Freda Patricia Bridgeman

F, b. 1914, d. 14 April 1999
  • Freda Patricia Bridgeman was born in 1914.
  • She was the daughter of Frederick Albert Bridgeman and Jessie Mary Rossiter.
  • At the age of 24 years, Freda Patricia Bridgeman married Charles Henry Geisler in 1938.
  • Freda Patricia Bridgeman died on 14 April 1999 in Tokoroa.

Frederick Albert Bridgeman

M, b. 9 September 1885, d. 13 June 1975
  • Frederick Albert Bridgeman was born on 9 September 1885 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of Thomas Henry Bridgeman and Charlotte Ann Stockman.
  • At the age of 24 years, Frederick Albert Bridgeman married Jessie Mary Rossiter in 1910 in New Zealand.
  • Frederick Albert Bridgeman and Jessie Mary Rossiter appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1935 and 1938 living at Oruaiwi, Waimarino, Bay of Plenty. Frederick was shown as a labourer.
  • On 26 August 1940,his wife, Jessie Mary Rossiter died in New Zealand at age 50.
  • At the age of 56 years, Frederick Albert Bridgeman married Daphnie Mary Foster in 1942 in New Zealand.
  • Frederick Albert Bridgeman and Daphnie Mary Foster appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1948 and 1954 living at Owhango, Waimarino, Bay of Plenty. Fred was a labourer.
  • Frederick Albert Bridgeman and Daphnie Mary Foster appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1963 living at 198 Juliet Street, Stratford, Taranaki. Frederick was a roadman.
  • Frederick Albert Bridgeman died on 13 June 1975 in New Zealand at age 89.
  • Frederick was buried on 17 June 1975 in Awanu Cemetery. He was a bushman of Rangimarie Home, New Plymouth.

Children of Frederick Albert Bridgeman and Jessie Mary Rossiter

George Henry Bridgeman

M, b. 14 June 1887, d. June 1890
  • George Henry Bridgeman was born on 14 June 1887 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of Thomas Henry Bridgeman and Charlotte Ann Stockman.
  • George Henry Bridgeman died in June 1890 in New Zealand.
  • George was buried on 5 June 1890 in Inglewood Cemetery.

Gladys Bridgeman

F, b. 19 June 1895, d. 10 March 1978
  • Gladys Bridgeman married.
  • She was born on 19 June 1895 in New Zealand. She was a twin to Beatrice.
  • She was the daughter of James Adams Bridgeman and Mary Ann Rampton.
  • At the age of 25 years and 12 days, Gladys Bridgeman married Francis Leonard Brown on 1 July 1920 in New Zealand.
  • In 1931,her husband, Francis Leonard Brown died in New Zealand.
  • At the age of 37 years, Gladys Bridgeman married Frank Albert Leslie Whiting in 1933.
  • On 19 January 1978,her husband, Frank Albert Leslie Whiting died in New Zealand at age 75. He lived at 6 Struan Avenue, New Plymouth at the time of his death. He was a retired farmer.
  • Gladys Bridgeman died on 10 March 1978 in New Zealand at age 82. She lived at 6 Struan Avenue, New Plymouth at the time of her death.
  • Gladys was cremated on 14 March 1978 and her ashes are held at the Garden of Remembrance.

Child of Gladys Bridgeman and Francis Leonard Brown

Gordon Sutton Bridgeman

M, b. 1934, d. 29 September 1973
  • Gordon Sutton Bridgeman was born in 1934 in Colac, Victoria.
  • He was the son of Thomas Methven Bridgeman and Ina Constance Edwards.
  • On 23 November 1952 Gordon, a carpenter of Apollo Bay was almost drowned when a 15ft launch in which he was sailing was swept onto the reef in rough weather at Apollo Bay. Two other men in the boat were drowned. His father Thomas was watching from the cliff above and attempted to save the drowned men.
  • Gordon Sutton Bridgeman died on 29 September 1973 in Hordern Vale, Victoria.
  • Gordon was buried in Warncoort Cemetery.

