Walter David Kerridge
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | Not known |
| Age at Death | 86 Years |
| Additional Names | Charlotte Kerridge |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Charlotte loved wife of Walter Kerridge Died 26 January 1939. Peacefully Sleeping. Also her loved husband Walter David Died 27 August 1951. Aged 86 years. Re-United. |
Early Life
Walter David Kerridge was born on 16 April 1871 in Suffolk County, England. His father was Frederick Kerridge.
Marriage
Walter married Charlotte Kerridge on 25 December 1897 at Frinton, St. Mary Magdalene, Essex. He had four children ; Walter David Francis Kerridge born 31 March 1898, Bessie May, James William, Alfred Charles.
Immigration
Walter emigrated to Western Australia on board the ship "Gothic" arriving on the 10 April 1912.
Electoral Rolls
According to the electoral roll in 1917 he lived at St. Ives Cottage Armadale; in 1925, 1928 and 1931 he lived at Seventh Road Armadale; 1928 he lived at Seventh Road, Armadale and in 1936 he lived at Thomas Road, Armadale. His occupation was a brickmaker.
Community Involvement
Sunday Times dated 3 November 1909: Purchase of 20 acres, two miles west of Armadale, 16 acres cleared, 15-foot well, four roomed Jarrah weather board house, two fowl sheds, incubator shed, tank, cow shed and stable. Held in the names of Walter David Kerridge Senior and son Walter David Kerridge Junior.
Death
Walter died on 27 August 1951, aged 86 at Victoria Park, Western Australia.