Thomas HARRIDGE1

b. 1 September 1740, d. 9 June 1827
Father*David HARRIDGE b. b 19 Apr 1695, d. Jul 1753
Mother*Elizabeth DAVIE b. 1699, d. Feb 1776
Thomas HARRIDGE|b. 1 Sep 1740\nd. 9 Jun 1827|p324.htm|David HARRIDGE|b. b 19 Apr 1695\nd. Jul 1753|p613.htm|Elizabeth DAVIE|b. 1699\nd. Feb 1776|p614.htm|John HARRIDGE|b. c 1650\nd. 1710|p621.htm|Johanna KING|d. 1734|p622.htm|||||||
OccupationThomas HARRIDGE was a Wine Merchant. 
Occupation*He was a Magistrate. 
BirthHe was born in 1740 at Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England. 
Baptism*He was baptized on 1 September 1740 at St Clement's Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England; Leigh-on-Sea Parish Registers on SEAX (http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk), Image 29: 1740 September 1st Thomas the Son of David Harridge by Elizabeth his Wife was Baptized.2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Susanna GURNETT on 15 October 1765 at St Clement's Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex; Thomas Harridge of this Parish and Susannah Gurnett of this Parish were Married in this Church by Licence this fifteenth Day of October in the Year 1765. In the Presence of David Harridge & Ed Gisby.5,6 
NoteThomas HARRIDGE and Thomas HARRIDGE (not sure which Thomas. Seems likely to be the husband of Ann Ruth Prentice) was admitted to two pieces of copyhold land,
one called Portmeed, in the manor of East and South Hall, Paglesham, Essex. on 30 October 1782 at Portmeed, Paglesham, Essex.7
Note*Reply from Offley & Co. to a complaint made by Thomas Harridge:
Document (Networks and Knowledge) by Adjunct Professor Paul Duguid of the University of California, Berkeley, concerning a complaint made to Offley & Co. Their reply[1] to Thomas Harridge 6 May 1793 was: "It almost needless for us to observe to you that port wines owing to the increase demand for these two or three years past have come over newer than formerly and of course it required longer keeping. The wines you mentioned could only at present be fit to put in the bottle not to use. We therefore persuade ourselves that the judgement found was premature ... We therefore request of you to suspend your opinion until they have had more time to mature."

[1] Outgoing letter from Offley & Co, Oporto, to Thomas Harridge, 6 May, 1793. Archive of the House of Sandeman, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
(http://www.ischool.berkeley.edu/~duguid/articles/N_and_K.pdf) on 6 May 1793. 
OccupationAlthough the Registers of Magistrates for 1789 and 1791 include the name Thomas Harridge, he was also Deputy Lieutenant of Essex on 12 November 1803.1
Will*Thomas HARRIDGE left a will written on 3 November 1823 at Rayleigh, Essex.2
Codicil*He wrote a codicil to his will on 13 February 1826 at Rayleigh, Essex.1
Death*He died on 9 June 1827 at Rayleigh, Essex, England, at age 86.1,2 
Burial*He was buried on 18 June 1827 at Holy Trinity, Rayleigh, Essex; 

Slab near the font in Rayleigh Church: In the vault beneath are interred the Remains of 
Mr. Thomas Harridge, late of Hadleigh Hall, eldest Son of Thomas Harridge Esq. of this 
place who departed this life on Monday the 20th of June 1808 Aged 35 years. Also Mr. 
John Harridge third Son of the above Thomas Harridge Esq. who died January 23rd 1810 
Aged 32 years. Also Mrs. Susannah Harridge of this Parish who died October 20th 1812. 
Aged 66 years. Also of the above Thomas Harridge Esq many years a deputy Lieutenant 
and Magistrate of this County, who died the 9th of June 1827 aged 86 years.3,4,1
 
NoteHis property went to sale on 16 July 1827; Sale of property.
ProbateHis will was proved on 27 August 1827 at London 

Proved at London with a Codicil the 27th August 1827 before the Worshipful 
William Calverley Curtis Dr of Laws & Sworn by the Oaths of The Revd Sir John 
Head Bart  Samuel Hunt Russell & Samuel Clayton the Exors to whom Admon 
was granted having been first sworn duly to administer.
 

Family

Susanna GURNETT b. circa 1746, d. 20 October 1812
Marriage*He married Susanna GURNETT on 15 October 1765 at St Clement's Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex; Thomas Harridge of this Parish and Susannah Gurnett of this Parish were Married in this Church by Licence this fifteenth Day of October in the Year 1765. In the Presence of David Harridge & Ed Gisby.1,2 
Children
Last Edited20 Jun 2011

Citations:

  1. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI) compiled by the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, http://www.familysearch.org, Version 2.5.0 (2005). Unknown cd.
  2. [S185] Microfilm/fiche of Marriage Entries. "Thomas Harridge of this Parish and Susannah Gurnett of this Parish were Married in this Church by Licence this fifteenth Day of October in the Year 1765. In the Presence of David Harridge & Ed Gisby."
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