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William Albert & Janette (Holmes) Baldridge

Family_Lineages — 2012-05-12 01:44:43Z

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Re: James Baldridge, born. abt. 1746 PA

coletem — 2012-04-29 20:16:48Z

I've been assisting a friend of mine who is related to a James Baldridge. His username here is thomcatpurrs. Please contact him for details. Thanks!

Re: Andrew W Baldridge

chouhime — 2012-03-29 23:15:09Z

please!!

Stephanie Brown
1548 Wismer St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198

Re: Capt. John Baldridge and Isaac Baldridge, my TWO separate lines

patriciabaldridge1 — 2012-03-18 06:42:31Z

Joyce and Jo,

My husband is also descended from Isaac Baldridge. Have you found anything about his parents?

I found one family tree which listed his parents as Thomas Welch and his mother as Rebecca Baldridge. No confirmation or documentation.

I am pretty new to all this searcing. Thanks for any help you can give.

Pat Baldridge

Re: Death - William Baldridge - 1899

maryachtrh — 2012-02-07 05:34:03Z

I am not related. Just posting from newspapers.

Re: Baldridge Ligon Floyd Co Ky

VirginiaPriceBurlison — 2012-02-07 05:31:54Z

Hi im Billie Baldridge Price, Virginia is my daughter and editor of our Family Tree, we have a book by Chester Kennedy , Baldridge Forebears, I might can help you but I wd need to know the names of your Great Grandparents on the Baldridge side and where they lived, this book was printed in 1981 and my dads generation he was bn 1906 is pretty much the last. Now my Dads bro Vernon Bifford Baldridge had a son named Arthur, born in Little Rock, Ar aroung 1930. I dont know a lot about him, he was an Atty. contact me at pbillie37@yahoo.com w/ info and I will try to help you.

Re: Robert Baldridge KY > St Charles,Mo

VirginiaPriceBurlison — 2012-02-07 05:06:20Z

I have Chester Kennedys Baldridge Forebears book, I will copy all paqes pertaining to him and Hanna Fruit, He was born 1737 in Coleraine , Ulster died b4 Sept 5, 1822 St Charles Cnty, Mo and buried there. Son of John Baldridge and Rebecca Clark. Married Hannah Fruit, daugh of James and Giszel Fruit., Her death and buriel same as roberts. Much of this info comes from a book "Pioneer Familys of Sullivan Cnty, Mo. Ft Worth Tx published 1974 and . snd me your add and I will mail you, a copy of info. Billie Baldridge Price / pbillie37@yahoo.com

Re: Andrew W Baldridge

VirginiaPriceBurlison — 2012-02-07 04:19:01Z

I found in the Chet Kennedy Book pg 202 tht Dan Baldridge jr enumerated above , the only Baldridge in Orange Co Tn in 1800 or 1810 was James ,son of Malcomb Baldridge and nephew of Dan Sr in 1800 census.,All others had "gone west". Previous to 1796 when Tn became a state, North Carolina cnty of Davidson,Summer, and Tn constitued the so "Mero" (now Middle) District. Dan,s sons William, Andrew W., Robert, Francis had likely movedinto this district prior to 1810. Daniel and 2 of his sons- Andrew and Francis appear on the tax list for 1811. In 1822 Dan Baldridge Sr received another land warrant from the No Carolina ST Secretarys Office #5071 dtd 1822 for preference of location and drew "#873" in Western dist in DB "D" pg 429 of Davidson Co, by deed of gift he deeded 640 acres to sons to Andrew W and William for the love and affection of sons., snd add and I will mail you copies, Billie Baldridge price pbillie37@yahoo.com

Re: Death - William Baldridge - 1899

VirginiaPriceBurlison — 2012-02-07 03:28:06Z

do we know if this is richard baldrdge and Jeanette Holmes of Ireland family? I am Billie Baldridge Price of Ar. How are you related?

Re: Correction- Small twig from Baldridge Tree / Shepard

VirginiaPriceBurlison — 2012-01-30 03:51:06Z

I am Billie Baldridge Price, Virginia Burlison is editor of this site, I am owner. I attended a reunion in Martin,Tn where my G'Grandfather William T. Baldridge moved from in 1800s. I attended in 1972 there were members from all over the U.S. Our line came by way of N.C from Virginia, Pa. Chester Kennedy was Dean of Chemistry at Conway College in Conway, Ar. He never married and spent every summer in Europe on subaticals and did research for 40-yrs and has written 3-books. I wd come and help him. MY G,fathers bro was also married to a Shepard from Benton, Ar/

Re: Correction- Small twig from Baldridge Tree / Shepard

wmrb — 2012-01-29 22:55:02Z

Correction on this. Margaret Jane Jennings was the daughter of Francis, who was the son of Sir John Jennings and Lady Alice Spencer... typed too quickly...

