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     George James URIDGE was born on 11 May 1866 in Sydenham, Kent.^3,4,5,6 He was the son of William John URIDGE and Caroline Janette POYNTER.^7,8 He was baptized at the same time as sister Elizabeth Emily on 22 December 1867 at St. Bartholomew's Church, Sydenham, Kent.^9,4,5,6
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 17 Fir Street, Sydenham, Kent, he was listed as the son of William John URIDGE.¹⁰
George married Caroline GILES, daughter of William GILES, on 24 September 1887 in All Saints' Church, Ascot Heath, Berkshire. He was a Bachelor aged 21 a Labourer residing in Ascot. His father was listed as William Uridge, a Bricklayer. The marriage was witnessed by William & Caroline Coleman (Groom's mother, and step-father.)^11,12
George married Ellen Elizabeth COX circa 1896. However, no record has been found, either in the UK, or in South Africa.¹
George died on 29 August 1907 in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa, at the age of 41.^{9,5,13,8,14,15}
His death was announced in the East Rand Express, Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa, on 31 August 1907, it read:

His wife, Caroline, died on 6 January 1944 in London Road, Winkfield, Berkshire.^16,17

Research Note: Margaret wrote: "According to my mother the family originated from South Africa but I do not know if this is correct as she doesn't seem to know too much herself and a lot of what she believes was told to her as a child.. My mother insists that her grandfather George Uridge died in South Africa after an accident and her grandmother Ellen returned to England with her children (Percy, George, Ernest and Marjorie), she also insists that all the children were born in South Africa, and that her grandmother was Ellen".

In February 2007, Margaret contacted her elderly uncle. Margaret wrote "My uncle mentioned that he thought that his ancestors were from Kent and that George's father was William - he also said that he was told as a child that George was in the British Army and had travelled to either America or Australia. He mentioned something to do with the Bore War and that George at one stage was in Holland and eventually travelled to South Africa. He also said that he thought that George met and married Ellen Cox before travelling to South Africa. He knows that their four children were all born in South Africa.^2,18,19"

Research Note: Searched the GRO Consular Birth Indices for 1896-1910 for their children, all believed to have been born in South Africa. However nothing currently found.
Research Note: In August 2018, Margaret wrote: So it appears that George was living in the area of Alberton in the East Rand of Gauteng Province, Germiston, South Africa at the time of his death. The accident apparently happened on 1st Avenue, Alberton on the 29 August 1907. I have sent an email to the Alberton Heritage Association to see if I can find any further information on George, where was he buried and the district he lived (old photos etc). I am awaiting a reply.¹⁵

     Henry URIDGE was the son of George Frederick URIDGE and Ann Rebecca HARPER.¹
Henry URIDGE was born in 1849 in Sydenham, Kent.^3,4
Henry URIDGE was baptised on 3 December 1854 at Paddington, London.^1,3
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Russell Street, Sydenham, Kent, he was listed as aged 12 born in Sydenham, a Bricklayers Boy the son of George URIDGE.^5,2,6 Henry URIDGE is assumed to have witnessed the marriage of Edwin DENGATE and Caroline URIDGE on 16 June 1872 at St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Bromley, Kent; The marriage was witnessed by H. URIDGE, and Ann URIDGE (eldest brother, and mother of the bride.)^{7,8,9,10,11,12}
He was listed in the census of 3 April 1881 at 11 Bradford Road, Lewisham, London, His occupation was a Bricklayer, he was living with his son Henry and Hannah MITCHELL a lodger.³
He was named as a beneficiary in William URIDGE's will made on 20 June 1888.¹³

In a document dated c1905, he is referred to as "Henry Uridge also called Harry (alive) seen recently in England.¹⁴"

