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James was born on June 19th, 1763 in Stonham Aspall, Suffolk.  James' father was Ruben Bridges and his mother was Rachel Sewel.  His paternal grandparents were William Bridges and Dinah; his.  He was the fifth of six children.  He had three brothers and two sisters, named Samuel, Ruben, Samuel, Dinah and Mary.  He died, at the age of 26 years, 7 months and 22 days, on February 10th, 1790 in Stonham Aspall, Suffolk.

James' family with Elizabeth Scott

James and Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony on August 22nd, 1786 in Suffolk, Ipswich.  They had five sons and four daughters, named Elizabeth, James, James, Reuben, William, Martha, George, Elizabeth and Mary.