Crisp Molineux HARRIDGE1

b. 3 August 1788, d. 3 September 1863
Father*Thomas HARRIDGE b. 1 Sep 1740, d. 9 Jun 1827
Mother*Susanna GURNETT b. c 1746, d. 20 Oct 1812
Note*Molineux spelling variations: Molyneux,
Molineaux, Molyneaux, Muleneux,
Mollineux, Mollinaux. 
BirthCrisp Molineux HARRIDGE was born before 3 August 1788 at Leigh-On-Sea, Essex. 
Baptism*He was baptized on 3 August 1788 at St Clement's Church, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex; Leigh-on-Sea Parish Registers on SEAX (http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk), Image 47: 1788 August 3 Crisp Molineux Son of Thomas & Susanna Harridge was baptized.2,3,4 
Occupation* On 20 August 1805 Crisp Molineux HARRIDGE was a Midshipman in the Royal Navy, on
HMS Sandwich.

HMS Sandwich was a 90-gun second rate
ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched
in 1759 at Chatham. Sandwich participated
in the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1780,
where she served as Admiral Rodney's
flagship. She was converted to serve as a
floating battery in 1780, and from 1790
she was on harbour service. Sandwich was
broken up in 1810.5 
Occupation On 24 January 1806 Crisp Molineux HARRIDGE was a Landsman in the Royal Navy, on
HMS Pompee.

POMPEE
1803- out of commission at Plymouth.
1806 Capt. R. DACRES, flagship of
Rear Ad. Sir Sidney SMITH in Mediterranean.
With Sir Sidney's squadron consisting of
THUNDERER, STANDARD, ENDYMION and
ACTIVE, she entered the Dardanelles on
the 19 February as part of Vice Ad. Sir John
DUCKWORTH's force. They anchored within
musket shot of a Turkish squadron consisting
of a 64-gun ship, four frigates, four corvettes
and four smaller vessels lying under a
31-gun battery on Port Pesquies. Half
an hour after the British ships opened
fire all the Turkish vessels ran ashore on
the Asiatic side except for one corvette
and one gunboat which were captured.
The redoubt was then carried by Lieut.
Mark OATES with POMPEE's marines after
a short bombardment. Five seamen belonging
to POMPEE were wounded. POMPEE was
undamaged when the squadron returned
through the Dardanelles on the 3 March.
Later in the year she was with with Rear
Admiral KEATS.5 
Occupation On 20 July 1807 Crisp Molineux HARRIDGE was a Midshipman in the Royal Navy, on
HMS Pompee.5 
Occupation On 1 February 1808 Crisp Molineux HARRIDGE was a Midshipman in the Royal Navy, on
HMS Victory.

VICTORY
Victory was commissioned in March 1808
as flagship to Rear-Admiral de Saumarez,
appointed Commander-in-Chief Baltic.
Victory, accompanied by nine sail of the line,
five frigates, six sloops, 13 gun-brigs and
upwards of 200 sail of transports, departed
Yarmouth Roads on May 20th, sailing, in
support of the Swedish Alliance, for Gothland
which had been invested by Russian
forces. By mid November, after an uneventful
period in the Baltic, Victory was back at
Portsmouth where she reverted to a Private
ship under Captain J. C. Searle and sailed for
the Peninsula to assist in the evacuation of a
British Army from Corunna. Returning to Portsmouth,
Victory was refitted for work in the Baltic and sailed
under the command of Capt. G. J. Hope to join
Saumarez for two seasons in support of British
interests in the war with Denmark. Sir James
Saumarez's activities can best be described as a
modest success but he proved unable to tempt the
Russian Fleet into action.5 
Occupation On 24 February 1810 Crisp Molineux HARRIDGE was discharged from the Royal Navy.5 
Marriage*He married Mary Ann WITHAM, daughter of John WITHAM and Ann PLAYER, on 25 November 1816 at St Leonards Shoreditch, Hackney, London.6,7 
OccupationCrisp Molineux HARRIDGE was Resident at the Sun Inn in 1822 at High Street, Billericay, Essex.8 
OccupationHe was Resident at the Sun Inn between 1823 and 1824 at High Street, Billericay, Essex.8 
OccupationHe was Licensee at the Sun Inn in 1828 at High Street, Billericay, Essex.9 
OccupationHe was Fire etc. Office Agents, Essex Economic between 1828 and 1829 at Billericay, Essex.8 
OccupationHe was Resident at the Sun Inn between 1828 and 1829 at High Street, Billericay, Essex.8 
(Witness) MiscHe was a defendant in the suit in the Court of Chancery contesting the execution of
the will of Thomas Harridge (d1827). Brought by William
D'Aranda and Elizabeth, and others (see list below). The
actual Bill of Complaint has not yet turned up but there
are several 'answers' of the defendants.