Re: Correction- Small twig from Baldridge Tree / Shepard

wmrb — 2012-01-29 22:44:35Z

I have Chet's books and we talked on a couple of occassions. The Small Twig from Baldridge Tree is the one written by Clarence Shepherd. I also am a descendent of William And Janette Holmes Baldridge as well as John and Rebecca Clark Baldridge. I have managed to trace Janette's family back further than most. She was the daughter of Sir James Holmes and Lady Margaret Jane Jennings. Margaret Was the Daughter of Francis Jennings, who was the brother to *Richard and the son of Sir John Jennings and Lady Margaret Spencer... the line goes back further. *Richard was the father of Sarah Jennings Churchill (Duchess of Marlborough)...

Re: Correction- Small twig from Baldridge Tree / Shepard

VirginiaPriceBurlison — 2012-01-29 19:14:34Z

who is the author of your book "small twig from Baldridge Tree" The only book I have is "Our Baldridge Forebears and some of Their Collateral Lines by Dr Chester C. Kennedy, his mother was a Baldridge. Our direct decendents go back to William Baldridge and Jeanette Holmes, John Baldridge 1715 Ireland M. Rebecca Clark 1733 in Ireland,

Robert Baldridge & Hester Prater Baldridge

wmrb — 2012-01-10 07:54:03Z

Clarence Shepard's "Small Twig from the Baldridge Tree Page 40-41 (1/1/5/15 Robert Baldridge)CORRECTION Robert, my grandfather, was born Dec. 31, 1886 and died Sept 21, 1969. He married Hester Prater (my grandmother) in 1908. Hester was born June 3, 1887 and died Feb 28, 1920 (not as recorded before 1912). My father William Baldrige was born May 15, 1917 and died Mr 1, 1981. Hester Prater Baldridge is buried in the Hardin Cemetery, South Fork, Brethitt County, KY. My grandfather Robert is buried in the Wile Wireman Cemetery, Magoffin Co, KY. William R. Baldridge

Correction- Small twig from Baldridge Tree / Shepard

wmrb — 2012-01-10 07:45:48Z

A correction needs to be made to this book if anyone has it. Page 40-41 (1/1/5/15 Robert Baldridge) Robert, my grandfather, was born Dec. 31, 1886 and died Sept 21, 1969. He married Hester Prater (my grandmother) in 1908. Hester was born June 3, 1887 and died Feb 28, 1920 (not as recorded before 1912). My father William Baldrige was born May 15, 1917 and died Mr 1, 1981. Hester Prater Baldridge is buried in the Hardin Cemetery, South Fork, Brethitt County, KY. My grandfather Robert is buried in the Wile Wireman Cemetery, Magoffin Co, KY. William R. Baldridge

Death - William Baldridge - 1899

maryachtrh — 2011-12-30 21:04:40Z

Article from the Carbondale Free Press, Carbondale, Illinois, 1 April 1899

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS

DEATH'S DOINGS

William Baldridge, father of Treasurer William J. Baldridge, of McLean County, at White Oak. He was born in Adams County, Ohio, in 1804.

Re: Martha J. Baldridge

jerrytatum81 — 2011-10-27 01:32:29Z

Ida
Are you still there? I'm searching for her family. Claudius Buchanan Miller's dad was Nathaniel Johnson Miller who died in Tennessee. I'm searching for Martha's family.

Re: Andrew W Baldridge

chouhime — 2011-10-16 01:32:38Z

thank you, I've been trying to find documents stating that Andrew is William's son. All the Census will tell me is numbers, no names.

Re: Andrew W Baldridge

VirginiaPriceBurlison — 2011-10-16 01:15:32Z

I am acknowledging your request, my g,grandfather was william t.baldridge of Martin m,tn, later moved to bryant,ar and his son andrew franklin was my g,father. I have a geneology book by chester kennedy of conway ar whose mom was a baldridge. It goes back to the early 1700s I will research and see what I can find. can you give me a little more info, like originating country? my name is Billie Baldridge Price. Virginia Burlison is my daughter and editor of our tree.,

Andrew W Baldridge

chouhime — 2011-10-08 05:31:34Z

Need document connecting Andrew W. 8-15-1805 to William Baldridge 7-12-1777.

Have documentation up to Sarah J. Andrew's 2nd daughter.

help!!!