     Adele Victorine GIBBINS was born in 1830 in St. James, Westminster, London. The 1841 census enumeration states that she was born outside England but the 1851 enumeration shows a London birthplace and 1881 census lists St. James Westminster.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Henry James Isadore GIBBINS and Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND.⁴
Adele Victorine GIBBINS was baptised on 12 November 1830 at Parish Church, Marylebone, London.^5,4
On 12 November 1830, Adele lived at King Street, St. James, Westminster, London.⁵
Adele married James URIDGE, son of Henry URIDGE and Elizabeth SMYTH, on 12 February 1853 in St. Ann Soho, Westminster, London. the wedding was a double wedding with her sister Alphonsine M. GIBBINS to Francis SYMONDSON.^5,6
She was listed in the census of 7 April 1861 at Bevern Bridge, Chailey, Sussex.⁷
She was listed in the census of 2 April 1871 at Bevern Bridge, Chailey, Sussex.⁸
Adele Victorine GIBBINS was named as a beneficiary in Henry James Isadore GIBBINS's will made on 22 February 1877.⁵ Adele Victorine GIBBINS witnessed the marriage of George HOLMAN and Adèle Alphonsine URIDGE on 6 October 1877 at Chailey, Sussex.^9,10,11,12
Adele was listed as the Head of Household in the census of 3 April 1881 at Bevern Bridge House, Chailey, Sussex, a Coke Dealers wife, living with her five sons and a daughter. Her husband, James URIDGE, is not listed in the 1881 census. Her great nephew Frank GUY was living with them, and a servant Ellen GORRINGE.^13,14
Her husband, James, died on 17 November 1882 in Lewes, Sussex, at the age of 54.^15,16,17
Adele was in a photograph.¹⁸
Adele was listed as the Head of Household in the census of 5 April 1891 at East Chiltington, Sussex, a widow, living on her own means, living with her two unmarried daughters, and teenaged son.¹⁹
She was mentioned in Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND's will made on 12 May 1892.⁵
Adele and Albert, travelled on the "SS New York", sailing from Southampton to Ellis Island, New York City, New York State, USA, arriving on 13 June 1896. They were probably visiting relatives in California.²⁰ In the census of 31 March 1901 at "Glyndo", Christchurch Park, Sutton, Surrey, she was listed as a widow, aged 70, the mother-in-law of Stanley V. SYMONDSON.²¹
In the census of 2 April 1911 at Wickham, King Henrys Road, Lewes, Sussex, Adele was listed as aged 80 born in St. James London, the Head of Household; a Widow of Private Means, living with her daughter Eliza Victorine, and her daughter's ward Victor Alfred NICHOLSON. Also listed were two servants Mahala COX, and Emily Jane COX.²²
Adele died on 5 April 1915 in Chailey, Sussex.^23,17 Adele was buried in April 1915 at St. Peter's Church, Chailey, Sussex. A monumental small cross reads: " In loving rememberance of James URIDGE who died November 17th 1882 aged 54 years. For so giveth his beloved sleep. Also of Adele Victorine URIDGE widow of the above who died April 5th 1915 aged 84 years. I know that my redeemer liveth. " There is also a footstone J.U. 1882 A.V.1915.²⁴

     John URIDGE was baptised on 17 January 1837 at St. Bartholomew's Church, Sydenham, Kent.^1,2 He was the son of John URIDGE and Sarah DROVER.³ John died in infancy in August 1838 at Lewisham, London, at age 1.⁴ He was buried on 16 August 1838 at Sydenham, Kent.^5,6

     Sarah HALL was born on 31 March 1822 in Sydenham, Kent.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Thomas HALL and Sarah BOULTON.³ Sarah married Richard URIDGE, son of John URIDGE and Mary HARCOURT, on 10 December 1847 at St. George the Martyr, Southwark, London. The marriage was witnessed by Thomas BOULTON, and Thomas BOULTON [probably the bride's maternal relations]. She was a spinster aged 27 residing at London Road. Her father was listed as Thomas HALL, a Labourer.^5,6,7,8
In the census of 30 March 1851 at 5 Dartmouth Road, Lewisham, London, she was listed as aged 29 born in Sydenham Kent, the wife of Richard URIDGE; a Labourer, living with his wife Sarah and children John, and Louisa.^9,4 In the census of 7 April 1861 at Russell Street, Sydenham, Kent, she was listed as aged 39 born in Sydenham, the wife of Richard URIDGE; a Labourer, living with his wife Sarah and children John, Louisa, Richard, Mary, Walter, and Frank.¹⁰ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 20 Fir Street, Sydenham, Kent, she was listed as a widow aged 49 born in Sydenham, the mother of John URIDGE.^11,12
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 32 Springfield, Lewisham, London, she was listed as a Charwoman, a widow aged 59, the mother of John URIDGE.^9,2 Sarah died on 25 October 1881 at the age of 59. Her death was registered in the Lewisham registration district.^13,14

