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About Col. William Bridgers
William Bridgers was born around 1678 in Isle of Wight, Virginia Colony. He was a son of Joseph Bridger and Elizabeth Norsworthy. He added the "s" to his name in 1718.
William was the first Bridger to add the 's' to his name on a deed in 1718.
On September 15, 1716, he purchased 640 acres of land on the north side of the Meherrin River in Bertie County, NC from James Gee of Surry County, VA.
On July 4, 1718, he witnessed a deed where he signed his name as 'William Bridger' but on July 16, 1718, he signed his name as 'William Bridgers' which he continued to sign his last name.
William Bridgers married Elizabeth Godwin and had 6 children: Joseph, William Jr, Samuel, Benjamin, Mary and Elizabeth.
He made his will on November 2, 1729.
References
- https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bridger-401 cites
- The North Carolina historical and genealogical register: by Hathaway, J. R. B. (James Robert Bent), 1831-1904. Page 171. Archive.Org
- Bridger Family of England, Virginia, and North Carolina compiled by Elaine Powell link
- Bridger Family Association link
- FamilySearch Digital Collections. Thomas, Edison H. "The Thomas and Bridges story, 1540-1840." William Bridgers and wife Elizabeth Godwin. Chapter XVII, pp. 152-153, Images 153-154 of 181. Digitized Book. FamilySearch. Accessed 27 November 2021. link
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Col. William Bridgers's Timeline
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1678
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Isle of Wight County, Virginia
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1701
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Fishing Creek, Chowan Precinct, Albemarle County, Province of Carolana
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1709
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Bertie County, North Carolina, United States
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1710
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Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
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November 2, 1729
Age 51
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Meherrin River, Bertie County, North Carolina
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Isle of Wight, Virginia
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