VITAL RECORDS OF GROTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT, Vol. 2, page 11. Birth

VITAL RECORDS OF NO. GROTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT, Vol. 2, page 3. Death

PROBATE RECORDS OF STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT, Vol. II, page 145.Will

FROM INFORMATION FOUND IN THE BILL LIBRARY.
Nathan Holdridge, the oldest child of Phineas was born in Ledyard in1767.
He married Hannah Brown and they had 10 children.

Mary Rogness's - Spouse of third cousin 6 times removed

1. 2. Hannah HOLDRIDGE   b. Abt 1798, Groton,New London,Connecticut.
2. 3. Mary HOLDRIDGE   b. Abt 1799, Groton,New London,Connecticut.
3. 4. Nathan HOLDRIDGE   b. 1801, Groton,New London,Connecticut.
4. 5. Phineas Mason HOLDRIDGE   b. 2 Oct 1805, Groton,New London,Connecticut; d. 16 Aug 1870, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
5. 6. Stephen HOLDRIDGE   b. Abt 1807, Groton,New London,Connecticut.
6. 7. Eneos HOLDRIDGE   b. Abt 1808, Groton,New London,Connecticut; d. 19 Oct 1832, Groton,New London,Connecticut.
7. 8. Randall HOLDRIDGE   b. 25 Aug 1808, Groton,New London,Connecticut; d. 15 Jan 1885, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
8. 9. Betsy HOLDRIDGE   b. Abt 1810, Groton,New London,Connecticut.
9. 10. Annis HOLDRIDGE   b. 8 Jul 1812, Groton,New London,Connecticut; d. 5 Jun 1901, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
10. 11. Daniel HOLDRIDGE   b. 1814, Groton,New London,Connecticut; d. 1889, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
11. 12. Almira HOLDRIDGE   b. 1814, Groton,New London,Ct; d. 25 Mar 1814, Groton,New London,Ct.

1850 CENSUS, Preston, New London Co., CT,
HOLDRIDGE
Nathan, 49, M, Laborer
Jane, 39, F
Nathan, Jr., 14, M
Thompson, 11, M
Jeremiah, 8, M
Lucy, 5, F

1. 13. Nathan HOLDRIDGE, Jr.   b. 1836, Preston,New London,Connecticut.
2. 14. Thompson HOLDRIDGE   b. 1839, Preston,New London,Connecticut.
3. 15. Jeremiah HOLDRIDGE   b. 1842, Preston,New London,Connecticut.
4. 16. Lucy HOLDRIDGE   b. 1845, Preston,New London,Connecticut.

1850 CENSUS of North Stonington, New London Co., CT, LDS # 0442880. Page615, Dwelling #125, Family #136.
HOLDRIDGE,
Phineas, 68, M, Carpender, $200, CT
Polly, 38, F, CT
Charles Phineas, 15, M, CT
Gilbert L., 11, M, CT
Edwin S., 8, M, CT

1870 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #250,Family 266.
HOLDRIDGE,
Phineas M., 64 years old, male, house carpenter, $500 real estate,$800 personal property. He was born in CT.
Polly, 58 years old, female, keeping house. She was born in CT.
E. Henry, 28 years old, male, house carpenter. He was born in CT.

1. 17. Charles Phineas HOLDRIDGE   b. 7 Feb 1839, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 20 Mar 1911.
2. 18. Gilbert Lorenzo HOLDRIDGE   b. 21 May 1839, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 20 Dec 1911.
3. 19. Edward Sterry HOLDRIDGE   b. 8 Feb 1842, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 20 Apr 1901.

FROM INFORMATION FOUND IN THE BILL LIBRARY.
Randall and Emeline Holdridge were among the people who petitionedin 1843 to organize the first Baptist Church on Iron Street. The brildingis now a private home.

VITAL RECORDS OF GROTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT, Vol. 2, page 36.
Marriage 25 Mar 1832 to Emeline (get full verse of citiation)

1850 CENSUS, LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT.
HOLDRIDGE Daniel, 38, M, Farmer, Value Real Estate $3000.
Emeline J, 33, F
Frances E, 17, F
Sarah Ann, 15, F
Eliza E., 13, F
Ambrose B.,11, M
Julia E., 9, F
Harriet M., 7, F
Henriette, 3, F
Joseph G., 2, M

1880 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #212, Family #232.
HOLDRIDGE,
Randall, head of household, white male, 70 years old. Farmer, CT,CT, CT
Nancy, wife, white female, 62 years old. Keeping house, CT, CT, CT
James N., son, white male, age 20 years old. Farm laborer, CT, CT,CT
Frances, dau., white female, 16 years old, CT, CT, CT
Nathan, son, white, male, 15 years old, CT, CT, CT

VITAL RECORDS OF LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Vol. 2, Page 207.
Randall Holdridge died in Ledyard, CT

SPICER CEMETERY, Ledyard, New London Co., CT
HOLDRIDGE, Randall, b. Aug. 22, 1808, d. Jan. 15, 1885.

Mary Rogness's - Spouse of fourth cousin 5 times removed

1. 20. Frances E. HOLDRIDGE   b. 1833, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
2. 21. Sarah Ann HOLDRIDGE   b. 1835, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
3. 22. Eliza E. HOLDRIDGE   b. 1837, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
4. 23. Ambrose B. HOLDRIDGE   b. 1839, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
5. 24. Julia E. HOLDRIDGE   b. 1841, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
6. 25. Harriet HOLDRIDGE   b. 1843, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
7. 26. Henriette HOLDRIDGE   b. 1847, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
8. 27. Joseph G. HOLDRIDGE   b. 12 Mar 1848, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
9. 28. Jacob R. HOLDRIDGE   b. 1850, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
10. 29. Martha HOLDRIDGE   b. Abt 1851, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

1. 30. Joseph Enos HOLDRIDGE   b. 30 Sep 1855, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 25 Jul 1941, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Ledyard Center Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
2. 31. Mary Ella HOLDRIDGE   b. 1856, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 26 Jan 1863, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
3. 32. James Nelson HOLDRIDGE   b. 16 Aug 1859, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
4. 33. Anne HOLDRIDGE   b. Jul 1861, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Dec 1861, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
5. 34. Fannie HOLDRIDGE   b. Abt 1863, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1919, Norwich,New London,Connecticut.
6. 35. Nathan HOLDRIDGE   b. 11 Mar 1865, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 25 Dec 1926.

IGI FILES, Page 19,024.
HOLDREDGE, ANISE SPOUSE: AVERY WILBUR BROWN/F B 08JUL 1812 NEWLONDON,
OF LEDYARD
GROTON CT. VITAL RECORDS, Vol. 1, p. 44.
New London County for Groton July 21st 1833
This certifies whom it doth or may concern that
on this day Mr. Avery Brown and Miss Annis Holdridge
both of said Groton were united together in
the marriage covenant administered By;
Recorded August John Spicer Justice of the Peace
14th 1832
(ALL OTHER RECORDS ON THIS PAGE WERE RECORDED IN 1833)

LEDYARD VITAL RECORDS, Vol. 1, page 53. Family Bible Records.
Avery W Brown born December 5th 1805
Annis Holdridge born July 8th 1812
& were married July 21st 1834
Children's Names
Nathaniel Brown born August 5th 1835
Hannah Brown born July 11th 1836
Cynthia Brown born May 22d 1836 (this is what was recorded)
Elias S. Brown born August 27th 1838
Daniel H. Brown born October 11th 1840
Nancy A Brown born April 29th 1843
James A. Brown born March 25th 1845
Sarah E. Brown born February 27th 1847
William N. Brown born March 27th 1849
Fanny F. Brown born March 28th 1851
Erastus J. Brown born April 4th 1854
Lillie A Brown born August 30th 1858
Rec'd & Recorded May 15th 1874
By James A Billings. Town Clerk

1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT,
BROWN,
Annis, 36, F, CT

CENSUS OF 1860 - can not read too light

CENSUS OF 1870

1880 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., LDS #1254108, Dwelling #241,Family #264.
BROWN, Anis, W, F, 68, Wife, CT, CT, CT

CENSUS OF 1900

CEMENTARY RECORDS, Brown Cementery, near Peckham Meeting-house.
GET COMPLETE RECORD.

Mary Rogness's - Spouse of fourth cousin 5 times removed

1. 36. Nathaniel BROWN   b. 4 Aug 1835, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. his youth.
2. 37. Hannah F. BROWN   b. 11 Jul 1836, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. her youth.
3. 38. Cynthia BROWN   b. 1836, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
4. 39. Elias S. BROWN   b. 27 Aug 1838, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 16 Mar 1877, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
5. 40. Daniel H. BROWN   b. 11 Oct 1840, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
6. 41. Nancy Annis BROWN   b. 29 Apr 1843, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 22 Jun 1900, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Evergreen Cemetery,Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
7. 42. James A. BROWN   b. 25 Mar 1845, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
8. 43. Sarah Eliza BROWN   b. 27 Feb 1847, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Oct 1939, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
9. 44. William N. BROWN   b. 27 Mar 1849, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
10. 45. Fanny Frances BROWN   b. 28 Mar 1851, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
11. 46. Erastus John BROWN   b. 4 Apr 1853, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
12. 47. Lillie A. BROWN   b. 30 Aug 1858, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 21 Dec 1891, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

FROM INFORMATION FOUND IN THE BILL LIBRARY..
Daniel was a brother of Randall, a younger son of Nathan and Hannah.Daniel was born in 1814 and spent his life in Ledyard as a farmer inLantern Hill section. He married Eliza Jane Maine and they had 7children.

