George Aldridge (abt. 1817 - 1879)

Born about 1817 in England, United Kingdom

Husband of Sarah Jane (Brown) Aldridge — married 4 Sep 1856 in Res of Rev J Gardner, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 12 Dec 1879 at about age 62 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

OBITUARY, It is with regret that we announce the death of Mr. George Aldridge, the well-known landlord of the Prince Alfred Hotel, which took place on Friday evening. On the previous morning the deceased, who had been ailing slightly for some three months, during which time he had been under medical treatment, he came suddenly much worse; but it was not until Friday evening that his medical attendants thought there was any danger. A consultation was held about ten o'clock, and Mr. Aldridge died about half an hour afterwards, passing away peacefully and without a struggle.

Mr. Aldridge was an old colonist, having come to South Australia from Sydney in the early days. For many years he lived in East Torrens, in which district, besides being a popular energetic and enterprising tradesman, he was very active in electioneering matters. He was always greatly respected for his uprightness and liked for his geniality and real kindness of heart. Few business men in the colony were more widely or favorably known, and the news of his decease will cause much sincere regret. He leaves a widow and a family of sons and daughters, most of whom are grown up. The remains of the deceased gentleman were interred in the West terrace Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, December 14, the general respect in which he was held being testified by the very huge number of persons who attended the funeral, and by the numerous crowd which gathered at the cemetery and around the grave. The mourning coaches were occupied by Messrs. G. S. Aldridge, J. H. Aldridge, E. Aldridge, Frederick Aldridge, Charles Aldridge. and Frank Aldridge (sons of the deceased), Messrs. J. C. Bray, M.P., T. Worsnop (town clerk), A. E. W. Ebsworth. F.W. Hood, H. Noltenius, R. R. Knuckey, H. Fraser, MP, J. P. Stow, J.P., the Very Rev. Dean Russell, Messrs. W. O. Aldwell, W. B. Gilbert, J. H. Grainger, Theo. Bruce, Albert Hayward, J. LeM. F. Roberts, and C. McConnell. Amongst those present at the grave we also noticed Messrs. E. M. Bagot, J.P., W.K. Simms, M.P., A. Simms, J. Chambers, J.P., W. Chambers, W. N. Crowder, W. Bickford, W. H. Burrell, Dr. C. Gosse, Dr. R. Peel, Dr. Renner, Messrs. H. Trew, A. Hubble, H. Ford. T. A. Stewart, J. McDonald, John Davis, W. W. Mills, W. Wigley, G. Bennet, H. Woodcock, A. McKenzie, W. R. Evans, W. Trennery, J. Lee, P. Levi, jun., F. Ringwood, R. N. Colley, R. Watson, B. Noltenius, G. Noltenius, C. Aubert, G. Oughton, H. Olifent, J. Stobie, L. H. Black more, V. E. R. Dumas, S. Knevett, E. S. Davys, T. Charlton, J. H. Parr, H. Parr, W. Kither, Leo von der Burch, A. Jepson, W. Blackler, T. G. Brown, J. M. Barrow, H. Squires, R. Hall, J. S. Stacey, D. C. F. Moodie, G, Thornton, A. Adamson, R. H. Jones. G. C. Longson, A. W. Potter, W. G. Roberts, T. Kast. J. Tasker, G. Doolette, A. unningham, C. H. Manning, J. M. Soloman, J.P., T. Bastard, A. Klauer, J. G. Kirby, W. Cave, and a large number of others who were anxious to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased. The burial service was read by the Rev. Jas. Pollitt. A number of beautiful wreaths of flowers were placed upon the coffin. ^[1]

Birth

Immigration

barque, "Captain Harrison" 23 Feb 1847 Passengers George Aldridge and Miss Brown ^[2]

Marriage

Groom Given Name(s): George Groom Last Name: ALDRIDGE Bride Given Name(s): Sarah Jane Bride Last Name: BROWN Marriage Date: 1856, September 04 Marriage Place: Res of Rev J Gardner [Adelaide] Groom Age: 37 Groom Approx. Birth Year: 1819 Groom Marital Status: N Groom Father: James ALDRIDGE Bride Age: 35 Bride Approx. Birth Year: 1821 Bride Marital Status: N Bride Father Name: Timothy BROWN District: Adelaide Symbol: V Book/Page: 27/239^[3]

Death

Given Name(s): George Last Name: ALDRIDGE Death Date: 12 Dec 1879 Gender: M Age: 62y Approx. Birth Year: 1817 Marital Status: N Relative 1: Relative 2: Residence: Adelaide Death Place: Adelaide District: Adelaide Symbol: Book/Page: 99/79^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/30797013?searchTerm=%22george%20aldridge%22&searchLimits=dateFrom=1879-12-01|||dateTo=1879-12-31
2. ↑ http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12892039?searchTerm=%22george%20aldridge%22&searchLimits=sortby=dateAsc
3. ↑ https://www.genealogysa.org.au/
4. ↑ https://www.genealogysa.org.au/