James Bridge 1838-1905

BRIDGE, PARKER, COX, CANTRIL

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 5/29/2007 at 17:20:27

James Bridge - Son of James & Elleso Bridge, the only son in family of 4 children born in Stockport, England May 13, 1838. Came to US about 1862 to Philadelphia. Was a spinner. To Franklin, IA 1866. Married Miss Emma Parker at Franklin May 9, 1867. Four children, 2 sons, 2 daughters. Eldest son, Lee E., died 1887. To Bonaparte June 1868 where they lived 37 years. In Civil War of PA militia. Naturalized as citizen September 23, 1868. Leaves son, Sydney P., of Urbana, OH and 2 daughters: Mrs. Nellie Cox of Douds, and Mrs. Mary Cantril of Bonaparte. Also 9 grandchildren. Died at home in Bonaparte April 11, 1905 at age 66 years, 10 months, 28 days. Mrs. James Bridge also survives. F-Bonaparte Cemetery, Bonaparte.

Source: Redhead Collection of Obituary Extractions, Donnellson Public Library, Donnellson, IA.