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1861 Census: Royal Navy Vessels "Mars", Palermo Bay, England
Thomas Woodcock, 38, Carpenter, b. Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales1871 Census: Waren Street, Morice Town, South, Stoke Damerel, St James, Devonport, Devon
Thomas Woodcock, Head, Mar, 47, Carpenter RN, b Pembroke, Wales
Mary Woodcock, Wife, 49, b. Portsmouth, HampshireIt appears that Thomas' first wife died between 1871 - 1881, and he then married another Mary (possibly Burton) see below.
1881 Census: Floriston Villas, Polsloe Road, Exeter Heavitree, Devon
Thomas WOODCOCK, Head, 57, Retired Chief Carpenter R.N. (N Off), Haverfordwest, Pembroke
Mary WOODCOCK, Wife, 41, Hayle, Cornwall1891 Census: 3 Floristan Villas, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon
Thomas Woodcock, Head, Mar, 67, Cheif Carpenter RN pensioner, b. Pembroke
Mary Woodcock, Wife, 51, b. Hayle, Cornwall1901 Census: 3 Floristan Villas, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon
Thomas Woodcock, Head, Mar, 77, Pensioner Navy, b. Haverfordwest, Pembroke
Mary Woodcock, Wife, 61, b. Hayle, Cornwall
Eliza Stoneman, Servant, Un, 18, General servant, b. Heavitree, DevonPossible 2nd marriage: Free BMD
Marriages Jun 1874
BURTON Mary Stoke D. 5b 616
MENHENIOTT George Stoke Damerel 5b 616
Sandrey Eliza Stoke D 5b 616
Sawdrey Eliza Stoke D 5b 616
Woodcock Thomas Stoke D. 5b 616
Possible children from 1st marriage (Free BMD):
Births Mar 1853 - Woodcock Emily Lucretia; Alverstoke 2b 425
Births Sep 1854 - Woodcock Fanny; Portsea 2b 368Deaths Mar 1853 - WOODCOCK Emily Lucretia Alverstoke 2b 300
Deaths Mar 1858 - Woodcock Fanny Portsea Island 2b 319
Possible sister:
Marriages Sep 1854
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Woodcock Eliza Alverstoke 2b 609
Adlam John Alverstoke 2b 609
Bowie Elizabeth Alverstoke 2b 609
Purves Charles Alverstoke 2b 609
ABODES:
1819 ..... St. Mary Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire (Birth)1851 Census: 7 Havant Street, St Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire
Charlotte Norkett, Head, Wid, 74, b. Portsea, Hants
Mary A, Norris, Sister, Un, 85, b. Portsea, Hants.
Mary Woodcock, Mar, 29, Havant Officer's Wife, b. Portsea, Hants
NOTE: Mary did not marry Thomas until the following year. Perhaps she was already pregnant?1861 Census: Stoke Damerel, St James, Devonport, Devon
Mary Woodcock, Mar, 39, Wife of Merchant Officer at Sea, b. Portsea, Hants.1871 Census: Waren Street, Morice Town, South, Stoke Damerel, St James, Devonport, Devon
Thomas Woodcock, Head, Mar, 47, Carpenter RN, b Pembroke, Wales
Mary Woodcock, Wife, 49, b. Portsmouth, HampshireNOTE: In 1881, Thomas was married to another Mary, who was born in Cornwall. Mary may have died in 1873
Deaths Sep 1873 - Woodcock Mary 54 Plymouth 5b 167
Possible children (Free BMD):
Births Mar 1853 - Woodcock Emily Lucretia; Alverstoke 2b 425
Deaths Mar 1853 - WOODCOCK Emily Lucretia Alverstoke 2b 300Births Sep 1854 - Woodcock Fanny; Portsea 2b 368
Deaths Mar 1858 - Woodcock Fanny Portsea Island 2b 319
NOTE: It appears that, after 1871, James took up with his brother William's wife, Sarah Lucy Johnson. William was paralysed by 1871, and possibly died in Alverstoke in 1878. He may have been in the Royal Naval Hospital there.
No record has been found of Sarah marrying James, but her census details for 1891 show William's daughter, Ellen, as her daughter. It is not known if William was aware of the relationship, but he may have given them his blessing, due to his condition. James & Sarah had 4 children between 1873 - 1882.
ABODES:
1825 ..... Point Street, Portsea.
1881 ..... 8 Mary Street, PortseaProbable 1st Marriage: Sep 1850
Apps Ann Leeds 23 436
BRIDGEN James Thomas Leeds 23 436
HEWICK Mary Ann Leeds 23 436
Meehan Michael Leeds 23 436
Moran Ellen Leeds 23 436
Mosbey John Leeds 23 436
Thompson Mary Ann Leeds 23 436
1841 Census: Keppel Row, Portsmouth, Hampshire
James Bridgen, 59, Labourer, b. Hampshire
Ann Bridgen, 50, b. Hampshire
Lucy Bridgen, 20, b. Hampshire
Martha Bridgen, 18, b. Hampshire
James Bridgen, 16, b. Hampshire
George Bridgen, 11, b. Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, 10, b. Hampshire
Edward Bridgen, 7, b. Hampshire1851 Census: Leeds Cavalry Barracks, Leeds, Yorkshire
James T. Bridgen, Gunner Royal Horse Artillery, Un, 24, Labourer, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire1861 Census: Battery A, Royal Horse Artillery, Aldershot, Surrey
J. Bridgen, Mar, 36, Serj. R.H.A, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire
A. Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 40, b. Tonbridge Wells, Kent1881 census: 8 Mary Street, Portsea, Hampshire
James T. BRIDGER, Head, Mar, 56, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire, Engine Stoker (H M Dockyard)
Sarah BRIDGER, Wife, Mar, 43, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire
William BRIDGER, Nephew, Un, 13, b. Landport, Hampshire, Scholar
Charles J. BRIDGER, Son, Un, 7, Landport, Hampshire, Scholar
George T. BRIDGER, Son, Un, 5, b. Landport, Hampshire
Henry A. BRIDGER, Son, Un, 1, b. Landport, Hampshire
NOTE: Nephew, William, is probably the son of William & Sarah
Probable Christening:
ANNE APPS
Christening: 17 JUN 1821 West Farleigh, Kent
Father: THOMAS APPS
Mother: CHARLOTTEProbably Ann Apps (could be Mary Ann Thompson)
Marriages Sep 1850
Apps Ann Leeds 23 436
BRIDGEN James Thomas Leeds 23 436
HEWICK Mary Ann Leeds 23 436
Meehan Michael Leeds 23 436
Moran Ellen Leeds 23 436
Mosbey John Leeds 23 436
Thompson Mary Ann Leeds 23 436Possible death:
Deaths Jun 1868
Bridgen Ann 43 Portsea 2b 2801851 Census: Buslingthorpe Terrace, Leeds, Yorkshire
Mathew Smith, Head, Mar, 46, Journeyman Butcher, b. Chapel Allerton, Yorkshire
+Wife & children
Ann Bridgen, Inmate Lodger, Mar, 25, Soldier's Wife, b. Tonbridge Wells, Kent1861 Census: Battery A, Royal Horse Artillery, Aldershot, Surrey
J. Bridgen, Mar, 36, Serj. R.H.A, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire
A. Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 40, b. Tonbridge Wells, Kent
NOTE: It appears that, after 1871, James took up with his brother William's wife, Sarah Lucy Johnson. William was paralysed by 1871, and possibly died in Alverstoke in 1878. He may have been in the Royal Naval Hospital there.
No record has been found of Sarah marrying James, but her census details for 1891 show William's daughter, Ellen, as her daughter. It is not known if William was aware of the relationship, but he may have given them his blessing, due to his condition. James & Sarah had 4 children between 1873 - 1882.
ABODES:
1825 ..... Point Street, Portsea.
1881 ..... 8 Mary Street, PortseaProbable 1st Marriage: Sep 1850
Apps Ann Leeds 23 436
BRIDGEN James Thomas Leeds 23 436
HEWICK Mary Ann Leeds 23 436
Meehan Michael Leeds 23 436
Moran Ellen Leeds 23 436
Mosbey John Leeds 23 436
Thompson Mary Ann Leeds 23 436
1841 Census: Keppel Row, Portsmouth, Hampshire
James Bridgen, 59, Labourer, b. Hampshire
Ann Bridgen, 50, b. Hampshire
Lucy Bridgen, 20, b. Hampshire
Martha Bridgen, 18, b. Hampshire
James Bridgen, 16, b. Hampshire
George Bridgen, 11, b. Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, 10, b. Hampshire
Edward Bridgen, 7, b. Hampshire1851 Census: Leeds Cavalry Barracks, Leeds, Yorkshire
James T. Bridgen, Gunner Royal Horse Artillery, Un, 24, Labourer, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire1861 Census: Battery A, Royal Horse Artillery, Aldershot, Surrey
J. Bridgen, Mar, 36, Serj. R.H.A, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire
A. Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 40, b. Tonbridge Wells, Kent1881 census: 8 Mary Street, Portsea, Hampshire
James T. BRIDGER, Head, Mar, 56, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire, Engine Stoker (H M Dockyard)
Sarah BRIDGER, Wife, Mar, 43, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire
William BRIDGER, Nephew, Un, 13, b. Landport, Hampshire, Scholar
Charles J. BRIDGER, Son, Un, 7, Landport, Hampshire, Scholar
George T. BRIDGER, Son, Un, 5, b. Landport, Hampshire
Henry A. BRIDGER, Son, Un, 1, b. Landport, Hampshire
NOTE: Nephew, William, is probably the son of William & Sarah
NOTE: It appears that, after 1871, Sarah left her paralysed husband (William) and moved in with his brother, James. No record has been found of Sarah marrying James, but her census details for 1891 show William's daughter, Ellen, as her daughter. James & Sarah had 4 children between 1873 - 1882.
1841 Census: Horn Court, Keppel Row, Portsmouth, Hampshire - HO107/0412/3/F42
John Johnson, 76, Labourer, No
Lucy Johnson, 31, Yes
Ann Johnson, 5, Yes
Sarah Johnson, 3, Yes
Caroline Johnson, 17 Months, Yes1851 Census: 5 Kepple Row, Portsea, Hampshire (next door to her Uncle, James Bridgen)
Lucy Johnson, niece, Widow, 40, Lodging House Keeper, Portsea, Hants.
Ann Elizabeth Johnson, daur, 14, House servant, Portsea, Hants.
Sarah Johnson, daur, 13, Scholar, Portsea, Hants.
Caroline Johnson, daur, 11, Scholar, Portsea, Hants.
Emma Johnson, daur, 9, Scholar, Portsea, Hants.
Richard Johnson, son, 7,Scholar, Portsea, Hants.
William Johnson, son, 4, Portsea, Hants.
Ellen Johnson, daur, 1, Portsea, Hants.
John Johnson, stepson, 46, Seedman & Greenwich Pensioner, Portsea, Hants.1861 Census: Florence Villa, Florence Road, Portsea, Hants.
James M. Lowcay, Head, Mar, 36, Paymaster R.N. half pay, b. Portsea, Hants.
Jane A. Lowcay, Wife, Mar, 37, b. Southsea, Hants.
Sarah L. Johnson, Serv, Un, 23, House Servant, b. Portsmouth, Hants.1871 Census: 3 Fratton Grove, Portsea, Hants.
William Bridgen, Head, Mar, 45, Greenwich Pensioner, b. Purbrook, Hants. (Paralysed)
Sarah L. Bridgen, Wife, Mar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Ellen M. Bridgen, Daur, Un, 6, Scholar, b. Fratton, Hants.
