Portsea, Hants., c.1837
Joseph A. Colwell, Son, 13, Ag. Labour, b. Kingston, Portsea, Hants., c.1858
Louisa E. Colwell, Daur, 11, b. Kingston, Portsea, Hants., c.1860
Georgina Colwell, Daur, 9, b. Portchester, Hants. c.1862
Edward J. Colwell, Son, 7, b. Kingston, Portsea, Hants., c.1864
Emily Colwell, Daur, 3, b. Farlington, Hants., c.1868
Harriett Colwell, Daur, 1, b. Farlington, Hants., c.18701881 Census: Purbrook Main (Road),Farlington, Hampshire
John ASTRIDGE, Head, M, 61, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Retired Governor Of Prison
Harriet E. ASTRIDGE, Wife, M, 50, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Retired Matron Of Prison
James W. ASTRIDGE, Son, U, 25, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Annuitant
Hannah F. ASTRIDGE, Daur, U, 16, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Scholar
Emily Frances COLWELL, Servt, U, 13, Purbrook, Hampshire, General Domestic ServtNOTE: The servant, Emily Frances Colwell, was my great grandmother. Her parents are 8 entries previous in the 1881 census.
Emily married Edward James Thomas Bridgen in 1891. His father, Edward Bridgen, was a warder in the prison between 1864 & 1871 (possibly much longer). It would appear that Emily met Edward via her master, John Astridge, the governor of the prison. Edward senior's brother, George Bridgen, was also a dispenser of medicine at the prison.
Another of Edward senior's brothers was Charles Bridgen a dentist (possibly at the prison). Two of Charles' daughters, Caroline & Elizabeth, married the brothers, Thomas Ernest Boyd Broadbent & Frederick Holdsworth Broadbent, whose younger brother was Edward Gerald Broadbent, husband of Harriett Kate Astridge.
Their sister, Mary Theresa Broadbent, married Francis Jerome Palmes in 1881, who was 14th great grandson of King Edward III of England.
1891 Census: 40 Caversham Road, Portsea, Hants.
Edward Bridgen, Head, Mar, 26, Painter, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Emily Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 23, b. Purbrook, Hants.1901 Census: 22 Malta Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Emily F. Bridgen, Head, M, 32, Purbrook, Hants.
Albert Bridgen, Son, 8, Portsmouth, Hants.
Herbert Bridgen, Son, 4, Portsmouth, Hants.
George Bridgen, Son, 3, Portsmouth, Hants.
Ethel Bridgen, Daur, 8 months, Portsmouth, Hants.
A Mrs or sometimes Miss Colwell lived at 63 Twyford Ave, 1913-53
A Mrs Rosina Kate Williams lived 63 Twyford Ave,(aparts) 1951-53
Mrs G.H.T. Colwell ; 50 Stanley Street, Southsea. 1921
Harry Colwell ; 8 Sophia Place, Landport. 1936-7
Probable Birth: Jun 1901 - STONE Lilian Olive - Plymouth 5b 210