[The author called at "Riddle's Banks" when returning from a western tour in the summer of 1874, and was for a few hours the guest of Mr. Riddle; and the pleasant greetings received from, and kind attentions bestowed by, this estimable family will ever be cherished among the sunny memories of life. Weary with a long journey, and weak from a serious illness of only a few weeks previous, I was made to feel at home, and while there was the recipient of every comfort that could make my stay restful, and contribute to my happiness. Mr. Riddle was then in a precarious condition of health, but was able to ride about the village with me and point out his improvements and the beauties of the place. I found him a companionable man, genial and tender-hearted. In our conversation concerning the history of his Scotch-Irish ancestors, he informed me that his family had originally spelled their names "Riddell," which he recognized as the correct orthography, and presumed the change of spelling was made to accommodate the pronunciation, which, he said, was invariably Riddle, in Ireland. I was holding his hand at the gate on the morning of my departure, when Mr. Riddle expressed this sentiment: "I hope to live about ten years, and then go to dwell with Jesus." His wife was found a mild, amiable lady, very quiet and modest in appearance, and was a congenial companion for her husband-a noble and godly man. I little thought Mr. Riddle's stay with his affectionate family would be so short, for in about two weeks after my return to my pastorate in Massachusetts, I received intelligence of his death. A portrait of Mr. Riddle, contributed to this work by his family, is an excellent likeness. The view of the Riddle mansion is a good representation of the house, but would have been more pleasing if it had embraced more of the grounds.] Mary Riddle (1), second daughter of Leander (1), was born at Parkmount, near Belfast, Ireland, in 1805; was married to Alexander McDowell; emigrated to the United States many years ago, and is now (1876) residing at Glen-Riddle, Delaware County, Penn. Her son, Mr. Samuel-Riddle McDowell, is connected in the business at Glen-Riddle, with his uncle.

Jane Riddle (1), third daughter of Leander (1), was born at Parkmount, near Belfast, Ireland, in 1807; was married to Hamilton Maxwell, a man of Scottish descent, and died in 1836.

SIXTH GENERATION.

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Henry Riddle" (1), eldest son of Samuel (1), was born in Philadelphia, Penn., May 30, 1850; married Oct. 23, 1873, to Annie-M. Beatty, second daughter of John C. and Jemima Beatty, of Media, Penn.

He has received an excellent literary education, besides a thorough training in the military and polytechnic schools. When but eighteen years old he had the general charge of the factory at Glen-Riddle, and was admitted into the firm March 11, 1872. Mr. Riddle has made a tour through Europe, and visited some families of his father's relatives in the city of Belfast, Ireland. No issue in 1876.

Samuel-Doyle Riddle" (2), eldest son of Samuel (1), by his second. wife, was born at Glen-Riddle, July 1, 1861.

Lydia-Maude Riddle (1), eldest daughter of Samuel (1), was born at Glen-Riddle, Dec. 1, 1862.

*There is a Samuel Riddle residing at Glen-Riddle, in some way connected with the above family, but I have not the genealogy. I was introduced to him at the Family Meeting.

Charlotte-Buffington Riddle (1), second daughter of Samuel (1), was born at Glen-Riddle, Nov. 2, 1864.

Leander-William Riddle (2), third son of Samuel (1), was born at

Glen-Riddle, Penn., Oct. 25, 1868.

Hannah Riddle (1), eldest daughter of James Avondale, Penn., in 1840; died in 1844.

(4), was born at

Hon. Leander-F. Riddle (3), only son of James (4), was born at Avondale, Chester County, Penn., in 1842, and has been a member of the firm of James Riddle, Son & Company since 1865; since his father's death has been at the head of the firm. His father gave him every advantage for an education, which, supplementing his great energy and determination of character, constitutes him an efficient and successful business man. He has informed himself on matters of polity, and was elected to the State Senate from Newcastle County, Del., in 1872, though scarcely thirty years old, with a large and complimentary majority, and was the only Republican member in the Senate at that session. He was secretary of Delaware State Commission at the centennial celebration at Philadelphia, in 1876, and transacted a great amount of business in that capacity. He presided at the family meeting of the Riddells, Riddles, and Ridlons, held at Philadelphia, in July, 1876, and has manifested an interest in this book. Mr. Riddle is considered one of the most promising young men in his state.

Mary Riddle (2), second daughter of James (4), was born (presumably) at Avondale, Chester County, Penn., in 1845, and died young.

