Capt. William Eldridge

William Eldridge was the son of Thomas Eldridge and Judith Kennon. He married Ann (unk).. He died in Sussex County, Virginia, where he lived, on April 7, 1772. He left a will, dated January 24, 1772 and proven on May 21, 1772. The will names three children.

William was known as "Capt. Eldridge." This was probably a militia title. After William's death, his widow married John Cargill, son of Rev. John Cargill, of Surry County.

Children of Capt. William Eldridge and wife Ann:

• Elizabeth Eldridge, who married John Massenburg, son of Nicholas Massenburg, in July 1779
• Robert Eldridge, no known spouse or heirs
• Thomas Eldridge, who married widow Elizabeth Pennington in April, 1769