Dr. Irwin Bridgman

Cal 1845 - 1878  (~ 33 years)

• Name	Irwin Bridgman
  Prefix	Dr.
  Born	CALC 31 Mar 1845	Smithville, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126704129
  Residence	1868	Stoney Creek, Wentworth Co., Ontario   [2]
  Occupation	1869	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	Doctor
  Occupation	1871	Grimsby, , Lincolnshire, England   [1]
  	Doctor
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-184715
  Died	31 Oct 1878	Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
  Buried	Toronto Necropolis Cemetery and Crematorium, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I184715	Generations
  Last Modified	17 Feb 2026

  
  

  Family	Rosetta Crapper,   b. 2 Aug 1849, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 23 Dec 1934  (Age 85 years)
  Married	18 Mar 1868	Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Children	1. Martha Ann Bridgman,   b. 13 Jun 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 16 Jun 1933, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 64 years)
  Last Modified	24 Feb 2026
  Family ID	F53057	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  BRIDGMAN, IRWIN was in Waterloo by January 7, 1869 when his card appeared in the Waterloo Chronicle of that dates "I. Bridgman M. D. Physician, Surgeon and Accoucheur. Coroner for the County of Wentworth, Waterloo Ont. Can be seen at Hewitts Hotel until a permanent office can be secured." The only information on him is found in the comment which accompanies the card. Dr. Bridgman, whose card appears in another column, has located in Waterloo. He is a gentleman of high literary standing, having stood second in a graduating class of sixty, and has considerable professional experience. The Hamilton Times, in referring to his removal from Stoney Creek, speaks of him in very flattering terms. It says that since he has commenced the practice of his profession he has" stood well with both his professional brethren and the general public in this vicinity, who will all wish him success in his new sphere of labor." On August 5, 1869 the Chronicle reports that he had moved to Smithville, not having been able to obtain a house in Waterloo. The Canada Lancet December 1, 1878 has the final words Deaths. In Toronto, Oct. 31, Irwin Bridgman, M. D. , in the 34th year of his age. Doctors in Waterloo County 1852-1925 by Alexander D. Campbell ________ Dr. Bridgman, one of the city coroners, died today of cancer in the stomach. The Hamilton Spectator Fri, Nov 01, 1878 Page 1

  
  

• Sources

  [S2430] Census - Canada - 1871, Census Place: Grimsby, Lincoln, Ontario; Roll: C-9923; Page: 24; Family No: 96. Bridgman, Irvine 27 Ontario Physician Rosetta 24 Marth A 2 [S119] Vit - ON, York, Toronto - Toronto City Marriage Register 1858-1869. Name: Irevine Bridgman M. D. Age: 23 years (23 years) Birth Year (Estimated): 1845 Birthplace: Smithville Res: Stony Creek, Saltfleet. Father's Name: William Bridgman Mother's Name: Ann Wilson Spouse's Name: Rosetta Crapper Spouse's Age: 18 years (18 years) Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1850 Spouse's Birthplace: City Of Toronto Res: City of Toronto Spouse's Father's Name: Jas Crapper Spouse's Mother's Name: Martha A Crapper Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 18 March 1868 (18 March 1868) Event Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  
  

• Event Map

  Residence - 1868 - Stoney Creek, Wentworth Co., Ontario Married - 18 Mar 1868 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Occupation - Doctor - 1869 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Doctor - 1871 - Grimsby, , Lincolnshire, England Died - 31 Oct 1878 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Buried - - Toronto Necropolis Cemetery and Crematorium, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth