Edward Bridgeman was Sheriff of Exeter, Devon, in 1563. He is the ancestor of the

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, the Earls of Bradford and the Viscounts Bridgeman. He had at least two sons, Thomas and Michael. His daughter Anastryce Bridgeman (c. 1540–1599) became the second wife of John Hooker (c. 1527–1601) (alias John Vowell) of Exeter, historian, writer, solicitor, antiquary, and civic administrator. Vivian, Lt.Col. J.L., (Ed.) The Visitations of the County of Devon: Comprising the Heralds' Visitations of 1531, 1564 & 1620, Exeter, 1895, p.479 His grandson John Bridgeman became

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in 1619.

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16th-century births High sheriffs of Devon Year of death unknown 16th-century English people

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