Complainants:

William D'Aranda
Elizabeth D'Aranda
Susannah Harridge
Eliza Harridge
Thomas Harridge
Mary Harridge
Henry Harridge Carter
James Caldwell Carter
Emma Carter
Mary Carter
Crispe Harridge Carter
John Carter
Eliza Charlotte Carter
William Bacon Carter
Alleyne David Carter
Charlotte Kennett
Sophia Kennett
Eliza Kennett
Henrietta (aka Harrietta) Kennett
Thomas Henry Kennett
Richard Kennett
Mary Ann Kennett
John Carter Kennett
Matilda Kennett
Robert Kennett
Arthur Stanes Kennett
William Stanes Kennett
Theresa Ford
Sophia Ford
Emma Ford
Harriott Ford
Frederick Ford
Mary Ann Ford
William D'Aranda Ford
Susannah Ford


Defendants:

David Harridge
Thomas Walker
Mary Walker
Crisp Harridge
Susannah Attridge
John Carter
Sophia Carter
Susannah Harridge Carter
Thomas Kennett
Charlotte Timson Kennett
Theresa Jones Ford with William Peter D'ARANDA R.N. and Elizabeth HARRIDGE circa 1829.10
OccupationCrisp Molineux HARRIDGE was a Horse & Gig Owner at the Sun Inn between 1832 and 1833 at High Street, Billericay, Essex.8 
OccupationHe was Resident at the Sun Inn in 1839 at High Street, Billericay, Essex.8 
OccupationHe was Resident at the Sun Inn in 1840 at High Street, Billericay, Essex.8 
NoteHoly Haven is the snuggest little harbour in all the Thames estuary
for small craft. There are two houses opposite the anchorage, the
coast-guard station and an old-fashioned inn whose eggs and bacon
have comforted many a yachtsman. All around extends a flat
country of marsh and pasture intersected by broad ditches, looking
very much like a Dutch landscape; and the likeness is increased by
the presence of quite a fleet of schuyts, for the creek is much
frequented by the Dutch eel-boats, the reason being, so a Dutch
skipper, whose statement may or may not be true, told me, that the
Hollander eels will not live in any British waters save those of the muddy
channel that surrounds Canvey Island.
-- Quote from 'The Falcon on the Baltic" by E.F.Knight.




From http://www.canveyislandhistory.com/history.htm

In and around the Lobster Smack Inn
By far the oldest, and certainly the first fully-licensed, premises on
the island was the Lobster Smack Inn. It nestles conveniently close
to the sea wall on the south coast at the furthest end of Haven Road.
Indeed this position has been very favourable for passing trade in its
time since the waters in the Hole Haven creek are deep, providing a
suitable shelter for vessels. The inn has also been known as the Sluice
House and the World's End. The wooden structure boasts a lip-tile
dating from 1510, although this in itself does not give conclusive proof
of age. It is thought that a more reasonable date for its construction
would be around the 17th century. The hostelry claims a licence dating
from the time of Elizabeth I. It has been described as an unobstrusive
but comfortable inn with comparatively lofty rooms, supported by oak
beams. A boatman could expect to get very reasonable bed and board
accommodation here, including large four poster beds. The inn was
referred to by Dickens in Great Expectations. 
OccupationHe was a Publican in 1841 at Holy Haven, Canvey Island, Essex.11 
Census*He appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 at Holy Haven, Canvey Island, Essex; 

1841 Census Information:
Census Place:     Holy Haven, Canvey Island, Essex
Name                    Age  Sex  Occupation     Born in Same County
Crisp Harridge          50   M    Publican       Yes
Mary Ann Harridge       45   F    -              Yes
George Harridge         13   M    -              Yes
Alfred Fitch Harridge    6   M    -              Yes
William Burrells        35   M    Servant        Yes
Emma Bradcock           15   F    Servant        Yes
Charles Corey           18   M    Waterman       Yes
Robert Ellis            55   M    Waterman       Yes
Charles Moles           55   M    Waterman       Yes.11

