Born c1808, the son of Thomas Aldridge of Bristol, custom house officer (A, Ao).
| 1823 | 16 Apr. Apprenticed to J.D. Pountney and Sarah (A, AO). |
| 1830 | Hillsbridge Parade, Bedminster (P). |
| 1832 | 23 Sep. He was living in Bedminster with his wife Ann on the baptism of his daughter Sarah Ann (JBPR). |
| 1832 & 34 | Hillsbridge Parade, Bedminster (List of Electors, BRO 04736). |