Who was Edward Bridgeman?

Edward Bridgeman (1709–1753) was born in Great Somerford, Wiltshire, England and died in Seagry, Wiltshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Bridgeman 1709–1753

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 23 May 1709 · Great Somerford, Wiltshire, England

Died 4 Jan 1753 · Seagry, Wiltshire, England

Spouse Jane Highway

Children William Bridgeman

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Jane Highway

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William Bridgeman

Biography

The story of Edward Bridgeman began in 1709 in Great Somerford, Wiltshire, England. Edward Bridgeman married jane highway, and had children including william bridgeman. Edward Bridgeman passed away in 1753 in Seagry, Wiltshire, England.

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Birth of Edward Bridgeman in Great Somerford, Wiltshire, England

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Death of Edward Bridgeman in Seagry, Wiltshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Bridgeman

This ancestor line traces from Great Somerford, Wiltshire, England (1684) to Great Somerford, Wiltshire, England (1709) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Bridgeman (1709–1753) was born in Great Somerford, Wiltshire, England and died in Seagry, Wiltshire, England. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Edward Bridgeman PTP

1709–1753

Great Somerford, Wiltshire, England