Comments on: BRIDGER Family of England, Virginia, and North Carolina http://theheritagelady.com Teaching Scrapbookers and Genealogists How To Bring Family Histories To Life Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:14:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Pamela Bridgers http://theheritagelady.com/family-histories/bridger-family-of-england-virginia-and-north-carolina/comment-page-1/#comment-2515 Pamela Bridgers Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:36:24 +0000 http://theheritagelady.com/?page_id=940#comment-2515 Hello Elaine, I hope there is no misunderstanding. I have not recieved any mail from you and my comments here have all been removed. Is everything OK? Please let me know, whatever it may happen to be. This quest is very important to me. I understand you are a very busy person but now I am wondering what is wrong. Sincerely, Pamela Bridgers Hello Elaine,
I hope there is no misunderstanding. I have not recieved any mail from you and my comments here have all been removed. Is everything OK? Please let me know, whatever it may happen to be. This quest is very important to me. I understand you are a very busy person but now I am wondering what is wrong.

Sincerely,
Pamela Bridgers

]]> By: S. Clyde Gallop,II http://theheritagelady.com/family-histories/bridger-family-of-england-virginia-and-north-carolina/comment-page-1/#comment-2400 S. Clyde Gallop,II Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:07:10 +0000 http://theheritagelady.com/?page_id=940#comment-2400 I am a 9th gt. grandson of Joseph in fact I joined the Jamestowne Society on my line from Robert Pitt and Mary Bridger of Edgecombe County NC. I do have other bridger lines as well. My second gt. grandmother was Sally Ann Pitt (1832-1907) who married Bennett Walston of near Pinetops, NC. I have been doing my history since 1969 and now have over 500+ families many before 1500. I am an inactive member of the Bridger Family Assoc. and had placed flowers for Joseph on Apr. 15, 1986 the 300th Anniv. of his death. How many of you out there have checked Boddie, 17th Cent. IOW Co. Va. History as it has excellent on the Bridger and Pitt lines. You are welcom to keep in touch with me. I am a 9th gt. grandson of Joseph in fact I joined the Jamestowne Society on my line from Robert Pitt and Mary Bridger of Edgecombe County NC. I do have other bridger lines as well. My second gt. grandmother was Sally Ann Pitt (1832-1907) who married Bennett Walston of near Pinetops, NC. I have been doing my history since 1969 and now have over 500+ families many before 1500. I am an inactive member of the Bridger Family Assoc. and had placed flowers for Joseph on Apr. 15, 1986 the 300th Anniv. of his death. How many of you out there have checked Boddie, 17th Cent. IOW Co. Va. History as it has excellent on the Bridger and Pitt lines. You are welcom to keep in touch with me.

]]> By: Baby Name of the Day: Bridger « Appellation Mountain http://theheritagelady.com/family-histories/bridger-family-of-england-virginia-and-north-carolina/comment-page-1/#comment-1588 Baby Name of the Day: Bridger « Appellation Mountain Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:21:41 +0000 http://theheritagelady.com/?page_id=940#comment-1588 [...] It’s not quite Windsor or Vanderbilt, but General Joseph Bridger arrived in Virginia back in 1654.  Bridgers have been big news in Virginia every since. [...] [...] It’s not quite Windsor or Vanderbilt, but General Joseph Bridger arrived in Virginia back in 1654.  Bridgers have been big news in Virginia every since. [...]

]]> By: Elaine Powell http://theheritagelady.com/family-histories/bridger-family-of-england-virginia-and-north-carolina/comment-page-1/#comment-955 Elaine Powell Tue, 25 May 2010 13:51:45 +0000 http://theheritagelady.com/?page_id=940#comment-955 Julianne, I was at the reunion in Smithfield and at the Jamestowne Society meeting. I tried to look for you, but never did find you. It was a busy weekend! I'm sorry I did not get to chat with you. Elaine Julianne,

I was at the reunion in Smithfield and at the Jamestowne Society meeting. I tried to look for you, but never did find you. It was a busy weekend! I’m sorry I did not get to chat with you.