Jeannie Riddle (1), third daughter of James (4), was born at Avondale (?), Penn.; was married to William Field, and resides near the home of her parents, at Riddle's Banks, near the city of Wilmington, Del. Mrs. Field is a lady of brilliant and amiable natural endowments, supplemented by a fine education and graceful bearing. Unassuming and modest, commanding the purest language in conversation, she exerts a charming influence over those in her company. Her husband is a member of the firm of James Riddle, Son & Company, and an enterprising business man. The residence of Mrs. Field, a stately and beautiful house of modern architecture, is situated on an elevation, almost directly in front of the parental mansion, and commands one of the widest and most picturesque prospects to be found, and from the door the shining waters of Delaware Bay may be seen in the distance. The interior of the magnificent residence is fitted up with every modern improvement, and furnished with taste and splendor.

Elizabeth Riddle (2), youngest daughter of James (4), was born in 1853, and died the same year.*

RIDDELLS OF BALLINAMAN, IRELAND.

James Riddell1 (1), descended from ancestors said to have settled in Ireland in 1641; married, and had several sons and daughters. He lived

Mr. James Riddle, of this family, informed the author that he had not known a branch of his family in which the Christian names, James, John, Samuel, and George, did not prevail. He also called attention to the prominent cheek-bones characteristic in his connection.

in the parish of Donagh, near Glasslough, in the north of Ireland, and is presumed to have been connected with the other families of the name in the same county. (See "Riddles of Richhill.")

SECOND GENERATION.

Robert Riddell2 (1), a son of James' (1), was born in Ballinaman, parish of Donagh, County Monaghan, in 1750; married twice, and had issue by both wives, of whom hereafter. He died in 1826, aged 76 years. He was a farmer and contractor.

James Riddell' (2), a son of James' (1), was born in Ballinaman, County Monaghan, Ireland; married an English lady, and had issue, of whom hereafter. Died in England.

THIRD GENERATION.

James Riddell3 (3), eldest son of Robert2 (1), was born in Ballinaman, County Monaghan, Ireland, and died when in the prime of life, leaving four children, who, with their mother, emigrated to Canada about thirty years ago. Mrs. Riddell's maiden-name was Elizabeth Gilleland. She was left a widow in 1844, sold her farm in 1849, and emigrated to Canada, where her son James preceded her; they sailed from Belfast on the 17th April, 1849, on board the bark "Nelsonville," and arrived in Quebec in June following. She had expected to meet her son James at Quebec, but heard that he had gone to Montreal. She went from place to place, seeking her son, but died in Hamilton, Ont., on the 12th of July, without seeing him. This son furnished means to bring her to America.

Sarah Riddell (1), eldest daughter of Robert2 (1), was born in Ballinaman, County Monaghan, Ireland; was married to a Mr. John Robinson, who went to America, and left his wife and six children in the care of her father; one of her daughters married Robert Heatly, and was over 80 in 1874.

Martha Riddell (1), second daughter of Robert2 (1), was born in Ballinaman, County Monaghan, Ireland; was married to Adam Cook, and emigrated to America previous to 1797; these settled in Fredericksburgh, Va.

Mary Riddell (1), third daughter of Robert2 (1), was born in Ballinaman, County Monaghan, Ireland; was married to James Hamilton, settled in Manchester, Eng., and had issue; she died at the age of 56.

William Riddell (1), second son of Robert2 (1), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland; emigrated to America, and entered the army in the war of 1812. He was a sergeant in the company of Captain Jett, Twentieth Regiment, U. S. Infantry, and received a grant of one hundred and sixty acres of land in the State of Illinois. He died, and the land was made over to his sister, Mrs. Martha Cook, and the other heirs-at-law, to hold as tenants in common. This tract of land was in Hancock County, of which Carthage is the seat.

Dr. John Riddell (1), third son of Robert2 (1), was born in the town of Ballinaman, County Monaghan, Ireland, and died in Rio de Janeiro, where he was acting as surgeon in the English army. Was at home once, eleven months, on half-pay.

Joseph Riddell (1), fourth son of Robert2 (1), was born in the town of Ballinaman, Ireland, in 1797; married Catherine Clark, in Ireland, and had issue eight children, of whom hereafter. He sold his farm in Monaghan, Ireland, and removed to Manchester, Eng., to live with his two

daughters. His wife, to whom he was married in 1820, died in Manchester, Aug. 17, 1867. Mr. Riddell was living in 1874.

Robert Riddell (2), fifth son of Robert2 (1), was born in the town of Ballinaman, County Monaghan, Ireland, and has issue a numerous family, of whom hereafter. He lives on his father's homestead, and carries on a farm.

Thomas Riddell3 (1), a son of James2 (2), was born somewhere in England; no other information.

Robert Riddell (3), a son of James2 (2), was born in England, and was in the Eighty-first Regiment of Foot in 1816; since that time (when he visited his uncles) nothing is known of him.