Harold Bridgeman

M, b. 29 August 1889, d. 5 July 1979
  • Harold Bridgeman was born on 29 August 1889 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of Thomas Henry Bridgeman and Charlotte Ann Stockman.
  • At the age of 25 years, Harold Bridgeman married Florence Evelyn Smith in 1915 in New Zealand.
  • Harold joined the 33rd Reinforcements Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company, New Zealand Expeditionary Force as a Private. He was a road forman and gave his address as Takiki, and his next of kin as his wife Mrs F E Bridgeman. Harold embarked from Wellington on the "Athenic" on 31 December 1917 bound for Glasgow, Scotland.
  • On 27 September 1944,his wife, Florence Evelyn Smith died in New Zealand.
  • Harold Bridgeman died on 5 July 1979 in New Zealand at age 89.
  • Harold was buried on 7 July 1979 in Waitara Cemetery. His last address was Waitara.

Harry Bridgeman

M, b. 1883, d. 31 August 1943

Child of Harry Bridgeman and Ivy Martha Barbara Gopperth

Hazel Bridgeman

F, b. 26 July 1914

Ida Ethel Bridgeman

F, b. 14 May 1913, d. 1970
  • Ida Ethel Bridgeman was born on 14 May 1913 in New Zealand.
  • She was the daughter of Ernest Edmund Bridgeman and Ethel Mary Hodges.
  • Ida Ethel Bridgeman married Eric Major circa 1936. There were no children.
  • Ida Ethel Bridgeman died in 1970.

Ida May Bridgeman

F, b. 1902, d. 30 November 1902
  • Ida May Bridgeman was born in 1902 in New Zealand.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Bridgeman and Charlotte Ann Stockman.
  • Ida May Bridgeman died on 30 November 1902 in New Zealand. She was 45 days old.
  • Ida was buried on 30 December 1902 in Inglewood Cemetery. Her parents lived in the Moa District.

James Adams Bridgeman

M, b. 3 October 1855, d. 14 July 1936

James Adams Bridgeman 1855-1936
  • James Adams Bridgeman was born on 3 October 1855 in Milton, South Island, New Zealand. According to family hearsay he was born in a tent at Milton and, in later life, had a wooden leg.
  • He was the son of Thomas Bridgeman and Sarah McAdams.
  • James Adams Bridgeman was baptized on 19 October 1856 in St Paul, Dunedin.
  • At the age of 22 years and 11 months, James Adams Bridgeman married Mary Ann Rampton on 3 September 1878 in Inglewood, New Zealand. They were married at the residence of Thomas Bridgeman.
  • On 23 January 1898,James Adams Bridgeman's son, David Bridgeman was buried in Inglewood Cemetery.
  • On 4 October 1907,his wife, Mary Ann Rampton died in Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand, at age 55.
  • At the age of 60 years, James Adams Bridgeman married Alice Langley in 1916 in New Zealand.
  • In August 1916 James Adams Bridgeman lived in Maire Street, Inglewood, Taranak. His son Norman left for Devonport, England on the "Navua" during World War I on the 20 August 1916.
  • On 7 June 1917 James Adam's son Arthur Charles was killed in action in Belguim during World War I. His other serving son, Norman returned to New Zealand.
  • James Adams Bridgeman died on 14 July 1936 in Mangorei Road, New Plymouth, New Zealand, at age 80.
  • James was buried on 16 July 1936 in Te Henui Cemetery. He was a farmer of New Plymouth-Mangorei Rd - , Row 8, Lot 6, Plot 2.

