Winslow Bridgham (1890 - 1981)

Born 21 Nov 1890 in St. Albans, Somerset, Maine, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Inez Faye (Chapman) Bridgham — married 19 Aug 1911 in Maine, United States

Died Nov 1981 at about age 90 in Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine, United States

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Biography

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Winslow Bridgham was born on November 21, 1890 in St. Albans>, an only child.

In 1910, 19-year-old Winslow Bridgham lived in the household of his father, Frank E. Bridgham on Libby St. in Pittsfield, where Winslow was a weaver in a woolen mill.

Winslow Bridgham married Inez Faye Chapman, both of Pittsfield, on August 19, 1911. She was born on October 27, 1890 in Pittsfield, the daughter of John and Delia (Norris) Chapman. John was born in England. Inez worked as a nurse from 1912 through 1918 (at least).

In 1917, he was an automobile repairman, and lived at 11 Libby St. in Pittsfield. Prior to WWI, he was a corporal and company clerk for two years in the National Guard. He was of medium height and build, with blue eyes and brown hair. He claimed a draft exemption to support his wife and child.

His marriage to Inez Chapman was reported in an Augusta newspaper,

"Winslow Bridgham, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bridgham of this town, and Miss Inez Chapman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman of this place were quietly married Saturday evening on Newport at the home of Rev. and Mrs. B. W. Russell. After spending a short time at Camp Benson, where they are camping out, the young couple will return to Pittsfield where he has employment at the Pioneer mill."

In 1920, 29-year-old Winslow Bridgham rented his home at 15 Libby St. in Pittsfield, where he was a machinist in a garage. Living with him were his 29-year-old wife Inez, who was a laborer in a woolen mill, and 7-year-old daughter Nedre [sic], who attended school.

In 1926, he was in business with a partner named “Robertts.” Among other things, they sold Goodrich tires.

In 1930, 39-year-old Winslow Bridgham rented his home for $22.50 a month at 25 ____ St. in Pittsfield, where he was a garage operator. His household did not have a radio set. He was not a veteran of any U. S. war. His first marriage was at the age of 20. Living with him was his 39-year-old wife, Inez, first married at age 20. Her father was born in England. Also living with them were their 17-year-old daughter, Nedra P., and his parents, Frank E. and Myra H. Bridgham.

In 1935 and 1940, Winslow Bridgham rented a house for $12 a month at 39 Lancey St. in Pittsfield. He worked fulltime as an auto mechanic in a garage, earning $1300 in 1939. Living with him were his wife, Inez, and his parents, Frank and Miriam Bridgham. Both Winslow and Inez had completed high school.

Inez Bridgham died in January of 1973, probably in Pittsfield, at the age of 82.

Winslow Bridgham died in November of 1981, probably in Pittsfield, at the age of 72.

Name

Name: Winslow /Bridgham/^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Facts

NAME
Winslow Bridgham ^{[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]}
Winn Bridgham ^[13]

SEX
Male

BIRTH
St. Albans, Somerset, Maine, United States ^[8]
21 NOV 1890; St. Albans, Somerset, Maine, United States ^{[6] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]}
ABT 1891; St. Albans, Somerset, Maine, United States ^[9]
ABT 1891; Maine, United States ^{[10] [12]}

DEATH
NOV 1981; Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine, United States ^[14]

EDUCATION
HS - 4 ^[19]

OCCUPATION
1910; Weaver, woolen mill ^[6]
1911; Mill operator ^[9]
1912; Mill op ^[8]
1917; automobile repairman ^[18]
1920; Garage machinist ^[16]
1930; Garage Operator ^[17]
1940; Auto mechanic, garage ^[10]
1950; Car mechanic, motor garage ^[12]

RESIDENCE
1900; Saint Albans, Somerset, Maine, United States ^[7]
1910; Libby St., Bridgton, Cumberland, Maine, United States ^[6]
1911; Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine, United States ^{[9] [20] [11]}
1912; Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine, United States ^[8]
1917; 11 Libby, Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine, United States ^[18]
1920; Libby St., Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine, United States ^[16]
1930; Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine, United States ^[17]
1935; 39 Lancey St., Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine, United States ^[10]
1940; 39 Lancey St., Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine, United States ^[10]
1950; 64 Main, Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine, United States ^[12]

MILITARY
BEF 1917; Corporal and company clerk, National Guard ^[18]

FAMILY
Husband
Winslow Bridgham
Wife
Inez Faye Chapman
Marriage
19 AUG 1911; Maine, United States ^{[17] [21] [11]}
19 AUG 1911; Newport, Penobscot, Maine, United States ^[9]

Minister
B. W. Russell, clergyman ^[9]

Intentions filed
5 AUG 1911 ^[9]

Research Notes

According to his World War I draft registration card, he was of medium height and build, with blue eyes and brown hair.

Could not find his WWII draft registration.

Pittsfield, Maine, City Directory, www.ancestry.com:

Winslow (Inez) B. 1926, Garage Owner, 17 Park, p. 36

From the "Kennebec Journal," Augusta, Maine, May 22, 1907, p. 7,

South St. Albans.

