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| William BRIDLE (1827 - 1922) |
| Children | Self + Spouses | Parents | Grandparents | Greatgrandparents |
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William Henry BRIDLE (1851 - 1919) Thomas John BRIDLE (1855 - 1865) Edwin George BRIDLE (1857 - 1929) Henry Ernest BRIDLE (1859 - 1945) Margaret Elizabeth BRIDLE (1864 - 1926) Edward BRIDLE (1864 - 1864) Arthur BRIDLE (1866 - 1945) John Robert BRIDLE (1868 - 1955) |
William BRIDLE (1827 - 1922) + Elizabeth Margaret WILKINSON (1826 - 1889) |
William BRIDLE (1797 - 1873) | ||
| Martha MILES (1807 - 1886) | Edward MILES | |||
| Susannah (MILES) | ||||
| b. 18 Jan 1827 at Macquarie Fields, New South Wales, Australia |
| m. 20 Oct 1850 Elizabeth Margaret WILKINSON (1826 - 1889) at Yass, New South Wales, Australia |
| d. 08 May 1922 at Bombowlee, New South Wales aged 95 |
| Parents: |
| William BRIDLE (1797 - 1873) |
| Martha MILES (1807 - 1886) |
| Events in William BRIDLE (1827 - 1922)'s life | |||||
| Date | Age | Event | Place | Notes | Src |
| 18 Jan 1827 | William BRIDLE was born | Macquarie Fields, New South Wales, Australia | |||
| 20 Oct 1850 | 23 | Married Elizabeth Margaret WILKINSON (aged 24) | Yass, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 03 Oct 1851 | 24 | Birth of son William Henry BRIDLE | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 01 Jul 1855 | 28 | Birth of son Thomas John BRIDLE | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 20 Jan 1857 | 30 | Birth of son Edwin George BRIDLE | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1859 | 32 | Birth of son Henry Ernest BRIDLE | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 6 | |
| 19 Jan 1864 | 37 | Birth of daughter Margaret Elizabeth BRIDLE | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 05 Aug 1864 | 37 | Birth of son Edward BRIDLE | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 08 Aug 1864 | 37 | Death of son Edward BRIDLE | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 17 Oct 1865 | 38 | Death of son Thomas John BRIDLE (aged 10) | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1866 | 39 | Birth of son Arthur BRIDLE | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 25 Apr 1868 | 41 | Birth of son John Robert BRIDLE | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 26 Jul 1873 | 46 | Death of father William BRIDLE (aged 76) | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 30 Nov 1886 | 59 | Death of mother Martha MILES (aged 79) | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 73 | |
| 25 May 1889 | 62 | Death of wife Elizabeth Margaret WILKINSON (aged 63) | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 02 Oct 1919 | 92 | Death of son William Henry BRIDLE (aged 67) | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 08 May 1922 | 95 | William BRIDLE died | Bombowlee, New South Wales | ||
| Personal Notes: |
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William Bridle (2nd), Worked on his father’s station at Talbingo until 1852 when he and Thermas Wilkinson, (one of the owners of Yallowin who married Bridle’s sister, Susannah) went to the Ovens gold rush. Having a degree of success there enabled William Bridle to return and consolidate his farming property known as “Rose Vale” at Bombowlee. It was excellent farming land and William Bridle became recognised as the founder of agriculture in the district. (There were others who made similar claims). The virgin soil was broken up by single furrow plough drawn by eight or ten bullocks. The ploughs were constructed from the solid forks of red gum timber fashioned with an axe and adze, and iron plates shaped as a mouldboard were bolted to
the frame. This hardworking, industrious farmer made many agricultural experiments to determine crops most suited for the soil and climate. He grew sugar cane and treated It to the point of being able to extract treacle, but was unable to refine it to sugar. The climatic conditions were unfavourable for this crop. About 1861 he commenced to grow and cure tobacco (as did neighbouring Bernard Kelly). The productions were known locally as “Bridle’s Twist” and “Barney’s Best”. Wine was manufactured and found a ready market at Tumut, Adelong and Wagga. He was one of the founders of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association and was its president for many years. (The first show held by this Society was on 21St March 1876). In 1862 William Bridle built the Shamrock Hotel in Bombowlee Lane for Bernard Kelly. He was a magistrate and Chairman of the Licensing Court, also a Warden for the Church of England, a position he occupied for thirty—five years. The Tumut and Adelong Times 12 May 1922 Obituary Death of Mr. Wm. Bridle. No resident of our district has ever passed away over whom there has been greater sorrow evinced than was the case of the death of that grand old pioneer, and a highly esteemed friend of ours, Mr. Wm. Bridle, which took place at the ancient residence, "Rosevale," Bombowlee, receiving the name, no doubt, from the fact that when the house was built pretty rose hedges lined the fences on each side of the whole of the lanes of the land of the locality. The deceased had been for the past six years unable to move about without assistance, varicose veins having so affected his legs that they became almost useless to him. During the whole of that long period, benevolent and selfsacrificing son, Edward, with his wife and members of his family saw that the greatest of comforts and attention were bestowed upon the venerated invalid. But for the fact that his legs were weak, the gentleman enjoyed excellent health being able to take his meals regularly, and he greatly enjoyed conversing with friends who called on him. No one could wish to have a better constitution than he was possessed of, which stood to him so well it was fully expected that he would pass the century— he came within five years of the record in January last. He was an ardent reader right up to the last — in fact, he had been such all his life, and could memorise what he had read to a remarkable degree, being able to quote extensively poetry and prose with the greatest of ease, and could relate incidents that happened when he was a little boy. A better or more kindly natured person never existed, one of his hobbies being to give aid or advice in cases of sickness. His reputation and ability in that aspect were so pronounced it became a by-phrase with relatives where illnesses arose. 