William E. Bridgen, Son, Un, 3, b. Fratton, Hants.1881 census: 8 Mary Street, Portsea, Hampshire
James T. BRIDGER, Head, Mar, 56, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire, Engine Stoker (H M Dockyard)
Sarah BRIDGER, Wife, Mar, 43, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire
William BRIDGER, Nephew, Un, 13, b. Landport, Hampshire, Scholar
Charles J. BRIDGER, Son, Un, 7, Landport, Hampshire, Scholar
George T. BRIDGER, Son, Un, 5, b. Landport, Hampshire
Henry A. BRIDGER, Son, Un, 1, b. Landport, Hampshire
NOTE: Nephew, William, is also Sarah's son, via James' brother, William.1891 Census: 3 Newcastle Street, Portsea, Hants.
Sarah L. Bridgen, Head, Wid, 53, Charwoman, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles J. Bridgen, Son, Un, 17, Local Board Labourer, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
George Bridgen, Son, Un, 14, Telegraph Boy, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Henry A. Bridgen, Son, Un, 11, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Elizabeth K. Bridgen, Daur, Un, 9, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Frederick Taylor, Son-in-law, Mar, 34, Bricklayer's Labourer, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Ellen Taylor, Daur, Un, 26, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Nellie Taylor, Granddaur, Un, 4, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Sarah L. Taylor, Granddaur, Un, 1, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
NOTE: Ellen (Taylor) is Sarah's daughter via her first husband, William Bridgen (James' brother).1901 Census: 56 Upper Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hants.
Sarah Bridgen, Head, Wid, 63, Laundress own account, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
George Bridgen, Son, Un, 24, Draper's Porter, b
Elizabeth Bridgen, Daur, Un, 19, Couch Maker?, b
John Smith, Boarder, Mar, 62, Printer's Compositor, b. Whippingham, Isle of Wight
NOTE: John Smith could be related to Sarah's mother, Lucy Smith.
1881 census: 8 Mary Street, Portsea, Hampshire
James T. BRIDGER, Head, Mar, 56, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire, Engine Stoker (H M Dockyard)
Sarah BRIDGER, Wife, Mar, 43, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire
William BRIDGER, Nephew, Un, 13, b. Landport, Hampshire, Scholar
Charles J. BRIDGER, Son, Un, 7, Landport, Hampshire, Scholar
George T. BRIDGER, Son, Un, 5, b. Landport, Hampshire
Henry A. BRIDGER, Son, Un, 1, b. Landport, Hampshire
NOTE: Nephew, William, is probably the son of William & Lucy Bridgen1891 Census: 3 Newcastle Street, Portsea, Hants.
Sarah L. Bridgen, Head, Wid, 53, Charwoman, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles J. Bridgen, Son, Un, 17, Local Board Labourer, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
George Bridgen, Son, Un, 14, Telegraph Boy, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Henry A. Bridgen, Son, Un, 11, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Elizabeth K. Bridgen, Daur, Un, 9, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Frederick Taylor, Son-in-law, Mar, 34, Bricklayer's Labourer, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Ellen Taylor, Daur, Un, 26, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Nellie Taylor, Granddaur, Un, 4, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Sarah L. Taylor, Granddaur, Un, 1, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.1901 Census: 56 Upper Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hants.
Sarah Bridgen, Head, Wid, 63, Laundress own account, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
George Bridgen, Son, Un, 24, Draper's Porter, b
Elizabeth Bridgen, Daur, Un, 19, Couch Maker?, b
John Smith, Boarder, Mar, 62, Printer's Compositor, b. Whippingham, Isle of Wight
1891 Census: 3 Newcastle Street, Portsea, Hants.
Sarah L. Bridgen, Head, Wid, 53, Charwoman, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles J. Bridgen, Son, Un, 17, Local Board Labourer, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
George Bridgen, Son, Un, 14, Telegraph Boy, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Henry A. Bridgen, Son, Un, 11, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Elizabeth K. Bridgen, Daur, Un, 9, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Frederick Taylor, Son-in-law, Mar, 34, Bricklayer's Labourer, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Ellen Taylor, Daur, Un, 26, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Nellie Taylor, Granddaur, Un, 4, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Sarah L. Taylor, Granddaur, Un, 1, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.1901 Census: 56 Upper Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hants.
Sarah Bridgen, Head, Wid, 63, Laundress own account, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
George Bridgen, Son, Un, 24, Draper's Porter, b
Elizabeth Bridgen, Daur, Un, 19, Couch Maker?, b
John Smith, Boarder, Mar, 62, Printer's Compositor, b. Whippingham, Isle of WightPossible late marriage?
Elizabeth K. BRIDGEN, Portsmouth, Sep qtr 1939
Spouse: BROWN
NOTE from John Bridgen (2002):
Charles was a dentist in the days when it was customary for the patient to sit on a three-legged stool at the street corner while the dentist operated on him. It was before the era of registered qualifications.ABODES:
1830 ..... Penny Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire - (Birth)
1853 ..... St. Thomas Street, Portsea, Hampshire
1861 ..... 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire - (Census)OCCUPATION:
1853 - 1860+ Dentist.
1841 Census: Keppel Row, Portsmouth, Hampshire
James Bridgen, 59, Labourer, b. Hampshire
Ann Bridgen, 50, b. Hampshire
Lucy Bridgen, 20, b. Hampshire
Martha Bridgen, 18, b. Hampshire
James Bridgen, 16, b. Hampshire
George Bridgen, 11, b. Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, 10, b. Hampshire
Edward Bridgen, 7, b. Hampshire1851 Census: 4 Kepple Row, Portsmouth, Hants.
James Bridgen, Head, mar, 70, Greenwich pensioner, Portsea, Hants.
Ann Bridgen, wife, mar, 60, Wife, North Aston?, Oxford
Lucy Bridgen, daur, unmar, 33, illegible (possibly Laundress), Portsea, Hants.
William Bridgen, son, unmar, 23, Mariner, Portsea, Hants.
Charles Bridgen, son, unmar, 20, Mechanical Dentist, Portsea, Hants.
William Saltmarsh, son-in-law, mar, 51, Greenwich Pensioner, Woodstock, Oxford
Harriett Saltmarsh, wife, mar, 36, Wife, Oxford? Oxford
William Edward Saltmarsh, son, 14, Errand boy, Portsea, Hants1861 Census: 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, head, Mar, 30, Mechanical Dentist, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 29, b. Portsea, Hants.
Henry Bridgen, Son, 11, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Ellen Bridgen, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Caroline Bridgen, Daur, 5, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Charles Bridgen, Son, 2, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
James Bridgen, Father, Mar, 80, Pensioner R.N., b. Portsea, Hants.1871 Census: 15 St. Paul's Square, Portsea, Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, head, Mar, 40, Mechanical Dentist, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Fratton, Hants.
Amelia M. Bridgen, Daur, 17, Assistant in Domestic Affairs, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles E. Bridgen, Son, 12, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Laura S. E. Bridgen, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Southsea, Hants.
Elizabeth Bridgen, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Southsea, Hants.
Ernest Alfred Bridgen, Son, 1, b. Southsea, Hants.
Probable death: Free GRO
Sep 1875 - BRIDGEN Charles, aged 44 Portsea 2b 276
NOTES from John Bridgen:
I recollect a note made after one conversation with my mother. “The mater”, she said, “had gathered that their mother (Amelia) had played little part in the upbringing of her children.” That leads to the question as to who, if anybody, undertook the responsibilities normally borne by the mother.ABODES:
1832 ..... Portsmouth, Hants. - (Birth)
1861 ..... 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire - (Census)
1881 ..... Baileys Road, 6 Caernavon Terrace, Portsmouth, Hants. - (Census)
1901 ..... 24 Tooting Bec Road, Streatham, London - (Census)Probable death: Free BMD
Dec 1905 - BRIDGEN Amelia M, aged 74 - Wandsworth 1d 460
1841 Census: Fort Cumberland (Married quarters?), Portsea, Hampshire - HO107/0414/10/F5
Charlotte Rickets, 35, Widow (crossed out?), b. Not in Hampshire
Emma Rickets, 13, Her daughter (crossed out?), b. Hampshire
Amelia Rickets, 9, her Daughter (crossed out?), b. Hampshire1851 Census: Dock Village, Alverstoke, Hampshire
John Ricketts, Head, Mar, 54, Greenwich pensioner, b. Gloucester
Amelia Ricketts, Daur, Un, 19, Laundress, b. Fratton, Portsmouth, Hants.
Edward Ricketts, Son, Un, 3, Scholar, b. Southsea, Hants.
Henry Ricketts, Grandson, Un, 1, b. Alverstoke, Hants.1861 Census: 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, head, Mar, 30, Mechanical Dentist, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 29, b. Portsea, Hants.
Henry Bridgen, Son, 11, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Ellen Bridgen, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Caroline Bridgen, Daur, 5, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Charles Bridgen, Son, 2, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
James Bridgen, Father, Mar, 80, Pensioner R.N., b. Portsea, Hants.1871 Census: 15 St. Paul's Square, Portsea, Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, head, Mar, 40, Mechanical Dentist, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Fratton, Hants.
Amelia M. Bridgen, Daur, 17, Assistant in Domestic Affairs, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles E. Bridgen, Son, 12, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Laura S. E. Bridgen, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Southsea, Hants.
Elizabeth Bridgen, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Southsea, Hants.
Ernest Alfred Bridgen, Son, 1, b. Southsea, Hants.1881 Census: Baileys Road, 6 Caernavon Terrace, Portsea, Hampshire
Amelia BRIDGEN, Head, W, Female, 49, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England,
Laura BRIDGEN, Daur, U, Female, 17, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, Drapers Asst,
Elizabeth BRIDGEN, Daur, U, Female, 16, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, Dressmaker,
Ernest BRIDGEN, Son, Male, 12, Portsmouth, Hampshire, EnglandNot found in 1891
1901 census: 24 Tooting Bec Road, Streatham, London (Postcard c.1895)
Ernest A. Bridgen, Head, M, 32, Engineers Asst Telephone, b. abt.1869 Southsea, Hants
Jessie Bridgen, Wife, M, 35, b. abt.1866 Commercial Rd?, London
Harold E. Bridgen, Son, 7, b. abt.1894 Southsea, Hants
Ruby M. Bridgen, Daur, 6, b. abt.1895 London, Lavender Hill SW
Jack Bridgen, Son, 8 mnths, b. abt.1900 Balham, London
Amelia Bridgen, Mother, Wid, 69, Living On Own Means, b. abt.1832 Gosport, Hants
Lily Burgess, Serv, S, 14, Domestic servant, Tooting, London
ABODES:
1855 ..... St. Thomas Street, Portsea.1861 Census: 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, head, Mar, 30, Mechanical Dentist, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 29, b. Portsea, Hants.
Henry Bridgen, Son, 11, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Ellen Bridgen, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Caroline Bridgen, Daur, 5, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Charles Bridgen, Son, 2, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
James Bridgen, Father, Mar, 80, Pensioner R.N., b. Portsea, Hants.No records found after 1861
A Helen Bridgen (Shop Assistant) was visiting (Hotel) in Devon 1891. Born Portsmouth c1866.
Possible death: 1875 Dec qtr, Richmond, S. - 2a 202
Edith BRIDGEN, aged 4Possible Marriage: Dec 1889
Bridgen Edith Caroline Lambeth 1d 832
Burrows Frances Lambeth 1d 832
Hitchcock Charles Lambeth 1d 832
WATSON Edward Robert Lambeth 1d 832
Charlotte (Lottie) Bridgen (See Notes)
NOTE: This is person is mentioned in John Bridgen's notes as a child of Charles & Amelia, but no record exists. It is more likely that she was Charlotte Hoskings, who married Charles Eustace Bridgen
Notes from John Bridgen:
Evidently Lottie and Carry (Caroline Elizabeth) had quarrelled and that meant the end of all family contacts, said my mother, with the Bridgens. According to her Carry's wealth meant that her word was decisive in such matters. I have no relevant dates or information on marriages and children for her.NOTE: the Charlotte in West Ham (below) is Charlotte Hoskings, wife of Charles Eustace Bridgen.
