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Waterman London Lookup
« on: Sunday 23 September 12 09:50 BST (UK) »
Can anyone please assist me in getting more info on 2 ancestors

Census shows from Poplar that Joshua Bridger born circa 1834 is shown as a Waterman (Barge),
And, His brother Edward Bridger born circa 1868 was an apprentice Lighterman.

I can find no other trace of them and am hoping that that the Guild records can show their actual dob. Their father was also a Joshua Bridger born circa 1834 may also have been a Waterman.

Thank you
Knight (Nottingham & Hants) Hancock, (Kent) , Hancox (Warwickshire), Linneys (Hants) Brothers (Langford, Beds,East London), Bridgers (East London)

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Re: Waterman London Lookup
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 23 September 12 10:22 BST (UK) »
Hi

It might be just me but is it not strange to have a 34 year gap between children?? :-\ and to have a son born the same year as yourself? ;)

Might Joshua have been born 1864?


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Re: Waterman London Lookup
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 23 September 12 10:29 BST (UK) »

Me again... :D


There is a Baptism for a Joshua at about the right time, but father is Edward....


Baptism Register
Christ Church Bermondsey
Southwark
Joshua son of Edward and Elizabeth BRIDGER of 7 Milk Street. Born 4th Nov 1862. Baptism 24th July 1864. Father's Occupation Mariner

There is another word written underneath Elizabeth's name but I am unable to make it out sorry

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Re: Waterman London Lookup
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 23 September 12 10:35 BST (UK) »

Might be brother Edward?

Baptism Register
Christ Church Bermondsey
Southwark

Edward son of Edward and Elizabeth Routledge BRIDGER of 13 Smith's Place. Born 11th May 1867 Baptised 7th July 1867. Father's Occupation Mariner

Mary Ann daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Routledge BRIDGER of 13 Smith's Place. Born 2nd April 1865 Baptised 7th July 1867. Father's Occupation Mariner



Marriage Register
St John Cubitt Town
Tower Hamlets
29th Jan 1882

Joshua BRIDGERS 19 Bachelor Lighterman of 6 Tetley Street Poplar Father = Edward BRIDGER Lighterman

Annie GODDEN 19 Spinster  of 15 Blackwall Harbour Poplar Father = Job Henry GODDEN Sawyer

Both bride and groom signed
Witnesses were Fanny OLDHAM and Samuel NICHOLS

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Re: Waterman London Lookup
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 23 September 12 18:14 BST (UK) »
Hi KarenLee Yes I have my Joshuas mixed up yet again!

The Joshua I was should have given was born circa
1862 and Edward was his brother. A big thank you for the details you have given, I have got things totally mixed up (Joshua should read Edward, I had an Elizabeth for him with no surname. Thats why I was hoping for a Watermans Guild look up as I know their records usually give apprentices fathers details. But you info really does help a lot, thanks so much.
Knight (Nottingham & Hants) Hancock, (Kent) , Hancox (Warwickshire), Linneys (Hants) Brothers (Langford, Beds,East London), Bridgers (East London)

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Re: Waterman London Lookup
« Reply #5 on: Monday 24 September 12 03:13 BST (UK) »

Hi

I cannot see any Waterman's Records for either Joshua or Edward when the were Apprenticed, but there are records for an Edward BRIDGER who was Apprenticed to a Joshua BRIDGER in the late 1880's early 1900's.


Also found this..

Marriage Register
St George the Martyr
Southwark
23rd Jan 1855

Edward BRIDGER of full age Bachelor Mariner of Bermondsey New Road Father = Henry James BRIDGER Lighterman

Elizabeth Rutledge FOSTER of full age Spinster of Bermondsey New Road Father = Joshua James FOSTER Leather Dyer

The groom signed and the bride made her mark
Witnesses were William STEAD signed and Susanah Lucy BRIDGER made her mark

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Re: Waterman London Lookup
« Reply #6 on: Monday 24 September 12 03:22 BST (UK) »

Marriage Register
St Gabriel Chrisp Street
2nd Aug 1896

Edward BRIDGER 28 Bachelor Lighterman of 65 Guildford Road Father = Edward BRIDGER Deceased Lighterman

Sophia EVERETT 25 Widow of 65 Guildford Road Father = Peter Henry TITCHEN Deceased Rope? Merchant

Both bride and groom signed
Witnesses were William HORTON and Ada GREEN

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Re: Waterman London Lookup
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Re: Waterman London Lookup
« Reply #8 on: Monday 24 September 12 03:37 BST (UK) »

Children of Joshua and Annie nee GODDEN

Baptism Register
St Michael and All Angels Bromley
Tower Hamlets

Edward son of Joshua and Annie BRIDGER of 73 Willis Street. Baptised 15th Aug 1883. Father's Occupation Water Man


Baptism Register
All Hallows Poplar
Tower Hamlets

Henry William son of Joshua and Annie BRIDGER of 75 Bradbourne Street. Born 9th Sept 1885 Baptised 7th Nov 1888. Father's Occupation Lighterman

Charles son of Joshua and Annie BRIDGER of 56 Brabagon Street. Born 24th Oct 1889 Baptised 13th Nov 1889. Father's Occupation Lighterman

Elizabeth Routledge daughter of Joshua and Annie BRIDGER of 3 Grey Street. Born 6th Jan 1892. Baptised 26th Jan 1892. Father's Occupation Lighterman

William Horace son of Joshua and Annie BRIDGER of 248 Leven? Road Baptised 17th April 1894 Father's Occuaption Waterman



Children of Edward and Sophia nee TITCHER BRIDGER

Baptism Register
All Saints Poplar
Tower Hamlets

Sophia Esther daughter of Edward and Sophia BRIDGER of 42 Askson Street. Born 5th Jan 1900 Baptised 21st Jan 1900. Father's Occupation Lighterman

Edward son of Edward and Sophia BRIDGER of 37 Duncal? Street. Born 16th Nov 1901. Baptised 8th Dec 1901. Father's Occupation Lighterman

John Alexander son of Edward and Sophia BRIDGER of 37 Duncal? Street. Born 22nd Oct 1903. Baptised 8th Nov 1903. Father's Occupation Lighterman

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