Joined Capt Robert Wedlake aboard "Abeona" in 1867 &married his daughter in 1867
Living 38 Swain St, Watchet. in 1871
Living 4 Almyr Cotts, Watchet. in 1881
Living 8 Severn Terrace Watchet in 1915
Gravestone at St Decuman's churchyard
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Capt Thomas Chidgey was from a long-established based Somerset family involved in the coastal trade between 1800-1920. Chidgey was sent to sea as a young man and taught himself how to paint. He specialised in painting ships / boats / schooners at full sail, at sea. He married Capt Robert Wedlake's daughter, and was given 4 ships as a wedding present. He continued to sail and paint and was the father to eight children. He was rarely paid much for his paintings but he took on commissions if an owner supplied canvass and paint, as he dearly loved to paint. Chidgey's ability to illustrate all of the rigging and sail structures of the various craft he illustrated was due to his painting skill and knowledge of ships. His collection of paintings served as a historical records of important historical events such as the storm at Watchet harbour in 1900 that wiped out the harbour and destroyed many ships.
Name: Thomas Chidgey.
Given Name: Thomas.
Surname: Chidgey.
[1]
Baptism:
13 MAY 1845.
St Decuman's, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.
Christening:
18 MAY 1845.
St Decuman's, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.
Marriage
January 1869.
Williton, Somerset, United Kingdom.
[2]
Residence
1851
Saint Decumans, Somerset, England, Saint Decumans, Somerset, England.
1871
Relationship: Head, St Decuman, Somerset, England.
1871
Watchet, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Watchet, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.
1901
Waterloo Wharf River Newport, Vessels, Monmouthshire, Wales.
[3]
1923
Somerset, England.
[4]
Somerset, England.
[5]
Watchet, Watchet.
"England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9Y9-LFR : 8 April 2016), Thos Chidgey, Newport, Monmouthshire, England; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Newport subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVHC-LC1V : 4 September 2014), Thomas Chidgey, 1926; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Williton, Somerset, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
Name: Thomas Chidgey
Event Type: Probate
Event Date: 15 Jun 1926
Event Place: Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Event Place: Somersetshire, United Kingdom
Beneficiary's Name: Sarah Ann Chidgey
Second Beneficiary's Name: Robert John Chidgey
Digital Folder Number: 007706176
Image Number: 00318
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"England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPLC-CQQZ : 17 September 2018), Robert John Chidgey in entry for Thomas Chidgey, 15 Jun 1926; citing Probate, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm .
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Source: S648758782 UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2013 Provo, UT, USA Record Collection 3145 Note: <p><br>Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.</p>
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Source: S646716745 FamilySearch Family Tree Publication: MyHeritage Note: The FamilySearch Family Tree is published by MyHeritage under license from FamilySearch International, the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church).Thomas Chidgey<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: May 1845 - Watchet, Somerset, England, United Kingdom<br>Christening: May 18 1845 - St Decuman's, Somerset, England, United Kingdom<br>Marriage: Spouse: Sarah Ann Wedlake - Mar 23 1869 - St Decuman's, Somerset, England, United Kingdom<br>Residence: Watchet<br>Residence: 1851 - Saint Decumans, Somerset, England<br>Residence: 1871 - Watchet, Somerset, England, United Kingdom<br>Death: 1926 - Somerset, England, United Kingdom<br>There seems to be an issue with this person's relatives. View this person on FamilySearch to see this information.
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Source: S646716759 Broughton Web Site Susan Broughton Note: <p>MyHeritage family tree</p><p>Family site: Broughton Web Site</p>Family tree: 172147871-1Thomas Chidgey 23 MAR 2023 Added by confirming a Smart Match
Source: S646716763 England Marriages, 1538-1973 Publication: MyHeritage Note: Type: CollectionSarah Ann Wedlake & Thomas Chidgey<br>Marriage: Mar 23 1869 - St. Decumans, Somerset, England<br>Wife: Sarah Ann Wedlake<br>Husband: Thomas Chidgey<br>Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I02117-6<br>System Origin: England-EASy<br>GS Film number: 1526728<br>Reference ID: item 1 rn 332
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Source: S648758267 1871 England Census Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc 2004 Lehi, UT, USA Record Collection 7619 Note: <i>Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871</i>. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1871. Data imaged from the National Archives, London, England. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU.The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 2352; Folio: 30; Page: 8; GSU roll: 835097 Ancestry Record 7619 #14672973
Source: S648758752 1901 Wales Census Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc 2005 Provo, UT, USA Record Collection 7815 Note: <i>Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901</i>. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1901. Data imaged from the National Archives, London, England. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU.