BALDRIDGE Paulina Fultz

Lace_Lynch — 2011-08-21 22:08:15Z

2:00 pm Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Maple Grove Cemetery
Interment Maple Grove Cemetery
Age 84

Paulina Jean Fultz Baldridge, 84, wife of Oliver Baldridge of Nicholasville, Kentucky died Saturday August 20, 2011. Additional survivors are two daughters, Marca Jean Seay of LaFayette, GA, Ingrid Baldridge (Jimmy) Greer of Nicholasville, three sisters, Georgia Cropper of OHIO, Mable Sapp of Wilmore, Lela Stamper of Beattyville, three granedchildren, Sheena Baker, Jeremy Lane, Joshua Lane, three great grandchildren, Zachary Baker, Autumn and Abbie Lane, two great great grandchildren, Adam and Austin Baker. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday at Maple Grove Cemetery. Bearers will be Jeremy and Josh Lane, Zachary Baker and Shawn Seay. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com

Re: Robert Baldridge KY > St Charles,Mo

MarilynStanley35 — 2011-08-17 01:56:47Z

I sent an email to your email address but received no reply. If you are still interested in the info I have let me know. My email address is marilynstanley@wildblue.net

Re: Robert Baldridge KY > St Charles,Mo

mountainbreeze — 2011-08-10 18:05:45Z

Hello! I was just sitting here looking at my email when notice of your reply came through. Thanks for answering!

To be honest, I can't remember what my thoughts were when I posted that inquiry in 2006, but I am still very interested in the Baldridges. I am doing a lot of research in the St Charles Mo area, where my ancestors were from. My ancestors were there in the very early 1800's.
The McMillins- my GG Grandfather named the town of Weldon Spring and laid the plats for the town. Also he donated land where the town built the first church and first scoolhouse.
The Howells - Of Howells Prairie. Francis Howell was my 5th great grandfather. Thomas Howell was my 4th.
And the Boones - Daniel was my 6th great grandfather.

So as I have done quite a bit of research on these families, I do see the Baldridges were a huge family that was also around St Charles in the early 1800's.

What can you tell me about the earliest St Charles Baldridges?

I haven't yet found any Baldridges that married any of my McMillin's, but I suspect the Baldridges did marry into the Howell's and/or Boones.

Also, do you have any Baldridges that were in the company of Missouri Mounted Rangers under the command of Captain James Callaway? (He was my 4th G Uncle) Captain Callaway died at Loutre Creek in 1815 with my 4th G grandfather James A McMillin. I don't have my notes in front of me but I seem to recall there were a few Baldridges named on the muster rolls.

And one more thing, I am looking to find where the above James A McMillin came from before he showed up in St Charles in very early 1800's. It's a big mystery to me, and I'm always looking to find where the other families of early St Charles came from, and possibly find that James migrated with another family. If you have any info about James A McMillin or his wife Elizabeth (no clue of her maiden name) in the very early 1800's, please let me know.
My email is 1familydetective@gmail.com if you would rather write to me there.
Thanks in advance for any info you can share! I will be glad to share what I have on the above families if you are interested.
Andrea

Re: Robert Baldridge KY > St Charles,Mo

MarilynStanley35 — 2011-08-10 17:28:10Z

I am happy to help with info on Robert Baldridge and his descendants if you are still interested. Which of his children is your ancestor? I may have something on that person too.

Baldridge Ligon Floyd Co Ky

ppabelips47 — 2011-08-09 20:15:38Z

I have just started doing this. My grandparents were Arthur lewis Baldridge and Jessie Marie Sparks. If anyone has any info i would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much

Baldridge Ligon Floyd Co Ky

ppabelips47 — 2011-08-09 20:15:35Z

I have just started doing this. My grandparents were Arthur lewis Baldridge and Jessie Marie Sparks. If anyone has any info i would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much

Re: Baldrdige Family Site

jeni0182 — 2011-06-03 23:52:27Z

I'm looking for info for someone named Anna Jeup Baldridge (orginally from Michigan). Would this person be part of your family?

Re: Baldrdige Family Site

jeni0182 — 2011-06-03 23:51:04Z

does anyone still operate this website? the post was from 2002.....i think i might have some info.

Re: J. Ray Baldridge Jr., 73,of O'Hara, formerly of Fox Chapel,

VirginiaPriceBurlison — 2011-04-18 12:30:57Z

my name is Billie
Baldridge Price, our original ancestry line was William Baldridge, son of Richard Baldridge of Tyrone,Ireland 1714. settled in Little Britain Tp,Lancaster Co,Pa. He married Janette Holmes of County Down Ireland June 16,1714. HIs 3rd son Michael was our direct line, I have the Baldridge ancestory book by Dr Chester C. Kennedy, was Dean of Chemistry at the university in Conway Arkansas.

