RIDDLES OF UNION COUNTY, KENTUCKY.* [VIRGINIAN BRANCH.] Jeremiah Riddle1 (1), son of a Mr. Riddle whose name is unknown, and his wife, whose maiden-name was Herindon, was born in Loudoun County, Va., 1765; married Polly, daughter of Capt. Frank Berry, of Revolutionary fame (she was born in Loudoun County, Va., in 1795, and died in her seventy-seventh year), settled on land owned by "Old Daniel Morgan, the old war-horse of Revolutionary fame," in 1802, and when the County of Union was laid off, the spot of land he had cleared was selected for the County seat; this was in 1811. Mr. Riddle was a farmer; a man of high standing, and his house was always a home for preachers. He had issue nine children, of whom hereafter. SECOND GENERATION. Hon. George-W. Riddle2 (1), eldest son of Jeremiah1 (1), was born in Henderson County (now Union), Ky., July 18, 1807; married Eliza B., daughter of Enoch Hunt and his wife Judith, daughter of Charles Hampton (she was born in Lexington, Ky., Aug. 18, 1809; descended from Daniel Boone, the noted hunter and pioneer of Kentucky, and allied to the family of Bryant, known in pioneer history), July 2, 1826, and had issue nine children, of whom hereafter. Mr. Riddle was born when the country around him was a vast wilderness, and had but few educational advantages; but possessing a studious mind, he acquired a practical education and has been in the lower house of the Kentucky Legislature two or more sessions, besides filling many other positions of responsibility in his County. He is commanding in person and like all of his family noted for his courage and great force of character; his residence is on the same lot of land where he was born. He has had a shock of paralysis, and writes with difficulty. He informs me that his grandfather came to Virginia from Scotland about 1763, and his grandmother from Ireland; which statement is undoubtedly correct. Jackson Riddle2 (1), second son of Jeremiah1 (1), was born at Morganfield, Union County, Ky., about 1811; married Mary Finnie, of said County, and settled on a farm. He is said to have been a man who won many friends and was long called "Uncle Jack." He was killed by a mule, June 11, 1878. Issue, four children. Benjamin-Franklin Riddle2 (1), third son of Jeremiah1 (1), was born at Morganfield, Union County, Ky., July 18, 1814; married Anna F., daughter of Major Rowley, who migrated from near Wheeling, Va., at an early day, and resides on a beautiful farm near Uniontown, lying along the Ohio River, where he has been settled since early manhood. He received a medium education in his native County, and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits; has been very successful, and is now in good circumstances. He is a very handsome man; weighs about two hundred and forty pounds, and like his father and brothers is a perfect giant in This family is supposed to have been descended from those Riddell ancestors who came to Virginia in their own vessels, bringing their farm-stock, implements, furniture, plate, and servants with them. They were accompanied by families named Byrd, or Bird, now well known and highly respected in Virginia, and still allied with the Riddle family. See "Riddles of Loudoun County, Virginia," for antecedents. physical strength, and has great courage. He is in every respect a worthy citizen, highly esteemed for his truthfulness and sterling honesty, and equally feared by all wrong-doers who may come in his way. He has suffered from paralysis. Mrs. Ann, his first wife, who died Aug. 7, 1862, was well educated at Wheeling and Fredericksburgh, Va. By his first marriage there were six children born, of whom hereafter. He married, secondly, Lucy A. Hundley, but has no children by this union. Charles-H. Riddle2 (1), fourth son of Jeremiah1 (1), was born about 1816, in Union County, Ky.; married, and had issue seven children, of whom hereafter. He served in the Texas war under General Houston; settled in Hamilton County, Ill., and is now living at Moore's Prairie, Ill., a widower. Occupation, farmer. William Riddle2 (1), fifth son of Jeremiah1 (1), was born at Morganfield, Union County, Ky., about 1818; married Mary Bauldwin, of Henderson, and emigrated to California in 1849. He was in the war of the Rebellion; was killed by a fall from a house on which he was at work. Do not know of any children. Henry-B. Riddell (1), sixth son of Jeremiah' (1), was born at Morganfield, Union County, Ky., July 22, 1826; married Julia A. Waggoner, Sept. 6, 1849, and had issue six children, of whom hereafter. His first wife died June 10, 1852, and he married, secondly, Elizabeth-Holland Smith, daughter of Moses and Fannie Smith (she was born Dec. 28, 1828, in Daviess County, Ky.), Dec. 5, 1854, and by her had five children. Mr. Riddell, as the family spell their