Children of James Adams Bridgeman and Mary Ann Rampton

Jane Bridgeman

F, b. 6 December 1847, d. 10 May 1943

Jane Bridgeman 1847-1943. Photo provided by Dot Perkins
  • Jane Bridgeman was born on 6 December 1847 in Clarence River, New South Wales, Australia. Her parents were living on a house boat at the time of her birth.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Bridgeman and Jane Eyles.
  • Jane Bridgeman was baptized on 2 January 1848 in Clarence River District. Her father was shown as Thomas Bridgeman, carpenter and her mother as Jane Eyles.
  • At the age of 19 years, 7 months and 23 days, Jane Bridgeman married Robert Gale Nelder on 29 July 1867 in "Gabbinbar", Toowoomba. Robert was described as a carrier, living at Geham. Jane and Robert lived at Geham, Robert later selecting a property in the Meringandan area.
  • On 18 December 1879,her husband, Robert Gale Nelder died in Meringandan, Queensland, at age 40. Robert died of thrombosis.
    After his death Jane continued to work the farm at Meringandan.
  • Jane Bridgeman assisted as a midwife at Jessie Jane Gillies's birth on 27 May 1885 in Geham, Queensland; Frank was a 33 year old labourer at Geham at the time of Jessie's birth. A Mrs Nelder was the nurse present at the birth, most likely Frank's sister Jane or her mother in law.
  • At the age of 40 years and 11 days, Jane Bridgeman married James Graham on 17 December 1887. James was a saddler from England.
  • On 16 January 1892,her husband, James Graham died in Toowoomba, Queensland. James died of heart disease. Jane and her children continued to work the farm after his death.
  • On 5 February 1891Jane Bridgeman was named as a beneficiary of Jane Eyles's will. She bequeathed her daughter Agnes, the wife of John McGregor eight cows, and her daughter Ida wife of Walter Wood eight cows also (to be selected after Agnes had chosen hers). She bequeathed her son William Patrick the threshing machine; her daughter Alice Anderson portion 969, parish of Meringandan (80 acres); her daughter Agnes McGregor portions 1928 and 973, parish of Meringandan (80 acres in total); forty pound each to Charles Walter Bridgeman, William Patrick Gillis, Francis Gillis, Alice Anderson, Catherine Hill, and Jane Graham. The remainder of her estate was to be sold by her executors Francis Gillis and John McGregor and distributed equally between Charles Walter Bridegman, William Patrick Gillis, Francis Gillis, Alice Anderson, Agnes McGregor, Ida Wood, Catherine Hill, and Jane Graham. Her daughter Helen (Ellen) Burgess was not mentioned in the will.
  • At the age of 54 years and 4 days, Jane Bridgeman married George Stephen Horn on 10 December 1901 in the bride's residence at Mt Darry, Queensland. There were no children of this marriage.
  • Jane Bridgeman and George Stephen Horn appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Goombungee. George was a farmer and Jane carried out domestic duties.
  • Jane Bridgeman died on 10 May 1943 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 95.
  • Jane was buried on 11 May 1943 in Goombungee Cemetery. She is buried with her son Edward Nelder.
    Grave of Jane Bridgeman (1847-1943), Goombungee Cemetery. Also that of her son Edward Nelder (1869-1939)

Children of Jane Bridgeman and Robert Gale Nelder

Children of Jane Bridgeman and James Graham

Jane (Deborah) Bridgeman

F, b. 8 November 1875, d. 11 September 1958
  • Jane (Deborah) Bridgeman was born on 8 November 1875 in Warrego, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Daniel Bridgeman and Frances Myrah Ewin.
  • At the age of 22 years, Jane (Deborah) Bridgeman married William John King, son of William King and Ann Sherwood, in 1898 in Queensland.
  • Jane (Deborah) Bridgeman and William John King appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Goombungee. William was a labourer and Jane carried out domestic duties.
  • Jane (Deborah) Bridgeman and William John King appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Goombungee. William was a labourer and Deborah carried out home duties. Their son William was also a labourer, living at Goombungee with his wife Lenore. Cecil, Sidney and farm hands/labourers.
  • Jane (Deborah) Bridgeman died on 11 September 1958 in Queensland at age 82.
  • Jane was buried on 12 November 1958 in Goombungee Cemetery.

Children of Jane (Deborah) Bridgeman and William John King

John Bridgeman

M, b. circa 1750
  • John Bridgeman was born circa 1750.
  • John Bridgeman married Elizabeth Unknown circa 1780.