1. 48. Eliza HOLDRIDGE  
2. 49. Charles HOLDRIDGE  
3. 50. Sarah HOLDRIDGE  
4. 51. Susan HOLDRIDGE  
5. 52. Orrin HOLDRIDGE  
6. 53. George HOLDRIDGE  
7. 54. Samuel Eneas HOLDRIDGE   b. 6 Jan 1872, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 25 Jul 1934, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
8. 55. Eliza HOLDRIDGE  
9. 56. Charles HOLDRIDGE  
10. 57. Sarah HOLDRIDGE  
11. 58. Susan HOLDRIDGE  
12. 59. Orrin HOLDRIDGE  
13. 60. George HOLDRIDGE  
14. 61. Eliza HOLDRIDGE  
15. 62. Charles HOLDRIDGE  
16. 63. Sarah HOLDRIDGE  
17. 64. Susan HOLDRIDGE  
18. 65. Orrin HOLDRIDGE  
19. 66. George HOLDRIDGE  

1850 CENSUS, Preston, New London Co., CT,
HOLDRIDGE
Nathan, Jr., 14, M

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS, Preston, New London Co., CT,
HOLDRIDGE
Thompson, 11, M

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS, Preston, New London Co., CT,
HOLDRIDGE
Jeremiah, 8, M

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS, Preston, New London Co., CT,
HOLDRIDGE
Lucy, 5, F

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS of North Stonington, New London Co., CT, LDS # 0442880. Page615, Dwelling #125, Family #136.
HOLDRIDGE, Charles Phineas, 15, M, CT

1870 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #166,Family #179.
HOLDRIDGE,
Charles P., 35 years old, white male, house carpenter, $300 realestate, $300 personal property, He was born in RI.
Lydia E., 30 years old, white female, keeping house. She was born inCT.
Herman P., 8 years old, white male. He was born in CT.
Luria E., 6 years old, white female, She was born in CT.
Myron S., 1 year old, white male. He was born in CT.

1880 CENSUS, NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 11 & 12 Jun 1880,by George A. Pendleton, page 773B, Dwelling #163, Family #177.
HOLDRIDGE, Charles P., W, M, 45, head, M, house carpender, RI, CT, CT.
HOLDRIDGE, Lydia E., W, F, 40, wife, M, keeping house, CT, CT, CT.
HOLDRIDGE, Herman J., W, M, 18, son, S, works at woolen mill, CT, RI, CT.
HOLDRIDGE, Luna E., W, F, 15, daughter, S, works at woolen mill, CT, RI,CT.
HOLDRIDGE, Myron S., W, M, 12, son, S, at home, CT, RI, CT.
HOLDRIDGE, Harriette E., W, F, 9, daughter, S, CT, RI, CT.
HOLDRIDGE, Erma E., W, F, 6, daughter, S, CT, RI, CT.
HOLDRIDGE, Wrathy M, W, F, 4, daughter, S, CT, RI, CT.
HOLDRIDGE, Eirah M, W, M, 2, son, S, CT, RI, CT.
HOLDRIDGE, Charles N., W, M, 1/12, May, son, S, CT, RI, CT.

1910 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 15 Apr 1910, page86B, Dwelling #184, Family #208.
HOLDREDGE, Charles P., head, W, M, 75, M1, 53 years, RI, CT, CT, Farmer,General, OH, yes, yes, O, F, F, 122.
HOLDREDGE, Lydia E., wife, W, F, 70, M1, 53 years, 10 children, 9 living,CT, RI, CT,

1. 67. Charles Ernest HOLDRIDGE   b. 29 May 1859, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 27 Jul 1860.
2. 68. Herman James HOLDRIDGE   b. 21 Aug 1861, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 5 Jun 1939.
3. 69. Luna Esther HOLDRIDGE   b. 21 Sep 1864, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
4. 70. Myron Storey HOLDRIDGE   b. 1 May 1869, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 1966.
5. 71. Emma Isabelle HOLDRIDGE   b. 9 May 1873, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 25 Apr 1925.
6. 72. Wealthy Maria HOLDRIDGE   b. 12 Aug 1875, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 1949.
7. 73. Ernon Mason HOLDRIDGE   b. 1 Aug 1878, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 13 Sep 1961.
8. 74. Bertram Lewis HOLDRIDGE   b. 8 May 1882, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 15 Jul 1962.
9. 75. Harriet Estelle HOLDRIDGE   b. 6 Mar 1871, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 3 Jan 1948.
10. 76. Charles Ney HOLDRIDGE   b. 28 Apr 1880, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 14 Jan 1937.

1850 CENSUS of North Stonington, New London Co., CT, LDS # 0442880. Page615, Dwelling #125, Family #136.
HOLDRIDGE, Gilbert L., 11, M, CT

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS of North Stonington, New London Co., CT, LDS # 0442880. Page615, Dwelling #125, Family #136.
HOLDRIDGE, Edwin S., 8, M, CT

1880 CENSUS - HOPKINTON, WASHINGTON CO., RI
Dwelling #2, Family #2.
HOLDRIDGE,
Sterry E., head of household, white male, 38 years old, carpenter.He was born in CT, father in CT, mother in CT.
Sarah B. P., wife, white female, 30 years old. She was born in RI,father in RI, mother in RI.

1900 CENSUS, WESTERLY, WASHINGTON CO., RI
60 Granite Street, Enum. #241, Enum. Date #6/7/1900 Page #213A, Dweling#136, Family #194.
HOLDREDGE, Stery, head of household, white male, 58 years old. BornFeb. 1842 in CT. Married 22 years, is a house carpenter, rents a house &can read and wright. His father was born in CT, Mother born in CT.
Sarah, wife, white female, 50 years old, Born May 1850, in CT,married 22 years. Has 2 children, 2 are living. Father born in RI, motherborn in RI.
Martha L., daughter, white female, 19 years old. Born Mar 1881 in RIis single, in school and can read and write. Father born in CT, motherborn in CT.
Annie Y., daughter, white female, 17 years old, Born Mar 1883 in RI.Is single and at school. Father born in CT, mother born in CT.

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1. 77. Martha L. HOLDRIDGE   b. Mar 1881, Westerly,Kings Co.,Rhode Island.
2. 78. Annie Y. HOLDRIDGE   b. Mar 1883, Westerly,Washington Co.,Rhode Island.

1850 CENSUS,
HOLDRIDGE
Frances E, 17, F

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1850 CENSUS,
HOLDRIDGE
Sarah Ann, 15, F

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS,
HOLDRIDGE
Eliza E., 13, F

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS,
HOLDRIDGE
Ambrose B.,11, M

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS,
Julia E., 9, F

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS,
HOLDRIDGE
Harriet M., 7, F

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS,
HOLDRIDGE
Henriette, 3, F

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS,
HOLDRIDGE
Joseph G., 2, M

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

VITAL RECORDS, LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Vol. 2, page 96.

1880 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #174, Family #300
HOLDRIDGE,
Joseph, head of household, white male, 24 years old. Farmer. He wasborn in CT, father born in CT, mother born in CT.
Milissa, wife, white female, 23 years old. Keeping house. She wasborn in CT, father in CT, mother in CT.
Marian M., daughter, born Feb. age 3 months. She was born in CT,father in CT, mother in CT.

1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 182A,Dwelling #222, Family #241.
HOLDRIDGE, Joseph, head, W, M, Sept, 1855, 44, M, 22 years, CT, CT, CT,Farmer, 0, yes, yes, yes, Own Financed Farm, 46.
HOLDRIDGE, Malissa, wife, W, F, Oct, 1856, 43, M, 22 years, 9 children, 5living, CT, CT, CT, yes, yes, yes.
HOLDRIDGE, Marion M., daughter, W, F, Feb, 1880, 20, S, CT, CT, CT,school teacher, 6, yes, yes, yes.
HOLDRIDGE, Joseph N., son, W, M, Sept, 1883, 16, S, CT, CT, CT, atschool, 6 months, yes, yes, yes.
HOLDRIDGE, Stella I., daughter, W, F, Jan, 1887, 13, S, CT, CT, CT, atschool, 9 months, yes, yes, yes.
HOLDRIDGE, William L., son, W, M, Sept, 1889, 10, S, CT, CT, CT, atschool, 9 months, yes, yes, yes.
HOLDRIDGE, Gladys M., daughter, W, F, Apr, 1895, 5, S, CT, CT, CT.