name, was a farmer in Kentucky. Sedney-C. Riddle (1), eldest daughter of Jeremiah' (1), was born in Morganfield, Union County, Ky., in 1809; was married to William Benthall, and lived within sight of the place of her birth all her life. She lived a devoted Christian, and died at the age of 65 years, greatly lamented by a wide circle of friends. Caroline Riddle2 (1), second daughter of Jeremiah1 (1), was born at Morganfield, Union County, Ky., about 1818; was married, first, to Henry Fellows; secondly, to Samuel Hunt. She had issue. Now (1879) living. Elizabeth-A. Riddle2 (1), youngest daughter of Jeremiah1 (1), was born at Morganfield, Union County, Ky., say about 1828, and died in April, 1877; her residence was in Webster County, Ky. No record of marriage. THIRD GENERATION. John-B. Riddles (1), a son of George2 (1), was born in Union Coun ty, Ky., July 1, 1845. William-H. Riddles (2), a son of George2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., Feb. 14, 1848. Charles-C.-W. Riddle (2), a son of George2 (1), was born in Morganfield, Union County, Ky., and was killed while in the Confederate army, November, 1862. James-Samuel Riddle3 (1), a son of George2 (1), was born in Morganfield, Union County, Ky., and was killed while serving in the Confederate army, Aug. 21, 1864.* George-H. Riddles (3), eldest son of Jackson2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., Jan. 28, 1844; deceased. * There were other five children in the family of George W. Riddle, all deceased. It is presumed some of the sons married. Ruth-Ellen Riddle3 (1), only daughter of Jackson (1), was born in Union County, Ky., Feb. 17, 1847; was married to Isaac Reynolds, Feb. 4, 1862, and died Jan. 31, 1876. Milton-Young Riddles (1), second son of Jackson' (1), was born in Union County, Ky., Dec. 21, 1850; married Mary C. Taylor, Nov. 6, 1870. Post-office, Boxville, Ky. James-William Riddles (2), third son of Jackson2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., Dec. 17, 1854; married Carrie Combs, Nov. 2, 1876, and has two sons. He resides at Belle River, Jefferson County, Ill.; a farmer. Sarah-J. Riddles (1), eldest daughter of Benjamin2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., Feb. 25, 1839; was married to Hon. Samuel E. Flannigan, of McLeansborough, Ill., June 29, 1858, and has six children. Mr. Flannigan is a lawyer.* Capt. James-M. Riddles (3), eldest son of Benjamin2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., March 11, 1841. He was an officer in the Fifth Kentucky Confederate Cavalry, and was killed in 1865, in an engagement at Nashville, Tenn., between General Thomas, of the Federal, and General Hood, of the Confederate army. Never married. Robert-R. Riddle (1), second son of Benjamin (1), was born in Union County, Ky., Dec. 24, 1845; enlisted in the Confederate army when a mere boy, and lost his life (killed) in the same engagement as his brother. John-W. Riddles (2), third son of Benjamin2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., Nov. 22, 1847, and is now living on his farm near Uniontown, Ky. Augustus Riddles (1), fourth son of Benjamin2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., July 4, 1850. Fannie Riddles (1), second daughter of Benjamin2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., Sept. 9, 1854. Elizabeth-Ann Riddles (2), eldest daughter of Charles2 (1), was born in Hamilton County, Ill., in 1839; was married to Charles H. Judd, in 1858, and has children. Abram-I. Riddles (1), eldest son of Charles2 (1), was born in Hamilton County, Ill., in 1842; married Charlotta Snerd in 1861; entered the army and died there in January, 1863, leaving a son bearing his name. Philip-B. Riddles (1), second son of Charles2 (1), was born in Hamilton County, Ill., in 1846; married Amanda Sturman when about nineteen years of age, and has three children, of whom hereafter. He is a farmer in his native County. Henry Riddles (2), third son of Charles (1), was born in Hamilton County, Ill., and died at the age of 3 years. Mary Riddles (1), second daughter of Charles2 (1), was born in Hamilton County, Ill., in 1851; was married to Q. A. Wilbanks in 1871, and has issue. Residence, Belle Rive. HON. SAMUEL E. FLANNIGAN is the eldest son of Capt. James W. Flannigan, who is the eldest son of Samuel E. Flannigan, fifth son of David O'Flannigan, from King's County, Ireland, who was the father of ten sons, some of whom, with their father, participated in the Revolutionary War for Independence. Hon. Samuel E. Flannigan ranks among the best lawyers in Illinois, and has served on the State Board of Education and in the State Legislature. William-I. Riddle3 (3), fourth son of Charles2 (1), was born in Hamilton County, Ill., in 1854; married Mary Morgan, and has issue a son and daughter. A