Bridge family Tottington Lancashire

[KathyM]

Yes......I'm still around though don't use this site as much these days - it's got soooo big!

Would love to hear what you have on Bridges.....will PM you later (I'm on my way out right now.

[Lynne Osullivan]

Hello to the Bridge Family
I am a descendant of Joseph Bridge 1776 - 1829   He was transported to Australia in 1806 for life for forgery. Yes he was very naughty as he was further convicted for receiving stolen goods and was sent to Morton Bay Prison where he died at 52
He had 7 sons who were very respectable gentlemen. He met his wife Elizabeth Buffey  on the vessel Fortune on their way to Australia.  She lived to 90 years
In total from the 7 children there were   71 grand children,   468 great grand children
I am his great great great grand daughter     I live in Sydney Australia.   Most of his descendants are in Sydney or the Hunter Valley.    I know nothing of his siblings or parents. I've hit a brick wall and would love to hear from anyone who has more information   Thanks   Lynne OSullivan

[ebridge14]

I would not say most of his descendants are in Sydney or the Hunter Valley, we are spread far throughout Australia.
I have Joseph’s family tree to his great-grandparents now with reasonable certainty if you’d like to message me. I contacted a family historian in Lancashire who had researched the Bridge family.

[MellieMelMel]

Hi there, I’m also a descendant of Joseph Bridge and living in Sydney. Just wondering what your findings were from contacting the Lancashire family historian?

[Debbie Volker]

Hi I’ve just found this thread as I’ve just discovered a love of family history there was a post from Barry bridge saying he had a family tree dating back to 1220 and I’d love to have a copy ..... debbie Volker descendent of Joseph bridge

[nicholas.bebb]

This is the parish record for the death of John Bridge in 1802 at Holcombe chapel in the parish of Bury, Lancashire, England. He was the father of Joseph Bridge who was transported to Australia in 1806.

[matty]

John Bridge Burial at Emmanuel Church Holcombe.  Found on www.lan-opc.org.uk

Matty

[matty]

The posts on this thread are quite old.....but in case anyone is following -

My husband is a descendant of a Thomas Bridge (possibly the brother of John 1715-1746).

Thomas was born c. 1711/12 at Withins Farm, Hawkshaw and died there in 1787.  He was married to Nancy (Ann) Fildes in 1733 at St. Mary's in Bury.  They had 3 sons (that I know of) Thomas 1739, James 1746  and John 1749.

This could be your ancestor

Matty

[matty]

Hi, i'm doing my family history and have been stuck on the Bridge family in Lancashire. My ancestor Joseph Bridge was born in 1776 at "Withins" Harkshaw lane? His father John Bridge was born at the same place in 1742. John's father, another John, was also born at the same place in 1715. Does anyone know any more about this family? Or their home? I'd like to keep tracing it back but its hard to follow the records this early in history. Thanks!

lan-opc.org.uk
I think this is your ancestors Baptism at Emmanuel Holcombe

Matty