Source: S648758782 UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2013 Provo, UT, USA Record Collection 3145 Note: <p><br>Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.</p>
Source: S648758979 1851 England Census Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc 2005 Lehi, UT, USA Record Collection 8860 Note: <i>Census Returns of England and Wales, 1851</i>. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1851. Data imaged from the National Archives, London, England. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU.
Source: S649678073 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2016 Provo, UT, USA Record Collection 60857
Source: S651272579 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2016 Provo, UT, USA Record Collection 60857 Note: Anglican Parish Registers. Somerset Archives & Local Studies, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton, England.
Source: S652521531 Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2016 Lehi, UT, USA Record Collection 60858
Source: S646716745 FamilySearch Family Tree Publication: MyHeritage Note: The FamilySearch Family Tree is published by MyHeritage under license from FamilySearch International, the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church).Thomas Chidgey<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: May 1845 - Watchet, Somerset, England, United Kingdom<br>Christening: May 18 1845 - St Decuman's, Somerset, England, United Kingdom<br>Marriage: Spouse: Sarah Ann Wedlake - Mar 23 1869 - St Decuman's, Somerset, England, United Kingdom<br>Residence: Watchet<br>Residence: 1851 - Saint Decumans, Somerset, England<br>Residence: 1871 - Watchet, Somerset, England, United Kingdom<br>Death: 1926 - Somerset, England, United Kingdom<br>There seems to be an issue with this person's relatives. View this person on FamilySearch to see this information.
Source: S646716747 Famous People Throughout History Publication: MyHeritage Note: Records may contain the following searchable information: names (including aliases as well as names in non-Latin scripts), birth dates and places, marriage dates and places, death dates and places, names of relatives, names of spouses and former spouses, and names of children. Occupations, burial places, and descriptions may also be found in some of the records.The records in this collection are provided as a free service to the public courtesy of <a id="" href="https://www.wikidata.org/" class="green" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wikidata</a> (under CC-BY).Thomas Chidgey<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: 1855<br>Occupation: Painter<br>Death: 1926<br>Source: View the <a>full record</a> on <a>WikiData</a>.
Source: S646716759 Broughton Web Site Susan Broughton Note: <p>MyHeritage family tree</p><p>Family site: Broughton Web Site</p>Family tree: 172147871-1Thomas Chidgey 23 MAR 2023 Added by confirming a Smart Match
Source: S646716763 England Marriages, 1538-1973 Publication: MyHeritage Note: Type: CollectionSarah Ann Wedlake & Thomas Chidgey<br>Marriage: Mar 23 1869 - St. Decumans, Somerset, England<br>Wife: Sarah Ann Wedlake<br>Husband: Thomas Chidgey<br>Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I02117-6<br>System Origin: England-EASy<br>GS Film number: 1526728<br>Reference ID: item 1 rn 332
Source: S648407000 Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Record Collection 1030Ancestry Family Tree APID 292203024314:1030:165205101 APID 402218306478:1030:171055118 APID 422306043496:1030:28634730
Source: S648758180 England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2014 Lehi, UT, USA Record Collection 9852 Note: <i>England, Marriages, 1538–1973</i>. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
Source: S648758267 1871 England Census Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc 2004 Lehi, UT, USA Record Collection 7619 Note: <i>Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871</i>. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1871. Data imaged from the National Archives, London, England. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU.The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 2352; Folio: 30; Page: 8; GSU roll: 835097 Ancestry Record 7619 #14672973
Source: S648758752 1901 Wales Census Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc 2005 Provo, UT, USA Record Collection 7815 Note: <i>Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901</i>. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1901. Data imaged from the National Archives, London, England. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU.
Source: S648758782 UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2013 Provo, UT, USA Record Collection 3145 Note: <p><br>Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.</p>
Source: S648758979 1851 England Census Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc 2005 Lehi, UT, USA Record Collection 8860 Note: <i>Census Returns of England and Wales, 1851</i>. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1851. Data imaged from the National Archives, London, England. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU.
Source: S649678073 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2016 Provo, UT, USA Record Collection 60857
Source: S651272579 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2016 Provo, UT, USA Record Collection 60857 Note: Anglican Parish Registers. Somerset Archives & Local Studies, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton, England.
Source: S652521531 Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2016 Lehi, UT, USA Record Collection 60858
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