James Bridger

Born in 1794-96 in Havant, Hampshire, England.
Married in 1841 in Petersfield to Harriett Putman.
Died in Oct-Dec 1882 in Petersfield at age 88.

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Birth

Born in 1795/96 in Havant, Hampshire.

Source:  Census records.

Marriage

1841 - Marriage solemnized by Banns in the Parish of Petersfield in the County of Sothampton - No. 36.

When   

October 21st

Groom   

James Bridger

Age   

full age

Condition   

Bachelor

Profession   

Fisherman

Residence   

Petersfield

Father   

James Bridger

Father's Profession   

Malter

Bride   

Harriett Putman

Age   

full age

Condition   

Spinster

Profession   

-

Residence   

Petersfield

Father   

Guy Putman

Father's Profession   

Labourer

Married in the parish church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England.

This marriage solumnized between us,  James Bridger   Harriet Putman her X mark
in the presence of us,  Thomas Scriven his X mark  Charlotte Aslett her X mark

R.G. Lewis  Curate.

Source: Copy of Marriage Certificate.

Death

James Bridger died in Oct-Dec 1882 in Petersfield (Volume 2c Page 87) at age 88.

Source:  Civil Registration.

Ancestors

...........................................unknown
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........................James Bridger
James Bridger
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Brothers and Sisters

  1. James Bridger was born in 1795/96 in Havant and married on the 21st of October 1841 in Petersfield to Harriett Putman.
  2. Others unknown

Source:  Marriage record.

Descendants


<<<< See Mary Anne Putnam/Bridger's siblings >>>>

Census

1841 Census - Petersfield, Hampshire

No sign of James Bridger, but large parts of the film were unreadable.  Did see a suspicion of Bridger fishmongers, but writing was so faint I could not be certain.

1851 Census - Petersfield, Hampshire - HO107/1677/182,  LDS Microfilm 0193585  ED 2b Page 23.

Dragon Street, Petersfield.
 

James Bridger Head Mar 53 Fisherman Hants, Havant
Harriett do Wife Mar 30 Wife Hants, Petersfield
Mary Ann do Daur U 11 Scholar do
Louisa do do U 7 do do
Alfred do Son U 4 do do
Emma do Daur U 1   do
.
Source: Petersfield 1851 Census Index from Terry Bridger of Havant, Blue@tbridger.freeserve.co.uk, and LDS Microfilm.

1861 Census - Petersfield, Hampshire - LDS Film 0542687 ED 4 Page 16.

James was born in Havant, which is the family's earliest connection to the town (via Petersfield!).

Dragon Street, Petersfield.
 

James Bridger Head Mar 65 Fishmonger Hants Havant (Blind)
Harriett Do. Wife Mar 40 . Do. Petersfield
Mary Ann Do. Daur Un 21 . Do. Do.
James Do. Son Un 18 . Do. Do.
Alfred Do. Do. " 14 . Do. Do.
Emma Do. Daur " 11 . Do. Do.
Henry Do. Son " 10 . Do. Do.
Sarah Jane Do. daur " 8 . Do. Do.
Elizabeth Do. " " 6 . Do. Do.
Albert Do. Son " 3 . Do. Do.
Kate Do. Grand Daur " 1 . Do. Do.

1871 Census - Petersfield, Hampshire - LDS Microfilm 0827826 ED 4 Page 16.

Dragon St.

James Bridger Head Mar 74 Fisherman Hants Petersfield
Harriett Bridger Wife Mar 51   -"-  -"-
James Bridger Son Unm 27 Fish Hawker -"-  -"-
Henry Bridger Son Unm 19 Labourer -"-  -"-
Jane Bridger Daur Unm 17 Servt. -"-  -"-
Albert Bridger Son   13 Scholar -"-  -"-
Agnes Bridger Daur   7 Scholar -"-  -"-

1881 Census - Petersfield, Hampshire - LDS Microfilm 1341302 RG11/1240 ED 4 Pages 24&25 Pages 70&71.

Dragon Street

James Bridger Head Mar 88 Formerly Fishmonger Hants  Havant  Blind
Harriett Bridger Wife Mar 62   Hants  Petersfield
James J. Bridger Son Unm 38 Fish Salesman   "  "
Agnes  " Daur  " 17 Domestic Servant   "  "
Georgina  " Grd Daur  " 8 Scholar   "  "
Alice  "  "   "  " 4M     "  "

Homes and Schools

Occupation

Hobbies and Interests

Other Comments

In the 1861 and later censuses, James is listed as blind.

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