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     John ERRIDGE was baptized on 26 February 1751 at Hever, Kent.² He was the son of Richard ERRIDGE and Catherine WALKER.¹

     Thomas ERRIDGE was baptized on 11 May 1753 at Hever, Kent.² He was the son of Richard ERRIDGE and Catherine WALKER.¹

     Jane ERRIDGE was baptized on 18 May 1755 at Hever, Kent.² She was the daughter of Richard ERRIDGE and Catherine WALKER.¹ Jane ERRIDGE died in infancy and was buried on 8 February 1756 at Hever, Kent.²

     Richard ERRIDGE was baptized on 20 April 1760 at Hever, Kent.² He was the son of Richard ERRIDGE and Catherine WALKER.¹

     Edmund ERRIDGE was baptized on 16 October 1762 at Hever, Kent.² He was the son of Richard ERRIDGE and Catherine WALKER.¹

     James married Sarah ERRIDGE, daughter of Richard ERRIDGE and Catherine WALKER, on 2 October 1769 at Hever, Kent.¹

     
Henry AYLWARD was born between 1790 and 1792.² Henry married Hester Fullman EURIDGE, daughter of Fanny EURIDGE, on 19 May 1822 at Hever, Kent.^1,3,4,2 Henry was transported to Western Australia, Australia on the ship "Pyrenees", in 1851.² Full details of Henry, his ancestors, his wife Hester, and their family available from Barry Oliver.²

     Richard was buried on 1 January 1771 at Ightham, Kent.¹

     Robin married Elizabeth (?).¹

     Elizabeth married Robin ERIDGE.¹

     John ERIDGE was baptized on 30 August 1696 at Kingston upon Thames, Surrey.² He was the son of Robin ERIDGE and Elizabeth (?).¹

     
Nicholas URIDGE was born in 1655.¹ As of 1679, Nicholas lived at St. Saviour Southwark, London.² Nicholas married Anne ALCHORNE in 1679.¹

     
Anne ALCHORNE was born in 1654.² Anne married Nicholas URIDGE in 1679.¹ As of 1679, Anne lived at Lewes, Sussex.¹

     Thomas married Ann URIDGE on 5 January 1748 at West Wickham, Kent.²

     Ann married Thomas WHIFFEN on 5 January 1748 at West Wickham, Kent.² Reference: Biography from Our County and its People (Oneida, NY) by Daniel Wager 1896.

ISAAC WHIFFEN Isaac Whiffen was born in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire, England, October 10 1817, and died in Utica, N.Y., June 24, 1889. He received his education mainly in his native country, where as a lad he developed those sturdy characteristics which mark the successful man. His elder brother, Uridge Whiffen, a gentlemen of scholarly attainments, had become professor of Greek and mathemathics in Bartlett's high school in Utica, and this led the family to emigrate to America and settle in this city in September 1832, when Isaac was scarcely fifteen years of age. But he soon left Utica and shipped on a whaling steamer, remaining away three years, mainly for his health.

Returning to Utica he engaged in the milk business with his brother John. In 1843 he established a meat market on the corner of John and Jay streets and here he laid the foundation for his successful business career. He remained on these corners, in trade. until his death, and the business was continued there by his sons till April 1893, a period of fifty years.Mr. Whiffen, at the time of his death, was the oldest butcher and meat dealer in Utica, and was known all over the State. At first he confined his operations to the retail trade. Gradually, however, an increasing wholesale business was added, the two branches being combined with unusal success, In 1886 he admitted his sons, George I. and B. Allen to partnership, under the firm name of Isaac Whiffen & Sons, and upon Mr. Whiffen's death in 1889 they succeeded to the business, taking the present firm name of Isaac Whiffen's Sons.

In 1892-93 they erected on Bleeker street, opposite Chancellor Square, a large commodious brick block, into which they moved in April, 1893, occupying the entire lower floor. Here both wholesaling and retailing of meats are carried on extensively, and here the business, established on the corner of John and Jay streets fifty-three years ago, has an appropriate home.

As a citizen Mr. Whiffen was energetic, enterprising and public spirited, and during his long and successful career won universal respect and confidence. He was a man of unswering integrity, true to his convictions. steadfast in his friendship, and unfailing in the discharge of his obligations. Plain, substantial and honest, he was a model citizen, and always took a just pride in advancing the welfare of the community. He was one of the organizers and for many years a director of the Utica and Mohawk street Railroad Co. Early in life he became interested in farming, and was a charter member of the Central New York Farmers' Club. He was also a prominent member of the Central New York Agricultural, Horticultural, and Mechanical Association, and a life member of the Utica Mechanics Association. He was one of the oldest members and at one time presidemt of St. George's Society, long a member of Utica Lodge, No.47.F & A.M., and a member and president of the Utica Curling Club. In politics he was an active and influential Republican, but never sought and only twice accepted political office. He served one term as canal collector, and in 1885 was appointed a police and fire commissioner of the city of Utica, but after about one year resigned. Mr. Whiffen was charitable, broad-minded, honorable, and industrious, and by every one was held in high esteem.

