Trafford

Born during the December quarter 1882 in the Altrincham R.D. - ref: 8a/178,
the eldest son of George & Matilda Jane Bridgwood (nee Wigley).  The birth
was registered as Charles Bridgewood (with an 'e') and no mention of his
middle name - Frederick.  Baptised at Kniveton P.C., Derbyshire where his
maternal grandfather was the landlord of the Angel Inn P.H.

His mother - Matilda Jane Bridgwood died in 1886 - probably in childbirth
as it is at the time of the birth of their youngest son.  She was buried at
Kniveton.

1891 Census - Southern Road, Ashton Upon Mersey.   Son - aged: 9 - Scholar
- born: Ashton on Mersey.    Head of household - George Bridgwood - Widower
- aged: 49 - occ: Dairyman - born: Kniveton, Derbyshire.   Plus his
maternal grandmother, 2 younger siblings and a domestic servant.

1901 Census - Southern Road, Ashton Upon Mersey.    Son - aged: 18 - occ:
Shipping Clerk - born: Ashton on Mersey.    Head of household - George
Bridgwood - Widower - aged: 58 - occ: Dairyman - born: Kniveton,
Derbyshire.    Plus 2 younger siblings.

1911 Census - 6 North View, Southern Road, Ashton on Mersey.    Son -
Unmarried - aged: 28 - occ: Merchants Clerk - born: Ashton on Mersey.  Head
of household - George Bridgwood - Widower - aged: 69 - occ: Dairyman -
born: Kniveton, Derbyshire.    Plus 2 younger siblings.

Formerly 137270 R.F.A.    MIC -  Awarded the BWM & VM.

His name is spelt  "Bridgewood C.F." on the Cenotaph.