'Send for Uncle William, ' and he never failed to respond to the call, no matter how great the distance or how severe the weather was. Being a careful reader of the best of medical works gave him a good insight into the ills that the human being is heir to. After leaving Liverpool the deceased went with his parents to Island Lake Station, in the Cooma district, and afterwards to Talbingo, where he entered into partnership with the late Mr Thomas Wilkinson, then at Yellowin. In 1851 he went to diggings on the Ovens, in Victoria, where he did well. Returning, he bought the Rosevale property, in 1854, his father in meantime having settled in Tumut. Whilst at Yellowin the subject of our obituary was married to Miss Margaret Wilkinson, the issue by the union being five sons and one daughter — Mrs J. T. Lampe, William (deceased), Edwin, Henry (Wollongong), Arthur (in mining and cattle veatures at the Philpine Islands), and John (headmaster at Rozelle Junior Technical School, Sydney). Deceased took a prominent and intelligent part in all matters affecting the advancement of the welfare of the district. An ardent experimentalist, he grew crops of sugarcane, tobacco, cotton, whea, &c. He won a silver cup in connection with tobacco exhibits at Calcutta and America. From the inception of representative government, in 1856, he took a very keen interest in politics, and parliamentary candidates he favored invariably won the elections. Prior to 1854 Tumut was included in the parish of Yass, but that year the deceased built a house at Rosevale for the first rector, Rev. S. Fox. Late Mr Bridle was one of the founders of the Tumut A. and P. Association, the first shows having been held on the late Mr H Hoad's farm at Bombowlee, and he was for many years president of the association. One of the first appointed magistrates in Tumut, he performed judicial functions as long as he was able to attend the court, and was also chairman of the Licensing Bench for a long time. Impartiality shown by him in decisions given were worthy of note. The end of a most exemplary of life came in the easiest and most peaceful of manners, the fine old veteran having expired without a struggle or sign of pain when partly through his midday meal on Monday last. He was sitting up in his old easy chair having his dinner when, without the slightest warning he fell back and died. Peace be to the remains of our esteemed friend. The following appears in a publication termed "The Aldine Centenial History of N. S. Wales, printed in 1888:— "William Bridle, J. P. (he was one of the first Justices of Peace appointed in Tumut), is a member of a family who in 1817 came from Somersetshire, England, to Australia, and settled in the Liverpool district. He was born at Liverpool in 1827, and trained as a farmer. In 1824 the family took up a station in the Monaro district, where Mr Bridle remained for a period of six years, after which he selected the Talbingo Station for his father. In 1850 he married a daughter of Mr W Wilkinson, of Yallowin, and in 1852 applied for and purchased the land forming his present farm. In 1852, on |the discovery of gold, he visited the Ovens diggings, where, during a short stay, he did very well. Returning to his station he settled down to vigorous agricultural operations which were eventually crowned with well-deserved success. Mr Bridle is everywhere known as an experienced farmer. He was the first agriculturalist of the district to grow tobacco, and he has successfully cultivated sorghum as a sugar-producing plant. He has given considerable attention to hopgrowing, and has in all matter connected with the welfare of the district proved a worthy supporter. Mr Bridle discovered the Yarrangobilly silver mine on 23rd April, 1888. He was a J.P., and a member of the Licensing Board, a Commissioner for Affidavits, a member of the local School Board, was chairman of the first Tumut Progress Committee, and had been a Warden of All Saints Church. He filled the position of Vice-president of the Tumut A. & P. Association, and was a successful exhibitor at every show which has been held in the district, gaining prizes for Ifruit, grain and many other products. For 17 years he has belonged to the Sons of Temperance, and is now a member of the English Freemasons." The funeral of the late Mr. W. Bridle took place on Wednesday afternoon. It was very largely attended, and all recognised the dent of respect due to one whose association with the district has been both long and varied. He was buried in the old cemetery beside his late wife, who died 38 years ago. The body was first taken to the church where the Rev. A. G. Rix conducted a short service. The choir was in full strength. Miss E. R. Bridle presided at the organ. Chophlin's March was played on entering and the "Dead March in Saul" while the coffin was carried out. Messrs. J. Wilkinson, H. E. Kinred (nephews), Leslie, Wallace, Dick and Jack Bridle (grandsons) were pall-bearers. In an impressive address the Rector compared this grand old man of the church to Simeon of old, who also was laid up for six years prior to his death. He referred briefly to the work done for the church by the late Mr. William Bridle. The church records were filled with his name for many years past. Hymns sung were "The Saints of God," "The Resurrection Morning'' "Nunc Dimittis, as being the song of Simeon, upon whom the address was based, was sung at the conclusion. A memorial service will be held on Sunday next, at 11 a. m. Through information received from what we considered an ?d source we stated in last issue that the funeral was to be on Tuesday instead of Wednesday. |