1901 Census: 91 St. James Road, Forest Gate, West Ham, Middlesex
Charles E. Bridgen, Head, Mar, 42, Stockbrokers Clerk, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charlotte M. Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charles E. V. Bridgen, Son, Un, 15, Appren Printers Boy, b. Devonport, Devon
Lilian A.C. Bridgen, Daur, Un, 12, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Cecil W.E. Bridgen, Son, Un, 9, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Frank A. Bridgen, Son, Un, 6, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Wilfred G. Bridgen, Son, Un, 3, b. Southampton, Hants
It is certain that George married Caroline Bridgen, as her name was Foster when she married Ernest Broadbent. It is most likely that he was George Jones Foster born in the district of Stourbridge, Worcestershire.
The 1871 Census shows a George Foster, of the correct age and birthplace, as step-son of magistrate John Russell Cookes. John married Ellen Barker Foster on 4 Dec 1860, so this does appear to be correct. John was widowed by 1871, so Ellen must have died between 1860 - 1871.
John, Ellen or George have not been found on the 1861 Census.
Bookplates of John Russell Cookes and his daughter, Ellen M.H. Cookes, are found in a book, "Charles O'Malley, the Irish Dragoon", a fictional account of an Irishman's experience in the Peninsular War (1807-1814), by Charles Lever.
Births Mar 1852 - FOSTER George Jones, Stourbridge 6c 168Marriages Mar 1879 - FOSTER George Jones, St. Geo. H. Sq. 1a 461
Marriages Mar 1879 - BRIDGEN Caroline Elizabeth, St. Geo. H. Sq. 1a 461Deaths Mar 1879 - FOSTER George Jones 27, St. Geo. H. Sq. 1a 306
Possibly George in 1871 Census: Woodhouse, Shrawley, Worcestershire
J.R. Cooks (absent), Head, Wid, blank, Magistrate, b. blank
Ellen Cooks, Daur, Un, 9, b. Malvern, Worcester
George Foster, Step son, Un, 19, Scholar, b. Stourbridge, Worcester
Frederic Egerton, Visitor, Un, 17, Scholar, b. Stoke Bay, Hampshire
Harriet Newson, Border, Un, 17, Governess, b. Lound, Suffolk
+5 servants1881 Census: Wood Hampton, Astley, Worcester (Stepfather's details in 1881)
John R. COOKES, Head, W, 66, Astley, Worcester, Landowner & Farmer Of 510 Acres Employing 20 Men 3 Boys & 2 Women
Ellen M. H. COOKES, Daur, U, 19, Malvern, Worcester, Landowners Daughter
Jane M. PAYNE, Servant, U, 48, Middle, Shropshire, Cook & House Keeper (Dom)
Sarah A. BIRT, Servant, U, 30, Upper Arley, Stafford, Upper Housemaid (Dom)
Elizabeth WEAVER, Servant, U, 18, Hanbury, Worcester, Under Housemaid (Dom)
Sarah A. EVERISS, Servant, U, 21, Tyning, Gloucester, Kitchen Maid (Dom)
Charles RILEY, Servant, M, 49, Houghton, Stafford, Butler (Dom)
William BOWEN, Servant, U, 46, Astley, Worcester, Groom & Bailiff (Dom)Probable wedding of George's mother
John Russell Cookes
Birth: 21 SEP 1814 Norgrove, Worcester
Spouse: Ellen Barker Foster
Marriage: 04 DEC 1860 Wolverhampton, WorcesterDeaths Jun 1892 - Cookes John Russell 77 Martley 6c 149
NOTES from John Bridgen, great nephew of Caroline, suggest that Caroline married Paul Ralli in 1879, but no record of this marriage has been found. However, his detailed information about Paul suggests that there must have been some connection. See Caroline's notes for further details.The Times - 26 November, 2 & 9 December 1867
IN CHANCERY - Between, George Jones Foster and John Barker Foster, infants, by Matthew Webb, their next friend, plaintiffs, and John Russell Cookes and Ellen Cookes his wife, deceased, and William Orme Foster, made party by order of Revivor defendants and in the matter of ONE UNDIVIDED FIFTH SHARE of certain COPYHOLD HEREDITAMENTS, parcel of the manor of Kinver, otherwise Kinfare, and part of the Kinver-hill and Lodge Farms, situated the parish of Kinver, otherwise Kinfare and Compton Hallows, in the county of Stafford. And of a like Share of certain Copyhold Hereditaments, parcel of the manor of Kingswinford respetively situate at and near Wordsley, Brierly Hill Brockmoor-heath, Moor-lane-bridge, and of Brockmoor-lane, in the parsh of Kingswinford, in the same county, being copyhold hereditaments, the entirety whereof being subject to the TRUSTS of a SETTLEMENT dated the 19th day of November, 1811. made by WILLIAM FOSTER deceased, and in the matter of an Act of the Session held in 21st and 22d years of Her Magesty intitled "An Act to Amend and Extend the Settled Estates Act of 1856 - Notice is hereby given that a, PETITION in the above mentioned suit and matters was, on the 12th day of November, 1867, presented to the Master of the Rolls by the said George Jones Foster - and John Barker Foster. by the said Matthew Webb their next friend, for the SALE. under the direction of the Honourable Court of Chancery, of the UNDIVIDED ONE-FIFH SHARE of the said George Jones Foster in the COPYHOLD HEREDMITAMENTS, parcel of the manor of Kinver, in the said petition mentioned, and that William Orme Foster, the surviving trustee of the indenture of the 25th day of May, 1849, in the said petition mentioned, may be at liberty to put up for sale by auction, in lots, as he may be advised, along with the hereditaments comprised in the said indenture, the entirety of the above-mentioned copyhold hereditaments, parcel of the manor of Kingswinford, including the undivided one-fifth share thereof, of which the said George Jones Foster is tenant-in-tail as aforesaid, and that the said William Orme Foster may be at liberty to bid at any sale by auction of the said hereditaments, and that the above named Matthew Webb may be appointed and authorised to release and surrender to the purchaser or purchasers the undivided one-fifth share of the said George Jones Foster in the said herditaments, and that the money to arise from the sales of the said undivided one-fifth shares to be paid into the Bank of England to the credit of the Accountant General of the Court of Chancery, to the account and in the manner in the said petition mentioned, and that the costs and expenses of and incidental to the said application and consequent thereon a properly attributable to the one-fifth share in the hereditaments sold of the said George Jones Foster, may be taxed as between solictor and client. and may be paid out of the proceeds of the sales of the aforesaid undivded one-fifth shares to be paid into the Bank as in the said petition mentioned, and that the residue of the proceeds of the said sales may be invested in the purchase of Bank £3 per cent. Annuities, as in the said petition mentioned; and notice is also hereby given, that the petitioners may be served with any order of the Court or notice relating to the subject of the said petition at the office of their solicitors, Messrs, Benbow, Tucker and Saltwell, situate at 1, Stone-buildings, Lincoln's Inn, in the county of Middlesex - dated this 25th day of November 1867.
Benbow, Tucker and Saltwell, solicitors for the Petitioners.
The Times - 20 Jun 1881
GEORGE JONES FOSTER, Deceased - Pursuant to an Act of Parliament made and passed in the 22d and 23d years of the reign of her present Majesty, intitled "An Act to further amend the Law of Property and to relieve Trustees," Notice is hereby Given, that all persons claiming DEBTS or LIABILITIES affecting the ESTATE of GEORGE JONES FOSTER, late of No. 39, Half Moon-street Piccadilly, in the county of Middlesex, gentleman, deceased (who died on the 21st day of February, 1879, and probate of whose will was granted on the 31st day of March, 1880, to Caroline Elizabeth Broadbent, wife of Thomas Ernest Boyd Broadbent, heretofore Foster, widow of the said deceased. one of the executers therein named), are to send to me, the undersigned solicitor for the said executrix, at my offices, No, 1 Furnival's-inn, London, E.C., their claims against the estate of the said George Jones Foster, on or before the 17th day of July, 1881, at the expiration of which time the estate and effects of the said deceased will be administered among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which notice shall then have been given,-Dated this 17th day of June, 1881.
W. H. HUDSON, Solicitor for the said Executrix, NO. 1, Furnival's-inn, E.C.
TIMELINE:
1856 - Living at St. Thomas Street, Portsea, Hampshire (Christening)
1861 - Living at 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire
1879 - Married George Jones Foster at London (March qtr)
1879 - George died at London (March qtr)
1879 - Married Thomas Ernest Broadbent at Portsmouth, Hampshire (25 October 1879)
1911 - district of Steyning, West Sussex
1913 - Married Milbourn Silvester at Westminster, London (5 November 1913)
1940 - Died at Brighton, West SussexCaroline married George Jones Foster, who died in the same quarter, aged 27. She then married Thomas Ernest Boyd Broadbent later that year. He was a brother of Frederick Holdsworth Broadbent who married Caroline's sister, Elizabeth.
Notes from John Bridgen (Great nephew of Caroline), suggest that Caroline married a Paul Ralli. His detailed information about Paul suggests that there must have been some connection, so it is likely that she had a relationship with him some time after her marriage to Thomas broke down. It's not known how long the second marriage lasted, but Thomas was a witness at his brother, Frederick's, marriage to Caroline's sister, Elizabeth, 3 years later. He may have introduced the couple, and it seems possible that the marriage was still OK at the time.
Caroline's 3rd marriage, to Milbourne Silvester, was 33 years later, so any relationship with Paul Ralli could have occured at any time during this period. Thomas appears to have been living on his own in 1891 & 1901. He died in 1902.
Caroline had at least one daughter, May, who died as a child in a boarding home. The father is uncertain, but could have been George or Thomas.
She left £19,000 in her will, but most went to 3 charities. She also set up a trust from which the following annuities were paid: £104 to her sister (Elizabeth?), during her life; an annuity of £104 to her brother during his life and then to his wife, should she survive him; and an annuity of £52 to her husband Milbourn. Unsatisfied with his small inheritance, he took out a summons and was awarded an extra £3 a week. A full account can be found in Milbourn's notes, along with further recollections of Carrie from her great nephew, John Bridgen.
NOTES from John Bridgen: (Great nephew)
Caroline Elizabeth Bridgen - born (christened) 8.06.1856 Portsea 2b 391 Married - Paul Ralli. (This is now proven to be incorrect)
Paul Ralli was of Ralli Bros, wealthy Greek merchant family with large interests in India; lived with him for a while on a ranch in the USA, subsequently in Wilton Street, London W. Paul Ralli died in 1883 (also incorrect) or later. It was from Paul Ralli that Caroline acquired the greater part of her wealth. Harold Bridgen said; on her death the principal was returned to the Greek company.
Harold was at one time buying their calicoes. Caroline Elizabeth's daughter May (said to have been very beautiful) was born after the death of Paul Ralli The second marriage to Broadbent was of very short duration indeed. Harold’s belief was that both Broadbents were army officers. The Silvester that Caroline married in 1913 was born in 1871.
It is possible that some of the above information refers to George Jones Foster. Perhaps the daughter (May) was born after George died in 1879.
Notes from Tim Gray: (Great nephew)
When Ethel Stier (Caroline's niece) developed Cancer, she was taken in by Caroline who was living in Streatham Hill, also three husbands later, and now Mrs Sylvester. They were with their Aunt Carrie for about two years before Ethel died.
Notes from Janet Tyson: (gg niece)
It was 'handed down' that Caroline had a son and a daughter, both of whom entered the theatre. The son worked on the technical, behind-the-scenes side, while the daughter, Christine, acted.
