THIRD GENERATION. Robert Riddell (2), a son of Hugh2 (1), was born in Glanish, County Monaghan, Ireland; married Miss Jane Graham; emigrated to the United States, and settled in Allegheny County, Penn.; had issue nine children, of whom hereafter. He and his wife died in the family of his son Hugh, whose wife was Isabella Riddle; see preceding pedigree. Rev. John Riddell3 (2), D. D., a son of Hugh (1), was born in Cornasoo, County Monaghan, Ireland, in the year 1758; married for his first wife Miss Margaret Arnold, a native of Ireland, by whom he had issue five children. His first wife died about eleven years after their arrival in the United States. His second wife was a Mrs. Gabby, originally a Miss Mitchell, of Washington County, Penn., by whom he had issue five children, of whom (with the first family) hereafter. It is not certainly known in what year Mr. Riddell commenced his college-course; his diploma, however, shows that he graduated at the University of Glasgow, on the 10th of April, 1782; and from a comparison of dates it would seem that as soon as he had finished his college-course he commenced and prosecuted to a successful issue the study of theology. This he did under the supervision and instruction of the celebrated John Brown, of Haddington. He was licensed to preach on the 14th of June, 1788; and on the 18th of November of the same year he was installed pastor of the congregation in Donaghloney, County Down. In this connection he remained till the spring of 1794, when he demitted his charge and came to the United States. In August of the same year he was installed at Robinson's Run, as pastor of the united congregations of Robinson's Run and Union, in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, Penn. As these congregations rapidly increased under his ministry, he was, in a few years, released from the charge at Union and settled, agreeably to his own preference, and to the entire satisfaction of the people, for the whole of his time at Robinson's Run. The whole period of his ministry in this congregation was thirty-five years. His ministerial career extended through a period of forty-one years. When he came to the United States he connected himself with the Associate Reformed Church. He was a close student, and prepared for the pulpit with great care; he was an excellent pastor and instructive teacher. That he was not and is not more extensively known to the Christian world may be owing to the fact that none of the productions of his pen were ever published. The last public business to which he attended was the performance of the marriage ceremony. He died Sept. 4, 1829, in the seventy-second year of his age. His remains on the day after his decease were followed to the grave by a very large number of people, many of whom felt that they had sustained a loss that could not easily be made up, and amongst whom the general impression was, that a star of no mean lustre had disappeared from the firmament of the moral and ecclesiastical world. Dr. Riddell was a man of medium size; his visage was rather long and sharp; his eyes were dark and piercing; his lips thin and slightly compressed. He became naturalized soon after coming to the United States, and ever after manifested a sober but steady interest in the welfare of his adopted country. Thomas Riddell3 (1), youngest son of ish, County Monaghan, Ireland; married in Mullacrank, Ballabay, which came to him Hugh' (1), was born in Glan Sloan, and settled on land through the Rodgers family, of whom his mother was a member. He had five daughters and four sons, of whom hereafter. Sarah Riddell (1), a daughter of Hugh (1), was born in Monaghan, Ireland, and was married to Joseph Donaldson. Jane Riddell (1), a daughter of Hugh' (1), was born in Monaghan, Ireland, and was married to Joseph Donaldson (?). Eliza Riddell (1), a daughter of Hugh (1), was born in Monaghan, Ireland, and was married to a Mr. Armstrong. Joseph Riddell3 (1), a son of Andrew2 (1), was born in Monaghan, Ireland; no other information. Margaret Riddell (1), a daughter of Andrew2 (1), was born in Monaghan, Ireland; was married to William Gipson. Sarah Riddell3 (2), a daughter of Andrew (1), was born in Monaghan, Ireland, and was married to a Mr. Craigh. James Riddell (1), a son of Robert (1), was born in the County Monaghan, Ireland, and died in America, issueless. Dr. John Riddell (3), a son of Robert (1), was born in the County Monaghan, Ireland, and died in America, issueless. FOURTH GENERATION. Hugh Riddell (2), eldest son of Roberts (2), was born in the County Monaghan; emigrated to the United States with his father's family; married Isabella Riddell (or Riddle), daughter of Maxwell Riddle (see "Riddells of Glanish, Ireland"), and had issue, of whom hereafter. He resided in the town of Remington, Allegheny County, Penn., and cared for his parents in old age; farmer. Margaret Riddell' (2), eldest