Brief Life History of John
When John Bridwell was born on 20 August 1822, in Fairfield Township, Highland, Ohio, United States, his father, James Bridwell, was 42 and his mother, Sophia Oatyar, was 40. He married Mariah ( Maria) Hopkins on 22 December 1842, in Ross, Ohio, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 6 daughters. He lived in Ohio, United States in 1870 and Fairfield MM, Highland, Ohio, United States in 1880. He died on 21 September 1892, at the age of 70, and was buried in Leesburg, Highland, Ohio, United States.
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Sources (12)
- John E Bridwell, "United States Census, 1870"
- John E. Bridewell, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013"
- John Bridwell in entry for Zachariah H Bridwell, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953"
Spouse and Children
1822–1892 Male
1826–1888 Female
Children (8)
1843–1913 Male
1845–1923 Female
1846–1940 Female
1850–1897 Female
1852–1872 Male
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Parents and Siblings
1780–1853 Male
1782–1860 Female
Siblings (11)
1803–1858 Male
1804–1856 Female
1804–1877 Male
1808–1883 Male
1809–1858 Male
+6 More Children
World Events (7)
1825 · The Crimes Act
Age 3
1836 · Kirtland Temple Dedicated
Age 14
1846
Age 24
Name Meaning
English (Wiltshire): habitational name from Bridwell in Uffculme (Devon) or Bridewell in Westbury (Wiltshire), both of which are probably named after a well or spring dedicated to Saint Bride, or a stream frequented by birds (Old English bridd + wella ‘well, spring, stream’). Compare Bridewell .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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