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed
Mary Rogness's - Spouse of fifth cousin 4 times removed

1. 79. Randall Leeds HOLDRIDGE   b. 28 Mar 1881, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1 May 1882, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
2. 80. Marian Melissa HOLDRIDGE   b. 27 Feb 1882, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 20 Jan 1965, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Lambtown Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
3. 81. Joseph Nelson HOLDRIDGE   b. 18 Sep 1883, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 14 Feb 1962.
4. 82. Stella Ida HOLDRIDGE   b. 23 Jan 1887, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 5 Dec 1978, Groton,New London,Connecticut; bur. Starr Cemetery, Groton, New London, Connecticut.
5. 83. William Leeds HOLDRIDGE   b. 18 Sep 1889, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 11 Nov 1957, Old Mystic,New London,Connecticut.
6. 84. daughter HOLDRIDGE   b. 23 Jan 1893, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 23 Jan 1893, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
7. 85. Gladys Mildred HOLDRIDGE   b. 10 Apr 1895, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 30 Apr 1978, Groton,New London,Connecticut; bur. Ledyard Center Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
8. 86. Daughter HOLDRIDGE   b. 23 Jan 1893; d. 23 Jan 1893.

SPICER CEMETERY, Ledyard, New London Co., CT
HOLDRIDGE, Mary Ella, daughter of Handel & Nancy, d. Jan. 26, 1863,age 6.

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1880 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #212, Family #232.
HOLDRIDGE, James N., son, white male, age 20 years old. Farm laborer.

1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 181B,Dwelling #218, Family #235.
HOLDRIDGE, James, head, W, M, Aug, 1859, 40, Widowed, CT, CT, CT,Teamster, 0, Yes, Yes, Yes, Own Financed Farm, 113.
HOLDRIDGE, Phebe, daughter, W, F, Aug, 1888, 11, S, CT, CT, CT, atschool, 9 mos., yes, yes, yes.
HOLDRIDGE, Harry, son, W, M, Jan, 1891, 9, S, CT, CT, CT, at school, 8mos, yes, yes, yes.
HOLDRIDGE, Maurice, son, W, M, Oct, 1894, 5, S, CT, CT, CT, at school 2mos.
LARKIN, Harriet, boarder, W, F, Jun, 1833, 67, Widowed, 3 children, 3living, CT, CT, RI, housekeeper, 0, yes, yes, yes.

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1. 87. Phebe Maria HOLDRIDGE   b. 14 Aug 1888, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
2. 88. Harry HOLDRIDGE, Sr.   b. 5 Jan 1891, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 23 Sep 1988, Mystic,New London,Connecticut.
3. 89. Morris Maurice HOLDRIDGE   b. 5 Oct 1894, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1975.
4. 90. Sarah Estella HOLDRIDGE   b. 3 Nov 1895, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 21 Apr 1988, Wauchula,Leon Co.,Florida.

SPICER CEMETERY, Ledyard, New London Co., CT
HOLDRIDGE, Anna, daughter of Randel & Nancy, d. Dec. 24, 1861.

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1880 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #212, Family #232.
HOLDRIDGE,
Frances, dau., white female, 16 years old, CT, CT, CT

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1880 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #212, Family #232.
HOLDRIDGE, Nathan, son, white, male, 15 years old, CT, CT, CT

1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 182A,Dwelling #223, Family #242.
HOLDRIDGE, Nathan, head, W, M, Mar, 1865, 35, S, CT, CT, CT, Farmer, 0,yes, yes, yes, Owns, Financed Farm, 47.

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT,
BROWN,
Cynthia, 14, F, CT

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT,
BROWN,
Elias S., 12. M, CT

CENSUS OF 1860
CENSUS OF 1870
CENSUS OF 1880

BROWN CEMETERY, Near Peckham Meeting-house Ledyard, New London CT
BROWN, ELIAS S., Civil War, Co. G. 1st Ct. Cav. d. Mar 16, 1887, age38.

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1. 91. Harriett Bishop BROWN   d. Bef 8 Mar 1948.
2. 92. Harriett Bishop BROWN   d. Bef 8 Mar 1948.
3. 93. Harriett Bishop BROWN   d. Bef 8 Mar 1948.

1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT,
BROWN,
Daniel, 10, M, CT

CENSUS OF 1860
CENSUS OF 1870
CENSUS OF 1880
CENSUS OF 1900
CENSUS OF 1910
CENSUS OF 1920

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

NORMAN GENEALOGY, by William E. Norman, pp. 179.
Her family formed Bapt. Church, Ledyard, 1841 - Elder Stephen H.Peckham, pastor.
Her father: Avery W. Brown, Ledyard, 12/5/1805-8/8/1885
Her mother: Annis Holdredge, Ledyard 7/8/1812-6/5/1901
Her brother: Lt. Elisa S. Brown-1st Conn. Cavalry 1861, d.3/18/1887.

1850 CENSUS of LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT,, Dwelling #117, Family #135
BROWN,
Nancy 7, F, CT

CENSUS FOR 1860

1870 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT, # ,LDS, page 8 Dwelling #71,Family #75
NORMAN
Nancy A., 27, F, W, Keeping House, CT

1880 CENSUS - STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., LDS #1254108, Dwelling#378, Family #456.
NORMAN,
Nancy A., W, F, 37, Wife, CT, CT, CT

1900 CENSUS - STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT, Microfilm #1240150Dwelling #3, Family #3
NORMAN, in the household of son, Oris B.,
Nancy A., M, W, F, Apr 1847, 57, M, 34, 2, 2, CT, CT, CT,

EVERGREEN CEMETERY (STONINGTON BOROUGH), STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT NORMAN, Nancy A. Brown

1. 94. Orris Brown NORMAN   b. 21 Oct 1867, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 16 Dec 1918, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Evergreen Cemetery,Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
2. 95. Edwin White NORMAN   b. 12 Mar 1874, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 27 Dec 1951, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Evergreen Cemetery,Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT,
BROWN,
James A., 6, M, CT

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT,
BROWN, Sarah E., 3, F, CT

1910 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 2 May 1910, page 14A,Dwelling #7, Family #7.
MAIN, Sarah E., wife, W, F, 63, M1, 42, 13, 10, CT, CT, CT,

1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 16 Jan 1920, by Samuel E.Holdridge, page 223B, Dwelling #222, Family #230.
MAIN, Sarah, wife, F, W, 72, M, yes read, yes write, yes, none.

OBIT FROM NEWSPAPER, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1939.
Mrs. Sarah B. Maine, 92, Oldest Resident, Expires.
Mrs. Sarah Brown Maine, 92 years old, widow of George P. Maine whodied yesterday morning at her home here was the oldest resident of thisvillage, having held the honor since the death of Mrs. Q. Eldridge.
Mrs. Maine was born in Ledyard, Feb. 27, 1847, the daughter of Averyand Annis Holdredge Brown and had spent all her life in Ledyard untilthree years ago when she moved to Old Mystic to a house owned by herson-in-law, Herbert B. Pierce. She was remarkably active for one of heryears. She did her own sewing and other needlework, and last year knittedsix pairs of mittens, as well as piecing a quilt. When she was 21 yearsold she was married to George P. Maine and there were 13 children born ofthis union.
A brother, Erastus John Brown, with whom she lived, preceded her indeath a short time ago. Surviving are the following children: Erastus,Avery, Amos, Mrs. Chester Pierce and Mrs. Joseph Williams, all ofLedyard; Mrs. Herbert Pierce of Old Mystic, Allen Maine of Fitchville,and a brother, William, of Rockville.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at theHarry O. Williams' funeral home in Mystic with interment in Peckhamcemetery in Ledyard.

OBITUARY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1939.
Mrs. George P. Main
Sarah Eliza Brown, widow of George Park Maine, died at her home in OldMystic early Monday morning at the age of 92 years. She was born inLedyard, the daughter of Avery W. and Anna Holdredge Brown and spent mostof her life in Ledyard, having come to the village of Old Mystic a fewyears ago.
She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Williams of Ledyard, Mrs.Herbert Pierce and Mrs. Chester Pierce of Old Mystic; four sons, ErastusMain, Avery Main, Amos Main and Allyn Main, all of Ledyard; a bortherWilliam Brown of Norwich and tow nephews, John Godfrey and Frank Godfreyof Mystic.

