Henry William Bridge (1860-1946)

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Henry William Bridge was born 14 May 1860 in Ellalong, New South Wales, Australia to Benjamin M Bridge (1838-1872) and Johanna Catherine Howell (1841-1922) and died 8 May 1946 Ellalong, New South Wales, Australia of unspecified causes. He married Georgina Harriet Snape (1864-1941) 9 May 1883 in St Thomas' Church, Ellalong, New South Wales, Australia.

Children

Offspring of Henry William Bridge and Georgina Harriet Snape (1864-1941)
Name	Birth	Death	Joined with
Mabel May Bridge (1884-1970)	15 February 1884 Wollombi, New South Wales, Australia	23 April 1970 Ellalong, New South Wales, Australia	Walter Leslie Harris Morris (1878-1919)
Hilton Aubrey Bridge (1886-1974)
Mervin Lindsay Bridge (1888-1980)
Lillie Vivian Bridge (1890-1971)
Wallace Stanley Bridge (1892-1978)
Harvey Windeyer Bridge (1894-1975)
Albertha Coralie Bridge (1896-2000)	9 September 1896 Millfield, New South Wales, Australia	23 October 2000 Maroota, New South Wales, Australia	Walter John Jurd (1895-1962)
Reginald Albert Bridge (1898-1959)
Eric Clieve Noel Bridge (1899-1997)
Irwin Septimus Bridge (1901-1966)
Georgina Susannah Catherine Bridge (1904-1995)
Ilma Ivanette Bridge (1906-1908)
Henry William Bridge (1909-1984)

Obituary

MR. HENRY WILLIAM BRIDGE

An old pioneer of the Ellalong district in the person of Mr. Henry William Bridge passed away during the week, at the age of 85 years.
The late Mr. Bridge was born at Ellalong, christened in the church at Ellalong, married in the same church, and the service following his death was conducted in the church on his 63rd wedding anniversary. For many years deceased conducted the post office at Ellalong.
He is survived by a family of eight sons and four daughters.
The interment took place yesterday, in the Church of England portion of Ellalong cemetery. Rev. Ayscough officiated, assisted by Canon Campbell and Canon Reese.
The funeral was largely attended. The Masonic Order was also represented, the service being conducted by Bro. J. R. Smith.

The Cessnock Eagle And South Maitland Recorder, 10 May 1946, page 3

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BRIDGE.—The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. M. MORRIS (Canberra). Mr. and Mrs. H. A. BRIDGE (Muswellbrook), Mr. and Mrs . MERV. BRIDGE, Mr. and Mrs. ARCH DIPLOCK, Mr. and Mrs. WAL BRIDGE, Mr. and Mrs. H. BRIDGE (Grafton), Mr. and Mrs. WALTER JURD (Central McDonald). Mr. and Mrs. REG. BRIDGE, Mr. and Mrs. SEP. BRIDGE, Mr. and Mrs. CLEAVE BRIDGE, Mr. and Mrs. M. GRANT, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. BRIDGE (Adamstown) and FAMILIES, are invited to attend the funeral of their dearly loved Father, Father-in-law, and Grandfather, HENRY WILLIAM BRIDGE, to move from his late residence, Post Office, Ellalong, This Afternoon, at 2 o'clock for the Church of England Cemetery, Ellalong.
U.O.L. OF N.S.W LODGE CESSNOCK NO 252. BRIDGE.—Officers and Brethren of the above Lodge are requested to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Bro. HENRY WILLIAM BRIDGE. For particulars see family notice. Lodge of Sorrow tiled at 1 p.m. Bro. J. DURIE, W.M. 676 J. R. SMITH Secretary.

Newcastle Morning Herald And Miners' Advocate, 9 May 1946, page 2