It was thought that Christine took the stage name Christine Barry, and later married Gordon Harker. Janet has found reference to their marriage, and examples of their work in films. She also has a vague recollection that Christine Barry's maiden name may have been Underwood.However, there could be some confusion here with Caroline's sister, Laura, who married Horatio Nelson Barry in 1889. They had a son named Nelson, born about 1890 in Putney, London.
1861 Census: 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, head, Mar, 30, Mechanical Dentist, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 29, b. Portsea, Hants.
Henry Bridgen, Son, 11, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Ellen Bridgen, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Caroline Bridgen, Daur, 5, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Charles Bridgen, Son, 2, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
James Bridgen, Father, Mar, 80, Pensioner R.N., b. Portsea, Hants.Possibly Caroline in 1871
1871 Census: 5 Daqr? Terrace, Clarence Parade, Portsea, Hampshire
Henry Hand, Head, Mar, 36, Commander R.N. active, b. Guildford, Surrey
+wife & 3 children
Caroline Bridger or Bridgen, Servant, Un, 15, Under Nurse Domestic, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire1911 Census Index: Steyning, Sussex
Caroline Broadbent, 53, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire
Found at Free BMD:
Marriages Mar 1879
Bridgen Caroline Elizabeth St. Geo. H. Sq. 1a 461
Foster George Jones St. Geo. H. Sq. 1a 461Deaths Mar 1879 - George Jones FOSTER, aged 27, St. Geo. H. Sq., 1a 306
Deaths Mar 1940 - Caroline E. SILVESTER, aged 83, Hove, 2b 1080No record has been found for Caroline between 1879 - 1913. The following items are included to avoid red herrings:
1881 Census: Caroline Elizabeth Jones, c.1856 Portsea, Hants.
Her maiden name was PADGEN, daughter of James & Joanna Padgen. She married Henry Edward Jones at Portsea, Dec qtr 1876
PAUL RALLI
The following information gives details about Paul Ralli, who was thought to have been married to Caroline, but now seems likely to have been an affair after her marriage to Thomas Broadbent broke down.1881 Census: Coxwell Road, Great Faringdon, Berkshire
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Frances HASTINGS Head U Male 31 Wantage, Berkshire, England Groom
Paul A. RALLI ((ROLLS)) Visitor U Male 25 London, London, Middlesex, England
Elizabeth FEARNEY ((MONEY)) Servant W Female 60 Eaton Hastings, Berkshire, England1891 Census: Hinckley Rd, Trafford Villa, Nuneaton, Warwickshire
RALLI P.A., Head, S, M, 35, Living On Own Means, b. London
WALLACE W.F.A., Visitr, S, M, 32, Capt & Adjt Auxiliary Forces, b. Ireland
GREIG W.D.O., Visitr, S, M, 39, Living On Own Means, b. Scotland
WEBB Frederick, Servnt, M, M, 33, Valet(Em'ee), b. Moulton, Suffolk
WEBB Alice, Servnt, M, F, 34, Housekeeper Serv Dom(Em'ee), Gloucester, Gloucestershire
WEBB Francis R., Son, M, 4, b. Coleford, Gloucestershire
SHEEN Minnie, Servnt, S, F, 18, Housemaid Dom Servt(Em'ee), b. Higham on the Hill, Leicestershire
The following information (courtesy of Janet Tyson) may be useful if a connection to Paul is found:Descendents of DIMITRIOS RALLI (b. abt 1695). Paul: GGG Grandson
(6) 1.2.2.4.2b.4 Paul (Antonios) Ralli
Birth 19 Sep 1856
Birth Memo Ralli family tree says 1857.
Bapt 22 Nov 1856, Church of Our Saviour, London Wall, City of London, England
Godparent Polymnia Ralli.
http://www.christopherlong.co.uk/ralligen1/fh01_020.html#P5893F3897Father:
Antonios 'Anthony' (Alexander) Ralli*, GG
Grandson
Birth 1812, Chios, Greece/Hellenes
Death 4 Jul 1882
Burial 12 Jul 1882, Greek Orthodox Cemetery, West Norwood, London, England
Occ Merchant.
Origin Chios. British citizenship 12 Feb 1848.
Note (Pitsis)Mother:
Nina (Paul) Mavrogordato Birth abt 1827; Death 17 Sep 1878; Burial 24 Sep 1878;
Greek Orthodox Cemetery, West Norwood, London, England Origin Chios. Note
(Vitella) Mar.Wit Anthony Th. Ralli and Catingo Th. Ralli. Marr 4 Jul 1849, Church of
Our Saviour, London Wall, City of London, Englandhttp://www.christopherlong.co.uk/ralligen1/index.html
cf. 1a / 902
Marriages Dec 1888
MACKAY Dorothy St. Geo. H. Sq.
RALLI Paul Anthony St.Geo.H.Sq.Marriages Jun 1875
GOODWIN Emma London City 1c 131 RALLI Paul London C. 1c 131From about 1820 to 1840 the economic prosperity of Dacca and Narayanganj declined largely as a result of the competition of the Lancashire cotton industry and the fortunes of the Greek community there declined with them. In the last quarter of the 19th century the London-based Greek firm of Ralli Brothers constructed a memorial at Ramna in Dhaka to the memory of these early merchants. This Memorial contains ten gravestones of Greek merchants, some of their wives and one Greek priest who died between 1800 and 1860 and was built in the style of a classical Greek temple. It has been moved subsequently from its original site to one near the Teacher-Student Centre of Dhaka University. Most of the inscriptions are in classical Greek but some are in English.
http://banglapedia.search.com.bd/HT/G_0203.htmInterview with Peter Calvocoressi
A few years before that terrible event, some of my mother's family set up in London a branch of Ralli Brothers, which became headquarters for the spectacularly successful merchant firm that started in Chios and the Black Sea area during the eighteenth century and continued its trading worldwide until after World War II. My mother was a Ralli and my father worked for Ralli Brothers in Karachi, where I was born. When I was three months old, my family moved to England, which has been my home now for almost eighty years.
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2082/is_n2_v55/ai_13503946Address: Ralli Brothers Building, Talpur Road, ::.City: Karachi. ::.Telephone: 021-
2427154/021-2414554 ::.Fax: 021-2414554The story of Cargill Cotton can be traced back to 1818 when John and Eustace Ralli established a partnership in London trading in a variety of commodities from cotton and silk to metals. Over the next thirty years the brothers' business interests began to focus predominantly on cotton from the East Indies and in 1851 Ralli Brothers was incorporated, with offices in the United Kingdom, Calcutta and Bombay.
During the early history of cotton trading the port of Liverpool soon emerged as the principle trading centre and in 1865 Smith, Coney and Barrat was founded in the city where it was perfectly placed to service the demand of the burgeoning Lancashire spinning industry.
Ralli Brothers and Smith, Coney and Barrat continued to trade successfully and by the middle of the twentieth century they had grown to became two of the United Kingdom's leading cotton merchants. In 1962 the two companies agreed a merger and Ralli Brothers and Coney was formed.
Name: Ralli Brothers & Coney Description: Cotton traders Address: Ralli House, Old Hall Street, City: Liverpool Postcode: L3 9PP Phone: 0151 242 7500 Fax: 0151 242 7556 Website: www.cargill.com
Business Records at Guildhall Library:
http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/m-r.htm see: http://www.nra.nationalarchives.gov.uk/nra/
searches/codocs.asp?CR=B15967Greek Norwood Cemetry
http://www.stsophia.org.uk/greeksection2.htmlEllis Island Ships: http://www.ellisisland.org
First Name: Paul A.
Last Name: Ralli
Ethnicity: England
Last Place of Residence:
Date of Arrival: July 14, 1894
Age at Arrival: 38y
Gender: M
Marital Status:
Ship of Travel: Paris
Port of Departure: Southampton
Manifest Line Number: 0186First Name: Paul C.
Last Name: Ralli
Ethnicity: England
Last Place of Residence: London
Date of Arrival: October 23, 1895
Age at Arrival: 39y Gender: M Marital Status:
Ship of Travel: Teutonic
Port of Departure: Liverpool
Manifest Line Number: 0077First Name: Paul A. Last Name: Ralli
Ethnicity: England
Last Place of Residence:
Date of Arrival: June 25, 1896
Age at Arrival: 40y
Gender: M
Marital Status:
Ship of Travel: Majestic
Port of Departure: Liverpool & Queenstown
Manifest Line Number: 0190
Thomas was a witness at the marriage of his brother, Frederick, to Elizabeth Bridgen.
Births Jun 1853
Broadbent Thomas Ernest Boyd - Knaresborough 9a 70Deaths Mar 1902
Broadbent Thomas Ernest B 48 Thanet 2a 815
1861 Census: 1 Cleveland Square, Paddington, Marylebone, London
Thomas Broadbent, Head, Mar, 31, Landed Proprietor, b. Manchester, Lancashire
Maria H. Broadbent, Wife, Mar, 32, Wife, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire
Thomas Ernest Broadbent, Son, Un, 7, Scholar, b. Harrogate, Yorkshire
Frederick H. Broadbent, Son, Un, 6, Scholar, b. Harrogate, Yorkshire
Mary Theresa Broadbent, Daur, Un, 4, b. Harrogate, Yorkshire
Edward G. Broadbent, Son, Un, 1, b. Harrogate, Yorkshire
Esther Brean, Serv, Un, 34, Nurse, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire
Ann Thornton, Serv, Un, 19, Nurse, b. Sherburn, Yorkshire
John Lund, Serv, Un, 30, Footman, b. Aldbrough, Yorkshire1871 Census: Clifford cum Boston, Yorkshire
Thomas Broadbent 41 Lancashire, England Head
M T Broadbent 40 Yorkshire, England Wife
E B Broadbent 17 Yorkshire, England Son
F H Broadbent 16 Yorkshire, England Son
M T Broadbent 14 Yorkshire, England Daughter
E G Broadbent 11 Yorkshire, England SonA Collard 24 Gloucestershire, England Servant
W Garbutt 30 Yorkshire, England Servant
G Hare 18 Yorkshire, England Servant
T Johnson 22 Yorkshire, England Servant
A Martin 26 Wigtownshire, Scotland Servant
Mrs. Mottram 45 Leicestershire, England Servant
M Simpson 32 Yorkshire, England Servant
I surris (Unknown) 18 Yorkshire, England Servant
Q Walmsley 30 Worcestershire, England Servant
W Winn 25 Yorkshire, England ServantNot found in 1881
1891 Census: 25 Regent Square, St. Pancras, London
Piece: RG12/124, Folio: 8 Page: 10 Schedule: 72 Surname First name(s) Rel Status Sex Age Occupation Where Born Remarks
HAWKES Bartholomew Head M M 47 Living On Own Means Ireland - Cork
HAWKES Sarah H Wife M F 46 Living On Own Means Lancashire - Liverpool
BROADBENT T. E. B Visitr M M 37 Living On Own Means Yorkshire - Han
BILE Anna Boardr S F 19 Bar Attendant(Em'ee) Surrey - Richmond
MALEY Clara E Hkeepr M F 34 Housekeeper(Em'ee) London - Clapham(Originally: Surrey - Clapham)
BUCKLY N. M Boardr S M 35 Clerk(Em'ee) Scotland - Kincardineshire
HARDING G Boardr M M 32 Clerk(Em'ee) Derbyshire - Ashbourne
MALEY Augustus - - M 9 Housekeepers Son London - St Luke(Originally: Middlesex - St Luke)
LANGLEY John Boardr S M 38 Engineer(Em'ee) London - Barnsbury
CRADDOCK E.D Visitr M M 46 Living On Own Means Warwickshire - Nuneaton
TWINER Mary Servnt S F 23 General Servant London - Westminster1901 Census: 12 York Terrace, Ramsgate, Kent
Bartholomew Hawkes, Head, Mar, 56, Living on own means, b. County Cork, Ireland
Sarah Hawkes, Wife, Mar, 54, Living on own means, b. Liverpool, Lancs
Thos Broadbent, Boarder, Mar, 48, Living on own means, b. Harogate, Yorks
Hy Weeks, Visitor, Mar, 34, Accountant, b. Bristol, Gloucester
NOTE: Thomas was living with Batholomew Hawkes in 1891 & 1901
The Times - 5 Nov 1879 (From London Gazette 4 Nov)
ENGINEER
Hampshire - Lieut. Thomas Ernest Boyd Broadbent resigns his commission.The Times - 22 Aug 1877 - (Possibly Thomas)
The adjourned August Sessions for crinminal business were held today, at Clerkenwvell, before Mr. P. E. Edlin, QC., Assistant-Judge; Mdr. Serjeant Cox, Chairman of the Second Court; Captain Morley, Mr. J. D. Fletcher, Sir James Tyler, Mr. Price, Sir John Heron Maxwell, Mr. Hogarth, Mlr. Bashford, and Mr. lalett, Justices.Stephen Randall Naidauld, 25, was charged with having stolen a cat's-eye diamond ring, of the value of £25, the property of Ernest Boyd Broadbent, residing at 61,Thistle- grove, Kensington. Mr. Abrams prosecuted, and Mr. Montagu Williams defended. Mrs. Broadbent, while travelling in a cab on the 12th of July to Covent-garden, took off her ring, and placed, it as she thought, in her pocket, but on her arrival home in the evening she missed it. She informed the cab-driver of her loss, and he, having searched the cab without success, told the prisoner, whose duty it was to wash the cab out, that a ring had been lost, and that if he found it he would know to whom it belonged.