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Mary Rogness's - Spouse of fifth cousin 4 times removed

1. 96. Addie Anise MAIN   b. 9 Dec 1868, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 15 Oct 1884, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
2. 97. Timothy Burrows MAIN   b. 9 Jul 1873, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Jun 1907, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
3. 98. Erastus John MAIN   b. 21 Aug 1874, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1 Aug 1960, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
4. 99. Allyn Thomas MAIN   b. 7 Jun 1876, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Jan 1955, Bozrah,New London,Connecticut.
5. 100. Avery Wilbur MAIN   b. 2 Mar 1880, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 8 Feb 1973, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
6. 101. Elmer Otis MAIN   b. 4 Feb 1882, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 20 Feb 1930, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
7. 102. Amos Gay MAIN   b. 23 Oct 1883, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 23 Mar 1946, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
8. 103. Maria Hewitt MAIN   b. 19 Nov 1885, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 23 Mar 1964, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
9. 104. Jennie Stoddard MAIN   b. 3 Aug 1887, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Sep 1923, Mystic,New London,Connecticut.
10. 105. Daniel Palmer MAIN   b. 29 Jan 1890, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 31 Jan 1892, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
11. 106. Annis Brown MAIN   b. 29 Nov 1892, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Feb 1965, Norwich,New London,Connecticut; bur. Elm Grove Cemetery,Mystic,New London,Connecticut.
12. 107. George Edwin MAIN   b. 22 Aug 1870, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 11 May 1928, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
13. 108. Mary Stanton MAIN   b. 4 Apr 1878, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 27 Nov 1931, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT,
BROWN,
William F., 1, M CT

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1. 109. Frank E. BROWN   b. 9 Jun 1884, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
2. 110. Clarence T. BROWN   b. 23 May 1886, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
3. 111. Everett B. BROWN   b. Dec 1888, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
4. 112. Ernest B. BROWN   b. Nov 1891, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 11 Feb 1892, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
5. 113. Grace W. BROWN  
6. 114. Philip S. BROWN  
7. 115. Emma A. BROWN  

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1. 116. Frank GODFREY   b. 8 Apr 1875, Mystic,New London,Connecticut.
2. 117. John Ellis GODFREY   b. 15 Feb 1879, Mystic,New London,Connecticut.
3. 118. Fannie Anise GODFREY   b. 2 Mar 1882, Mystic,New London,Connecticut; d. 27 Feb 1912.
4. 119. Mary Davis GODFREY   b. 5 Jul 1890, Mystic,New London,Connecticut.

1880 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., LDS #1254108, Dwelling #241,Family #264.
BROWN, John, W, M, 26, Son, CT, CT, CT

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

BROWN CEMETERY, Near Peckham Meeting-house Ledyard, New London CT
BROWN, LILLIE A. b. Aug. 30, 1858, d. Dec. 21, 1891.

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

FROM INFORMATION FOUND IN THE BILL LIBRARY.
Samuel E., the youngest son of Daniel, married Phebe Jane Holmes ofPreston in 1895. They were the parents of five sons. They bought a farmon Geer Hill now Route 117 in Ledyard where they first farmed with oxenand developed retail egg, poultry, fruit, vegetable and strawberry routein Norwich, delivering with house and market wagon. The farm businessbecame known as S. E. Holdrideg & Sons.

A LIFE WITH A PURPOSE, by S. Archie Holdridge, private printing by author1991. In my library. p. 5.
My parents were married in 1895 and went to housekeeping in what isnow signalled as one of the historical houses in North Stonington. Laterthey bought what became the Mattern Farm in Preston and then bought aplace on Laurel Hill in Norwich where Ray and I were born.
My father worked for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. for 1 yearand 9 months when they lived on Laurel Hill. During that period and aftermoving to Ledyard, my father was a teaching principal in two two-roomschools, one out Hamilton Ave. in Norwich and the other in Poquetanuck.
They bought the Geer Hill Farm in Ledyard and moved there on August27, 1900. My father wanted to move back into the country. He chose thatlocation principally, he said, because it was near a church and a school.

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1. 120. Samuel Archie HOLDRIDGE  
2. 121. Ray Daniel HOLDRIDGE   b. 12 Jul 1900, Norwich,New London,Connecticut; d. 16 Feb 1988, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
3. 122. Carl Holmes HOLDRIDGE   b. 14 May 1904, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 22 Sep 1991, So. Dennis,Massachusetts.
4. 123. Leslie Rensselaer HOLDRIDGE  
5. 124. Paul Orrin HOLDRIDGE   b. 29 May 1912, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 27 Dec 1979.
6. 125. Samuel Archie HOLDRIDGE  
7. 126. Leslie Rensselaer HOLDRIDGE  

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed

1870 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #166,Family #179.
HOLDRIDGE,
Herman P., 8 years old, white male. He was born in CT.

1870 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT.
Dwelling #166, Family #179.
HOLDRIDGE,
Herman P., 8 years old, white male. He was born in CT.

1870 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #166,Family #179.
HOLDRIDGE,
Herman P., 8 years old, white male. He was born in CT.

1880 CENSUS, NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 11 & 12 Jun 1880,by George A. Pendleton, page 773B, Dwelling #163, Family #177.
HOLDRIDGE, Herman J., W, M, 18, son, S, works at woolen mill, CT, RI, CT.


Mary Rogness's - Spouse of sixth cousin 4 times removed

1. 127. Susan Esther HOLDRIDGE   b. 30 Apr 1887.
2. 128. Heman James HOLDRIDGE  
3. 129. Jessie Wilbur HOLDRIDGE  
4. 130. Heman James HOLDRIDGE  
5. 131. Jessie Wilbur HOLDRIDGE  

1870 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT.
Dwelling #166, Family #179.
HOLDRIDGE,
Luria E., 6 years old, white female, She was born in CT.

1870 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #166,Family #179.
HOLDRIDGE,
Luria E., 6 years old, white female, She was born in CT.

1880 CENSUS, NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 11 & 12 Jun 1880,by George A. Pendleton, page 773B, Dwelling #163, Family #177.
HOLDRIDGE, Luna E., W, F, 15, daughter, S, works at woolen mill, CT, RI,CT.

1870 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT.. Dwelling #166,Family #179.
HOLDRIDGE,
Myron S., 1 year old, white male. He was born in CT.

1870 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #166,Family #179.
HOLDRIDGE,
Myron S., 1 year old, white male. He was born in CT.

1880 CENSUS, NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 11 & 12 Jun 1880,by George A. Pendleton, page 773B, Dwelling #163, Family #177.
HOLDRIDGE, Myron S., W, M, 12, son, S, at home, CT, RI, CT.

1. 132. Harold HOLDRIDGE  
2. 133. Russell HOLDRIDGE  
3. 134. Harold HOLDRIDGE  
4. 135. Russell HOLDRIDGE  
5. 136. Harold HOLDRIDGE  
6. 137. Russell HOLDRIDGE  

1880 CENSUS, NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 11 & 12 Jun 1880,by George A. Pendleton, page 773B, Dwelling #163, Family #177.
HOLDRIDGE, Erma E., W, F, 6, daughter, S, CT, RI, CT.

1. 138. Joseph Ernon NORTHUP   b. 24 Jul 1902; d. 25 Jul 1902.
2. 139. Frederick L. NORTHUP   b. 7 Mar 1908; d. 29 Aug 1916.
3. 140. Unknown NORTHUP  
4. 141. Elsie Holdredge NORTHUP   b. 11 Dec 1910; d. 7 Nov 1972.
5. 142. Robert Edgar NORTHUP  
6. 143. Donald Kenneth NORTHUP  

1880 CENSUS, NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 11 & 12 Jun 1880,by George A. Pendleton, page 773B, Dwelling #163, Family #177.
HOLDRIDGE, Wrathy M, W, F, 4, daughter, S, CT, RI, CT.

1910 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 15 Apr 1910, page86B, Dwelling #178, Family #201.
MAIN, Wealthy M., wife, W, F, 34, M1, 13 years, 3 children, 3 living, CT,CT, CT, English, none, yes, yes.

1. 144. Charles A. MAIN  
2. 145. Paul M. MAIN  
3. 146. Gilbert S. MAIN  

1880 CENSUS, NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 11 & 12 Jun 1880,by George A. Pendleton, page 773B, Dwelling #163, Family #177.
HOLDRIDGE, Eirah M, W, M, 2, son, S, CT, RI, CT.

1. 147. Frances L. HOLDRIDGE  
2. 148. Helen L. HOLDRIDGE  
3. 149. Elizabeth HOLDRIDGE  

1880 CENSUS, NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 11 & 12 Jun 1880,by George A. Pendleton, page 773B, Dwelling #163, Family #177.
HOLDRIDGE, Harriette E., W, F, 9, daughter, S, CT, RI, CT.

1880 CENSUS, NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 11 & 12 Jun 1880,by George A. Pendleton, page 773B, Dwelling #163, Family #177.
HOLDRIDGE, Charles N., W, M, 1/12, May, son, S, CT, RI, CT.

1900 CENSUS, WESTERLY, WASHINGTON CO., RI
60 Granite Street, Enum. #241, Enum. Date #6/7/1900 Page #213A, Dweling#136, Family #194.
HOLDREDGE,
Martha L., daughter, white female, 19 years old. Born Mar 1881 in RIis single, in school and can read and write. Father born in CT, motherborn in CT.

1910 CENSUS, Hopkinton, Washington Co., RI
HOLDRIDGE,
Martha T., daughter, white female, age 29, single. She was born inRI, Father born in CT, mother in CT. She is a public school teacher.

1900 CENSUS, WESTERLY, WASHINGTON CO., RI
60 Granite Street, Enum. #241, Enum. Date #6/7/1900 Page #213A, Dweling#136, Family #194.
HOLDREDGE, Stery, head of household, white male, 58 years old. BornFeb.
Annie Y., daughter, white female, 17 years old, Born Mar 1883 in RI.Is single and at school. Father born in CT, mother born in CT.

1880 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #174, Family #300
HOLDRIDGE, Marian M., daughter, born Feb. age 3 months. She was born inCT, father in CT, mother in CT.

