Age understated in the marriage register and in the 1891 and 1901 Censuses. Aged 6 months in 1851.
In 1881 Bridget Odgers, aged 29, born in Newquay Cornwall, tin miner's wife, was living in Cross St., Camborne. Present were children (born in Camborne): Thomas J. (8), scholar, Beatrice M. (6), scholar, Annie (4), scholar, Lilly (2), and Joseph F. (1m).
In 1891 Elizabeth [sic] Odgers, aged 38, born in Newquay, married, was living in 18 Cross St., Camborne. With her were children (born in Camborne): Thomas J. (18), blacksmith, Lilian (12), scholar, Joseph (10), scholar
In 1901 Elizabeth [sic] Odgers, aged 48, born in Newquay, married, was living in Cross Street, Camborne. Present were children Annie (23), Joseph (20).
In 1911 Bridget Odgers, aged 58, born in Newquay, widow, was at 13 Basset St., Camborne. With her were children (born in Camborne) Joseph Frederick (30), single, accountant, Annie Jane (33), single, shop assistant, and Beatrice Mary Simmons (35), married.
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Bridget Mary Odgers died aged 70 years. 2
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MRS. ODGERS DOLCOATH ROAD.
We announce with regret the death of Mrs. Bridget Mary Odgers, who died at Dolcoath Road, Camborne, on Monday after a long illness. For many years the deceased lady resided in Basset Street and was respected by everyone who knew her. She leaves three daughters and two sons, one being Mr. J. F. Odgers, secretary of Dolcoath Mine, Ltd., to whom much sympathy will be extended in their severe loss.
The funeral took place at Centenary Wesleyan Churchyard on Thursday morning, Rev. C. Adie Pollard officiating. The mourners were: Messrs. J. F. Odgers (son), Ewart, Fred and J. Clifford Odgers (grandsons), W. J. Semmons, H. Roberts (sons-in-law), B. B. Harris, J. R. Rowe and J. Semmons....
Cornishman, Wednesday, 8 December 1920, p. 6
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