LEWES - St John Sub Castro

[Chris in 1066Land]

Pete

As you are researching Bridgman, Have you as yet made any connection to the Stonemasons firm of Bridgmans of Lewes - a firm I researched for a History Paper at Sussex Uni
Chris in 1066

[fiveleaves]

Hi Chris,
Yes, I'm aware of the Bridgmans Stonemasons firm of Lewes.
William was a stonemason and an apprentice there when it was called Parsons.
His son Charles Frederick later became the Master Mason and owner of the firm
He was a 2nd great grand uncle
I found the attached sign on the internet
Also a history of the firm here -
http://tombstones.webs.com/astonemasonoflewes.htm

Thanks for the information about the grave of Alfred & Julia
I'm sure I'll find it on my next visit

Pete

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Pete

Well, would you believe it, That is my site you found - its even got a picture of me on it.

I am glad you found a connection to the stonemasons, I have lots of info and pictures of same if you want copies of them - private message me your e-mail address

Chris in 1066

Picture is of the Houses owned by Bridgman and bottom right is entrance to yard

[fiveleaves]

I did wonder if it might have been your site Chris, after you said you'd researched the company

I will send a pm

[ian-nz]

Hi Chris
I am hoping you may be able to answer this query for me.

I have found two marriages for Robert Burdett both on the 29 January 1809. One to Elizabeth Lowes at St Peter & St Mary, Lewes, Sussex and the second to Elizabeth Lower at St Anne's, Lewes, Sussex.

Is it possible that Elizabeth Lowes/Lower is the same person and the two churches the marriages took place was actually the same church.

Regards
Pauline

[sillgen]

There is only one marriage on the Sussex Marriage Index.  Robert Burdett, private  Notts militia, to Elizabeth Lower on Jan 29 1809 at St Annes by Banns.
As far as I know there isn't a St Peter & St Mary church in Lewes but Chris will know more I am sure.

[_Flik_]

Hello there

I was wondering if you recorded any burials of "Gertrude Wares" nee Potter. 1928 year she died.

I went around the graveyard today and found a S.Potter maybe related to her.
But couldnt find anything