J. Ray Baldridge Jr., 73,of O'Hara, formerly of Fox Chapel,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-04-18 03:51:50Z

J. Ray Baldridge Jr.
O'Hara
Formerly of Fox Chapel
J. Ray Baldridge Jr., 73, of O'Hara, formerly of Fox Chapel, died Saturday, April 16, 2011. Born July 1, 1937, Ray was the loving husband of Mary Ann for 49 years. He was devoted to his family and found great joy in being with them. Ray was a kind and generous person who treated everyone with respect. He graduated from Shadyside Academy and from Bowdoin College. Ray followed his father as a stockbroker to the regional firm of Moore, Leonard and Lynch. Through two mergers, he finished his 38 year career with Paine Webber. He had fond memories of his childhood church, Highland Presbyterian Church. He served as a Deacon and Elder at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, where he taught Sunday School. He served on the Board of Spina Bifida. Ray loved Pittsburgh sports - Pitt, Pirates, Penguins and Steelers. He played golf and tennis and enjoyed walking. He followed politics and the Market. Ray enjoyed traveling and Ocean City, N.J., was a favorite vacation spot. He put up a courageous battle against cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ray will be missed by his loving wife, Mary Ann; his four daughters, Susan (Adrian) Perregaux, Betsy (Jim) Stevenson, Nancy (Don) Brock and Tricia (David) Wickliffe; his 12 delightful grandchildren; his sister, Louise Lytle; his niece, Barbara Lytle; and many friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Woodlands Foundation, 134 Shenot Road, Wexford, PA 15090,
(Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Tribune)

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Re: CORDIA BALDRIDGE (1911-1959)

jaredlewis88 — 2011-03-24 04:45:21Z

Hello,

I'm not sure if you are still looking, but Cordia Baldridge was my Grandmother. I can give you some information if you still need it.

BALDRIDGE John R Jr - Vietnam Wall section 16W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-02-22 13:20:17Z

BALDRIDGE John R Jr - Vietnam Wall section 16W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,140 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Ruby Jean Baldridge Todd 1928-2010 Ky & Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2010-11-13 01:47:01Z

Ruby Jean Baldridge Todd was a woman of strength, courage and resilience. She fought death several times in the past few years and bounced back until her body could fight no more and she surrendered her last breath shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2010.

Ruby was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky,(Floyd County) on Jan. 24, 1928 to Cona and Elza Baldridge who preceded her in death.
She is now with brothers and sisters who left this world before her; brothers Felix Baldridge, Herbert (Opha) Baldridge, Thomas (Joyce) Baldridge, and sisters Gladys (Lee) Spradlin and Edna (Mitchell) Cornett.

Ruby is survived by one brother Aaron Dean (Mary) Baldridge and three sisters Nancy (Howard) Andrews, Mildred (Walter) Adkins, and Phyllis (John) Sizemore.

When she was still a young girl, Ruby’s family moved to Ohio where she later met and married Merville Todd.

In the years following their March 4, 1946 wedding, they produced 15 children.
She was always proud to say that when her last baby went to kindergarten she earned her GED and got a job in the Dietary Department at Mercy Hospital where she worked for 21 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Merville (1990) and two sons, Donald Ray and Thomas Glen.
She leaves behind a long and bountiful legacy of 13 children, 27 great-grandchildren, and 9 great great-grandchildren.

Ruby was an avid quilter over the years and many of her quilts adorn the beds of her family members and friends. As she became more homebound, she worked away many hours of her days hand-stitching 17 quilts this past year alone. She enjoyed a few beach vacations at Emerald Isle with her sons and a very memorable trip to Atlantic City and many all night Scrabble games with her sisters.

Her family was her life. Ruby was a woman blessed with many loving children. On Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, they are prepared to meet her final needs and lay her to rest in Mershon Cemetery following funeral services at McKinley Funeral Home in Lucasville, Ohio.
Her living legacy includes her children, Sharon (Eddie) Hughes, Dorothy (Philip) Lauder, Brenda (Patrick) Crippen, Wm. Kevin (Sandy) Todd, Patti (Paul) Mills, Marcia (Jerry) Tackett, Bonnie (Terry) Hall, Brian Todd, Bart Todd, Teresa (Bill) Abner, Peggy (Bruce) Tata, Kathy (Paul) Cremeans, and Michael (Rob) Todd.