Children of John Bridgeman and Elizabeth Unknown

John Bridgeman

M, b. 25 March 1781

Leo Oswald Bridgeman

M, b. 11 September 1900, d. 16 April 1984
  • Leo Oswald Bridgeman was born on 11 September 1900 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of Thomas Henry Bridgeman and Charlotte Ann Stockman.
  • At the age of 26 years, Leo Oswald Bridgeman married Doris Mary Pewarden in 1927.
  • On 20 June 1982,his wife, Doris Mary Pewarden died in New Zealand at age 84.
  • Leo Oswald Bridgeman died on 16 April 1984 in New Zealand at age 83. He was a retired carpenter of 37 Ballance Street, New Plymouth.
  • Leo was cremated on 19 April 1984.

Lorraine Murial Bridgeman

F, b. 28 July 1916, d. 2001

Mabel Bridgeman

F, b. 18 February 1890, d. 1974

Children of Mabel Bridgeman and Charles Henry Laurence

Malcolm Henry Bridgeman

M, b. 1913, d. 27 February 1959
  • Malcolm Henry Bridgeman was born in 1913 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of Frederick Albert Bridgeman and Jessie Mary Rossiter.
  • Malcolm Henry Bridgeman appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1946 and 1949 living at Waimarino, Bay of Plenty.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1954 and 1957 living at Waitomo, Waikato.
  • Malcolm Henry Bridgeman died on 27 February 1959 in New Zealand.

Mary Ellen Bridgeman

F, b. 29 April 1911, d. 29 November 2000
  • Mary Ellen Bridgeman was born on 29 April 1911 in New Zealand.
  • She was the daughter of Frederick Albert Bridgeman and Jessie Mary Rossiter.
  • At the age of 24 years, Mary Ellen Bridgeman married Huia William Marsh Goble in 1936.
  • Mary Ellen Bridgeman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1938 living at Stratford, Taranaki.
  • On 17 March 1941,her husband, Huia William Marsh Goble died in New Zealand at age 31. He was living in Dudley Road, Inglewood at the time of his death.
  • Mary Ellen Bridgeman appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1946 and 1949 living at Egmont, Taranaki. She was a widow.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1964 and 1972 living at Stratford, Taranaki.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1978 and 1981 living at Taranaki.
  • Mary Ellen Bridgeman died on 29 November 2000 in New Zealand at age 89. She was living at Marinoto Rest Home at the time of her death.
  • Mary was buried on 4 December 2000 in Inglewood Cemetery. She was buried with her husband who died almost 60 years before.

Matilda Alice Bridgeman

F, b. 4 September 1883, d. 10 August 1976

Children of Matilda Alice Bridgeman and Andrew August Bosse

Neil Bridgeman

M, b. 29 April 1910, d. 2 September 1959
  • Neil Bridgeman was born on 29 April 1910 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of William James Bridgeman and Annie Miller Wright.
  • Neil Bridgeman married an unknown person . Nellie Sharpe.
  • Neil Bridgeman died on 2 September 1959 at age 49.
  • Neil was buried on 4 September 1959 in Okato Cemetery. He was a dairy farmer of Hempton Road, Okato.

Norman Bridgeman

M, b. 13 August 1896, d. 20 October 1956
  • Norman Bridgeman was born on 13 August 1896 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of James Adams Bridgeman and Mary Ann Rampton.
  • Norman enlisted in the 16th Reinforcements, J Company, New Zealand Expeditionary Force as a Private. He was a cheesemaker and gave his next of kin as his father J A Bridgeman of Maire Street, Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand. He embarked on the 20 August 1916 from New Zealand on the "Navua" bound for Devonport, England.
  • At the age of 35 years, Norman Bridgeman married Muriel Edna Lomas (1907-1976) in 1932 in New Zealand.
  • Norman Bridgeman died on 20 October 1956 in 3 Maranui Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand, at age 60. He was a railway servant.
  • Norman was buried on 23 October 1956 in Te Henui Cemetery.

Paul Andrew Bridgeman

M, b. 1 April 1966, d. 8 February 1985
  • Paul Andrew Bridgeman was born on 1 April 1966.
  • Paul Andrew Bridgeman died on 8 February 1985 at age 18.