Elaine

]]> By: Elaine Powell http://theheritagelady.com/family-histories/bridger-family-of-england-virginia-and-north-carolina/comment-page-1/#comment-790 Elaine Powell Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:10:41 +0000 http://theheritagelady.com/?page_id=940#comment-790 No, I'm sorry. I only have a Mary Cobb, b. 1721 in North Carolina. Elaine No, I’m sorry. I only have a Mary Cobb, b. 1721 in North Carolina.

Elaine

]]> By: Elaine Powell http://theheritagelady.com/family-histories/bridger-family-of-england-virginia-and-north-carolina/comment-page-1/#comment-539 Elaine Powell Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:26:58 +0000 http://theheritagelady.com/?page_id=940#comment-539 Yes, I have at least two other women named Patience Bridger in my file. Your Patience was indeed married to Stephen Cobb in 1755. She was born in 1734 and died in 1807 probably in Wayne County, NC. I obtained that information from a Cobb researcher. I'm sorry but at this time I'm not sure of the identity of the parents of this Patience Bridger, but her father could be William Bridger. If you have information on her ancestors, please let me know. Also, if you'd like to share info about her descendants, I'd love to have that info as well. I have 12 children for Stephen & Patience -- Mary, Benjamin, James, David, Nathan, Martha, Patience, Stephen, Nancy, Priscilla, Celia, and John. Regards, Elaine We are the sum of all the people that have lived before us. Yes, I have at least two other women named Patience Bridger in my file. Your Patience was indeed married to Stephen Cobb in 1755. She was born in 1734 and died in 1807 probably in Wayne County, NC. I obtained that information from a Cobb researcher. I’m sorry but at this time I’m not sure of the identity of the parents of this Patience Bridger, but her father could be William Bridger. If you have information on her ancestors, please let me know. Also, if you’d like to share info about her descendants, I’d love to have that info as well. I have 12 children for Stephen & Patience — Mary, Benjamin, James, David, Nathan, Martha, Patience, Stephen, Nancy, Priscilla, Celia, and John.

Regards,
Elaine
We are the sum of all the people that have lived before us.

]]> By: Elaine Powell http://theheritagelady.com/family-histories/bridger-family-of-england-virginia-and-north-carolina/comment-page-1/#comment-536 Elaine Powell Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:37:23 +0000 http://theheritagelady.com/?page_id=940#comment-536 The following information comes from Jean Tomes, President of the Bridger Family Association: "John Brayton has been in Europe to research the Bridger family and has written a book, which is now available for purchase. The name of the book is "Colonial Families of Surry and Isle of Wight Counties, Virginia, Volume 10 -- Bridger of Godalming, Surrey; Slimbridge, Gloucestershire; and Virginia". The books are $10.00 each and you may send your check to: John Anderson Brayton, 1900 Central Ave., Memphis, Tennessee 38104 The earliest date on the "Pedigree of the Family of Bridger of Godalming, Surry, and Slimbridge, Gloucester" is 1350. The folded Pedigree which is inserted in the book is 11" x 16" and is printed on heavy paper which is suitable for framing. For years most folks have thought Gen. Joseph Bridger's mother, Mary, was from the Neuce (Newce) family. John has proved she was Mary Purchas. You will also read that we descend from Lawrence Elliott who sailed around the world with Sir Francis Drake. They set sail from England on 13 Dec 1577 and returned to England on 3 Nov 1580. What an accomplishment! I don't know how many copies were printed, but if you want a copy you need to get your "check in the mail" right away. John has done a great job documenting each fact. I'm certain you'll enjoy reading every word!" Regards, Elaine The following information comes from Jean Tomes, President of the Bridger Family Association:

“John Brayton has been in Europe to research the Bridger family and has written a book, which is now available for purchase.

The name of the book is “Colonial Families of Surry and Isle of Wight Counties, Virginia, Volume 10 — Bridger of Godalming, Surrey; Slimbridge, Gloucestershire; and Virginia”.

