John Strawbridge

John Strawbridge was born in 1 March 1781 to parents William and Grace Stobridge in Ermington, Devon, England.

John Strawbridge married Ann Smerdon on the 12 Aug 1813 at the Church of England, Parish Church of Ashburton, Devon, England.

The Smerdon’s originated from Ashburton for many generations.

It appears John and Ann Strawbridge moved around a lot.

We know they had the following two children.

William Smerdon Strawbridge - Born 1816 in Ashburton, Devon, England. Died 1869.

Thomas Smerdon Strawbridge – Born 5 November 1817. Christened 1 December 1819 at Church of England, Chapelry of Helston, Cornwall, England. Died 1883.

1841 Census – We think John and Ann were living in Victoria Street, New Windsor, Ripplesmere, Berkshire, England at this time.  He is listed as being a Supervisor of Excise. 

1851 Census – John’s wife Ann (aged 61) is living with son Thomas Smerdon Strawbridge and his wife Jane at Lowerbrook Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England. She is working as an Annuitant (A person who is entitled to receive benefits from an annuity). Thomas is listed as a Bank Manager.

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