 
OccupationHe was an Inn Keeper in 1844.12 
OccupationHe was Resident at the Sluice Inn in 1845 at Canvey Island, Essex.13 
OccupationHe was a Victualler at the Sluice Inn in 1848 at Canvey Island, Essex.14 
OccupationHe was Resident at the Sluice Inn in 1851 at Canvey Island, Essex.13 
OccupationHe was a Victualler in 1851 at Sluice Inn (aka Lobster Smack Inn), Canvey Island, Essex. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Sluice Inn (aka Lobster Smack Inn), Canvey Island, Essex; 

1851 Census:
Place: Sluice Inn (aka Lobster Smack Inn), Canvey Island, Essex
Ref:   HO 107/1777/192
Name              Age Sex Marr Occupation      Birthplace        Rel
Crisp M Harridge  63  M   M    Victualler      Essex, Leigh      Head
Mary A Harridge   62  F   M    -               Kent, Rochester   Wife
George Harridge   22  M   U    Assistant       Essex, Billericay Son
Benjamin Burrels  57  M   U    Ostler          Essex, Cotford    Servant
Eliza Stow        19  F   U    General Servant Essex, Pitsea     Servant.15

 
(Witness) ProbateHe witnessed the probate of the estate of George Dennis HARRIDGE on 17 September 1861 at Principal Registry, London, England; Probate Index Entry: Letters of Administration
(with the Will annexed) of the Personal estate
and effects of George Dennis Harridge late of
the "Sluice House" Inn Canvey Island in the
County of Essex Licensed Victualler deceased
who died 14 August 1861 at Canvey Island
aforesaid were granted at the Principal Registry
to Crisp Molyneux Harridge of Canvey Island
aforesaid Gentleman the Father and Next of Kin
of the said Deceased he having been first sworn.16 
OccupationCrisp Molineux HARRIDGE was a Farmer and Innkeeper in 1863 at South Benfleet.17 
Death*He died on 3 September 1863 at South Benfleet (Canvey Island??) at age 75.17 
Burial*He was buried on 8 September 1863 at Holy Trinity Church, Rayleigh, Essex; Name Crisp Molyneux HARRIDGE Date 8 Sep 1863 Aged 76 Place Rayleigh Description Holy Trinity Denomination Anglican.18,19 

Family

Mary Ann WITHAM b. 8 April 1790, d. 13 October 1858
Marriage*He married Mary Ann WITHAM, daughter of John WITHAM and Ann PLAYER, on 25 November 1816 at St Leonards Shoreditch, Hackney, London.6,7 
Children
Last Edited11 Dec 2011

Citations

  1. Will of Thomas Harridge of Rayleigh, Essex, 1823/1826, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, 27 Aug 1827.
  2. 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.
  3. Pallot's Baptism Index.
  4. Baptism Entry, 16th century onwards "Leigh-on-Sea Parish Registers on SEAX (http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk), Image 47: 1788 August 3 Crisp Molineux Son of Thomas & Susanna Harridge was baptized."
  5. Navy Pay Office Record National Archives Ref: ADM/29/19/275,. "Crisp M Harridge; Rating; Born: Leigh; Age on entry: 17; Dates served: 20 August 1805-24 February 1810; Date and Type of Application: Greenwich 22 July 1839."
  6. Index to Marriage Entries, 1780-1837, compiled by Pallot & Co, Commencing 1813 "unknown cd."
  7. Microfilm/fiche of Marriage Entries. "Guildhall, St Leonard Shoreditch, Register of marriages, Mar 1816 - Sep 1817, P91/LEN/A/01/Ms 7498/29."
  8. Pigot's.
  9. Alehouse Recognizances.
  10. Court of Chancery, Six Clerks Office, "D'Aranda v Harridge 1829, TNA Doc Ref: C13/2226/32."
  11. Online image of the 1841 Census for England and Wales (Ancestry.co.uk, http://www.ancestry.co.uk.)
  12. Marriage Certificate of Child ,.
  13. Post Office Directory.
  14. White's Directory.
  15. Online image of the 1851 Census for England and Wales (Ancestry.co.uk, http://www.ancestry.co.uk.)
  16. Index to Probate Record, 1861-1941, compiled by Ancestry.com, Provo, UT, USA, 2010 "Website at http://ancestry.co.uk visited 14-Aug-2010."
  17. Copy death certificate. "Unknown cd."
  18. Essex Burial Index ,.
  19. NBI n.pub.,.