Maria Bidgood

Brief Life History of Maria

When Maria Bidgood was born on 15 February 1832, in Halberton, Devon, England, United Kingdom, her father, Abraham Bidgood, was 36 and her mother, Agnes Gillard, was 35. She married William Jarman on 1 April 1862, in Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. She died on 6 February 1924, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, at the age of 91, and was buried in Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Jarman
1837–1917
Maria Bidgood
1832–1924
Marriage: 1 April 1862
Albert Edward Jarman
1863–1929
Maria Jarman
1865–1953
John Jarman Bidgood
1869–1960

Sources (23)

  • Maria Bidgood in household of Abraham Bidgood, "England and Wales Census, 1841"
  • Maria Bidgood, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • Maria Bidgood Barnes, "Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1964"

World Events (8)

1836 · Remember the Alamo

Being a monumental event in the Texas Revolution, The Battle of the Alamo was a thirteen-day battle at the Alamo Mission near San Antonio. In the early morning of the final battle, the Mexican Army advanced on the Alamo. Quickly being overrun, the Texian Soldiers quickly withdrew inside the building. The battle has often been overshadowed by events from the Mexican–American War, But the Alamo gradually became known as a national battle site and later named an official Texas State Shrine.

1847

Historical Boundaries: 1848: Mexican Cession, United States 1850: Utah Territory, United States 1851: Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States 1868: Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States 1896: Salt Lake, Utah, United States

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

Name Meaning

English (Devon and Somerset): nickname from Middle English bidden, bid(en) + God meaning ‘pray God’. Compare Bedgood .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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Maria Bidgood

By Dean Jarman Maria Bidgood's life is an example of courage, faith, mercy, and endurance. She lived a long life of ninety years in which she experienced many trials and challenges. Her preparation …

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