Wilcox County AlArchives Biographies.....Bridges, John W. Born about 1798
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Author: "Alabama:  Her History, Resources, War Record, and Public Men From 1540 to 1872,: by Willis Brewer, 1872, page 579

John W. Bridges was another of the earlier settlers of the county, and one of 
its most influential citizens for nearly forty years.  His service as a 
legislator began in 1825, and he served the county thirteen years in that 
capacity.  He was also judge of the county court for several years.  His death 
occurred in 1858, at the age of 58 years.  Judge Bridges accumulated a large 
estate, for he was a good lawyer and a successful planter.  He was full of 
public spirit and benevolence, but of strong will and fiery temperament.  His 
wife was a Miss Bethea, of the county.

Additional Comments:
John W. Bridges & Elizabeth Bethea were married September 26, 1826 by Jonathan 
Anderson, MG, at the home of David Bethea.  Security was signed by Philip P. 
Bethea. (1)

From the 1850 US Census, Wilcox County, AL, John W. Bridges was 52 years old, 
born in South Carolina.  With him were Elizabeth G, age 52 (his wife, born in 
South Carolina, and Mary, age 9, born in Georgia.  

In the Bethea Cemetery, Wilcox County is a tombstone that reads:
Infant son of Judge John W. & Elizabeth Bethea Bridges, no dates. (2)

(1)  Marilyn Davis Barefield, "Records of Wilcox County, Alabama" (Southern 
Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1988) 8.

(2)  http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/wilcox/cemeteries/bethea.txt


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