Her memory lives on through her 27 grandchildren; Sheryl (Jimmy) Rinehart, Tammy (Chris) Clemmons, Karen (Mark) Boydston, Ed (Kim) Hughes Jr., Jeremy (Melissa) Lauder, Ruchard (Loretta) Lauder, P.R. Crippen, Brittany Crippen, Jon Justin Todd, Cassie (Jeremy) Clark, Christopher Reynolds, Matthew Reynolds, Eric (Christy) Mills, Christopher (Tracy) Tackett, Jacquelin (Joel) Gazella, Stephanie (Chris) Neu, Willie Cronin, Terry (Stacey) Hall, Derrick (Rachel) Hall, Julie (Larry) Angel, Jeremy Blackburn, Hannah Todd, Thomas Abner, Brian Abner, Emily Augustin, Nicholas Todd, Ashley Tomecko, Brandon Cremeans, Heather Cremeans, and Kyle Cremeans.

“Granny” will be gone but not forgotten by her 27 great grandchildren; Jennifer (Wayne) Mitchell, Melinda Drew, Sheryl Drew, Gary Darling, Tiffany Darling, Kimberly Brown, Lisa Giles, Heather Brown, Bethany Brown, Haley Hughes, Emma Lauder, Ethan Lauder, Reece Lauder, Maxwell Lauder, Isaiah Clark, Elijah Clark, Paul-Silas Mills, Noah Mills, Alexandra Tackett, Cole Tackett, Olivia Neu, Layla Neu, Lorelei Tomecko, Gabrielle Cremeans, and Kenzie Cremeans.

And many future stories will be told to place and keep her memory alive in the hearts and minds of her nine great great-grandchildren; Aiden, Selena, Blake, Lily, Takiyah, Austin, Deanna, Brayden and Gage.

The family would like to acknowledge the any employees of Life Ambulance who cared for her to and from dialysis, the hospital, and doctor appointments so many times over these past few years. They would also like to thank the Rubyville and Rosemount Fire Departments for their efforts on her behalf.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 at the McKinley Funeral Home in Lucasville, Ohio with son-in-law Philip Lauder and grandson Eric Mills officiating.
Burial will follow in Mershon Cemetery.
Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and for an hour before the funeral Saturday at the funeral home.

Read more: Portsmouth Daily Times - Ruby Jean Baldridge Todd - Scioto County, Ohio

E.N. Baldridge m Ann Stanley 17 Mar 1842 Washington Co., AL

raysal_1 — 2010-11-03 00:57:24Z

I am very interested in knowing more about this couple.

"Collection: Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957
Groom's Name: E. N. Baldridge
Bride's Name: Ann Stanley
Marriage Date: 17 Mar 1842
Marriage Place: Washington,Alabama
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M59352-1
System Origin: Alabama-ODM
Source Film Number: 1293900"

Thank you,
Sally in Alabama

Re: James Baldridge, born. abt. 1746 PA/ Missouri

ctucker11179 — 2010-08-09 03:05:02Z

August 7 2010
The Baldridges you are searching for can be found
in Missouri/ Newtown/ Harris, Milan (small towns)
found in Sullivan County.

My husband is a direct descendant of the Baldridge
family - his mother being a Baldridge before
marriage.

Candice L. Foster Tucker
ctucker11@kc.rr.com

Re: Looking for people currently working on Baldridge Wolff Holmes Burlison Bradford Ashley Clark Wilson Coble Price Lewis Warner De

1wrightway — 2010-08-05 16:48:06Z

I don't think we are the correct Wolfs but you are welcome to look on my tree. Lenard Wolf was the only Wolf in MO. I'm checking out my grandfather.

Jerry John Baldridge Sr

Lace_Lynch — 2010-07-06 20:42:09Z

WARREN - Jerry John Baldridge Sr., 71, 1776 Jefferson St. S.W., died at 5 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2010, in Community Skilled Nursing Home following an extended illness.

He was born Jan. 1, 1939, in Warren, Ohio the son of Jack and Helen Keith Baldridge.

He worked as an assembler at General Motors Lordstown and was a member of United Auto Workers Union Local 1112.

He was of the Apostolic Faith.

Survivors include his wife, Viola Scott Baldridge of Warren; six sons, Darren S. Caffie of Warren, Lamar Mickey of Houston, Texas, Vincent Allen of Warren, Jeffrey Owens of California, Jerry J. Baldridge Jr. of Syracuse, N.Y., and Andre T. Baldridge of Warren; his mother, Helen Anglin of Lexington, S.C.; two sisters, Marvella Parker of California and Greta Avery of Lexington, S.C.; many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vernice Scott; a brother; a sister; and a grandson.

Calling hours will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Chapel.

The family will receive friends at 1776 Jefferson St. S.W., the home of his wife.