daughter of Roberts (2), was born (presumably) in County Monaghan, Ireland, and died in Pennsylvania. Sarah Riddell (3), second daughter of Roberts (2), was born in Ireland (?); came to Pennsylvania with her parents in 1831; was married to John Logan, and died at Greencastle, La., leaving issue there. Jane Riddle1 (2), third daughter of Roberts (2), born in the County Monaghan, Ireland, was married to Maxwell Riddle, of Byesville, O., and had issue; died Nov. 30, 1873; see "Riddells of Glanish, Ireland." Esther Riddle' (1), fifth daughter of Robert (2). Eliza Riddle (1), sixth daughter of Roberts (2), was married to William McClelland, and died in Allegheny County, Penn. Rachel Riddle1 (1), seventh daughter of Roberts (2). Robert Riddle1 (3), a son of Robert3 (2). Hugh Riddell1 (3), eldest son of Rev. John3 (2) was born in Pittsburgh, or Robinson's Run, Allegheny County, Penn. John Riddell (5), a son of Rev. John3 (2), was born in Washington or Allegheny County, Penn., about the year 1797; was educated at Jefferson College; studied law with Mr. Foster, of Greenburg, Westmoreland County, Penn., and was admitted to the bar. He married, about *The ancestors of this family are said to have come to Ireland with Cromwell, and received grants of four townlands, namely, Cornasoo, Glanish, Annamacneal, and Mullacrank. One was William. All were farmers and linen manufacturers. 1826, Miss Elizabeth Speer, second daughter of Rev. William Speer, D. D.; settled at Meadville, Penn., but removed about 1828 to Erie in the same State. He was a successful and distinguished lawyer; was in the State Legislature; noted for eloquence and power as an advocate; espoused ardently the anti-masonic side in the bitter controversies of the period from 1830 to 1836; died of pulmonary disease, in Canonsburg, Washington County, Penn., July 4, 1837, having had issue four sons and one daughter, born between 1829 and 1836, of whom hereafter. Nancy Riddell (1), eldest daughter of Rev. John3 (2). Jane Riddell (3), second daughter of Rev. John (2), was born in Allegheny County, Penn.; was married to Sturgeon, and has issue. Margaret-Ann Riddell' (3), third daughter of Rev. John (2), was born in Pennsylvania; was married to John M. Allen, in 1837; had issue, and died Feb. 28, 1856. Dr. George Riddell (1), third son of Rev. John (2), was born in Pennsylvania; married, and has a family of children;* is now a practising physician at Indianapolis, Ind.; considered a skilful practitioner, and has a large patronage. Robert Riddell (4), fourth son of Rev. John3 (2), was born in Pennsylvania, and is now living at Knoxville, Jefferson County, O.; he does not reply to my letters of inquiry. Joseph Riddell (2), fifth son of Rev. John3 (2), was born in Pennsylvania; no other information. Eliza Riddell (2), fourth daughter of Rev. Johns (2), was born in Pennsylvania; no record of marriage. Mary Riddell (1), fifth daughter of Rev. Johns (2), was born in Pennsylvania, and was married to Berry; resides in Steubenville, O. James Riddell (1), a son of Thomas (1), was born in Glanish, County Monaghan, Ireland; married Riddell, a daughter of John, and has seven children, of whom hereafter. Mr. Riddell lives on a large farm in the township of Mullacrank, called a "freehold," which has come down from his remote ancestors. William Riddell (1), a son of Thomas (1), was born in the County Monaghan, and is now in Victoria, Australia. Riddell (0), eldest daughter of Thomas (1), was born in County Monaghan, Ireland; married to P. H. McPherson, and now resides in Mendota, Ill. Elizabeth Riddell (1), second daughter of Thomas (1), was born in County Monaghan, Ireland; was married to a Mr. Killgour, and is now living in wealth at Greymouth, New Zealand, Australia. Mary-Ann Riddell (2), third daughter of Thomas (1), was born in County Monaghan, Ireland; married Wooland, and is now living at Gipsland, Victoria, Australia. Jane Riddell (4), fourth daughter of Thomas (1), born in County Monaghan, Ireland, was married to a Mr. White, and is now in Australia. FIFTH GENERATION. Annie-Nesbit Riddell (1), only daughter of Hugh' (2) and his wife, DR. J. C. RIDDELL, a son of Dr. Geo. W. Riddell, of Indianapolis, Ind., and grandson of Rev. John Riddell, D. D., formerly of Robinson's Run, Penn., has an Opium Curative Institute" at Kansas City, Mo. I cannot prevail upon this family to provide their history or record. Isabella, who was a daughter of Maxwell Riddle, is a school-teacher, and lives with her parents at Allegheny County, Penn.; she was born June 26, 1854. John-W. Riddell' (6), eldest son of John (5), was born at Erie, Penn., about 1829. He took a partial course at Jefferson College, Penn.; was appointed midshipman in the U. S. navy, about 1847, and served several years, when he resigned. Studied law at Pittsburgh, Penn., with H. S. Magran, Esq., and was there admitted to the bar, about 1854. Was