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James Bridger (1837 - 1913)

James Bridger
Born in North Richmond, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australiamap
Husband of — married 8 Aug 1860 in North Richmond, New South Wales, Australiamap
Husband of — married 19 May 1888 in Macleanmap
Husband of — married 1899 in Maclean, New South Wales, Australiamap
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Died at age 75 in Chatsworth Island, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australiamap
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James was born in 1837. He passed away in 1913.

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The Clarence River Advocate (NSW) Tue 16 Sep 1902 Page 4

Our District Business Men MR B BRIDGER No. 17 This business was established over 30 years ago by Mr. James Bridger senior who now resides on the North Arm. Mr. B. Bridger as he grew up assisted in the business, which was then carried in under the title of J. Bridger and Son until the senior partner's retirement some years ago, when Mr. Bridger assumed sole control, about three years ago Mr. Bridger took Mr. Forster as a partner but the partnership was afterwards dissolved. Of course, the old established and well connected business has grown with the growth of the district. The firm acquired a great reputation for their ploughs years ago, and they supplied a great number of the first iron ploughs which superseded the pioneer wooden implements. In later years they have kept pace with the demand for the new type of Yankee ploughs, and turn out numerous implements of this design, with improvements to meet local conditions. But perhaps the greatest development of Mr. Badger's work of late is in the manufacture of sulkies. He has kept pace with the increased demand for these vehicles, turning them out in a style and workmanship which gives every satisfaction to his patrons. He has also taken prizes at different Shows for his sulkies. We understand that other important developments are shortly about to take place in the business. The proprietory will at an early date be transformed into Bridger and Company. Arrangements are being made for the erection of new premises affording increased accommodation, and coachbuilding materials will be imported direct from America and home manufacturers, enabling the firm to maintain their increasing trade with greater advantage to themselves and their patrons.

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Bridger-872 and Bridger-861 appear to represent the same person because: James was the 6th child born to William BRIDGER and Elizabeth HASSAM (nee DOUGLAS). Like his brother John who went to Bingara, he was also a blacksmith.

James and Sarah who were married in 1860 (NSW BDM:2516/1860 refers) went to Maclean on the north coast about 1869. Sarah’s mother the former Sarah COOPER also went there. James set up business in his trade in about 1870.

After the death of Sarah BRIDGER in 1885, James was to marry on two more occasions. Firstly, to Elizabeth ASHTON on 19 May 1888 at Maclean; then to Ann Eliza FRAPE in 1899.

Reportedly there were no further children by either marriage - this may well be incorrect.

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