On the 11th inst. the prisoner attempted to pawn the ring at a pawnbroker's at Fulham, asking an advance of 25s. upon it. The pawnbroker detained the prisoner, when he accounted for the possession of the ring by stating that he had found it in a gutter. The jury, after deliberating for some time, returned a verdict of Guilty, accompanied by a strong recommendation to mercy, on account of the prisoner's previous good character, which had been established by a large number of respectable witnesses. The prisoner's employer expressed his willingness to take the prisoner back at once into his service, and the Assistant- Judge allowed the prisoner to go out on finding sureties to come up for judgment when called upon.
TIMELINE:
1856 - Living at St. Thomas Street, Portsea, Hampshire (Christening)
1861 - Living at 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire
1879 - Married George Jones Foster at London (March qtr)
1879 - George died at London (March qtr)
1879 - Married Thomas Ernest Broadbent at Portsmouth, Hampshire (25 October 1879)
1911 - district of Steyning, West Sussex
1913 - Married Milbourn Silvester at Westminster, London (5 November 1913)
1940 - Died at Brighton, West SussexCaroline married George Jones Foster, who died in the same quarter, aged 27. She then married Thomas Ernest Boyd Broadbent later that year. He was a brother of Frederick Holdsworth Broadbent who married Caroline's sister, Elizabeth.
Notes from John Bridgen (Great nephew of Caroline), suggest that Caroline married a Paul Ralli. His detailed information about Paul suggests that there must have been some connection, so it is likely that she had a relationship with him some time after her marriage to Thomas broke down. It's not known how long the second marriage lasted, but Thomas was a witness at his brother, Frederick's, marriage to Caroline's sister, Elizabeth, 3 years later. He may have introduced the couple, and it seems possible that the marriage was still OK at the time.
Caroline's 3rd marriage, to Milbourne Silvester, was 33 years later, so any relationship with Paul Ralli could have occured at any time during this period. Thomas appears to have been living on his own in 1891 & 1901. He died in 1902.
Caroline had at least one daughter, May, who died as a child in a boarding home. The father is uncertain, but could have been George or Thomas.
She left £19,000 in her will, but most went to 3 charities. She also set up a trust from which the following annuities were paid: £104 to her sister (Elizabeth?), during her life; an annuity of £104 to her brother during his life and then to his wife, should she survive him; and an annuity of £52 to her husband Milbourn. Unsatisfied with his small inheritance, he took out a summons and was awarded an extra £3 a week. A full account can be found in Milbourn's notes, along with further recollections of Carrie from her great nephew, John Bridgen.
NOTES from John Bridgen: (Great nephew)
Caroline Elizabeth Bridgen - born (christened) 8.06.1856 Portsea 2b 391 Married - Paul Ralli. (This is now proven to be incorrect)
Paul Ralli was of Ralli Bros, wealthy Greek merchant family with large interests in India; lived with him for a while on a ranch in the USA, subsequently in Wilton Street, London W. Paul Ralli died in 1883 (also incorrect) or later. It was from Paul Ralli that Caroline acquired the greater part of her wealth. Harold Bridgen said; on her death the principal was returned to the Greek company.
Harold was at one time buying their calicoes. Caroline Elizabeth's daughter May (said to have been very beautiful) was born after the death of Paul Ralli The second marriage to Broadbent was of very short duration indeed. Harold’s belief was that both Broadbents were army officers. The Silvester that Caroline married in 1913 was born in 1871.
It is possible that some of the above information refers to George Jones Foster. Perhaps the daughter (May) was born after George died in 1879.
Notes from Tim Gray: (Great nephew)
When Ethel Stier (Caroline's niece) developed Cancer, she was taken in by Caroline who was living in Streatham Hill, also three husbands later, and now Mrs Sylvester. They were with their Aunt Carrie for about two years before Ethel died.
Notes from Janet Tyson: (gg niece)
It was 'handed down' that Caroline had a son and a daughter, both of whom entered the theatre. The son worked on the technical, behind-the-scenes side, while the daughter, Christine, acted.
It was thought that Christine took the stage name Christine Barry, and later married Gordon Harker. Janet has found reference to their marriage, and examples of their work in films. She also has a vague recollection that Christine Barry's maiden name may have been Underwood.However, there could be some confusion here with Caroline's sister, Laura, who married Horatio Nelson Barry in 1889. They had a son named Nelson, born about 1890 in Putney, London.
1861 Census: 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, head, Mar, 30, Mechanical Dentist, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 29, b. Portsea, Hants.
Henry Bridgen, Son, 11, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Ellen Bridgen, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Caroline Bridgen, Daur, 5, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Charles Bridgen, Son, 2, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
James Bridgen, Father, Mar, 80, Pensioner R.N., b. Portsea, Hants.Possibly Caroline in 1871
1871 Census: 5 Daqr? Terrace, Clarence Parade, Portsea, Hampshire
Henry Hand, Head, Mar, 36, Commander R.N. active, b. Guildford, Surrey
+wife & 3 children
Caroline Bridger or Bridgen, Servant, Un, 15, Under Nurse Domestic, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire1911 Census Index: Steyning, Sussex
Caroline Broadbent, 53, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire
Found at Free BMD:
Marriages Mar 1879
Bridgen Caroline Elizabeth St. Geo. H. Sq. 1a 461
Foster George Jones St. Geo. H. Sq. 1a 461Deaths Mar 1879 - George Jones FOSTER, aged 27, St. Geo. H. Sq., 1a 306
Deaths Mar 1940 - Caroline E. SILVESTER, aged 83, Hove, 2b 1080No record has been found for Caroline between 1879 - 1913. The following items are included to avoid red herrings:
1881 Census: Caroline Elizabeth Jones, c.1856 Portsea, Hants.
Her maiden name was PADGEN, daughter of James & Joanna Padgen. She married Henry Edward Jones at Portsea, Dec qtr 1876
PAUL RALLI
The following information gives details about Paul Ralli, who was thought to have been married to Caroline, but now seems likely to have been an affair after her marriage to Thomas Broadbent broke down.1881 Census: Coxwell Road, Great Faringdon, Berkshire
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Frances HASTINGS Head U Male 31 Wantage, Berkshire, England Groom
Paul A. RALLI ((ROLLS)) Visitor U Male 25 London, London, Middlesex, England
Elizabeth FEARNEY ((MONEY)) Servant W Female 60 Eaton Hastings, Berkshire, England1891 Census: Hinckley Rd, Trafford Villa, Nuneaton, Warwickshire
RALLI P.A., Head, S, M, 35, Living On Own Means, b. London
WALLACE W.F.A., Visitr, S, M, 32, Capt & Adjt Auxiliary Forces, b. Ireland
GREIG W.D.O., Visitr, S, M, 39, Living On Own Means, b. Scotland
WEBB Frederick, Servnt, M, M, 33, Valet(Em'ee), b. Moulton, Suffolk
WEBB Alice, Servnt, M, F, 34, Housekeeper Serv Dom(Em'ee), Gloucester, Gloucestershire
WEBB Francis R., Son, M, 4, b. Coleford, Gloucestershire
SHEEN Minnie, Servnt, S, F, 18, Housemaid Dom Servt(Em'ee), b. Higham on the Hill, Leicestershire
The following information (courtesy of Janet Tyson) may be useful if a connection to Paul is found:Descendents of DIMITRIOS RALLI (b. abt 1695). Paul: GGG Grandson
(6) 1.2.2.4.2b.4 Paul (Antonios) Ralli
Birth 19 Sep 1856
Birth Memo Ralli family tree says 1857.
Bapt 22 Nov 1856, Church of Our Saviour, London Wall, City of London, England
Godparent Polymnia Ralli.
http://www.christopherlong.co.uk/ralligen1/fh01_020.html#P5893F3897Father:
Antonios 'Anthony' (Alexander) Ralli*, GG
Grandson
Birth 1812, Chios, Greece/Hellenes
Death 4 Jul 1882
Burial 12 Jul 1882, Greek Orthodox Cemetery, West Norwood, London, England
Occ Merchant.
Origin Chios. British citizenship 12 Feb 1848.
Note (Pitsis)Mother:
Nina (Paul) Mavrogordato Birth abt 1827; Death 17 Sep 1878; Burial 24 Sep 1878;
Greek Orthodox Cemetery, West Norwood, London, England Origin Chios. Note
(Vitella) Mar.Wit Anthony Th. Ralli and Catingo Th. Ralli. Marr 4 Jul 1849, Church of
Our Saviour, London Wall, City of London, Englandhttp://www.christopherlong.co.uk/ralligen1/index.html
cf. 1a / 902
Marriages Dec 1888
MACKAY Dorothy St. Geo. H. Sq.
RALLI Paul Anthony St.Geo.H.Sq.Marriages Jun 1875
GOODWIN Emma London City 1c 131 RALLI Paul London C. 1c 131From about 1820 to 1840 the economic prosperity of Dacca and Narayanganj declined largely as a result of the competition of the Lancashire cotton industry and the fortunes of the Greek community there declined with them. In the last quarter of the 19th century the London-based Greek firm of Ralli Brothers constructed a memorial at Ramna in Dhaka to the memory of these early merchants. This Memorial contains ten gravestones of Greek merchants, some of their wives and one Greek priest who died between 1800 and 1860 and was built in the style of a classical Greek temple. It has been moved subsequently from its original site to one near the Teacher-Student Centre of Dhaka University. Most of the inscriptions are in classical Greek but some are in English.
http://banglapedia.search.com.bd/HT/G_0203.htmInterview with Peter Calvocoressi
A few years before that terrible event, some of my mother's family set up in London a branch of Ralli Brothers, which became headquarters for the spectacularly successful merchant firm that started in Chios and the Black Sea area during the eighteenth century and continued its trading worldwide until after World War II. My mother was a Ralli and my father worked for Ralli Brothers in Karachi, where I was born. When I was three months old, my family moved to England, which has been my home now for almost eighty years.
