The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-29
George W.Northedge, Prom inent in Grand Army and Sons of Veterans, Claims He Will Get Nearly a
 Million
Request Comes from Grand father, Who Enigrated From England to Mon- treal, and MT. Northedge Is Sole Heir.

That he is heir to a fortune of $S56,7s2 as well as an English title of nobility, is the claim made by George William Northedge, of Stratford. MT. Northedge is the commander of Frank lin Bartlett Camp, No Il, Sons of Vet erans, and prominent in Elias Howe, Jr., Post, G. A. R. MT. Northedge claims that he has received word from attorneys in Montreal which leave no doubt that he is heir to the fortune and the title. Mr. Northedge has been living with Jerome May in Stratford aven e, near John Bonds place. Yes terday he gave out a statement in which he announced his good for tune.
 The Bridgeport Telegram printed a story this morning, which in part was as follows:
 ''Yes, it is true," he said, when ques- toned, 'and have papers, certificates and all of the evidence to show that I am the person wanted, and whom the attorneys for the estate have been seeking for number of years. l have never been anxious to make fortune quickly, and now it is thrust upon me, showing that all things come to him who waits. I had no ambition for a great fortune, but fortune has fol- lowed me, and after much difficulty has caught up with me. l was lost track of several years ago, but through friends in Montreal and New Haven I was brought again in touch with my people in Montreal through my connection with the G. A. R. in Bridgeport.
 "No, I don't feel SO very much elat- ed, but I will accept what has come to me and will invest my money in and around Bridgeport and remain here as a resident
 MT. Northedge-Sir George, to give him his title-is a native of Hartford where he was born. His father was an Englishman and his mother a na- tive of Connecticut. His grandfather emigrated from England to Montreal and laid the foundation of the vast wealth which MT. Northedge is now to share.
 Enlisted as Private.
 MT. Northedge enlisted as a private in the First battalion, Connecticut cavalry, at the outbreak of the Civil war, and after serving his term again enlisted in the 18th Connecticut Vol unteer infantry, serving throughout the war. At the close of the war he travelled extensively throughout the United States and Canada, visiting many places of interest, and came to Bridgeport from Montreal.
 ''ft is a pretty good lift," he said later in the interview, "but T have not lost my head about it. An old stager like myself, who has been through the war and seen a good bit of the world, is not so easily carried off his feet. l was surprised, you may be sure, all the same, when I was found and told of this fortune. have lived quiet sort of life in Bridgeport, but still think I am pretty we'll known. It is remarkable how such things come about when least expected.
 MT. Northedge has a mass of docu- mentary evidence relating to his fam- fly history, which shows he is a care full man to have preserved. Much of this was left him by Ihis father, who, by the way, was also a veteran of the Civil war, serving as colonel of the 59th New York volunteers, Colonel William Northedge.
 He allowed the reporter the privi. lege of looking over these papers. which evidently prove MT. Northedge's right to title and money, the deseen. being traced in a direct line through the eldest son for many generations.
 Groom to King.
 "I was baptized William, in mem- ory of my great-great-grandfa ,'' he said, continuing his story, ''Sir Will liam Northey of Joy House. He was groom of the chamber to King George