several years Assistant District Attorney of Allegheny County, Penn. Resided several years in Pittsburgh, but a few years ago, 1878, went to Gilroy, Cal., where, having retired from the practice of his profession, he now (1884) resides. Wife's name not known; has one daughter. Speer Riddell (1), second son of John (5), was born at Erie, Penn., about 1830; received partial classical education at private academies; was a bank-clerk with General Larimer (?), of Pittsburgh, Penn., from 1848 to 1853; in the latter year he moved to California, and has been bank-teller in San Francisco more than twenty-five years; has recently resigned his position, and is now the president of the San Bernardino Borax Mining Company. Has never married. Lives in San Francisco. James Riddell (2), third son of John (5), was born at Erie, Penn., and is a druggist by profession, well acquainted with his business; he was at one time member of the large drug-importing firm of Crane & Brigham, of San Francisco. He is a man of energetic character and popular traits. Has retired in competent circumstances, and is living in the country near Gilroy, Cal., which State has been his place of residence since 1857; unmarried. De Witt-C. Riddell' (1), fourth son of John (5), removed at an early age from Erie, Penn., and resided for a few years with the family of his uncle, Rev. O. A. Patterson, in New Lisbon, O.; afterwards removed to Pittsburgh, Penn., and entered the service of Alexander James, tea-merchant. In 1855, he went to California, and has been in the employ of banking and express companies till 1881, when he engaged in fruit-culture near Gilroy, on a beautiful farm he has named "Glen-Riddell," for a family seat in Scotland; see "Riddells of Glen-Riddell," in this book. Mr. Riddell has a taste for farm life and sports of the field; enjoys campingout and hunting adventures, and has roamed over mountain and plain. He spent many years in the mining regions of California and Nevada, when connected with Wells & Fargo's Express Company. Is married, and has two children, of whom hereafter. Harriet-E. Riddell (1), only daughter of John (5), was born in Erie, Penn.; was married to Col. Samuel C. Magill, formerly of Clinton, Ia., but now of Fargo, Dak., and has five living children, of whom two are married. RIDDELLS OF ANNAMACNEAL, IRELAND. Gordon Riddell' (1), descended from Scottish ancestors, said to have settled in Ireland under Cromwell, lived and died in the parish of Tullycorbit, County of Monaghan; he had issue. Hugh Riddell' (1), brother of the preceding, lived in one of the townships granted his ancestors in County Monaghan; married and had issue. SECOND GENERATION. John Riddell (1), a son of Gordon1 (1), was born in County Monaghan, township of Annamacneal; married and had issue. John Riddell2 (2), a son of Hugh1 (1), was born in County Monaghan, Ireland; married Elizabeth Bridge, a wealthy farmer's daughter, and had issue three sons and eight daughters, of whom hereafter; Mr. Riddell was a farmer. Hugh Riddell2 (2), a son of Hugh' (1), died unmarried. THIRD GENERATION. Hugh Riddell3 (3), a son of John2 (1), resides on a part of one of four townships granted his ancestors, called Annamacneal in the parish of Tullycorbit, County Monaghan, - the place where he was born, -consisting of about ten acres freeland. Robert Riddell (1), grandson of Gordon1 (1), resides at Annamacneal, Ballybay, County Monaghan, Ireland, on twelve acres of freeland. Gordon Riddell (2), grandson of Gordon' (1), resides on a freeland at Ballybay* that came to him from his remote ancestors, consisting of twelve acres; I do not know the name of the father. Rev. Hugh Riddell (4), son of John' (2) and his wife, Elizabeth Bridge, was born in County Monaghan, Ireland, and is now a Presbyterian minister in Glasgow, Scotland. William Riddell (1), a son of John (2), is now living in County Fermanaugh, Ireland; farmer; has a family. John Riddell (3), a son of John2 (2), was born in County Monaghan, and came to Canada when a lad. He married for his first wife, Matilda Dane (or Done), who died June 8, 1879,-"an amiable Christian woman." He married secondly, Ellen B. Tate, of English extraction; she was born at Brewster, Mass., Jan. 20, 1848. Mr. Riddell moved to Michigan about 1868, and settled on a large farm at Georgetown, Ottawa County, where he now lives and has "all that heart can wish." He has issue two children, of whom hereafter. Mary-Ann Riddell (1), a daughter of John2 (2); dead. Margaret Riddell (1), a daughter of John2 (2), was married to FOURTH GENERATION. William Riddell (2), son of John (3) by first wife. Archibald Riddell lives in Glanish, Dunraymond; George Riddell in Creeragh, Ballybay; and Gordon Riddell in Edenafirkin, Ballybay, all in County Monaghan, - and are supposed to be connected with the families before mentioned. land, and are probably small farmers. 1 All occupy |