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2082/is_n2_v55/ai_13503946Address: Ralli Brothers Building, Talpur Road, ::.City: Karachi. ::.Telephone: 021-
2427154/021-2414554 ::.Fax: 021-2414554The story of Cargill Cotton can be traced back to 1818 when John and Eustace Ralli established a partnership in London trading in a variety of commodities from cotton and silk to metals. Over the next thirty years the brothers' business interests began to focus predominantly on cotton from the East Indies and in 1851 Ralli Brothers was incorporated, with offices in the United Kingdom, Calcutta and Bombay.
During the early history of cotton trading the port of Liverpool soon emerged as the principle trading centre and in 1865 Smith, Coney and Barrat was founded in the city where it was perfectly placed to service the demand of the burgeoning Lancashire spinning industry.
Ralli Brothers and Smith, Coney and Barrat continued to trade successfully and by the middle of the twentieth century they had grown to became two of the United Kingdom's leading cotton merchants. In 1962 the two companies agreed a merger and Ralli Brothers and Coney was formed.
Name: Ralli Brothers & Coney Description: Cotton traders Address: Ralli House, Old Hall Street, City: Liverpool Postcode: L3 9PP Phone: 0151 242 7500 Fax: 0151 242 7556 Website: www.cargill.com
Business Records at Guildhall Library:
http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/m-r.htm see: http://www.nra.nationalarchives.gov.uk/nra/
searches/codocs.asp?CR=B15967Greek Norwood Cemetry
http://www.stsophia.org.uk/greeksection2.htmlEllis Island Ships: http://www.ellisisland.org
First Name: Paul A.
Last Name: Ralli
Ethnicity: England
Last Place of Residence:
Date of Arrival: July 14, 1894
Age at Arrival: 38y
Gender: M
Marital Status:
Ship of Travel: Paris
Port of Departure: Southampton
Manifest Line Number: 0186First Name: Paul C.
Last Name: Ralli
Ethnicity: England
Last Place of Residence: London
Date of Arrival: October 23, 1895
Age at Arrival: 39y Gender: M Marital Status:
Ship of Travel: Teutonic
Port of Departure: Liverpool
Manifest Line Number: 0077First Name: Paul A. Last Name: Ralli
Ethnicity: England
Last Place of Residence:
Date of Arrival: June 25, 1896
Age at Arrival: 40y
Gender: M
Marital Status:
Ship of Travel: Majestic
Port of Departure: Liverpool & Queenstown
Manifest Line Number: 0190
Milbourn Silvester (Sylvester)
1881 Census: York Arms Inn, 24 & 25 New York Street, Brighton, Sussex
John SILVESTER, Head, M, 56, Southampton, Gas Fitter,
Harriett SILVESTER, Wife, M, 45, London, London, Middlesex,
John SILVESTER, Son, U, 27, Brighton, Sussex, Inspector Of Water Fittings,
Arthur SILVESTER, Son, U, 23, Brighton, Sussex, Cellar Man,
William SILVESTER, Son, 20, Brighton, Sussex, Gas Fitter,
Julia SILVESTER, Daur, 18, Brighton, Sussex,
Frederick SILVESTER, Son, 16, Brighton, Sussex, Barman,
Alfred SILVESTER, Son, 14, Brighton, Sussex, Errand Boy,
Harry SILVESTER, Son, 12, Brighton, Sussex, Scholar,
Willboune SILVESTER, Son, 10, Brighton, Sussex, Scholar,
Flora SILVESTER, Daur, 7, Brighton, Sussex, Scholar,
Ernest SILVESTER, Son, 5, Brighton, Sussex, Scholar,
Sally SILVESTER, Grand Mother, 77, Southampton1911 Census Index: Brighton, West Sussex
MILBOURNE SYLVESTER, 39
Notes from John Bridgen:
I caused some consternation on one occasion at Streatham Hill where prior to WW2 Caroline lived with Dinky, the name she used for Milbourne Sylvester, husband no.3 who was an excellent cook and had been in the hotel trade. I pointed to the photo of a very sweet looking girl and asked who she was and was promptly ushered out of the room.
Apparently Carry had had a child between husbands one and two who died while away in boarding school at perhaps seven years of age. Dinky by the way was always very kind with the great nephews, very ready to supply sugar sandwiches and repair-solder my broken leaden soldiers. Carry used Dinky quite blatantly as a domestic servant, very necessary during those lengthy periods when she took to her bed after alcoholic excess. On the other hand I have recollections of her as a very jolly person who would dance around with her great nephews and would on occasion take me up by privately hired car with chauffeur to have ice-cream on the roof of Harrods. My mother's recollections were of a different nature you may well imagine. She recalled how she and Cissie (Ruby May), were reduced to vying with each other in excessive politeness as each sought to avoid sitting on the commode that Carrie with a fiandish glee was pressing them to sit on as "the most comfortable seat in the room", when she, Carrie, would have taken to her bed for a spell after a bout of excessive alcohol. She died in February 1940.Delving into the microfilm in the Bodleian I discovered the following article in the News Chronicle of 1st November 1940. Headline. "He did the housework for his rich wife". A husband who gave up his job to do the housework for his wealthy wife and was left £1 a week in her will, was granted an increase in the Chancery Division yesterday. He asked for £5 a week. The husband, Mr Milbourne Silvester of Prebend Gardens, Stratford Brook, W., formerly manager of licensed premises, was 42 (said counsel) when the marriage took place nearly 27 years ago. He and his wife lived in Langdale Gardens, Hove, until her death last February. Mrs Silvester had no servant. The husband did all the housework and attended her during her several illnesses, the wife refusing to have a nurse. In doing so he was prevented from earning his own living and making provision for his old age. Next headline: "Left £19,000" Mrs Silvester left about £19,000. She gave certain legacies, and the residue to the National Lifeboat Institution, Dr Barnardo's Homes and the Church Army. There was no explanation why she gave her husband £1 a week only. It was a great surprise to him as they were on the best of terms. Mr Justice Powell said it was an exceptional case. He directed that Mr Silvester should have an additional £3 a week, free from duty.
Further details of above case.
From: Article from: http://www.actuaries.org.uk/files/pdf/library/JIA-071/0292-0321.pdfCHANCERY DIVISION
FARWELL J.
1940.October 31.
[1940] 4 All E.R. 269.L.R.
[1941] 1 Ch. 87.57 T.L.R. 136.Legal Notes Re Sylvester
The Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1938S. 1 (2) provides that when a deceased person has left a will but has not by such will made proper provision for any dependant as defined by the Act the Court may make an order for payment of a reasonable provision for the maintenance of such dependant by way of periodical payments from the income of the estate.HELD that although the husband of a deceased woman is a dependant as defined by the Act the Court presumes that prima facie a husband is capable of maintaining himself and it is only in exceptional circum-stances that the Court will make an order under the Act in his favour.This was a summons taken out by Milbourne Sylvester the husband of Caroline Elizabeth Sylvester asking that the Court under the Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1938 should make some proper provision for him for his maintenance during his widower-hood on the ground that no such proper provision had been provided by the will of his wife.
The spouses were married on 5 November 1913. At that timet he plaintiff who was 42 years of age was the manager of licensed premises. Apart from his salary he had no means. His wife had some means and after the marriage he gave up his business as manager and the whole of the spouses' living expenses were defrayed until her death on 24 February 1940 out of the wife's income. There were no children of the marriage. By her will the wife after the bequest of certain legacies gave the whole residue of her estate upon the usual trust to sell and convert and the whole of the proceeds upon trust to pay an annuity of £104 to her sister, during her life, an annuity of £104 to her brother during his life and if he should die leaving his wife surviving him to her during her life, and an annuity of £52 to the plaintiff during his life and she left the residue to be divided among three charities absolutely. The estate was amply sufficient to provide an increased annuity to the plaintiff without abating the other annuities. The learned judge said that he did not think that in the ordinary way applications by husbands for the sort of assistance which the Act enabled the Court to give were applications which ought readily to be entertained. Primafacie the husband should be able to maintain himself and ought not to ask the Court to give him out of his wife's estate more than she had thought fit to provide for him.
There were however exceptional cases in which such an application might be justified and he thought that this was one of these. The evidence showed that the plaintiff up to the time of his marriage was earning an income upon which he was able to maintain himself. He then gave up his occupation and his earnings in order to devote himself to his wife. The wife seemed to have kept no servants and the husband did all the work of the house and when his wife was ill which happened on more than one occasion he had to nurse her and look after her as she was not willing to engage the services of a nurse. In that way he was prevented from earning his own living or from making such provision for his old age as he might otherwise have done.
Now at the age of 69 his chances of earning a living were very much prejudiced if not almost destroyed by the circumstances of his married life. In these circumstances he, the learned judge, thought that the provision of £1 a week was inadequate and that his wife had not made a proper provision for him.
On the whole he came to the conclusion that a reasonable provision would be £4 a week and he would make an order directing that out of the income of the estate there should be paid to him during his widowerhood an additional £3 Per week.
TIMELINE:
1856 - Living at St. Thomas Street, Portsea, Hampshire (Christening)
1861 - Living at 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire
1879 - Married George Jones Foster at London (March qtr)
1879 - George died at London (March qtr)
1879 - Married Thomas Ernest Broadbent at Portsmouth, Hampshire (25 October 1879)
1911 - district of Steyning, West Sussex
1913 - Married Milbourn Silvester at Westminster, London (5 November 1913)
1940 - Died at Brighton, West SussexCaroline married George Jones Foster, who died in the same quarter, aged 27. She then married Thomas Ernest Boyd Broadbent later that year. He was a brother of Frederick Holdsworth Broadbent who married Caroline's sister, Elizabeth.
Notes from John Bridgen (Great nephew of Caroline), suggest that Caroline married a Paul Ralli. His detailed information about Paul suggests that there must have been some connection, so it is likely that she had a relationship with him some time after her marriage to Thomas broke down. It's not known how long the second marriage lasted, but Thomas was a witness at his brother, Frederick's, marriage to Caroline's sister, Elizabeth, 3 years later. He may have introduced the couple, and it seems possible that the marriage was still OK at the time.
Caroline's 3rd marriage, to Milbourne Silvester, was 33 years later, so any relationship with Paul Ralli could have occured at any time during this period. Thomas appears to have been living on his own in 1891 & 1901. He died in 1902.
Caroline had at least one daughter, May, who died as a child in a boarding home. The father is uncertain, but could have been George or Thomas.
She left £19,000 in her will, but most went to 3 charities. She also set up a trust from which the following annuities were paid: £104 to her sister (Elizabeth?), during her life; an annuity of £104 to her brother during his life and then to his wife, should she survive him; and an annuity of £52 to her husband Milbourn. Unsatisfied with his small inheritance, he took out a summons and was awarded an extra £3 a week. A full account can be found in Milbourn's notes, along with further recollections of Carrie from her great nephew, John Bridgen.
NOTES from John Bridgen: (Great nephew)
Caroline Elizabeth Bridgen - born (christened) 8.06.1856 Portsea 2b 391 Married - Paul Ralli. (This is now proven to be incorrect)
Paul Ralli was of Ralli Bros, wealthy Greek merchant family with large interests in India; lived with him for a while on a ranch in the USA, subsequently in Wilton Street, London W. Paul Ralli died in 1883 (also incorrect) or later. It was from Paul Ralli that Caroline acquired the greater part of her wealth. Harold Bridgen said; on her death the principal was returned to the Greek company.
Harold was at one time buying their calicoes. Caroline Elizabeth's daughter May (said to have been very beautiful) was born after the death of Paul Ralli The second marriage to Broadbent was of very short duration indeed. Harold’s belief was that both Broadbents were army officers. The Silvester that Caroline married in 1913 was born in 1871.
It is possible that some of the above information refers to George Jones Foster. Perhaps the daughter (May) was born after George died in 1879.
Notes from Tim Gray: (Great nephew)
When Ethel Stier (Caroline's niece) developed Cancer, she was taken in by Caroline who was living in Streatham Hill, also three husbands later, and now Mrs Sylvester. They were with their Aunt Carrie for about two years before Ethel died.
