single of Bellingham Bay's first co...

single of Bellingham Bay's first colonists Edward Eldridge played a prominent part in business, real estate and politics leading to the unfolding of today's city. Born in Scotland in 1828 Eldridge was orphaned early in life, raised by the agency of his grandparents and ran away to sea when he was 11 years ancient

After sailing commercially and serving in the British navy, he came to the United States in 1846 and worked in commercial sailing upon the Great Lakes.

The discovery of gold in California drew Eldridge west in 1849 After trying his hand at mining, he again went to