William Aldridge

Hertfordshire publican

William Aldridge came to Australia in July 1859 on the Glentanner, arriving in Brisbane, Queensland. The Aldridge family of Hertfordshire were mainly involved in running pubs or as carriers mostly in Welwyn and Stevenage.

William was first married to Mary Ann Smith with whom he had one child, Henry. She died in 1855.

1. Henry ALDRIDGE,   b. 16 Apr 1844, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England, UK d. 21 Nov 1926, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia (Age 82 years)

William then remarried to Elizabeth Lovett with whom he had three sons:

 
1. William ALDRIDGE,   b. 1856, London, Middlesex, England, UK d. 18 Oct 1939, Norseman, Dundas, Western Australia, Australia Age 83 years)
2. James ALDRIDGE,   b. 2 Dec 1857, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England, UK d. 24 Mar 1927, Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia (Age 69 years)
3. Thomas ALDRIDGE,   b. Abt 1860, Drayton, Queensland, Australia d. 25 May 1933, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Age 73 years)

After coming to Queensland, Australia, William Aldridge settled at Drayton, Toowoomba. He died in 1861.

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