JOHN BRIDGEMAN, BISHOP OF CHESTER

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'John Bridgeman' (2 November 1577 – 11 November 1652) was an English clergy.
The son of Thomas Bridgeman, and grandson of Edward Bridgeman was rector in Wigan, Lancashire in 1615. He was a Doctor of Divinity and Bishop of Chester from 1619 to 1652.
On 29 April 1606, Bridgeman has married Elizabeth Helyar, daughter of Reverend William Helyar. They had three children:

★ Sir James Bridgeman, married Anne Allen

★ Richard Bridgeman, married Katherine Watson

★ Sir Orlando Bridgeman, 1st Baronet (1608 or 1609–1674)

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