The Paradice Family

This is the history of the Paradice family of Bristol, England, who immigrated to Canada and later to Colorado, USA.  It focuses on Ambrose Paradice and his descendants, particularly Francis, George, Francis Henry (Frank) and Frank’s children, but includes sketches of other family members.

The Paradice family has its roots in Wiltshire, England.  An article in Wiltershire Notes and Queries (June 1914) states that a branch of the family had settled in the town of Devizes by the early part of the sixteenth century.  By the early 1700s another branch of the family was residing in the nearby town of Seend.  The names Ambrose, Francis and George were prominent in these families.  However, it has not been possible to connect the Paradices of Devizes or Seend with the Paradices of Bristol.

Acknowledgements:  Special thanks to Elizabeth D'Oliveira for newspaper clippings and historical background regarding George Paradice's emigration and work at Abbey Shipyards and to Bill Stark, Sr. for copies of Frank Paradice's letters to his father (George).