Boyle and Berrier Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameMartha BALDRIDGE / BELDRIDGE
BirthMay 26, 1843, Niagara County, NY
Spouses
BirthMay 27, 1832, Butler County, PA
Death1915 Age: 82
Misc. Notes
Lived in Butler County until the age of 17.
Apprenticed at the wagon and carriage maker business, then worked as a ship carpenter for two seasons.
In 1853, went to California where he engaged in mining, mill-wrighting, and carpentering.
Returned to Butler County, and then one year later moved to Ogle County.
Came to Ogle County in 1861, and purchased 80 acres on section 31, Dement Township. Expanded to 240 acres.