Research Note: Although they were married on 10 December 1847, the GRO marriage index shows the year incorrectly as 1848.^5,15

     William URIDGE was born in 1665?²
William married Jane (?) in 1692.³

     Jane married William URIDGE in 1692.²

     Mary URIDGE was baptised on 24 October 1692 at Stepney, London.² She was the daughter of William URIDGE and Jane (?)¹

     James married Mary ROBINSON on 23 September 1715 in London.²

     Mary ROBINSON was born in 1690?²
Mary married James URIDGE on 23 September 1715 in London.³

     Mary URIDGE was baptised on 15 June 1718 at St. James, Westminster, London.² She was the daughter of James URIDGE and Mary ROBINSON.¹

     Mary URIDGE was born in 1703?²
Mary married John MATHEWS on 22 April 1728 in Stepney, London.³

     John married Mary URIDGE on 22 April 1728 in Stepney, London.²

     Joseph married Melchiah URIDGE on 1 May 1684 in London.²

     Melchiah married Joseph RABENET on 1 May 1684 in London.²

     Richard URIDGE was baptised on 17 May 1818 at St. Mary, Lewisham, London.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of John URIDGE and Mary HARCOURT.²
In the census of 6 June 1841 at Rysele? Place, Sydenham, Kent, he was listed as a Labourer aged 20, assumed to be the son of John URIDGE.⁶ Richard married Sarah HALL, daughter of Thomas HALL and Sarah BOULTON, on 10 December 1847 at St. George the Martyr, Southwark, London. The marriage was witnessed by Thomas BOULTON, and Thomas BOULTON [probably the bride's maternal relations]. He was a Labourer, a bachelor aged 31 residing at London Road. His father was listed as John URIDGE, a Baker.^7,8,9,3
Richard was listed as aged 33 born in Sydenham Kent, the Head of Household in the census of 30 March 1851 at 5 Dartmouth Road, Lewisham, London, a Labourer, living with his wife Sarah and children John, and Louisa.^10,11 He was a Labourer in February 1853 at Sydenham, Kent.¹²
Richard URIDGE was the informant of the birth of Walter URIDGE on 31 August 1856 at Russell Street, Sydenham, Kent.^13,14,10,15 Richard URIDGE ordered the burial of his son Arthur URIDGE on 10 December 1860 at the Burial Ground, Lewisham, London.¹⁶
In the census of 7 April 1861 he was a neighbour of his brother, George URIDGE.^10,17,18 In the census of 7 April 1861 at Russell Street, Sydenham, Kent, Richard was listed as aged 43 born in Sydenham, the Head of Household; a Labourer, living with his wife Sarah and children John, Louisa, Richard, Mary, Walter, and Frank.¹⁸
Richard's death was registered in 1870 in the Lewisham registration district.^19,3,4

Research Note: Although they were married on 10 December 1847, the GRO marriage index shows the year incorrectly as 1848.^7,20

     Richard URIDGE was born on 12 October 1829. Richard was the twin brother of Matilda.^2,1 He was the son of Richard URIDGE and Matilda Paris BETTS.¹ He was baptised on 29 November 1829 at St. Pancras, London.¹ At the time of his baptism, he lived with his parents Richard and Matilda at Nelson Place, Islington, London.²

     Richard URIDGE was baptised on 12 June 1834 at Islington, London.¹ He was the son of Richard URIDGE and Matilda Paris BETTS.¹

