Elizabeth Aldridge (buried 1930)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Aldridge
First name: 
Elizabeth
Other Christian names: 
Gender: 
Female
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
1447
Born: 
0/0/1849
Died: 
14/06/1930
Buried: 
17/06/1930
Occupation: 
Wife of Frederick James Aldridge
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SWS
Cemetery row: 
3
Cemetery plot: 
15
Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
No
Headstone inscription: 
Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Aldridge died 14th June 1930 in her 82nd year "In quietness and Confidence" And of Frederick James her husband died 12th February 1933 in his 83rd year.

Life story

Life story

Elizabeth was born in Limpsfield, Surrey, the daughter of James and Hannah. Her father was a farmer and assistant overseer for the village. Elizabeth's mother died in 1855. Hannah's sister Maria Bennett moved in to run the household. James died on 17 Jun 1862. Elizabeth's brother James took over the running of the farm. By 1871, Elizabeth had met her future husband Frederick Aldridge who was a grainer (one who paints in the style of wood, marble etc.). Elizabeth and Frederick married in Limpsfield on 10 Jun 1873. The couple moved to Worthing where Frederick had a shop and studio in Warwick Street. By 1891, the couple had ten children and the family had set up home in Richmond Road. Elizabeth took great interest in working with young people and was also a member of the Salvation Army. Elizabeth died at home after a short illness on 14 Jun 1930. Her funeral service was held at St James's Hall before burial at Heene. No probate.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
00/00/1849
Marriage
Maiden name: 
Steer
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Frederick James
Spouse one last name: 
Aldridge
Marriage one date: 
10/06/1873
Marriage one address: 
Limpsfield, Surrey, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
14/06/1930
Age (at time of death): 
81
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Sliedrecht, Richmond Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Obituary

Worthing Herald 21 Jun 1930 Elizabeth Aldridge “Sixty -Three years in Worthing” Old Salvation Army Supporter Funeral of Mrs Aldridge The funeral service took place at St James’s Hall, Worthing on Tuesday of Mrs Elizabeth Aldridge, Wife of Mr Frederick James Aldridge of “Sliedrecht” Richmond Road, Worthing who died on Saturday aged 81. A considerable number of mourners, including many who knew the lady during her active days, were present at the service, and at the interment at Heene Cemetery. The pastor of St James’s Hall (Rev S J Henman) officiated at both hall and graveside. The congregation included the following members of the family: Mr F J Aldridge (husband), Mr T Steer (brother), Mr & Mrs S T Smith (son-in-law and daughter), Mrs Swain (daughter), Mr & Mrs F Aldridge, Mr & Mrs J P Aldridge and Mr & Mrs A Aldridge (sons and daughters-in-law), the Misses Margery, Olive and Gwen Aldridge, Mr J Aldridge, Mr & Mrs C Aldridge, Mr & Mrs W Aldridge, Mr W C Aldridge and Miss Terry. Miss Penny (the deceased lady’s nurse) and “Jane” were also present. Others who attended included: Field Major Dockrill and other members of the Worthing Salvation Army, Mr F C Norman, Mr & Mrs Spruzen, Mr W Whitaker, Mr & Mrs Voysey, Mr & Mrs Savage, Mr B Cheal, Mr W Lucas, Mr Johnson, Mrs Prescott, Mrs Vickers, Mr & Mrs J Pigott, Mr Swann, Mr & Mrs Bristow, Mr Walter Barns, Mr & Mrs Howard Marshall, Mr Lelliott, Mr A Short, Mr R Macpherson, Mrs G C Blake, Mr Birkett and Mr A G Miller.

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1851 census: 

Park Farm, Limpsfield, Surrey James aged 40, farmer of 320 acres employing 5 labourers. Hannah aged 34. Thomas aged 12. Mary Ann aged 10. Henry aged 8. James aged 7. Patience aged 5. Hannah aged 4. Eliza aged 2. Emma aged 1. Patience Steer aged 7, niece. Maria Bennett aged 26, sister-in-law. Emma Nicklen aged 22, governess. Plus 5 labourers and 2 servants.

1861 census: 

Park Farm, Limpsfield, Surrey James aged 50, widower, farmer of 330 acres employing 7 men and 2 boys. Thomas aged 22. Maria aged 20. James aged 17. Elizabeth aged 12. Emma aged 10. Frances aged 8. Maria Bennett aged 36, sister-in-law, housekeeper. Emma Nicklen aged 31, governess. Plus, a dairymaid, 3 labourers and 1 servant.

1871 census: 

Blue House, Limpsfield, Surrey James aged 27, farmer of 256 acres employing 9 men and 4 boys. Mary A aged 30, sister, housekeeper. Hannah aged 24. Frances aged 18, assistant housekeeper. Elizabeth aged 22, cashier. Frederick Aldridge aged 20, visitor, grainer. Plus 3 servants.

1881 census: 

8 Warwick Street, Worthing. Frederick aged 30, gilder. Elizabeth aged 32. Winifred aged 3. Mildred aged 2. Frederick aged 5 months. Plus 1 servant.

1891 census: 

Sliedrecht Richmond Road, Worthing. Frederick aged 40, marine artist, sculptor. Elizabeth aged 42. Elsie aged 14, dependent on father. Winifred aged 13. Mildred aged 12. Frederick aged 10. Margery aged 8. Olive aged 6. Rutherford aged 5. Gwendoline aged 4. Archibald aged 11 months.

1901 census: 

Sliedrecht Richmond Road, Worthing. Frederick aged 50, artist, painter. Elizabeth aged 52. Mildred aged 22, artists assistant. Marjorie aged 18. Olive aged 16, post office clerk. John Rutherford aged 15. Gwendoline aged 14. Archibald aged 10.

1911 census: 

Sliedrecht Richmond Road, Worthing. Frederick aged 60, artist. Elizabeth aged 62. Olive aged 26, shop assistant. John R aged 25, gilder and frame maker. Gwendoline aged 24. Archibald aged 20, frame maker. Hannah Steer aged 63, visitor. Philip Kyle aged 52, visitor, Salvation Army officer.

1921 census: 

"Sliedrecht" Richmond Road, Worthing, Sussex.

Fred James Aldridge Head Male 1850 70 Worthing, Sussex, England Artist -
Elizabeth Aldridge Wife Female 1848 72 Limpsfield, Surrey, England Wife -
Olive Bertha Aldridge Daughter Female 1884 36 Worthing, Sussex, England Shop Assistant Fine Arts
Gwendolin Mabel Aldridge Daughter Female 1886 34 Worthing, Sussex, England Household Duties