Phoebe Constance Bridgeman

F, b. 25 August 1891, d. 15 August 1980

Children of Phoebe Constance Bridgeman and William Ambrose Fraser

Phyllis Dora Bridgeman

F, b. 30 May 1918, d. 30 May 1918
  • Phyllis Dora Bridgeman died on 30 May 1918.
  • She was born on 30 May 1918.
  • She was the daughter of Harry Bridgeman and Ivy Martha Barbara Gopperth.
  • At the age of 24 years, Phyllis Dora Bridgeman married Charles Henry Jackson in 1943. He was born in 1922.

Priscilla Ann Bridgeman

F, b. 7 February 1859, d. March 1859
  • Priscilla Ann Bridgeman was born on 7 February 1859 in Tokomairiro, Otago, New Zealand. She was a twin to Sarah and named for her aunt Priscilla Ann McAdams, Sarah's sister.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Bridgeman and Sarah McAdams.
  • Priscilla Ann Bridgeman died in March 1859. as an infant. She was 4-6 weeks old according to researchers who exhumed the bodies in the cemetery and carried out DNA matches on the bodies.
  • Priscilla was buried in Old St Johns, Back Road, Milton. She was the 9th burial in the cemetery, although no date of burial was given.

Rebekah Bridgeman

F, b. 1 February 1844
  • Rebekah Bridgeman was born on 1 February 1844 in Nelson, New Zealand. She was baptised on the 31st March 1844 in St John's church, Nelson by Rev John Aldred.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Bridgeman and Jane Eyles.
  • Rebekah Bridgeman and Jane Eyles immigrated on 9 October 1845. Jane & Rebekah departed from Port Nelson on the 26 September 1845 on the Comet. By the time she arrived in Sydney on 9 October Jane was almost eight months pregnant with Charles.
    During the four months it took for Jane to arrive in Australia, Thomas would have been looking for work. When Jane arrived it seems the family was immediately on the move again. Charles Walter Bridgeman he gave his place of birth as Gosswick (Gostwyck), New England when he married. Just how did the family get to Gostwyck from Sydney in the few weeks before his birth?
    Edward Gostwyck Cory (1799-1873) was granted over 2,000 acres of land fronting the Paterson River (in the Hunter Region) by Governor Brisbane in 1823. He had called this property Gostwyck. [Note: - Ironically the horse alleged stolen by William Gillis in 1851 belonged to Edward Cory]. Edward secured a second tract of grazing land near present day Uralla and about 20 km south of Armidale, which he also called Gostwyck. He quickly sold it to his partner William Dangar who in turn sold it to his brother Henry Dangar in 1832.
    How was it that Charles was born on 11 November, 1845 at Gostwyck, New England? A Richard Towns, who arrived in Sydney in March 1845, was bound to Henry Dangar in New England. His great, great grandson wrote: - “It is said that they travelled to Morpeth by boat, a trip which took about 11 hours, and then by horse and cart or bullock to New England, with the whole trip taking "almost a month".” A similar fate would have met Thomas and Jane. It does not seem possible that Jane travelled overland for “almost a month” and gave birth to Charles at Gostwyck in New England on 11 November 1845. Charles was then baptized three weeks later while his parents were living on the Clarence River. How did they make that trip in three weeks?
    It was possible, however, that Charles may have been born at the Gostwyck on the Paterson River as the property was accessible by boat via Newcastle and a journey from there to the Clarence River would only take a few days taking the coastal route. Wherever Charles was born, it is no doubt that his father had some connection to one of the Gostwyck properties.
    The family remained in the Clarence district, with Thomas working as a fisherman/carpenter from a houseboat according to family hearsay. When their daughter Jane was baptised in January, 1848 his occupation was given as a carpenter. At that time Grafton consisted of a small collection of building on the South side of the River. Further up the river, at Copmanhurst, the head of navigation, another settlement was being established. Thomas most likely travelled between the two settlements looking for work.