     Thomas URIDGE was born on 2 June 1872 in Sydenham, Kent.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas William URIDGE and Harriet Elizabeth WOND.^3,5
Thomas URIDGE was baptised on 18 August 1872 at St. Bartholomew's Church, Sydenham, Kent.^5,3 He emigrated with his parents Thomas William URIDGE and Harriet URIDGE on 26 August 1874 at Wellington, New Zealand.⁶
In 1893, Thomas and Fanny lived at Tory Street, Wellington, New Zealand; he was a Confectioner.⁷ Thomas married Fanny NORMAN, daughter of Henry Ferris NORMAN and Mary Ann EDWARDS, in 1893 at New Zealand.^{8,3,9,10,11,12}
Between 1900 and 1906, Thomas lived at 104 Tory Street, Wellington, New Zealand; he was a Confectioner.¹³
Thomas URIDGE was referred to in a document probably relating to probate of a will, dated c1905.¹⁴
In 1912, Thomas lived at 9 Sidley Street, Wellington, New Zealand; he was a Painter.¹⁵
Between 1918 and 1925, Thomas lived at 11 Hepburn Street, Auckland, New Zealand; he was a Painter.¹⁶
In the latter years of his life, Thomas lived with his son Richard in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It was only a 2 bedroom home so Dickie built his father a semi-permanent tent on the back lawn (wooden floor and framing covered with canvas.)¹⁷
Thomas died on 4 May 1952 in Papakura, New Zealand, at the age of 79.^18,19,20

     Walter EURIDGE was born in 1862 in St. Lukes, Old Street, Finsbury, London.^2,3,1,4
Walter URIDGE was baptised on 26 October 1862 at St. Lukes, Old Street, Finsbury, London.^5,3,6 He was the son of William URIDGE and Sarah GURNEY.⁴ Walter was a Clerk in 1881.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 45 Chiswell Street, St. Luke, London, he was listed as a Clerk, aged 18 born in St. Lukes, the son of William EURIDGE.⁴
In the census of 5 April 1891 at Chiswell Street, St. Lukes, London, he was an Actor, aged 18 born in St. Lukes, and listed as the son of William URIDGE.⁸
In the census of 31 March 1901 he was at the same address as his brother William, but enumerated as a different household. He was listed as an Actor aged 38 born in Finsbury.⁹ Walter URIDGE was listed as an Actor, and the Head of Household (living alone, but in the same house as his brother William) in the census of 31 March 1901 at 27 Chiswell Street, St. Lukes, London.⁹
Walter's death was registered in 1938 in the Westminster registration district.^10,11,12
From an unknown newspaper "Walter Uridge - was an actor in the show "The Belle of New York". He played the part of Muggs from 1898 6,000 times. He died in the Strand a lonely old man and it said he had no relations".¹²

     William URIDGE was born in 1815.^2,3 He was baptized on 6 October 1816 at St. Mary, Lewisham, London, at the time, he was living at 21 Prospect Road, Lewisham.^4,3 He was the son of John URIDGE and Mary HARCOURT.¹
Prior to his mother's death, in 1861, William lived at 33 Cloth Fair West, Smithfield, Middlesex.⁵
His mother's Mary URIDGE's estate was probated to him on 9 February 1861 in Lewisham, London.^6,5 William URIDGE appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 33 Cloth Fair, West Smithfield, Middlesex. His occupation at that time was Rollermaker.⁷ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 19 Prospect Road, Lewisham, London. He was living with Sarah STUARD.⁸
William married Frances ANSILL in 1888 in the Lewisham registration district.⁹
William made a will dated 20 June 1888 at 36 Dallas Road, Wells Road, Sydenham, Kent. William, in his will, mentioned all his known living nieces and nephews except Mary Ann URIDGE (b 1846), Edward George URIDGE (b 1849), and Frank URIDGE (b1859.)¹⁰
William died on 26 August 1890 at 36 Dallas Road, Wells Road, Sydenham, Kent, at the age of 73.^11,3,12
His estate was probated to his wife, Frances URIDGE on 1 October 1890 in The Principal Register, London.¹²

     Richard married Amy (?)¹

     Amy married Richard EURIDGE.¹