1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 182A,Dwelling #222, Family #241.
HOLDRIDGE, Marion M., daughter, W, F, Feb, 1880, 20, S, CT, CT, CT,school teacher, 6, yes, yes, yes.

1. 150. Earl Tyler LAMB   b. 27 Jan 1909, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 3 Sep 1987, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Lambtown Cemetery , Ledyard , New London , Connecticut.
2. 151. Joseph Austin LAMB   b. 4 Apr 1910, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 26 Oct 1973.
3. 152. Wilford Alton LAMB   b. 24 Jan 1916, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 30 Sep 1986, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
4. 153. Daughter LAMB   b. 3 Jul 1920; d. 3 Jul 1920.
5. 154. daughter LAMB   b. 3 Jul 1920, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 3 Jul 1920, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
6. 155. Ann LAMB  

1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 182A,Dwelling #222, Family #241.
HOLDRIDGE, Joseph N., son, W, M, Sept, 1883, 16, S, CT, CT, CT, atschool, 6 months, yes, yes, yes.

1. 156. Unknown HOLDRIDGE  
2. 157. Frances Minetta HOLDRIDGE   b. 1 Jun 1911, Mystic,New London,Connecticut; d. 18 Jan 1973.
3. 158. Susan Stark HOLDRIDGE   b. 27 Mar 1917; d. 23 Jul 1973.
4. 159. Mary Melissa HOLDRIDGE  

1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 182A,Dwelling #222, Family #241.
HOLDRIDGE, Stella I., daughter, W, F, Jan, 1887, 13, S, CT, CT, CT, atschool, 9 months, yes, yes, yes.

HONORED
Grange Grand Master Lesley Laputz pins a corsage on Stella HoldridgeMarquardt, the only surviving charter member of the 69-yeear-old LedyardGrange during anniversary ceremonies Friday night. Mrs. Marquardt, 89,was on of 24 members who founded the local Grange on April 19, 1907. Mrs.Marquardt, who now resides in Groton, was born and brought up in Ledyard.Her home was the old Lamb farmhouse on Rt. 117, recently destroyed byfire.

STELLA MARQUARDT
GROTON-=Stella I. Holdridge Marquardt, 91, of Marquardt Lane died at7:22 p.m. Tuesday at Lawrence Memboria Hospital where she was admittedSunday.
Her husband Christian G. Marquardt, died Oct. 28, 1937.
Mrs. Marquardt was a charter member of the Ledyard Grange.
Born in Ledyard, Jan. 23, 1887, she was the daughter of Joseph andMelissa Main Holdridge.
Survivors include a step-son, Arthur Marquardt of Groton, adaughter, Rena Carpenter of Flora, Ill.; 16 grandchildren, manygreat-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Byles GrotonMemorial Home. Interment will be in Starr Cemetery.
There are no calling hours.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Ledyard Grange.

1. 160. Rena MARQUARDT  

VITAL RECORDS, LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Vol. 2, page 158.

William Leeds Holdridge was born in Ledyard, Conn. He attended gradeschool in Ledyard. His occupations were farming and carpentry. He marriedMary Etta, daughter of Fairfield and Harriet Etta (Brown) Gray ofColchester, Conn. They started their married life and family in Ledyard.William purchased land in a quaint little town of Old Mystic, Conn. Hereis where he built their home and had to walk miles to acheive his goal.Mary Etta was a school teacher, a member of the Old Mystic Baptist Churchand belonged to the Ladies Aid Society.
William and Mary were understanding, warm and loving. They were married41 years.

1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 182A,Dwelling #222, Family #241.
HOLDRIDGE, William L., son, W, M, Sept, 1889, 10, S, CT, CT, CT, atschool, 9 months, yes, yes, yes.

1. 161. Phronsie Isabelle HOLDRIDGE   b. 4 Sep 1914, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 4 Jan 1990, Mystic,New London,Connecticut; bur. Elm Grove Cemetery , Stonington , New London , Connecticut.
2. 162. Etta Odella HOLDRIDGE   b. 13 May 1916, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 22 Apr 1997.
3. 163. Francis Albert HOLDRIDGE   b. 30 Jun 1923, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 19 Nov 1988, Groton, New London, Connecticut; bur. Lambtown Cemetery , Ledyard , New London , Connecticut.
4. 164. Henry Wynfield HOLDRIDGE   b. 18 Sep 1925, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 19 May 1994, Mesa , Arkansas; bur. 23 May 1994, Veterans Cemetery , Phoenix , Arkansas.
5. 165. Melissa Thelma HOLDRIDGE  
6. 166. Joseph Fairfield HOLDRIDGE   b. 3 Jun 1919, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 13 Apr 1962, Norwich,New London,Connecticut; bur. Elm Grove Cemetery,Mystic,New London,Connecticut.
7. 167. William Leeds HOLDRIDGE, Jr.   b. 11 Jul 1921, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 29 Oct 1995, Sterling,Massachusetts; bur. Hillside Cemetery,Sterling,Massachusetts.
8. 168. Lois May HOLDRIDGE  

1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 182A,Dwelling #222, Family #241.
HOLDRIDGE, Gladys M., daughter, W, F, Apr, 1895, 5, S, CT, CT, CT.

1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 181B,Dwelling #218, Family #235.
HOLDRIDGE, Phebe, daughter, W, F, Aug, 1888, 11, S, CT, CT, CT, atschool, 9 mos., yes, yes, yes.

1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 181B,Dwelling #218, Family #235.
HOLDRIDGE, Harry, son, W, M, Jan, 1891, 9, S, CT, CT, CT, at school, 8mos, yes, yes, yes.

1920 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 21 Jan 1920, byCharles A. Palmer, Part II, page 24A, Dwelling #154, Family #163.
HOLDRIDGE, Harry, head, Own, Mortgage, M, W, 29, M, yes read, yes write,CT, CT, CT, yes, Farmer, General Farm, O.A., 139.
HOLDRIDGE, Margariette, wife, F, W, 24, M, yes read, yes write, CT, CT,CT,
HOLDRIDGE, Harry, Jr., son, M, W, 5, S, no school, CT, CT, CT,
HOLDRIDGE, Blanche A., daughter, F, W, 1 8/12, S, CT, CT, CT,

HARRY HOLDRIDGE, FARMER Jan. 5, 1891 - Sept. 23 1988
PRESTON - Harry Holdridge, Sr., 97, of Stuart Road, Preston, husbandof the late Marguerite (Williams) Holdridge and the late Myrna Pearl(VanBuskirk) Thomas Holdridge, died Friday evening at the Mystic ManorNursing Center.
Mr. Holdridge was born Jan. 5, 1891 in Ledyard. He was the son ofJames Nelson and Sarah (Finnegan) Holdridge.
Mr. Holdridge was educated in Ledyard school system.
Before his retirement in 1972, he was employed by the state as afarmer at the Norwich State Holpital for many years.
Mr. Holdridge was also a long time dairy and vegetable farmer. Heoperated a farm in Ledyard for many years. His farm is now the site ofLedyard High School.
During World War II he was employed at the Electric Boat shipyard inGroton.
He was a member of Ledyard Senior Citizens and the Ledyard SeniorCitizens.
Mr. Holdridge was the husband of the former Margerite William.Shedied in 1949.
He later married Myrna Pearl (VanBuskirk) Thomas Holdridge. She diedin 1984.
Survivors include two sons, Harry Holdridge, Jr. of Mystic and RalphW. Holdridge of Calabasas, Calif.; a daughter, Blanche H. Dzier ofMystic; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Church & Allen-Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., Mystic, is inchargeof the arrangements.

1. 169. Harry HOLDRIDGE  
2. 170. Blanch HOLDRIDGE  
3. 171. Ralph HOLDRIDGE  

1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 181B,Dwelling #218, Family #235.
HOLDRIDGE, Maurice, son, W, M, Oct, 1894, 5, S, CT, CT, CT, at school 2mos.

1. 172. Dorothy L. HOLDRIDGE  
2. 173. HOLDRIDGE  
3. 174. HOLDRIDGE  

1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 10 Jan 1920, by Samuel E.Holdridge, page 222b, Dwelling #213, Family #222.
WILLIAMS, Sarah E., wife, F, W, 23, M, yes read, yes write, CT, CT, CT,yes, none.

Researching this line is Sarah Rummans at SRummans@aol.com

1. 175. Margaret Irene WILLIAMS   b. 2 Sep 1917, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 6 Dec 1987, Leon , Wauchula , Florida.
2. 176. Cecil Maurice WILLIAMS  
3. 177. Evelyn Alwilda WILLIAMS  
4. 178. Kenneth Nelson WILLIAMS  

adopted

adopted

NORMAN GENEALOGY, by William E. Norman, pp. 179.
Farmer, milkman.
Buried in Stonington Borough Cementery with 8 generations.