    An escaped convict Richard Craig had lead authorities who were interested in the great stands of cedar trees in the area, to the site of present day Grafton. He was a skilled bushman and in the 1830’s drove a flock of sheep from Ebor (between Armidale and Dorrigo) to The Settlement as Grafton was then known. In 1840 he bought 8,000 sheep down for J. R. Grose’s run at Copmanhurst. The sheep were ferried across the river on barge. His track through the bush to Grafton became known as the Craig Line, and was later used my many travellers. Was this how Thomas and Jane moved from Gostwyck near Uralla to Grafton?
    At some stage Thomas met George Kettel. George was the son of a William Kettel Esq, from Wateringbury in Kent. In 1841 George was granted a Depasturing License for the Moonbi run on the Peel River at Liverpool Plains (now on the main Highway between Tamworth and Armidale). The lease was later taken up by Henry Dangar (owner of Gostwyck). On 1 November 1841, a Joseph Robinson was given a Ticket of Leave Passport 6 (41/485) to proceed to the Peel River under the service of Mr George Kettel on Moonbi and Tuckerman Sheep Stations near Tamworth. In 1847 George was at Peels River. He placed an advertisement in The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser advising that a horse had been lost or stolen from Peels River and that a reward of up to three pound would be paid for its return to either himself or Henry Dangar Esq. On 19 September 1848 The NSW Government Gazette advertised that Henry Dangar had claimed the lease of the Moonbi run. The run had grazing capacity for 8,000 sheep. The description of the run included a comment about “the hut occupied by Mr George Kettel”. Also in 1848, Henry Dangar’s brother John took up the Wallan run near present day Drillham on the Darling Downs. Perhaps as early as 1849, George Kettel took up the lease on Bogandilla Station on the Darling Downs. Some references state it was part of the Wallan run, then owned by John Dangar. George would have needed to move his sheep from the Moonbi run since the lease was now owned by Henry Dangar. Family hearsay has it that “when Charles was about 5 years old his family in partnership with a Sea Captain Kettle took a flock of sheep and settled on land at Dulacca near Miles”. [Charles would have been four in early 1850]. Just what role Thomas Bridgeman played in this arrangement is uncertain. Certainly Thomas’s carpentry skills would have been valuable in establishing shelter for the party when they arrived at the station. But did he have his own flock of sheep? Making arrangements for such a trip would have taken some time and most likely involved acquiring a number of drays to carry food and goods. The Bridgeman family would have travelled to New England the quickest route being via the Craig Line. Perhaps the party made their arrangements for the trip at Gostwyck near Uralla, since the station was the largest in the region and certainly larger than George Kettel’s hut on Moombi. Kettle also had a close association with Henry Dangar, the owner of Gostwyck. Could this stay have left an impression on young Charles – who later stated he was born there?
    The most logical route for George Kettle to follow to Bognadilla near present day Dulacca, would have been via the water courses to ensure a good water supply for the sheep. After leaving Moombi the flock would have travelled to Gostwyck and then north. One possible route would have been to follow the Macintyre River from around what is now Inverell into Queensland (then NSW), and then it’s tributary Macintyre Brook. Frances Gillies was born at Meme , most likely a station on Macintyre Brook around present day Inglewood on 10 August 1850. It is possible that he was born during the trip north with George Kettel, meaning Jane would have made the overland trip during the latter stages of her pregnancy. From Macintyre Brook the flock may have reached Bogandilla in the spring of 1850 via the Condamine River. At some point during the family’s travels Rebecka died. No record of her death on the Clarence, during the overland trip or at Bogandilla has been found.
  • Rebekah Bridgeman died in Australia. No official record of her death has been found. Jane's death certicate states that she had two daughters deceased from her first marriage.

Reginald James Bridgeman

M, b. 1899, d. 1916
  • Reginald James Bridgeman was born in 1899 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of Thomas Henry Bridgeman and Charlotte Ann Stockman.
  • Reginald James Bridgeman died in 1916 in New Zealand.
  • Reginald was buried in Te Henui Cemetery. He was a sawmill hand.

Richard Bridgeman

M, b. 18 August 1782