FOURTH GENERATION.

James Riddell (3), eldest son of James (2), was born in the town of Ballinaman, County Monaghan, Ireland, about 1821; emigrated to Canada, in 1840-1, sailing from Warrensport, Ireland, in the ship "Dolphin”; he is now (1873) residing in Hamilton, Ont.

Jane Riddell (1), eldest daughter of James (2), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, in 1819; was married to William Painter; resides in Fairport, N. Y., and has issue three children.

William Riddell (2), second son of James (2), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, and died there at the age of 21 years.

Robert Riddle (4), third son of James (2), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, in 1827; emigrated to Canada, in 1849, and is now (1873) in Rochester, N. Y., engaged in lumbering.* He married Dec. 14, 1852, to Dolly-Sophia Morton; no issue. Mr. Riddle (as he spells his name) was three years in the Union army during the Rebellion, and was wounded in his right fore-arm, May 8, 1864, in the battle of the Wilderness; and in the left shoulder and cheek (breaking his under jaw), April 1, 1865, at the battle of Big Five Forks. Receives a pension.

Jane Riddell' (2), second daughter of James (2), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, and died at the age of eleven in 1841-2.

John Riddell (2), fourth son of James3 (2), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, in 1832-3, emigrated to Canada, in 1849, and in 1873 had built a house and was living with family in Alpena, Mich.

Jane Riddell' (2), eldest daughter of Joseph3 (1), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, Dec. 13, 1821; was married to John Aspinall, Nov. 18, 1841; emigrated to New York, and died there.

Catherine Riddell* (1), second daughter of Joseph' (1), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, Oct. 15, 1823; died unmarried in New York.

Mary Riddell (2), third daughter of Joseph3 (1), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, Oct. 28, 1825; was married to Richard Gleenhalgh, an engineer, at Manchester, Eng. No issue.

Elizabeth Riddell (1), fourth daughter of Josephs (1), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, Sept. 18, 1828.

Sarah Riddell' (2), fifth daughter of Joseph3 (1), was born in Balli

Robert Riddle, of Rochester, N. Y., states that his uncle Robert had children, James, Jane, Eliza, Mary, in addition to those given above; these may have deceased before I had correspondence with the family in England, in 1872, as Mr. Robert Riddle emigrated to America in 1849; or some of the preceding children may have been double-named, one authority giving oue name, and another the middle name.

naman, Ireland, April 8, 1831; and was married to George Weller, as his second wife, Oct. 15, 1867; living in 1873.

Martha Riddell (2), sixth daughter of Josephs (1), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, June 28, 1833; died in Ireland.

Anna-Bella Riddell (1), seventh daughter of Joseph3 (1), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, Sept. 23, 1836; was married as first wife, to George Weller, Aug. 24, 1862, and died Dec. 23, 1865, leaving one daughter. He afterwards married her sister.

William Riddell (3), only son of Joseph (1), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, Jan. 13, 1839; died there, unmarried.

John Riddell (3), eldest son of Roberts (2), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, and lives on the farm with his father.

William Riddell (4), second son of Robert3 (2), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, and lives on the home farm.

Sarah Riddell (3), eldest daughter of Robert (2), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, and was at home in 1873.

Robert Riddell (5), third son of Roberts (2), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, and is in business in the city of Manchester, as an iron-monger, with his brother.

Joseph Riddell (2), fourth son of Roberts (2), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland, and is carrying on the business of an iron-monger, at Manchester, Eng.

Alice Riddell (1), second daughter of Roberts (2), was born in Ballinaman, Ireland; married and keeps a provision-shop; do not know where.

RIDDELLS OF RAY, IRELAND.

John Riddell1 (1), parents unknown, lived in the parish of Ray (or Rye), in the County of Donegal, Ireland, and is supposed to be a relative of the Riddles who emigrated from the same parish and settled in the County of York, Penn. (see Riddles of Chambersburgh, Penn.) He married Jane Rodgers, of the Moyle, and had issue, of whom hereafter.

SECOND GENERATION.

John Riddell (2), a son of John1 (1), was born in the parish of Ray, County of Donegal, Ireland; married Thompson, and had issue several children, of whom hereafter. He and his family were buried in All Saints' church-yard.

George Riddell (1), a son of John1 (1), was born in the parish of Ray, County of Donegal, Ireland; married and had issue, of whom hereafter. He emigrated to the United States, and acquired considerable property; deceased many years ago, leaving will, that in case his two daughters, then unmarried, died without issue, his estate should go to his brother John and his nephew James, in Ireland. One daughter married, but died issueless, and the other died single, and their property was sold, and $1,500 was deposited for his brother John, but never secured by him. The names of the daughters and their residence do not appear.