 1853 - 1912 (59 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Mark OLDRIDGE was born in 1853 in Newton St Cyres, Devon, England; died on 8 Jun 1912 in Crediton, Devon, England. Notes:
1861 census - aged 10 (sic), scholar, at home with parents.
1871 census - aged 16, shop boy, Queen's Court, Crediton with family.
1881 census - aged 27, grocer lodging with George DOBBS.
1891 census - (37) 130 High Street with wife, 2 children & Richard SHORT (father-in-law).
There is a shopkeeper in 1893 Kelly's Directory at 130 High Street, Crediton, an agent for W
Recorded as death by suicide whilst of unsound mind by hanging at 130 High Street, Crediton.
Mark married Mary Ann SHORT on 6 Oct 1884 in England. Mary was born about 1856; died on 3 Mar 1937 in Redruth, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
| 2. | Florence Mary OLDRIDGE  (1.Mark1) was born in 1886; and died. Notes:
At time of mariage living at 'Fernbank', Searle Street, Crediton (father as Mark OLDRIDGE, gr wedding taken in Freemason's Hall, which may well be this marriage.
Florence married George Gilbert NOSWORTHY on 25 Oct 1915 in England. George was born in 1875; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | William Henry OLDRIDGE (1.Mark1) was born in 1888 in England; died on 7 Aug 1919 in England. Notes:
At the time of his father's death he administered the estate.
At time of marriage living at 'Fernbank'; witnesses were R BRICKNELL, M A OLDRIDGE, Sidney FR
Cause of death was Pulm Tubercule. Nurse & cousin F L Setter, informant.
Express & Echo
INTO REST
Funeral of Mr. William Oldridge at Crediton
The funeral of Mr. Wm. Oldridge, of 'Fernbank', Searle-street, took place at the Parish Churc Blinds were drawn and shutters put up in all the business houses enroute to the church. The inscription: 'William Oldridge, died August 7th, 1919, aged 31 years.' The chief mourners wer Setter (cousin), Mrs. F. Short (cousin), Mrs. F. Balsom (cousin), Mrs. M. Burridge (cousin), Mrs. J. Trott, Miss Bricknell (sister-in-law). Others present included Mr. S. B. Francis (Cha Oldridge), Messrs. J. Symes, W. Staddon, W. Doddridge, J. and W. Murch, W. E. Huntley, Ellawa Doddridge, W. Middleweek, F. Hartley, H. and F. Trickey, R. Webber, R. Elston, F. Madge, Bolt, S. Middleweek, W. Wade. The Ladies' Conservative Club was also represented. The firm of (general foreman). The firm also sent a beautiful wreath. Others present were: P.S. Webber, P Mr. And Mrs. Beer, Mr. And Mrs. L. Hall, and many others. Floral tributes included those from family (Teignmouth). 'A true friend and colleague, H.M.P.' Mr. And Mrs. W.E. Huntly, member Alice, Louie and Art, Len and Ivy, Ellen, Alb., and F. W. White, etc.
Family/Spouse: Vera Minnie BRICKNELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
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