1870 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT, # ,LDS, page 8 Dwelling #71,Family #75
NORMAN
Oris B., 2, M, W, CT

1880 CENSUS - STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., LDS #1254108, Dwelling#378, Family #456.
NORMAN,
Orris B., W, M, 12, Son, CT, CT, CT

1900 CENSUS - STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT, Microfilm #1240150
Dwelling #3, Family #3
NORMAN
Oris B., H, W, M, Oct 1867, 32, M, 11, , , CT, CT, CT, Farmer,
Lola M., W, W, F, Feb 1871, 21, M, 11, 5, 5, CT, CT, CT,
Earl W., S, W, M, Feb 1892, 8, S, CT, CT, CT, At School
D. Annie, D, W, F, May 1893, 7, S, CT, CT, CT, At School
Leroy W., S, W, M, Mar 1895, 5, S, CT, CT, CT, At School
Lottie A.,D, W, F, Mar 1897, 3, S, CT, CT, CT,
L. Claire,D, W, F, Jan 1900, 6m, S, CT, CT, CT,
Isaac E., F, W, M, Jul 1839, 60, M, 34, CT, EN, EN, Capital list
Nancy A., M, W, F, Apr 1847, 57, M, 34, 2, 2, CT, CT, CT,

1910 CENSUS - 10th DISTRICT - STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 21 Apr1910, by Lewis Hammond, page 38A, Dwelling #108, Family #120.
NORMAN, Horace B., head, M, W, 42, M1, 21 years, CT, CT, CT, English,Farmer, General Farmer, OA, yes, yes, O, F, F.
NORMAN, Ida M., wife, F, W, 39, M1, 21 years, 7 children, 7 living, CT,CT, CT, English, none.
NORMAN, Earl W., son, M, W, 18, S, CT, CT, CT, English, Machinest,Machine Shop, W, no, 0, yes, yes.
NORMAN, Daisy A., daughter, F, W, 16, S, CT, CT, CT, English, none, yes,yes.
NORMAN, Leroy H., son, M, W, 15, S, CT, CT, CT, English, Dairy Farm,Dairy Farm, OA, yes, yes, R, -, F.
NORMAN, Lottie A., daughter, F, W, 13, S, CT, CT, CT, English, none, yes,yes.
NORMAN, Lucy L., daughter, F, W, 10, S, CT, CT, CT, English, none, yes,yes, yes.
NORMAN, Horace B. Jr., son, M, W, 8, S, CT, CT, CT, English, none, yes,yes, yes.
NORMAN, James E., son, M, W, 1, S, CT, CT, CT, English, none, yes, yes,yes.
WHITING, John H., father-in-law, M, W, 64, Wd, CT, CT, CT, English,Laborer, Dairy Farm, W, no, 0, yes, yes,
WHITING, Eveline A., sister-in-law, F, W, 40, S, CT, CT, CT, English,none, yes, no,

1. 179. Earl Whiting NORMAN   b. Feb 1892, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 1 Nov 1965, Stonington , New London , Connecticut.
2. 180. Daisy Anne NORMAN  
3. 181. Leroy Hadley NORMAN   b. 24 Mar 1895, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 19 Feb 1969.
4. 182. Charlotte Annis NORMAN  
5. 183. Lucy Claire NORMAN   b. 6 Jan 1900, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 15 May 1972.
6. 184. Orris Brown NORMAN   b. 1902, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 26 Jun 1943.
7. 185. James Edwin NORMAN   b. 8 Dec 1908, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 4 Apr 1970.

NORMAN GENEALOGY, by William E. Norman, page 182.

STONINGTON BRANCH OF THE DESCENDANTS OF ALLEN BREED, p. 279.
She m. Mar. 13, 1894 Edwin White Norman.

1880 CENSUS - STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., LDS #1254108, Dwelling#378, Family #456.
NORMAN,
Edwin W., W, M, 6, Son, CT, CT, CT

CENSUS OF 1900,

1910 CENSUS - STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT
Dwelling 119, Family 132. Westerly Road
NORMAN,
Edwin W, head of household, white male, age 36, married 16 years.Born in CT, father in CT, mother in CT. He is a farmer, owns financedfarm.
Grace B., wife, white female, age 34. Married 16 years, has had twochildren and both are living. Born in CT, father in CT, mother in CT.
Ralph E., son, white male, age 15, single. Born in CT, father in CT,mother in CT.
Lyle S., son, white male, age 11, single. Born in CT, father in CT,mother in CT.
BREED, Mary E., aunt to head of household, (she is Gracies aunt) whitefemale, age 71, Single.

CENSUS OF 1920.

EVERGREEN CEMETERY (STONINGTON BOROUGH) STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT.
Edwin W. Norman, Mar. 12, 1874 - Dec. 27, 1951

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1. 186. Ralph Edwin NORMAN   b. 5 Dec 1894, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Dec 1965.
2. 187. Lyle Slocum NORMAN   b. 22 Feb 1899, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 27 Oct 1978, Westerly,Washington Co.,Rhode Island; bur. River Bend Cemetery,Westerly,Washington Co.,Rhode Island.

1. 188. Morris Timothy MAIN   b. 16 May 1905, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 15 Feb 1988, Westerly,Washington Co.,Rhode Island.
2. 189. Lizzie MAIN  
3. 190. Edna MAIN  
4. 191. Flora MAIN  

1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 2 Jan 1920, by Samuel E.Holdridge, page 214A, Family 11, Dwelling 11.
MAIN, Erastus J., head, rents, M, W, 45, M, yes read, yes write, CT, CT,CT, Farmer, General Farmer, O.A. 10.
MAIN, Lottie, wife, F, W, 35, M, yes read, yes write, CT. CT, CT,Homemaker, W.W.
MAIN, Addie, daughter, F, W, 17, S, yes read, yes write, CT, CT, CT,none.
MAIN, Dora, daughter, F, W, 15, S, yes read, yes write, CT, CT, CT, none.
MAIN, Elmer, son, M, W, 13, S, yes went to school, yes read, yes write,CT, CT, CT, none.
MAIN, Henrietta, daughter, F, W, 11, yes went to school, yes read, yeswrite, CT. CT, CT, none.
MAIN, Lillian, daughter, F, W, 7, yes went to school, yes read, yeswrite, CT, CT, CT, none
MAIN, Timothy, son, M, W, 6, yes went to school, yes read, yes write, CT,CT, CT, none.

1. 192. Addie MAIN   b. 8 Apr 1902, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1980, Norwich,New London,Connecticut.
2. 193. Unknown MAIN  
3. 194. Elmer Otis MAIN   b. 7 Mar 1906, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. Aug 1989, New London,New London,Connecticut.
4. 195. Dora MAIN  
5. 196. Henrietta MAIN  
6. 197. Lillian MAIN  
7. 198. Timothy MAIN  
8. 199. Charles MAIN  
9. 200. Alfred MAIN  
10. 201. Walter MAIN  
11. 202. Warren MAIN  
12. 203. Edna MAIN  
13. 204. Irving MAIN  
14. 205. Kenneth MAIN  

1. 206. Violet MAIN  

1910 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 26 Apr 1910, page 10B,Dwelling #11, Family #11.
MAIN, Allyn T., head, W, M, 33, M1, 6, CT, CT, CT, English, Farmer,General Farm, Emp., yes, yes,
MAIN, Rosie M., wife, W, F, 26, M1, 6, 3 children, 3 living, RI,Canada-Eur, Canada-Eur, English, none, yes, yes, yes.
MAIN, Elise M., daughter, W, F, 6, S, CT, CT, RI. English, none, yes,yes, yes.
MAIN, Mabel R., daughter, W, F, 3, S, CT, CT, RI. English, none, yes,yes, yes.
MAIN, Allyn N., son, W, M, 2, S, CT, CT, RI, English, none, yes, yes,yes.

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1. 207. Allyn Nelson MAIN   b. 24 Jul 1907, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1974, Middletown,Middlesex Co.,Connecticut; bur. Ledyard Cent , Ledyard , New London , Connecticut.
2. 208. Charles Henry MAIN   b. Oct 1911, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 28 May 1995, Johnson,Vermont.
3. 209. Harold Joseph MAIN   b. 4 Jun 1917, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 23 Aug 1996, New Hampshire.
4. 210. Elsie Mary MAIN  
5. 211. Mable Rosie MAIN  
6. 212. Helen Sarah MAIN  
7. 213. Martha Louise MAIN  
8. 214. Catherine Celina MAIN  

1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 2 Jan 1920, by Samuel E.Holdridge, page 215A, Dwelling #27, Family #30.
MAIN, Avery W., head, Owned Mortgage, M, W, 39, M, can read, can write,CT, CT, CT, yes, Farmer, General Farm, O. A., 18.
MAIN, Grace A., wife, F, W, 33, M, can read, can write, RI, RI, CT, yes,none.
MAIN, Elizabeth I., daughter, F, W, 2, S, can't read, can't write, CT,CT, RI, yes, none.
MAIN, Doris I., niece, F, W, 18, S, can read, can write, yes, operator,telephone, W.W.

1. 215. Elizabeth MAIN  

Unmarried.

1. 216. Ruth MAIN   b. 18 May 1916, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1986, Gales Ferry,New London,Connecticut.