The books are $10.00 each and you may send your check to: John Anderson Brayton, 1900 Central Ave., Memphis, Tennessee 38104

The earliest date on the “Pedigree of the Family of Bridger of Godalming, Surry, and Slimbridge, Gloucester” is 1350. The folded Pedigree which is inserted in the book is 11″ x 16″ and is printed on heavy paper which is suitable for framing.

For years most folks have thought Gen. Joseph Bridger’s mother, Mary, was from the Neuce (Newce) family. John has proved she was Mary Purchas.

You will also read that we descend from Lawrence Elliott who sailed around the world with Sir Francis Drake. They set sail from England on 13 Dec 1577 and returned to England on 3 Nov 1580. What an accomplishment!

I don’t know how many copies were printed, but if you want a copy you need to get your “check in the mail” right away.

John has done a great job documenting each fact. I’m certain you’ll enjoy reading every word!”

Regards,
Elaine

]]> By: Elaine Powell http://theheritagelady.com/family-histories/bridger-family-of-england-virginia-and-north-carolina/comment-page-1/#comment-528 Elaine Powell Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:27:35 +0000 http://theheritagelady.com/?page_id=940#comment-528 Hello, Which of Robert Pitt's children is your ancestor? If you visit Isle of Wight you will find a copy of the orginal will of Robert Pitt. If you don't get there, then I can send you a copy. I'm going to scan in all the wills I've copied eventually. While in Williamsburg, I also copied the House of Burgess records that list Robert Pitt when he was a Burgess. Isle of Wight is a nice area and they are building a brand new courthouse so it will be easier to copy their old documents. And Smithfield is a charming town. Regards, Elaine Hello, Which of Robert Pitt’s children is your ancestor? If you visit Isle of Wight you will find a copy of the orginal will of Robert Pitt. If you don’t get there, then I can send you a copy. I’m going to scan in all the wills I’ve copied eventually. While in Williamsburg, I also copied the House of Burgess records that list Robert Pitt when he was a Burgess. Isle of Wight is a nice area and they are building a brand new courthouse so it will be easier to copy their old documents. And Smithfield is a charming town.

Regards,
Elaine

]]> By: innervoice http://theheritagelady.com/family-histories/bridger-family-of-england-virginia-and-north-carolina/comment-page-1/#comment-526 innervoice Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:45:37 +0000 http://theheritagelady.com/?page_id=940#comment-526 I am descended from Col. Robert Pitt and have recently come across the Bridger surname and copies of wills pertaining to Hester Pitt. I am hoping to visit the Isle of Wight and New Kent, VA areas one day soon. As many time as I've been to England, I've never visited Bristol, Dorset or Glousestershire--I'll have to put them on my list, too! I am descended from Col. Robert Pitt and have recently come across the Bridger surname and copies of wills pertaining to Hester Pitt. I am hoping to visit the Isle of Wight and New Kent, VA areas one day soon. As many time as I’ve been to England, I’ve never visited Bristol, Dorset or Glousestershire–I’ll have to put them on my list, too!

]]> By: Elaine Powell http://theheritagelady.com/family-histories/bridger-family-of-england-virginia-and-north-carolina/comment-page-1/#comment-492 Elaine Powell Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:30:56 +0000 http://theheritagelady.com/?page_id=940#comment-492 Hi Jean, I'm glad to provide this forum for information on the Bridger Family Reunion in May. Can't wait for the reunion! I have received some inquiries from my Bridger website regarding the Association and I've given them your email address. I will eventually post copies of original Bridger documents (wills, deeds, etc.) so that might help people connect their line. I would love to gather other Bridger lineages to connect to mine so that we might have a master list of Bridger descendants. See you soon. Elaine Hi Jean,

I’m glad to provide this forum for information on the Bridger Family Reunion in May. Can’t wait for the reunion! I have received some inquiries from my Bridger website regarding the Association and I’ve given them your email address. I will eventually post copies of original Bridger documents (wills, deeds, etc.) so that might help people connect their line. I would love to gather other Bridger lineages to connect to mine so that we might have a master list of Bridger descendants.

See you soon.
Elaine

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