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Family of Erastus ALDRIDGE and Julia A VEAZIE
Erastus ALDRIDGE b. 1836 Apr 10840 at Ontario Co., New York4077. d. 1896 Mar 26840. bd. High St Cem., Brockport, NY840.
Julia A VEAZIE b. 1836 Mar 13840 at New York1842. d. 1902 Aug 18840 at her home on King St, Brockport, NY1890. bd. High St Cem., Brockport, NY840.
Married1886 1871~1890.
A search for Julia's daughter Zella Wiltsie resulted in finding Julia Aldridge (of the correct age), wife of Erastus Aldridge, with Zilla Wiltsie (of the correct age), in 1880 in Brockport (Sweden). Although Zilla is listed as "niece" to Erastus, it is assumed she is, in fact, his step-daughter. Julia's obituary1890 states she married Erastus in 1871, "or thereabouts."
Erastus Aldridge was a produce and grain dealer in and about the Brockport/Sweden area of New York, near Lake Ontario. The Rochester Democrate and Chronicle, Sun., March 29, 1896, reported that Erastus had been found dead in a warehouse of his firm Aldridge & Dailey, apparently having committed suicide by shooting himself in the chest. He had told his wife the previous Thursday that he was going to Pittsford on business for the day, perhaps to remain the night there. Due to his extended absence, a search was made. John Dailey, son of Erastus' partner William Dailey, had to force out a key that had been left in the lock on the inside to get into the warehouse. There was Aldridge was found, lying on his side, shirt drawn up and grasping a 38 revolver in his right hand. It was assumed that the market was going against him, and he had taken his own life as it seemed to weigh on his mind.
Erastus' will, signed 8 Nov 1875, Brockport, Monroe County, N.Y., mentions wife Julia H Aldridge to be sole executrix. He also states that his mother, Mrs Keziah Aldridge, is to be supported by Julia as an obligation during her natural life, "in all respects as I myself am bound."
Erastus' wife Julia (Veazie Wiltsie) is listed{\suoer 1889} as a widow in 1900.