1. 216. Ruth MAIN   b. 18 May 1916, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1986, Gales Ferry,New London,Connecticut.
2. 217. Raymond MAIN  
3. 218. Ethel MAIN  

1. 219. Wilfred PIERCE  
2. 220. Flora PIERCE  
3. 221. Edna PIERCE  

1. 222. Unknown PIERCE  

1. 223. Rachael PIERCE  
2. 224. Wallace PIERCE  

1910 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 2 May 1910, page 14A,Dwelling #7, Family #7.
MAIN, Annis, daughter, W, F, 17, S, CT, CT, CT,

1. 225. Harry Joseph WILLIAMS   b. 22 Oct 1911, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. Aug 1988, Washington , Westerly , Connecticut; bur. Elm Grove Cemetery , Stonington , New London , Connecticut.
2. 226. Marion Annis WILLIAMS   b. 11 Aug 1914, Ledyard,New London,Ct; d. 20 Oct 1963, Concord , Merrimack , New Hampshire.
3. 227. Roy Philip WILLIAMS   b. 12 Jan 1919, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 6 Jan 1992, No. Stonington,New London,Ct; bur. Avery Cemetery , Preston , New London , Connecticut.
4. 228. Ray Emerson WILLIAMS   b. 6 Dec 1922, Ledyard,New London,Ct; d. Aug 1965, No. Stonington,New London,Ct; bur. Elm Grove Cemetery , Stonington , New London , Connecticut.
5. 229. Unknown WILLIAMS  
6. 230. Hulda Irene WILLIAMS  
7. 231. Jennie Bertha WILLIAMS  
8. 232. Harold Allen WILLIAMS  

1. 233. Gladys MAIN  
2. 234. Winifred MAIN  
3. 235. Everett MAIN  
4. 236. Florence MAIN   b. 31 Mar 1900, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1984, Plainfield , New London , Connecticut.
5. 237. Doris Irene MAIN   b. 25 Mar 1901, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1986, South Windham , Windham , Connecticut.
6. 238. Otis MAIN  

1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 182B,Dwelling #223, Family #252.
PIERCE, Mary S., wife, W, F, Apr 1878, 22 M, 1 year, 0 children, CT, CT,CT, yes, yes, yes.

1910 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 21 Apr 1910, page 6A,Dwelling #2, Family #2.
PIERCE, Mary S., wife, W, F, 32, M1, 10, 6 children, 5 living, CT, CT,CT, English, None, yes, yes.

1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 16 Jan 1920, by Samuel E.Holdridge, page 223B, Dwelling #232, Family #246.
PIERCE, Mary, wife, F, W, 41, M, yes read, yes write, yes, none.

1. 239. Mary Elvira PIERCE   b. 18 Sep 1900, Ledyard , New London , Connecticut; d. 17 May 1974, Putnam , Windham , Connecticut.
2. 240. Sadie PIERCE   b. 1902, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1902, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
3. 241. Mildred Annis PIERCE   b. 4 Sep 1909, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 17 Oct 1987, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Avery Stonar , Ledyard , New London , Connecticut.
4. 242. Chester Zachery PIERCE   b. 5 Jun 1910, Ledyard,New London,Ct; d. 27 Feb 1966.
5. 243. Gertrude Maria PIERCE  
6. 244. Clara Jean PIERCE  
7. 245. Lucy Alma PIERCE  

BROWN GENEALOGY, Vol. 2, by Cyrus Henry Brown, pp 518.
Res., Allyn St., Groton, CT. No issue.

Res., Mystic, CT. No Issue.

A LIFE WITH A PURPOSE, by S. Archie Holdridge, private printing by author1991. In my library. p. 7.
Since Ray was only two years younger than I was, we really had moretime together than I did with any of the others.
Our farmhouse had no central heating or any other modernconveniences; only two bedrooms were used at first, the two downstairs.Ray and I shared the same bed a quite an early age. The first I everreally remember was when I was 7 or 8 years old at Christmas. We bothbelieved in Santa Claus. We had hung our stockings up in what then wasthe dining and kitchen rooms just outside our bedroom door. We both wokewhen it was still dark and whispered to each other about the possibilityof Santa Claus coming and going. I remember I said "if you are sointerested why don't you go out and see". His quick reply was "you are onthe side nearest the door, you should go". Finally, I got up verycarefully not to make any noise and gradually began pulling the bedroomdoor open. The first thing I saw seemed to have a lot of red on it. Ijumped to the conclusion it must be Santa Claus. I returned to the bedjust as quickly as I could without making any noise, jumped into bed andwhispered to Ray, "He's still out there". We both covered our heads withthe blankets and just waited for the longest time or till we just had tohave more air. When it got light, we both got brave and went together toopen the door and the red that I had seen was on a new rocking horsewhich Santa had left.

EULOGY TO RAY HOLDRIDGE, by Paul Holdridge Jr.
I believe I was Uncle Ray's "buddy". At least that is what he alwayscalled me. When I was young everyone called me Buddy, then it was Bud,then Paul, Jr., and sometimes now it's Mr. Holdridge. But Uncle Ray stillcalled my "Buddy". He was also my buddy, my teacher, and my friend. Hewas my teacher of many practical things, such as the use of tools andmethods of construction, the art of political compromise, but most of allhe taught me to enjoy life and have fun at whatever you do. If you couldplay a practical joke on someone, or spread gossip, that was his way oflife. I am sure that Al and George Clark, and my Uncles Archie, Carl andLeslie can all remember times when they were victims of Ray's sense ofhumor.
At all family gatherings, when Uncle Ray arrived the joking andstory telling really began and many times Ray was the willing victim,just to make everyone laugh. In fact he would want us to be laughingright now. I'm sure he is laughing at me trying not to be nervous.
Ray was always a child at heart and could communicate with theyoungest of children. How often I heard him speak "baby talk" to infants(ex. Dada, boo-boo) and they all seemed to understand. All childrensensed and enjoyed his love and attention.
The young athletes of the town knew and enjoyed Ray's loyalty andsupport of the team. His loud cheering or razzing could be heard at mostfootball games and probably if attendance at all Ledyard High footballgames was documented, Ray's name would be high on the list.
His desire to do the daring and different was demonstrated allthrough his life. He was one of the few teenagers who dared to dive offthe drawbridge in Poquetanuck Cove, from a height of 30 or so feet. Hewould do anything for a thrill, from walking a ridge on top of anunfinished building to doing a loop in an airplane. I remember him goingoff a rope swing at Long Pond and jumping into the water, fully clothed,at age 70. This was the way he enjoyed life.
He also enjoyed being a critic. He had a way of making peoplebelieve they had made a mistake, only to become a victim of Ray'spractical jokes. But no one seemed to get mad.
I was walking with Ray through the Crystal Mall when it was stillunder construction, and as he looked the "Inspector Type" I heard himcall out to 3 men on a scaffold constructing a partition. "Hay fellasyou're building that partition 6 inches out of line'. Three men stoppedwork, checked their blueprints, looked down at Ray who was laughing, andall 3 started to laugh with him. Somehow these strangers knew it was allin fun.
We all need to stop and laugh at ourselves once in a while and Ibelieve that was one of Ray's missions, to make us laugh.
I'll remember Ray for his honesty, with a few political white lies,his hard work, and his dedication to his town, but most of all I'llremember him as a friend and "buddy" who enjoyed a fun-filled life. Aftertoday, there will be more laughter in Heaven. We all thank you Uncle Ray.

REMARKS MADE BY MR. BROWN AT RAY'S FUNERAL
Ray D. Holdridge, born July 12, 1900 - carpenter, builder -dedicated citizen of Ledyard, which he loved - and to which, in hisyounger years he devoted himself selflessly. Listen to the array ofactivities to which he was aligned:
Justice of the Peace, Town Hall Building Committee, Ledyard Grange,Ledyard Fair Association, Ledyard Fire Co. No. 1, Ledyard Boys League,Ledyard Congregational Church, Board of Selectmen (1948), & RepublicanTown Committee.
He represented the Town of Ledyard to the State House ofRepresentatives from 1950-1973 (7 towns). Counting among projects inwhich he played an important role were:
1. The Vo-Ag section of Ledyard High School. 2. The Mohegan-PequotBridge. 3. The early efforts to get Route 117 improved - now close tocompletion.
Ray enjoyed the "give and take" of politics, often injecting acontroversial subject and then sitting back to enjoy the squabble.
A Republican, yes, but he was always prompt to add, "I work bothsides of the aisle", which he did very successfully.
Friendly, quick to make friends, a subtle sense of humor, and peopleliked him.
He was a Holdridge through and through and frequently expressed hispride in the family and their accomplishments.
True we are reluctant to relinquish him - tears cannot be suppressed- and we are absorbed in a sense of loss. The big gray reclining chair infront of the desk in the Antique Shop, where affairs of the Town, State,and Nation were settled. That chair will be empty, but we must not in ourgrief overlook many preceding chapters. We can be proud and happyconcerning the life I have briefly described. The happy years with Helen,for whom he cared deeply. He leaves a host of friends and acquaintancesas well, a library of pleasant memories and anecdotes for the "Good OldDays" he shared with many.
Yes we can even rejoice.
Ray put his mark on this community. He leaves it a bit better thanhe found it, and his mark will not be quickly erased from our memories.

