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Caleb Bridgman 1875–1957

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Caleb Bridgman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Jul 1875 · Old Monkland Middle District, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 19 Sep 1957 · Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Father Caleb Bridgman (1847–1875)
Mother Ellen Dobbins
Spouse Jane Patrie
Children William Bridgeman
Siblings Mary Mcewan Bridgeman, Sarah Bridgeman

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Biography

In 1875, Caleb Bridgman entered the world in Old Monkland Middle District, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to caleb gray bridgman and ellen dobbins. In 1881, Caleb Bridgman resided in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1915, Caleb Bridgman resided in 7 Carbeth St, Possilpark Glasgow. Caleb Bridgman married jane patrie, and had children including william bridgeman. Caleb Bridgman passed away in 1957 in Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1891 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Military British Army WWI Service Records

  3. 3
    Record Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Electoral Registers

Life Timeline

1875
Birth of Caleb Bridgman in Old Monkland Middle District, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1881
Caleb Bridgman resided here in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1915
Caleb Bridgman resided here in 7 Carbeth St, Possilpark Glasgow
Residence
1938
Caleb Bridgman resided here in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1957
Death of Caleb Bridgman in Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Caleb Bridgman

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1821) to Old Monkland Middle District, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1875) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caleb Bridgman (1875–1957) was born in Old Monkland Middle District, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Caleb in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Caleb Bridgman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Caleb Bridgman PTP
1875–1957
Old Monkland Middle District, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
Caleb Gray Bridgman PTP
1847–1875
Lanlivery, Cornwall, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Caleb Bridgman's Descendants

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Caleb Bridgman PTP 1875–1957