...

The many friends of Winn Bridgham, formerly of this town, will be pleased to know he will enter the Maine Central Institute this fall.

From the "Morning Sentinel," Waterville, Maine, March 10, 1908, p. 7.

Winn Bridgham went to Skowhegan this morning where he will visit for a week in the home of his uncle, W. T. Seekins.

From the "Morning Sentinel," Waterville, Maine, Aug 21, 1911, p. 9,

The marriage of Winslow Bridgham and Miss Inez Faye Chapman took place at the Methodist parsonage in Newport, Saturday, Aug. 19. Rev. B. W. Russell, formerly pastor of the Manson Street Methodist church of this town officiated, using the single ring ceremony. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman and is a graduate of Maine Central Institute. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bridgham and is emloyed by the Robert Dobson company. The young couple have many friends among the young people of this village who will extend congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Bridgham will spend their honeymoon at Lake Sebasticook where they have gone into camp with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Melvin also of this town.

From the "Daily Kennebec Journal," Augusta, Maine, Aug. 22, 1911,

Winslow Bridgham, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bridgham of this town, and Miss Inez Chapman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman of this place were quietly married Saturday evening on Newport at the home of Rev. and Mrs. B. W. Russell. After spending a short time at Camp Benson, where they are camping out, the young couple will return to Pittsfield where he has employment at the Pioneer mill.

Winslow Bridgham, of Co. A, Second Regiment of Infantry, N. G. S. M., was promoted to Corporal on March 14, 1914.

From the "Daily Kennebec Journal," Augusta, Maine, Aug. 12, 1914, p. 6,

Winslow Bridgham, a member of the Co. A. N. G. S. M., who was obliged to return home from Augusta on account of illness, is quite sick at the home of Mrs. Bridgham's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman, where Mrs. Bridgham is also ill.

From the "Daily Kennebec Journal," Augusta, Maine, June 29, 1926, advertisement,

These Goodrich Dealers Join In This Cooperative Tire Sale

...

Pittsfield

Bridgham & Roberts

From the "Portland Press Herald," Maine, April 4, 1928, p. 1,

Pittsfield.

...

Winslow Bridgham's garage on Hunnewell Avenue was broken into some time Saturday night, the break not being discovered until Sunday. About $24 was taken from the cash register and a number of tires were packed to take, but apparently the thieves were frightened away. No trace has been found as yet.

From the "Morning Sentinel," Waterville, Maine, Nov 10, 1981, Tuesday, p. 12,

Pittsfield -- Winslow Bridgham, 90, died Sunday evening at a Pittsfield hospital following a long illness. He was born in St. Albans, Nov. 21, 1890, son of Frank E. and Miriam H. (Seekins) Bridgham.

He had been a lifelong resident of Pittsfield. He worked as a weaver at the American Woolen Co. for many years, and was also employed as an auto mechanic for Niman J. Karam. He was married to the former Inez [Chapman] who died in 1973.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S20 Page: Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National
2. ↑ Source: #S4 Page: Maine, Pittsfield, Somerset Co., Roll 546, book 2, p. 113b
3. ↑ Source: #S6 Page: Maine, Saint Albans, Somerset Co., Roll T623_600, p. 10A
4. ↑ Source: #S98 Page: Record of a Birth, for his daughter, Nedra Bridgham.
5. ↑ Source: #S25 Page: Record of a Marriage, for Winslow Bridgham and Inez Faye Chapman.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3} Source: Title: "1910 Census" , Page: Maine, Pittsfield, Somerset Co., Roll 546, book 2, p. 113b , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Source: Title: "1900 Census" , Page: Maine, Saint Albans, Somerset Co., Roll T623_600, p. 10A , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3} Source: Title: Maine Birth Records , Page: Record of a Birth, for his daughter, Nedra Bridgham. , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6} Source: Title: Maine Marriage Records , Page: Record of a Marriage, for Winslow Bridgham and Inez Faye Chapman. , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4} Source: Title: "1940 Census" , Page: Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1 11.2} Source: Title: "All Maine, Marriage Index" , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3} Source: Title: "1950 Census" , Page: Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 67; Sheet Number: 26; Enumeration District: 13-46 , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
13. ↑ Source: Title: "Morning Sentinel," Wateville, Maine , Page: March 10, 1908, p. 7
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} Source: Title: "1900 Census" , Page: p. 301 , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
15. ↑ Source: Title: Social Security Death Index
16. ↑ ^{16.0 16.1 16.2} Source: Title: "1920 Census" , Page: Maine, Pittsfield, Somerset Co., roll T625_648, p. 20A , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
17. ↑ ^{17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3} Source: Title: "1930 Census" , Page: Maine, Pittsfield, Somerset Co., Roll T626_839, p. 2A , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
18. ↑ ^{18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3} Source: Title: "World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918" , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
19. ↑ Source: Title: "1940 Census" , Page: Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine; Roll: m-t0627-01492; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 13-48 , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
20. ↑ Source: Title: "Maine Marriages, 1892-1996" , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
21. ↑ Source: Title: Maine State Archives