November 25, 1841, Mr. Whiffen married to Miss Elizabeth Seaton, who survives him. She was one of the eleven persons who founded the Bethel (later the Bleeker street and now the Park) Baptist church of Utica. They had nine children, of whom six are living, viz.: Charles B., George I., B. Allen, and Edward U., of Utica; Mrs. W.H. Gibson, of Rochester, N.Y; and Mrs. U.M. Whiffen, of Rock Island, Ill.

George I. Whiffen, born June 24, 1856, was educated in the Urica public schools and academy, and at the age of seventeen entered his father's meat market. He is trustee and treasurer of the Park Baptist church, a member of Imperial Council R.A., and a charter member of the Arcanum Club. November 7, 1883, he married Miss Carrie A. daughter of Charles Reed, of Utica, and they have one child, Marjorie G.B. Allen Whiffen was born August 26, 1858, received his education in the Utica public schools and academy, and on leaving school entered his father's business. He is a member of Imperial Council R.A. and of the Arcanum Club. June 17, 1891 he married Miss Anna N.,daughter of Henry B. Beckwith, of Utica.Edward U. Whiffen was born August 11, 1844, was educated in the public schools and academy of Utica, and remained with his father until 1870, when he went to Canada and engaged in the lumber business, continuing successfully until 1890. He then removed to Louisana, Pike county, Mo., and carried on a lumber trade until March, 1896, when he sold out and returned to Utica. In 1867 he married Miss Susan L. Brazie, of Utica, and they have four children: Harry L., Fannie A., Flora L., and Frank A.Submitted by Carol Tackett.³

      As of time of daughter Catherine's wedding in 1708, John URIDGE lived at St. Saviour Southwark, London.¹

     
Charles William URIDGE was born in 1826 in Sydenham, Kent.^2,1 Charles married Emma HUNT in 1866 at St. Saviour Southwark, London.^3,4 In the census of 3 April 1881 at 6 Cockerill Buildings, St. Bartholomew the Great, London, Charles was listed as the Head of Household; a Printer (Warehouse), living with his wife and son.² Charles died in 1888 at London, London.⁵

     
Emma HUNT was born in 1828 in Stroud, Gloucestershire.^3,4 Emma married Charles William URIDGE in 1866 at St. Saviour Southwark, London.^1,5 In the census of 3 April 1881 at 6 Cockerill Buildings, St. Bartholomew the Great, London, she was listed as the wife of Charles William URIDGE; a Printer (Warehouse), living with his wife and son.³ Emma HUNT made a will dated 23 December 1889 at 6 Cockerell's Buildings, Bartholomew Close, London, Witnessed by George Walter BERRY and Thomas JOHNSON.⁶ Emma died on 25 January 1890 at London.^7,8 The 1890 Will index shows: "The will of Emma URIDGE late of 6 Cockerells Buildings Bartholomew Close in the Country of London widow who died 25 January 1890 at 6 Cockerells Buildings was proved at the Principal Register by George BEALL the elder of 37 Pollock Road New Kent Road in the county of Surrey, Printer. Effects £29 2s.⁸" Her estate was probated on 15 July 1890 at Prinicipal Register, London.⁸

     William URIDGE received an endowment from (?) COWDRY. As of 1877, William lived at 45 Chiswell Street, St. Luke, London.¹

      As of time of marriage, in 1749, John and Mary MAY lived at Beckenham, Kent.¹ John married Mary MAY on 16 February 1749 at Morden College, Kent.¹

     
Mary MAY was born in 1724.² As of time of marriage, in 1749, Mary and John URIDGE lived at Beckenham, Kent.¹ Mary married John URIDGE on 16 February 1749 at Morden College, Kent.¹

     James married Mary URIDGE on 28 September 1798 at Plaxtol, Kent.¹

     
Mary URIDGE was born in 1773?² Mary married James EDWARDS on 28 September 1798 at Plaxtol, Kent.¹

     Frederick married Frances URIDGE on 29 November 1818 at St. Margaret, Rochester, Kent.^2,3,4