Ambrose Eldridge

Ambrose Eldridge (circa 1815 – 9 May 1860) was a chemist and experimental farmer in Brisbane, Colony of Queensland.

Early life Ambrose Eldridge was born about 1815 in England, the son of John York Eldridge. The farming experiments at Eagle Farm appear to have failed, and by 1859 he had returned to the chemist business, opening a shop at Ipswich.

Later life Ambrose Elridge died on 9 May 1860 from consumption at his home in Brisbane Street, Ipswich; he was 45 years old. He left his second wife Mary and his children destitute.