Trumbull County, Ohio

John, Wm., & Alexander Baldridge

candiceholland — 2010-06-20 02:32:18Z

Since I last wrote the above info in the indenture lease of John Baldridge, I have visited Ireland and the PRONI Library and retained a copy of the lease mentioned above. My copy is very clear and easy to read. The PRONI #is D/2977/3a/3/2/8/1. I believe that the lease is my John Baldridge. His leased lands, from Alexander, Earl of Antrim, states that it is located in Ballymullrea (today it is called Ballymacree), situated in the Barony of Dunluce, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This lease is considered a 3 lives lease, since it mentions, for the life of John Baldridge, his eldest son, William, who is 7 years old, and John's 3rd oldest son, Alexander, who is 3 years old. The lease is signed by John Baldridge, Alexander, Earl of Antrim (along with his seal), and witnessed by Will Harrison and James Ferguson. Dated November 8, 1742.

While at PRONI(Public Records Office of Northern Ireland, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland) I secured copies of the Earl of Antrim Estate Books of 1734, Pages 20, 21 PRONI # T/904/1 as follows:

Parish of Dunluce in the Barony of Dunluce in Lower Ballymulrea, John Baldridge, this books lists the tenant's names, number of acres in each denomination, and the real value for acre of each denominations, so John's quality of acres is arable on Sandy hill, _____ (could not read, but believe it says red bog), so on this lease he has 57 good acres that is leased and paid on.

While at PRONI(Public Records Office of Northern Ireland, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland) I secured copies of the Earl of Antrim Estate Books of 1734, Pages 20, 21 PRONI # T/904/1 as follows:

Also, in the same year estate Book on pages 23 and 24, John Baldridge, is listed as having 41 acres, of which six acres is bog, 35 acres to be paid on. This land lease is located in Denominations of Mullaghacall, Parish of Ballyagheran, Barony of Dunluce, again this is from the year 1734. ( Note: that Mullaghacall is a place name and is in the Poor Union Law (PLU) of Coleraine in County Derry (or is AKA County Londonderry) in Northern Ireland.

John Baldridge is listed in the 1740 Protestant Householders Returns for North Antrim, Ireland Only the head of household is listed and has to be over the age of 21. Protestant in 1740, was any religion, EXCEPT Roman Catholics and sometimes the Church of Ireland. John Baldridge was living in the Barony of Lower Dunluce and in the Parish of Dunluce, when this census was taken. And note that this place and date very much coordinates with the lease John Baldridge had with Alexander, Earl of Antrim, that was signed and dated 8 November 1742, where John Baldridge, Parish Dunluce, County Antrim, of half the quarterlands of Ballymulrea (AKA Ballymacrea) for 21 years, and 21 years for each of his sons William and Alexander. (this was AKA as a 3 lives lease) Lease # at PRONI is d/2977/3A/2/8/1

It is important to know that there is another John Baldridge that has a lease with Randall, the Earl of Antrim, for John Baldridge, husbandman, of Ballymacree, County Antrim, of the quarterland of Carnanreagh in the Barony of Dunluce and quarter of Madebaney (Maddybenny), one quarter of Craigtown, half a quarter of Island Flackey, all Barony of N.E. Liberties, for 41 years consideration 100 Lbs. Rent 30 Lbs. And on 28 February 1729, this mortgage (lease) was inherited by OUR John Baldridge from his uncle, John Baldridge.
The lease states "28 February 1729 mortgage/lease, John Baldridge, nephew and heir of the above John Baldridge (above meaning the June 20, 1703 lease of John Baldridge and Randall), late of Ballymacree, County Antrim and the Honourable John Skeffington, Antrim, County of Antrim, of the above townlands. Consideration 550 Lbs. Endorsed: assignment of John Baldridge's mortgage John Skeffington Esq., in trust for Lord Antrim, when he becomes of age." So, from this information, we know that OUR John Baldridge has an uncle, by the name of John. The Uncle John Baldridge's lease is in PRONI # d/2977/3A/1/4/3/1 dated 20 June 1703 and the lease in which our John Baldridge inherits his Uncle John's Lease/mortgage on 28 February 1729 PRONI # d/2977/3A/1/4/3/2

In an article by Ian Montgomery, "Tenants on the Estates of the Earls Of Antrim in the Seventeenth Century" the uncle of our John Baldridge, also named John Baldridge is listed as a tenant, February 2, 1699.

I, also found at PRONI in the 1669 Hearth Money Rolls for North Antrim, Northern Ireland John Baldridge is listed as living in the Barony of Lower Dunluce in the Parish of Dunluce, Ballycreighy 2 Qrs (Ballycraig, Lower & Upper) I am certain than this John Baldridge is the Uncle to our John Baldridge. Obtained from the Presbyterian Historical Society - Church House - Fisherwicke Place, Belfast, Ireland. PRONI # t.307B, Page 53

GENERAL BALDRIDGE INFORMATION FOUND AT PRONI:

PRONI# T716(9) Protestant Householders in 1740 of Glendermott Parrish, County Londonderry in ALTNAGELVIN is listed Thos Baldridge, head of household, could not find any further info, at this time on this Thomas Baldridge. But, it is the professional opinion of Dr. Brian Trainor that Thomas Baldridge could be an ancestor, as there are so few Baldridge's in Northern Ireland and it is a very high probability that they would all be related, because of the closeness of the dates and places.