THE DAY, NEW LONDON, CONN., THURSDAY, FEB. 18, 1988
RAY HOLDRIDGE, EX-LEGISLATOR, LEDYARD STALWART
By STEVE FAGIN, Day Staff Writer
LEDYARD - Ray D. Holdridge of 60 Kings Highway, a former staterepresentative, community leader and a memmber of one of the town's mostprominent families died Tuesday at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. He was87.
Mr. Holdridge, the only Republican in a family of Democrats, servedseven consecutive terms in the legislature, from 1959 to 1973. He4represented Ledyard and Montville.
He supported measures calling for construction of the Mohegan-PequotBridge across the Thames River, the straightening and widening of Route117 between Center Groton and Ledyard Center, and the creation of avocational-agricultural program at Ledyard High School.
The General Assembly passed a resolution Wednesday honoring Mr.Holdridge for his contributions, calling him "an exemplary legislator, aman of character, deep loyalty, great determination and foresight."
Rep. Glenn Arthur of Ledyard, who co-sponsored the resolution, said,"He was a political mentor and a very close personal friend."
As a representative from a predominantly rural district, Mr.Holdridge often complained about the preponderance of lawyers in thelegislature.
"I've got nothing against the lawyers, but they're professional men.Sessions are held at night so lawyers can have their office hours, in theolden days we had a little more common sense," he said in an 1981interview.
A Ledyard native, Mr. Holdridge was involved in politics on thelocal level, too. He was a member of the Board of Selectmen in 1948, theTown Hall Building Committee in 1956, and the Republican Town Committee.He also served as a justice of the peace.
Mr. Holdridge was a charter member of the Ledyard Volunteer Firecompany, a founder of the Ledyard Boys League, a past president of theLedyard Fair Association, and was a member of Ledeyard Grange, theLedyard Nursing Board and the Ledyard Congregational Church.
He was an avid sportsman who was a fixture in the stands at highschool football games. Last year the Boys League honored him upon thededication of a new sports field in Gales Ferry.
When he learned that hunters were shooting ducks on the ThamesRiver, he established the Poquetanuck Cove Bird Sanctuary.
Born July 12, 1900, the son of Samuel E. and Phoebe Holmes Hldridge,he grew up on the family farm.
"We were close friends. In those days, neighbors were neighbors."said former Mayor J. Alfred Clark, Jr., who grew up on a nearby farm.
Before the Holdridges expanded their nursery operation, they grewvegetables. Clark remembered helping deliver loads of produce with RayHoldridge to Norwich. In return his friend helped with the Clark familydairy farm, he said.
Long-time friend Robert O. Brown called Mr. Holdridge "an extremelygood-humored guy."
He just loved this community." Brown said, recalling how Mr.Holdridge would snap to attention any time he heard a reference toLedyard. At the same time, Brown said, "He was extremely proud of theHoldridge name."
Mr. Holdridge who married the former Helen Selvidio Oct. 28, 1959,in Groton, had been a self-employed carpenter in the 1940s. An eye injuryforced him to give up carpentry, and for several years worked as asalesman at the family-owned Holdridge Farm Nursery in Ledyard Center.
In the 1960s he opened Ledyard Center's first restaurant, the OpenHearth Restaurant, and operated it for a number of years before sellingthe business and running an antique store. Somebody's Treasures, with hiswife. He was best known in the business for his collections ofantique-dolls and toys.
Besides his wife, survivors include a daughter, Ruth Shafer ofFlorida; three brothers, Archie of Madison, Carl of East Dennis, Mass.,and Leslie Holdridge of Costa Rica; five grandchildren and severalgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the LedyardCongregational Church. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 tonight at the Gales Ferry Funeral Home ofChurch & Allen.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Ledyard VolunteerEmergency Squad.

1. 246. Ruth HOLDRIDGE  

A LIFE WITH A PURPOSE, by S. Archie Holdridge, private printing by author1991. In my library. p. 12.
Carl attended the Geer Hill School from 1909 to 1916. This wasfollowed with one year at the Broadway Grammar School in Norwich fromwhich he graduated in 1917. He attended Norwich Free Academy for twoyears. Near the end of his first year in 1918 he was excused early towork on our home farm as I had done the year before to aid the wareffort.
At the end of the second year, due to a physical handicap at thetime and after consultation with Pa, he decided to change schools andtrain for an office job. The Academy had no such courses at the time. Heenrolled in the Crandall Commercial School in Norwich in September of1919. Eight months later in April 1920, Mr. Crandall suggested he startworking days and finish his course during the evening. Five weeks afterworking for the Connecticut Trolley Co. he was offered a permanent job at$12 per week with full pack pay for the 5 weeks.
Mornings consisted of counting money the conductors had turned in,but soon he was chosen as paymaster and paid all the employees weekly incash. To do this he traveled to Willimantic and New London riding upfront with the motorman and making payments on the way.
He worked at the Connecticut Co. until April 1934 when he acceptedan opening at the Chelsee Saving Bank.
1934 was quite an eventful year for Carl and Barbara. In Februarythey adopted Alden, and Pa died in July that summer.
He was never really happy working in the bank although he did makeprogress. In 1951 he passed the equivalency test for a high schooldiploma. In 1953, he graduated from Savings Bank Management, StonierGraduate School of Banking, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NewJersey.
While at the bank he served 3 years as treasurer of the Town ofLedyard. Also during this period he became involved in CongregationalChurch denominational affairs.
He was offered a position as treasurer of the American Board ofForeign Missions in the fall of 1955 with headquarters in Boston.
He moved from Ledyard in December of 1955, buying a house inNewtownville, Mass. Time magazine had previously cited the high school ofthe town as one of the best in the country, especially in music.

NORWICH BULLETIN, Wednesday, September 25, 1991
CARL H. HOLDRIDGE - Sept. 22, 1991
SOUTH DENNIS, Mass. -- Carl H. Holdridge, 87, of South Dennis,Mass., husband of the late Babrara (Goodenough) Holdridge, died Sunday atthe Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, Mass.
He was born in Ledyard and attended public schools there.
Mr. Holdridge worked for the Conn. Street Railway Co. and later forthe Chelsea Savings Bank, both in Norwich. In 1956 he moved toNewbronville, Mass, where he was treasurer of the American Board ofCommissioners for Foreign Missions in Boston.
He later served as comptroller at Andover Newton Theological Schoolin Newton Center. Upon returning to Connecticut in 1963, he was treasurerand business manager of the United Church of Christ in Hartford. Heretired in 1962.
Mr. Holdridge was a former member of the Ledyard CongregationalChurch and was active in church affairs on both local and state level. Hewas a member of South Dennis Congregational Church.
Upon retiring to South Dennis, he continued his church relatedactivities, which included treasurer of the trustees of Jaffna CollegeFunds in Boston, and representing the United Church Board of WorldMinistries on several occasions at the college in Sri Lanka.
He was a trustee of Donations for Education in the Near East; amember of the Committee on Housing Concern, Barnstable Association;director and formerly treasurer of the Christian Camp MeetingAssociation, Craigville, Mass.; a member of the executive committee ofthe Congregational Christian Historical Society in Boston; a member ofthe board of governors and finance and investment committee of BostonSeaman's Friends Society, Inc.; director and treasurer of Lady DoakCollege (in India) Funds Corp. Office in Boston.
He was also avtive in many civic affairs, serving as director of theCap Cod Museum of National History, treasurer of the South Dennis FreePublic Library Association and a trustee of the Caleb Chase Fund for theTown of Dennis.
Survivors include a son, Alden H. Holdridge of Ledyard; a daughter,Jean H. Goheen of Presque Isle, Maine; two brothers, S. Archie Holdridgeof Madison and Leslie R. Holdridge of San Jose, Costa Rica; sixgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 W. Main St., South Dennis,Mass., is in charge of arrangements.

1. 247. Alden H. HOLDRIDGE  
2. 248. Jean H. HOLDRIDGE  

FROM INFORMATION FOUND IN THE BILL LIBRARY, 8/2/95.
Paul Orrin, became manager of S. E. Holdridge & Sons after hisfathers death in 1934. He and his mother and his family developed andexpanded the business on Geer Hill which became Holdridge Farm NurseryInc. and then moved to Ledyard Center in 1964. Paul served as a StateRepresentive, Ledyard Selectman and was on numerous church, town, countyand state boards.
The Holdridge brothers all grew up in Ledyard and were activemembers of Ledyard Congregational church. All graduated from Geer HillSchool and attended Norwich Free Academy by trolley. All have been activein community organizations and interested in the welfare of Ledyard andits people.

1. 249. HOLDRIDGE  
2. 250. HOLDRIDGE  
3. 251. HOLDRIDGE  
4. 252. HOLDRIDGE  

1. 253. Ora Belle HOLDRIDGE  
2. 254. Samuel Wesley HOLDRIDGE  
3. 255. HOLDRIDGE  

1. 256. HOLDRIDGE  
2. 257. HOLDRIDGE  
3. 258. HOLDRIDGE  
4. 259. HOLDRIDGE