Notes from Janet Tyson: (gg niece)
It was 'handed down' that Caroline had a son and a daughter, both of whom entered the theatre. The son worked on the technical, behind-the-scenes side, while the daughter, Christine, acted.
It was thought that Christine took the stage name Christine Barry, and later married Gordon Harker. Janet has found reference to their marriage, and examples of their work in films. She also has a vague recollection that Christine Barry's maiden name may have been Underwood.However, there could be some confusion here with Caroline's sister, Laura, who married Horatio Nelson Barry in 1889. They had a son named Nelson, born about 1890 in Putney, London.
1861 Census: 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, head, Mar, 30, Mechanical Dentist, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 29, b. Portsea, Hants.
Henry Bridgen, Son, 11, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Ellen Bridgen, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Caroline Bridgen, Daur, 5, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Charles Bridgen, Son, 2, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
James Bridgen, Father, Mar, 80, Pensioner R.N., b. Portsea, Hants.Possibly Caroline in 1871
1871 Census: 5 Daqr? Terrace, Clarence Parade, Portsea, Hampshire
Henry Hand, Head, Mar, 36, Commander R.N. active, b. Guildford, Surrey
+wife & 3 children
Caroline Bridger or Bridgen, Servant, Un, 15, Under Nurse Domestic, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire1911 Census Index: Steyning, Sussex
Caroline Broadbent, 53, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire
Found at Free BMD:
Marriages Mar 1879
Bridgen Caroline Elizabeth St. Geo. H. Sq. 1a 461
Foster George Jones St. Geo. H. Sq. 1a 461Deaths Mar 1879 - George Jones FOSTER, aged 27, St. Geo. H. Sq., 1a 306
Deaths Mar 1940 - Caroline E. SILVESTER, aged 83, Hove, 2b 1080No record has been found for Caroline between 1879 - 1913. The following items are included to avoid red herrings:
1881 Census: Caroline Elizabeth Jones, c.1856 Portsea, Hants.
Her maiden name was PADGEN, daughter of James & Joanna Padgen. She married Henry Edward Jones at Portsea, Dec qtr 1876
PAUL RALLI
The following information gives details about Paul Ralli, who was thought to have been married to Caroline, but now seems likely to have been an affair after her marriage to Thomas Broadbent broke down.1881 Census: Coxwell Road, Great Faringdon, Berkshire
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Frances HASTINGS Head U Male 31 Wantage, Berkshire, England Groom
Paul A. RALLI ((ROLLS)) Visitor U Male 25 London, London, Middlesex, England
Elizabeth FEARNEY ((MONEY)) Servant W Female 60 Eaton Hastings, Berkshire, England1891 Census: Hinckley Rd, Trafford Villa, Nuneaton, Warwickshire
RALLI P.A., Head, S, M, 35, Living On Own Means, b. London
WALLACE W.F.A., Visitr, S, M, 32, Capt & Adjt Auxiliary Forces, b. Ireland
GREIG W.D.O., Visitr, S, M, 39, Living On Own Means, b. Scotland
WEBB Frederick, Servnt, M, M, 33, Valet(Em'ee), b. Moulton, Suffolk
WEBB Alice, Servnt, M, F, 34, Housekeeper Serv Dom(Em'ee), Gloucester, Gloucestershire
WEBB Francis R., Son, M, 4, b. Coleford, Gloucestershire
SHEEN Minnie, Servnt, S, F, 18, Housemaid Dom Servt(Em'ee), b. Higham on the Hill, Leicestershire
The following information (courtesy of Janet Tyson) may be useful if a connection to Paul is found:Descendents of DIMITRIOS RALLI (b. abt 1695). Paul: GGG Grandson
(6) 1.2.2.4.2b.4 Paul (Antonios) Ralli
Birth 19 Sep 1856
Birth Memo Ralli family tree says 1857.
Bapt 22 Nov 1856, Church of Our Saviour, London Wall, City of London, England
Godparent Polymnia Ralli.
http://www.christopherlong.co.uk/ralligen1/fh01_020.html#P5893F3897Father:
Antonios 'Anthony' (Alexander) Ralli*, GG
Grandson
Birth 1812, Chios, Greece/Hellenes
Death 4 Jul 1882
Burial 12 Jul 1882, Greek Orthodox Cemetery, West Norwood, London, England
Occ Merchant.
Origin Chios. British citizenship 12 Feb 1848.
Note (Pitsis)Mother:
Nina (Paul) Mavrogordato Birth abt 1827; Death 17 Sep 1878; Burial 24 Sep 1878;
Greek Orthodox Cemetery, West Norwood, London, England Origin Chios. Note
(Vitella) Mar.Wit Anthony Th. Ralli and Catingo Th. Ralli. Marr 4 Jul 1849, Church of
Our Saviour, London Wall, City of London, Englandhttp://www.christopherlong.co.uk/ralligen1/index.html
cf. 1a / 902
Marriages Dec 1888
MACKAY Dorothy St. Geo. H. Sq.
RALLI Paul Anthony St.Geo.H.Sq.Marriages Jun 1875
GOODWIN Emma London City 1c 131 RALLI Paul London C. 1c 131From about 1820 to 1840 the economic prosperity of Dacca and Narayanganj declined largely as a result of the competition of the Lancashire cotton industry and the fortunes of the Greek community there declined with them. In the last quarter of the 19th century the London-based Greek firm of Ralli Brothers constructed a memorial at Ramna in Dhaka to the memory of these early merchants. This Memorial contains ten gravestones of Greek merchants, some of their wives and one Greek priest who died between 1800 and 1860 and was built in the style of a classical Greek temple. It has been moved subsequently from its original site to one near the Teacher-Student Centre of Dhaka University. Most of the inscriptions are in classical Greek but some are in English.
http://banglapedia.search.com.bd/HT/G_0203.htmInterview with Peter Calvocoressi
A few years before that terrible event, some of my mother's family set up in London a branch of Ralli Brothers, which became headquarters for the spectacularly successful merchant firm that started in Chios and the Black Sea area during the eighteenth century and continued its trading worldwide until after World War II. My mother was a Ralli and my father worked for Ralli Brothers in Karachi, where I was born. When I was three months old, my family moved to England, which has been my home now for almost eighty years.
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2082/is_n2_v55/ai_13503946Address: Ralli Brothers Building, Talpur Road, ::.City: Karachi. ::.Telephone: 021-
2427154/021-2414554 ::.Fax: 021-2414554The story of Cargill Cotton can be traced back to 1818 when John and Eustace Ralli established a partnership in London trading in a variety of commodities from cotton and silk to metals. Over the next thirty years the brothers' business interests began to focus predominantly on cotton from the East Indies and in 1851 Ralli Brothers was incorporated, with offices in the United Kingdom, Calcutta and Bombay.
During the early history of cotton trading the port of Liverpool soon emerged as the principle trading centre and in 1865 Smith, Coney and Barrat was founded in the city where it was perfectly placed to service the demand of the burgeoning Lancashire spinning industry.
Ralli Brothers and Smith, Coney and Barrat continued to trade successfully and by the middle of the twentieth century they had grown to became two of the United Kingdom's leading cotton merchants. In 1962 the two companies agreed a merger and Ralli Brothers and Coney was formed.
Name: Ralli Brothers & Coney Description: Cotton traders Address: Ralli House, Old Hall Street, City: Liverpool Postcode: L3 9PP Phone: 0151 242 7500 Fax: 0151 242 7556 Website: www.cargill.com
Business Records at Guildhall Library:
http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/m-r.htm see: http://www.nra.nationalarchives.gov.uk/nra/
searches/codocs.asp?CR=B15967Greek Norwood Cemetry
http://www.stsophia.org.uk/greeksection2.htmlEllis Island Ships: http://www.ellisisland.org
First Name: Paul A.
Last Name: Ralli
Ethnicity: England
Last Place of Residence:
Date of Arrival: July 14, 1894
Age at Arrival: 38y
Gender: M
Marital Status:
Ship of Travel: Paris
Port of Departure: Southampton
Manifest Line Number: 0186First Name: Paul C.
Last Name: Ralli
Ethnicity: England
Last Place of Residence: London
Date of Arrival: October 23, 1895
Age at Arrival: 39y Gender: M Marital Status:
Ship of Travel: Teutonic
Port of Departure: Liverpool
Manifest Line Number: 0077First Name: Paul A. Last Name: Ralli
Ethnicity: England
Last Place of Residence:
Date of Arrival: June 25, 1896
Age at Arrival: 40y
Gender: M
Marital Status:
Ship of Travel: Majestic
Port of Departure: Liverpool & Queenstown
Manifest Line Number: 0190
ABODES:
1859 ..... St. Thomas Street, Portsmouth. (Birth)
1881 ..... HMS Duke of Wellington, Portsmouth Harbour. (Census)
1897 ..... 29 Bailey Road, Portsmouth.Found at Free BMD: MARRIAGE Jun 1885
Bridgen Charles Eustace - Portsea 2b 816
Hoskings Charlotte Maria - Portsea 2b 816
1861 Census: 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, head, Mar, 30, Mechanical Dentist, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 29, b. Portsea, Hants.
Henry Bridgen, Son, 11, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Ellen Bridgen, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Caroline Bridgen, Daur, 5, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Charles Bridgen, Son, 2, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
James Bridgen, Father, Mar, 80, Pensioner R.N., b. Portsea, Hants.1871 Census: 15 St. Paul's Square, Portsea, Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, head, Mar, 40, Mechanical Dentist, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Fratton, Hants.
Amelia M. Bridgen, Daur, 17, Assistant in Domestic Affairs, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles E. Bridgen, Son, 12, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Laura S. E. Bridgen, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Southsea, Hants.
Elizabeth Bridgen, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Southsea, Hants.
Ernest Alfred Bridgen, Son, 1, b. Southsea, Hants.1881 Census: 11 Hudson Rd, Private Hos., Portsea, Hampshire
Edward PEPPERELL, Head, M, 32, Landport, Hampshire, Writer Royal Navy
Amelia M. PEPPERELL, Wife, M, 27, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Henry E. PEPPERELL, Son, U, 8, Southsea, Hampshire, School
William E. PEPPERELL, Son, U, 6, Southsea, Hampshire, School
Edith A. PEPPERELL, Daur, U, 5, Southsea, Hampshire, School
Fredk.C. PEPPERELL, Son, U, 3, Southsea, Hampshire, School
Charles E. BRIDGER, Brother In Law, U, 22, Southsea, Hampshire, Ships Stewards Assistant H M Duke Of WellingtonNot found in 1891 - Probably at sea, as wife and children are found in Portsea.
1901 Census: 91 St. James Road, Forest Gate, West Ham, Middlesex
Charles E. Bridgen, Head, Mar, 42, Stockbrokers Clerk, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charlotte M. Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charles E. V. Bridgen, Son, Un, 15, Appren Printers Boy, b. Devonport, Devon
Lilian A.C. Bridgen, Daur, Un, 12, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Cecil W.E. Bridgen, Son, Un, 9, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Frank A. Bridgen, Son, Un, 6, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Wilfred G. Bridgen, Son, Un, 3, b. Southampton, Hants
Notes from John Bridgen:
Charles Eustace, I have a note that he was at one time a Writer in the Royal Navy, serving in the channel between Madagascar and Mozambique in the suppression of the slave trade. I have no note of the first wife but the younger children of this marriage, Frank, Wilfred and Aileen, were brought up by the second wife, Vera, whom I recall as yet another protegee of Carry. There were also older children who were able to fend for themselves but of their names I have no trace.
