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Hester Bridger 1655–1722 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 February 1655

Birth Location: Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 May 1722

Death Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA

Father: Joseph Burgess

Mother: Hester Immigrant

Spouse(s): George Sr

Children(s): John Williamson

In 1655, Hester Bridger entered the world in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA, born to Joseph Bridger 1627 Immigrant Colonel House Of Burgess And Hester Stephens Stevens Bridger Pitt 1628 Immigrant. In 1600, Hester Bridger resided in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA. Hester Bridger married George Williamson Sr, and had children including John Francis Williamson. Hester Bridger passed away in 1722 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1655, Hester Bridger entered the world in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA, born to Joseph Bridger 1627 Immigrant Colonel House Of Burgess And Hester Stephens Stevens Bridger Pitt 1628 Immigrant.
  • In 1600, Hester Bridger resided in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA.
  • Hester Bridger married George Williamson Sr, and had children including John Francis Williamson.
  • Hester Bridger passed away in 1722 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Burgess
1627–1686
Birth Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire, England
JB
Hester Immigrant
1628–1711
Birth Location: Bristol, Dorset, England
HI

Spouses(s)

George Sr
1655–1721
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America
GS

Children(s)

John Williamson
1683–1774
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
JW

Hester Bridger's Ancestors

Self
Hester Bridger
1655–1722
Birth Place: Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Joseph Bridger 1627**++# Immigrant Colonel, House of Burgess
1627–1686
Dursley, Gloucestershire, England
Hester (Stephens Stevens (Bridger) Pitt 1628+++*#) Immigrant
1628–1711
Bristol, Dorset, England
Grandparents
Samuel (Lawrence) Bridger
1584–1650
Slimbridge, Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England
Mary (Margaret Webb) Bridger
1601–1683
Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England
Hester (Elizabeth (Pitt) Stevens Stephens 1608+++*#) Immigrant
1608–1634
Devon or Dorset, England
Great-Grandparents
Lawrence Reverend
1550–1630
Marie Tanner
1562–1612
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir I
1525–1597
Margerie Bridgers
1520–
John Elyot
–1557
Mary Elliott
1516–1588

Hester Bridger's Descendants

1.
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Hester Bridger (6 February 1655–28 May 1722) m. George (Williamson) Sr (6 Feb 1655–26 Apr 1721)
  1. 1. John (Francis) Williamson 1683–1774 m. Susannah (Peery) Lowe 1699–1779
    1. 1. William (Washington Williamson {Slave) Owner) 1745–1801 m. Molly Williamson 1757–1810
      1. 1. William (Terrell) Williamson 1778–1838 m. Tracey (Wheeless) Williamson 1794–
        1. 1. George (Washington) Williamson 1806–1894 m. Harriet (Ellen) Buckelew 1811–1909
      2. 2. Robert Williamson 1780–1828
      3. 3. John (Claybrook (Sr.)) Williamson 1769–1824
      4. 4. Lilborn Williamson 1774–
      5. 5. Betsy Williamson 1777–1860
      6. 6. Polly Williamson 1773–
      7. 7. Micajah Williamson 1775–
      8. 8. Thomas Williamson 1784–
      9. 9. Johathan Williamson 1783–1843
      10. 10. Lydia Williamson 1782–
      11. 11. James Williamson 1770–
    2. 2. Micajah (Perry) Williamson 1744–1796

Hester Bridger's Timeline

11 Records

1600
1600-1705
Hester Bridger resided here in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
1655
6 February 1655
Birth of Hester Bridger in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
1670
bef 1670
Age 15
Hester Bridger was married in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, VA, US (1678)
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, VA, US (1678)
1671
Abt 1671
Age 16
Hester Bridger was married in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, VA, US (1678)
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, VA, US (1678)
1674
Abt 1674
Age 19
Hester Bridger was married in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, The American Colonies
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, The American Colonies
1675
1675
Age 20
Hester Bridger was married in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
1678
1678
Age 23
Hester Bridger was married in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
1683
AFT 1683
Age 28
Hester Bridger was married in Isle of Wight, VA
Isle of Wight, VA
1721
1721
Age 66
Hester Bridger was married in Isle of Wight Co Virginia
Isle of Wight Co Virginia
1722
28 May 1722
Age 67
Death of Hester Bridger in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
1776
1776
Age 121
Hester Bridger was married
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 February 1655
    Event Place: Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: bef 1670
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, VA, US (1678)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt 1671
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, VA, US (1678)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt 1674
    Event Place: Isle of Wight County, Virginia, The American Colonies

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1675
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1678
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: AFT 1683
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, VA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1721
    Event Place: Isle of Wight Co Virginia

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1776

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1600-1705
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Seventeenth Century Isle of Wight County, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1722
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
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