In the Parish Register Society of Dublin, The Register of Derry Cathedral (AKA as St. Columb's), Parish of Templemore, Londonderry 1642-1703 by William Pollard & Company, London, 1910. In this book, located at PRONI under the "Register of Derry Cathedral 1642-1703" I found the following Baldridge's or Baldricke's listed:

Parish of Templemore on Page 361, Burials in October 1701, Brigtt, the wife of William Baldridge, buried the 19th

Marriages in October 1702 on page 365, Marriages in October 1702 Elloner Brown and William Baldridge, married by licence by Mr. Edward Motly, the 23rd

Protestant Householders in 1740 Glendermott Parish, County Londonderry on Page 1, Altnagelvin: Cloud McDonnall, John Kelly, Thos Baldrige

Derry Cathedral on page 145, Baptisms of December 1661, Andrew the son of John Baldericke, bap. the 20th, John Newton, Andrew Miller, Isabell Douglas, gossips.

Derry Cathedral on page 94 and page 50, more births and Baptisms in June 1658, Francis the daughter of John Baldericke, Bap, the 29th.

Page 86, births and baptisms of March 1656, Thomas the son of James Baldericke of Andloe Parish, born February 1st and baptized March 13th.

Page 99 in July 1659, Margarett, the daughter of James Baldrich of New Towne, Limavaddy, born June 4th, baptized the 20th.

Page 104 in July 1660, James the son of John Baldericke, Baptized 26th.

Page 80 January 1655, William the son of John Baldericke of Glendermott Parish, Baptized the 10th.

Page 155 Katherine, the daughter of Neale McNicholl, bapt 13th, Knogher, McKilner, Wenifred Baldericke and Margaret ______, gossips. Sept 1663.

William Baldridge Lease dated 20 July 1637, Lease from the Right Honorable Randall, Earl of Antrim & Alexander MacDonnell, his brother, to William Baldridge, yeoman, of Crossreagh, County Antrim, of land in Crossreagh for 41 years. Rent 3 Lbs.10s.Od PRONI # d/2977/3A/3/2/56/2 (Note that Crossreagh is a townland in County Londonderry in the Civil Parish of Ballywillin (was also known as Milltown).

From the Connor Wills: John Baldridge, Ballymacrea (Dunluce, Date of Probate: 1713

Alexander Baldridge voted in the 1790 Election of Sheriff's Court, lived in Ballymacrea, Voted for LM

William Baldridge (From Connor Wills) Parish of Dunluce, date of Probate: 1707

Dunluce Parish is in the Barony of Lower Dunluce, County Antrim, a province of Ulster, 6 miles NNE from Coleraine (County Derry) on the road to the Giant's Causeway

Just a thought to ponder, in all the time at PRONI, that I researched for any Baldridge, Baldericke, Balrich, etc., I never came across the name of a Richard Baldridge, but there were some James', John's, and William's.
And we know that our John Baldridge had an uncle John Baldridge, that it would not be too unlikely, that perhaps our John's grandfather's name could've been something other than Richard. I, too am not convinced that my Baldridge ancestors came from Wales to Northern Ireland. Because of the early date of the William Baldridge lease, many of the "Ulster Plantation" folks were lowland Scots from Ayr and Dunfermline, etc. (there is a location there called "Baldridge", which is also listed in the Domesday Book). It is well known that in the British Isle's, that surnames were often derived from a person's livelihood or area of where they resided. This of course, is pure speculation on my part and would need to be researched. Any of the English, during the early Plantation, were given important posts and were made heads of the estates, they were not tenant farmers.

There are two wills for James Holme's in PRONI and I received a copy of each, just for the fun of it, both are listed as being probable forgeries. The amounts of the supposed inheritance is absurd, even by today's standards. But it is a part of our folk lore. So, it is still an interesting addition to our Baldridge genealogy story.

October of 2009, after several years of research, I finally found Alexander Baldridge's burial site located in Ballywillan Cemertery, just outside of Portrush in Northern Ireland. His father is John Baldridge and he also has an Uncle John Baldridge. I located the "old Baldridge family" homestead in Ballymacrea. The old stone house is almost in ruins, but is distinguishable as a former abode. The current owners were kind enough to let me enter the "old homestead" and take photos. They also gave me a brief history of the last 100 years of the current estate and the surrounding acres.