Description Name Bridgen, Charles Eustace
Official Number: 92925
Place of Birth: Portsmouth
Date 05 January 1859Catalogue reference ADM 188/101
Dept Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies
Series Admiralty: Registers of Seamen's Services
Piece 92601 - 93200
NOTE: This is person is mentioned in John Bridgen's notes as a child of Charles & Amelia, but no record exists. It is more likely that she was Charlotte Hoskings, who married Charles Eustace Bridgen
Notes from John Bridgen:
Evidently Lottie and Carry (Caroline Elizabeth) had quarrelled and that meant the end of all family contacts, said my mother, with the Bridgens. According to her Carry's wealth meant that her word was decisive in such matters. I have no relevant dates or information on marriages and children for her.Probable Birth, Marriage & Death:
Births Mar 1862: HOSKINGS Charlotte Sophia Portsea 2b 441
Marriages Jun 1885: Hoskings Charlotte Maria Portsea 2b 816
Deaths Sep 1903: Bridgen Charlotte Maria 41 W. Ham 4a 130
1881 Census: 55 York Street, Portsea, Hampshire
Charlotte M. HOSKINGS Head W Female 56 Portsmouth, Hampshire Housekeeper Dom
Alice C. HOSKINGS Daur U Female 23 Portsmouth, Hampshire Stay Work
Charlotte M. HOSKINGS Daur U Female 19 Portsmouth, Hampshire Dressmaker
William C. HOSKINGS Son U Male 16 Portsmouth, Hampshire Drapers Appe1891 Census: 17 Ariel Road, Portsea, Hampshire
Charlotte M. Bridgen, Head, Mar, 29, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charles E. V. Bridgen, Son, Un, 5, Scholar, b. Stoke, Devon
Lilian A. Bridgen, Daur, Un, 2, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charlotte M. Hoskings, Mother, Wid, 66, b. Portsmouth, Hants
William C. Hoskings, Brother, Un, 26, Carpet Warehouse Manager, b. Portsmouth, Hants1901 Census: 91 St. James Road, Forest Gate, West Ham, Middlesex
Charles E. Bridgen, Head, Mar, 42, Stockbrokers Clerk, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charlotte M. Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charles E. V. Bridgen, Son, Un, 15, Appren Printers Boy, b. Devonport, Devon
Lilian A.C. Bridgen, Daur, Un, 12, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Cecil W.E. Bridgen, Son, Un, 9, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Frank A. Bridgen, Son, Un, 6, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Wilfred G. Bridgen, Son, Un, 3, b. Southampton, Hants
Charles Eustace Victor Bridgen
Births Mar 1886
BRIDGEN Charles Eustace V Stoke D. 5b 343Navy Record (Index only)
Description Name Bridgen, Charles Eustace Victor
Official Number: 351356
Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Date 06 October 1885
Catalogue reference ADM 188/531
Dept Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies
Series Admiralty: Registers of Seamen's Services Piece 351001-351500
1891 Census: 17 Ariel Road, Portsea, Hampshire
Charlotte M. Bridgen, Head, Mar, 29, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charles E. V. Bridgen, Son, Un, 5, Scholar, b. Stoke, Devon
Lilian A. Bridgen, Daur, Un, 2, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charlotte M. Hoskings, Mother, Wid, 66, b. Portsmouth, Hants
William C. Hoskings, Brother, Un, 26, Carpet Warehouse Manager, b. Portsmouth, Hants1901 Census: 91 St. James Road, Forest Gate, West Ham, Middlesex
Charles E. Bridgen, Head, Mar, 42, Stockbrokers Clerk, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charlotte M. Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charles E. V. Bridgen, Son, Un, 15, Appren Printers Boy, b. Devonport, Devon
Lilian A.C. Bridgen, Daur, Un, 12, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Cecil W.E. Bridgen, Son, Un, 9, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Frank A. Bridgen, Son, Un, 6, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Wilfred G. Bridgen, Son, Un, 3, b. Southampton, Hants
1901 Census: 91 St. James Road, Forest Gate, West Ham, Middlesex
Charles E. Bridgen, Head, Mar, 42, Stockbrokers Clerk, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charlotte M. Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charles E. V. Bridgen, Son, Un, 15, Appren Printers Boy, b. Devonport, Devon
Lilian A.C. Bridgen, Daur, Un, 12, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Cecil W.E. Bridgen, Son, Un, 9, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Frank A. Bridgen, Son, Un, 6, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Wilfred G. Bridgen, Son, Un, 3, b. Southampton, Hants
ABODES:
1859 ..... St. Thomas Street, Portsmouth. (Birth)
1881 ..... HMS Duke of Wellington, Portsmouth Harbour. (Census)
1897 ..... 29 Bailey Road, Portsmouth.Found at Free BMD: MARRIAGE Jun 1885
Bridgen Charles Eustace - Portsea 2b 816
Hoskings Charlotte Maria - Portsea 2b 816
1861 Census: 24 Yorke Street, Portsea, Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, head, Mar, 30, Mechanical Dentist, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 29, b. Portsea, Hants.
Henry Bridgen, Son, 11, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Ellen Bridgen, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Caroline Bridgen, Daur, 5, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
Charles Bridgen, Son, 2, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.
James Bridgen, Father, Mar, 80, Pensioner R.N., b. Portsea, Hants.1871 Census: 15 St. Paul's Square, Portsea, Hampshire
Charles Bridgen, head, Mar, 40, Mechanical Dentist, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Amelia Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Fratton, Hants.
Amelia M. Bridgen, Daur, 17, Assistant in Domestic Affairs, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles E. Bridgen, Son, 12, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Laura S. E. Bridgen, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Southsea, Hants.
Elizabeth Bridgen, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Southsea, Hants.
Ernest Alfred Bridgen, Son, 1, b. Southsea, Hants.1881 Census: 11 Hudson Rd, Private Hos., Portsea, Hampshire
Edward PEPPERELL, Head, M, 32, Landport, Hampshire, Writer Royal Navy
Amelia M. PEPPERELL, Wife, M, 27, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Henry E. PEPPERELL, Son, U, 8, Southsea, Hampshire, School
William E. PEPPERELL, Son, U, 6, Southsea, Hampshire, School
Edith A. PEPPERELL, Daur, U, 5, Southsea, Hampshire, School
Fredk.C. PEPPERELL, Son, U, 3, Southsea, Hampshire, School
Charles E. BRIDGER, Brother In Law, U, 22, Southsea, Hampshire, Ships Stewards Assistant H M Duke Of WellingtonNot found in 1891 - Probably at sea, as wife and children are found in Portsea.
1901 Census: 91 St. James Road, Forest Gate, West Ham, Middlesex
Charles E. Bridgen, Head, Mar, 42, Stockbrokers Clerk, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charlotte M. Bridgen, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Charles E. V. Bridgen, Son, Un, 15, Appren Printers Boy, b. Devonport, Devon
Lilian A.C. Bridgen, Daur, Un, 12, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Cecil W.E. Bridgen, Son, Un, 9, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Frank A. Bridgen, Son, Un, 6, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Wilfred G. Bridgen, Son, Un, 3, b. Southampton, Hants
Notes from John Bridgen:
Charles Eustace, I have a note that he was at one time a Writer in the Royal Navy, serving in the channel between Madagascar and Mozambique in the suppression of the slave trade. I have no note of the first wife but the younger children of this marriage, Frank, Wilfred and Aileen, were brought up by the second wife, Vera, whom I recall as yet another protegee of Carry. There were also older children who were able to fend for themselves but of their names I have no trace.
Description Name Bridgen, Charles Eustace
Official Number: 92925
Place of Birth: Portsmouth
Date 05 January 1859Catalogue reference ADM 188/101
Dept Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies
Series Admiralty: Registers of Seamen's Services
Piece 92601 - 93200
Notes from John Bridgen: When in her final years my mother told me that both Vera and Harry lived in Wallington in Stafford Road, i.e. quite near us. The only place where we met Vera was Streatham Hill where Carry lived with Milbourn Sylvester, husband no.3.
Possible details:
1901 Census Index: East Barnet, Herts
Agnes Cubitt, age 18, Drapers Assistant, b. Old Southgate, Middlesex
ABODES:
1822 ..... Southwick. (Christening)Info from Olga Housden:
George Colwell arrived in Adelaide, South Australia on the 11 May 1849. His ship "Stebonheath" left Plymouth on the 31st. January 1849.The information on George's marriage and children was supplied by Constance Betty Hawken (nee GANT), who has since died in 2006.
She gave George's birth as: 18 Mar 1816, Southwick, W-Sussex, Eng and parents as John and Elizabeth. The County is wrong and the date is 6 years previous but I have not found him on any Census or other UK records, so I believe this must be him.
Constance also supplied the information on George's brother, Henry, who emigrated to Australia about 1852. Their niece, Amelia Colwell, (my Great Aunt) also appears to have emigrated to Australia with her husband, George Smith. This is under investigation.
LDS info: (from Constance)Husband's Name
George COLWELL (AFN:1TZX-SSP)Born: 18 Mar 1816 Place: Southwick, W-Sussex, Eng
Died: Aug 1908 Place: Creswick, , Victoria, Australia
Buried: 27 Aug 1908 Place: Creswick Cem, Victoria, Australia
Married: 26 Apr 1853 Place: Adelaide, S-AustraliaFather: John COLWELL (AFN:1TZX-SQ9)
Mother: Elizabeth (AFN:1TZX-SRH)Wife's Name
Mary Ann PARKYN (AFN:1TZX-STW)Born: 30 Jun 1833 Place: Bodmin, Cornwall, Eng
Died: 8 Feb 1889 Place: Creswick, Victoria, Australia
Buried: Feb 1889 Place: Creswick Cem, Victoria, Australia
Married: 26 Apr 1853 Place: Adelaide, S-AustraliaFather: William PARKYN (AFN:1TZX-X48)
Mother: Grace ELLEN (AFN:1TZX-X5G)Children of George & Mary Ann:
1. Henry Eureka COLWELL (AFN:1TZX-SV4)
Born: 1854 Place: Ballarat, , Victoria, Australia
Died: 1855 Place: Ballarat, , Victoria, Australia
Buried: 1855 Place: Ballarat, , Victoria, Australia2. Ellen COLWELL (AFN:1TZX-SZQ)
Born: 1860 Place: Creswick, Victoria, Australia
Died: 19 Jun 1919 Place:3. Ada COLWELL (AFN:1TZX-T0W)
Born: 1862 Place: Creswick, Victoria, Australia4. Elizabeth COLWELL (AFN:1TZX-T2B)
Born: 1866 Place: Creswick, Victoria, Australia5. Julia COLWELL (AFN:1TZX-T3J)
Born: 1868 Place: Creswick, Victoria, Australia
Died: 14 Jan 1946 Place:6. Elizabeth COLWELL (AFN:1TZX-T5X)
Born: 1873 Place: Creswick, Victoria, Australia7. Hedley Parkyn COLWELL (Male) (AFN:1TZX-T14)
Born: 7 Feb 1864 Place: Creswick, Victoria, Australia
Died: 12 Apr 1941 Place: Yackandandah, , Victoria, Australia
Buried: 1941 Place: , , Victoria, Australia8. Charles John COLWELL (AFN:1TZX-SXJ)
Born: 28 Jun 1858 Place: Creswick, Victoria, Australia
Died: 1932 Place: Footscray, , Victoria, Australia
Buried: 1932 Place: , , Victoria, Australia9. William James Parklyn COLWELL (AFN:1TZX-SWB)
Born: 11 Jul 1856 Place: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Died: 8 Oct 1917 Place: Creswick, Victoria, Australia
Buried: 1917 Place: , , Victoria, Australia10. Eureka COLWELL (Male) (AFN:1TZX-T4Q)
Born: 19 Jul 1870 Place: Creswick, Victoria, Australia
Died: 9 Apr 1919 Place: Heathcote, Victoria, Australia
Buried: 1919 Place: , , Victoria, Australia