John DREDGE and Elizabeth STONE

[nigelp]

Hi Heywood,

Just corrected and added to my previous post. The baptisms for John and Hannah both specifically identified Peter as being a carpenter. There was no occupation given for Peter in the earlier entries.

Nigel

[janeeliza999]

Hiya Nigel

I cant thank you enough for your time and the information you have given to me.
The information I had didn't seem to be right, as regards to Moses, and now, thanks to you, it has given clarity to this.


I think you are correct in saying that Henry Eldridge was a witness for the marriage of John Dredge and Caroline Penn, as during my research, he did marry a Sarah Dredge b 9 may 1824 on 14 April 1846, Downton.

It has been a muddle, I think, and 2 families have been joined, incorrectly.

But, Hey Ho, its a bit of a journey for us all.

I thank you for your kindness
But as the saying goes
I'll be back !

Many thanks Jane

[nigelp]

Hi Jane,

It is clear now that a Peter and Ann(e) Dredge are the parents of your John Dredge. However, a bit more searching is required for their marriage and baptisms / births. Their marriage does not appear to have been in Britford and with Peter having been born in Hampshire (at least according to the 1851 Census) the marriage may perhaps have been in that county. At present I have no clues as to Ann(e)'s maiden name or place of baptism / birth.

Peter's daughter Hannah Dredge married Mark Downer in 1848 (GRO: 8 449 Alderbury Dec 1848).

I was interested to see in the 1851 Census that Peter Dredge was living next door to my Musselwhite relatives in Britford!

Nigel

[jeanteen]

My research confirms all the material supplied by Nigel re origins of John Dredge and family. John Dredge and Elizabeth Stone were married Wincanton January 1837. Two sons, James and Harry, were born in Wincanton, 1839 and 1840 respectively. Other children born Britford as described by Nigel.

Also William Roland Dredge born March 1857, East Harnham but baptised Britford, is their son.

Ann White Dredge appears to have been named for her paternal grandmother.

I have more information on James Dredge ,son of John and Elizabeth. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1874 with wife and 2 sons.

re Peter and Ann Dredge.

Peter Dredge born c. 1774 said to have married Ann White of Odstock, Wilts c. 1796. Place unknown.
James Dredge, son of Peter and Ann born c. 1796 possibly Britford. This James emigrated to Australia in 1838 and became a Protector of Aborigines (see on-line article by Rhonda Dredge, original held in State Library of Victoria).

Also-2 burials in Britford

Peter Dredge son of Peter and Ann buried june 1 1803
Joseph Dredge son of Peter and Ann buried Feb 13 1804

Ages and birthplace unknown for these 2. Could be born Britford as register very difficult to read.

Other children as described by Nigel.

I have a copy of the death certificate of Peter Dredge died Alderbury 1854. The informant is Mark Downer, son-in-law, Hannah's husband, confirming that this Peter is her father and therefore father of John.

Incidentally, Hannah Downer nee Dredge married Alexander Redman March 1878 after Mark Downer died in 1872.

The IGI has some incorrect information. Eliza Pitt Dredge, daughter of John and Elizabeth, is listed as Elizabeth, chr 19 Sept 1847., Britford. The Britford register clearly shows Pitt.

Also the IGI has Peter Dredge marrying Mary Ann Waeff. Her surname in Britford register is Wooff. I presume this is Peter born 1812, son of Peter and Ann.

Does anyone have a line for Harry Dredge born c. 1866, son of Thomas Stone Dredge and Betsey Parker? I have losr him.

Also looking for William Roland Dredge, son of John and Elizabeth b. East Harnham 1857. Last found by me in 1871 census at home aged 14.

[janeeliza999]

Hi
You have given me lots of information
Harry Dredge born c. 1866, son of Thomas Stone Dredge and Betsey Parker, is my G grandfather.
Jane

[jeanteen]

Hi Jane

It's amazing that you are g grandaughter of Harry Dredge. I found a Harry Dredge in 1891 England census. He was a visitor at 29 Royal Avenue, Chelsea, London, and a curate at St Luke's Redcliffe Square, Kensington. I thought this might be him even though the age is wrong. Do you know if he is the right one?

Harry obviously has a line to follow but I have been unable to find a marriage as yet. Can you point me in the right direction?

Jeanteen

[janeeliza999]

Hi Jeanteen
As far as I know Harry Dredge was in the Navy (1901)
He married my G Grandmother in 1896

Is this Harry, the one you are looking for?
Jane

[jeanteen]

Hi Jane

I found Harry Dredge born 1866 on HMS Hotspur in Bermuda in 1901 census but had discounted him originally as his birthplace is given as Devizes which is not correct. However, if he was in the Royal Navy this must be him.

In 1911 census Harry Dredge born 1866 is living at Blandford in Dorset. On the same page there is an Olivia Caroline Dredge born 1871. Free BMD gives me a marriage for Harry Dredge  Salisbury March 1896 with Olivia Caroline Brown on the same page so I presume this is his wife and your great grandmother.

I could not identify their children in 1911 as there seemed to be another Dredge family there too. I did not find Olivia in 1901. Perhaps she was in Bermuda also?

Jeanteen

[janeeliza999]

Hi Jeanteen
The 1901 census has Olivia as being Olive.....
Lol
Annie Dredge is my Gran



   Olive Dredge    
   abt 1872    Charlton, Wiltshire, England    Head    Milford, Wiltshire


   Horace Brown Dredge    Olive    abt 1891    Milford; Salisbury, Wiltshire, England    Son    Milford, Wiltshire


   Dora Dredge    Olive    abt 1897    Salisbury, Wiltshire, England    Daughter    Milford, Wiltshire


   Edith Dredge    Olive    abt 1899    Milford; Salisbury, Wiltshire, England    Daughter    Milford, Wiltshire


   Annie Dredge    Olive    abt 1900    Milford; Salisbury, Wiltshire, England    Daughter    Milford, Wiltshire

In 1911 they are living at Blandford in Dorset

Horace Frank Brown Dredge is in the military in Wiltshire
Jane