The old tombstone of Alexander is just barely readable; so I had another smaller stone made and repeated the information, so that it would not be lost to other "Baldridge" family members/researchers. Also, it is to be noted that the two d's in Baldridge, do appear on the gravestone.

If there are any questions or comments, please address them to my e-mail: candicem2810@sbcglobal.net

Re: NANCE Winifrred BALDRIDGE 1918-1992

kbaldridge508 — 2010-06-19 15:00:33Z

i don't think it is my family either

Re: Baldrdige Family Site

jjohill — 2010-06-14 17:51:58Z

my ggrand father was matt baldridge the brother of ned they lived in sharpe and lawarance co.ark they came from tenn and kent' have a book by chet kennedy and is connected to the holmes estate which was a hoaks janette holmes who was married to william. this book starts in 1675 up to 1975thru our line on the baldridge ,have found it to be fairly correct jim

NANCE Winifrred BALDRIDGE 1918-1992

t42MountOlivet — 2010-06-08 11:44:14Z

NANCE Winifrred BALDRIDGE 1918-1992

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 214,557 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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BALDRIDGE 1 Lorence 1881-1937

t42MountOlivet — 2010-06-06 19:38:37Z

BALDRIDGE 1 Lorence 1881-1937

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BALDRIDGE 1 E E 1871-1915

t42MountOlivet — 2010-06-06 19:38:01Z

BALDRIDGE 1 E E 1871-1915

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John Baldridge or Baldrige from Ireland

windsorspringers — 2010-06-06 04:54:02Z

I am a descendent of John Baldrige from Ireland born Abt 1742. Please note our family spelled the name Baldrige with one "d". My Father always said he thought those with 2 "d's" were related but did not have any documentation.
John Baldrige was married to Mary McIntyre, born in Scotland Abt. 1746. I would like to find out more about the family and try to trace the family prior to John. I also know that they first settled in Pawlet, VT. If anyone has any information on the family I would enjoy communicating with you.
Susanne

Re: Baldrdige Family Site

cathyscabin — 2010-06-04 22:47:15Z

I am doing Baldridge research, could we compare information? I am deeski@beyondbb.com

Re: Lovica Baldridge m. Silas Greeno

windsorspringers — 2010-06-04 22:09:03Z

Hello,
I do have a Lovica Baldrige in our family tree born 1810 in
Clinton, NY, out on ancestry.com but I do not know if it is the same. I have exchanged messages with another gentleman on Ancestry. He indicated that he is descended from Lovica Baldrige Greeno.

Helpful hint. When searching try Baldridge with one "d". That is how our family spelled the name, however, my Father always said he thought the two were related but he did not have any documentation on it.
Susanne

Re: Harry & Marilla (Starkweather) Baldridge

windsorspringers — 2010-06-04 22:00:48Z

I understand. I just uploaded to Ancestry in the last month. I have preferred to do the work on Family Tree Maker and keep it on my computer. However, I know that can limit the research and access to others such as yourself.
Susanne

Re: Baldridge Innfo.

windsorspringers — 2010-06-04 21:57:15Z

Please see my response to Kim's original query sent today. I believe I have been at the cemetery. Is it near Pawlet? We spend a week each Fall in Stowe and have journeyed to Pawlet for information. I know that we did visit a cemetery in the area. Is there more than one?

Do you have any further information on the Baldrige family? Would you mind if we visited the area during our annual Vermont trip this year?

My Father's maternal family name was Smith. Supposedly Hiram Smith was from Poultney, VT. I would like to do some reserch in Poultney this year also.

If you would like to see the family tree it is out on Ancestry entitled Burgess R and S Updated 05312010.

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Susanne

Re: JOHN BALDRIDGE OF IRELAND

windsorspringers — 2010-06-04 21:45:17Z

Kim,
John Baldrige of Ireland was my ancestor. Our family has always spelled Baldrige with one "d". However, my Father always felt that those with two d's were related but he did not have any documentation.
My great, great, great grandfather was Edward. We have been to Pawlet, VT. to see the cemetary and to view the Pawlet town documents which included the division of the land to his son's on Edward's death.
Do you have any information on John Baldrige from Ireland or his ancestors. Currently that is where I am stuck.
I would love to communicate with you about the family. The family tree I have been working on was recently put out on Ancestry and is entitled Burgess R and S Updated 05312010.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Susanne

Re: Harry & Marilla (Starkweather) Baldridge

CTackettCA — 2010-06-04 21:36:46Z

I haven't uploaded my tree yet. I'm still inputing info in new Legacy program sinc e computer crash and fire. I'll look at your tree and let you know.