farmer. Charles-J. Riddle3 (3), fifth son of Charles2 (1), was born in Hamilton County, Ill., in 1859, and is now a barber at Belle Rive, in his native State; unmarried. Mary-J. Riddell (2), eldest daughter of Henry2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., July 11, 1851, and died June 28, 1864. Kate-Wallis Riddell (1), second daughter of Henry2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., Feb. 2, 1856; a teacher. Henry-Fairfax Riddell (3), eldest son of Henry2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., July 7, 1857; a farmer.. James-Gibson Riddell (4), second son of Henry2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., Oct. 12, 1858; died Aug. 22, 1859. Sarah-Frances Riddell (2), third daughter of Henry2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., Feb. 7, 1860; was married March 20, 1879, to George-Edward Pepper, and lives on the Ohio River, near Raleigh, Union County; farmer. John-Geiges Riddell (3), third son of Henry2 (1), was born in Union County, Ky., April 18, 1863; unmarried. Robert Riddle' (2). FOURTH GENERATION. Albert Riddle' (1). Children of Philips (1). RUDDLES OF RUDDLE'S STATION, KENTUCKY. George Ruddle1 (1), sometimes "Riddle" in print, settled at a place in Kentucky afterwards known as "Ruddle's Station," previous to 1780, and is supposed to have come from Virginia. He married and left issue, of whom hereafter. This family was intimate with Daniel Boone, the celebrated hunter and Indian-fighter, and associated with him in many adventures. Abraham Ruddle2 (1), a son of George1 (1), was captured by the Indians and carried away; he was released, or escaped, and moved to Missouri, where he was married and reared a family. He returned to Kentucky between 1830 and 1840, and claimed a tract of land near his birth-place which he was entitled to. He became a Baptist minister and preached the remainder of his days. His descendants are supposed to be living at Point Pleasant, Mo., about eighty miles from Cairo, Ill. Isaac Ruddle2 (1), a son of Georgel (1), was a great hunter and Indianfighter. He had a revolving rifle before Colonel Colt, the celebrated inventor of the revolver, was born. When hunting with a companion named Martin, on Kingston Creek, Isaac took the right hand of a hill, and Martin the left, to meet on the table-land above, where they expected to see some bison or buffalo. Martin had proceeded cautiously about a quarter of a mile when he heard the report of Ruddle's rifle, and in a few seconds another report from the same direction; he immediately ran to the top of the hill, and down to where Ruddle was, and found him scalping an Indian. He asked Martin to load his rifle while he scalped another Indian below; he had just time to get the second scalp and grasp his rifle when he was hotly pursued by two Indians; Ruddle knowing of a large oak near ran round and through its forks, where he stopped and watched his pursuers. An Indian swung round a dogwood to look for his victim, when Ruddle sent a ball through his feathered head. The other Indian came running with raised tomahawk, when Ruddle drew a heavy horse-pistol from his belt, which caused the Indian to fly to the thick woods below. It is said the lone Indian was asked by his tribe where his companions were, and replied that they had seen the devil, who killed three of them and would have shot him with his knife had he not run. This was the same tribe that captured Daniel Boone. RIDDELLS OF PAKENHAM, CANADA. [SCOTTISH BRANCH.] James Riddell1 (1), parents' names unknown, was probably born in Londonderry, Ireland. He married Eliza Martin, and moved with his family from Londonderry to the parish of Thurlo (or Thurlough), County Mayo, Ireland, and there made a permanent settlement. His father was born in Scotland, but the place of his nativity is not known. The family were all Presbyterians. Mr. Riddell had issue eight children, of whom hereafter. Funeral attended by a Rev. Mr. Hall, who was the parish minister. SECOND GENERATION. John Riddell (1), eldest son of James1 (1), was born in Londonderry, Ireland, say 1790; married Ann Ewin in the parish of Thurlo, County Mayo, in the latter part of 1803 (ceremony performed by the Rev. Mr. Hall, Presbyterian minister), and had issue eight children, of whom hereafter. He, with his wife and seven children, came to America in 1822, and settled in Perth, Lanark County, Can., where he is supposed to have died. He was a farmer. David Riddell (1), second son of James' (1), was (presumably) born. in Londonderry, Ireland; married Cecilia Camel, and came to America in 1830; settled in or near the city of Kingston, Can., where it is believed they died many years ago; had seven or eight children, of whom hereafter. Robert Riddell (1), third son of James1 (1), was born (presumably) in Londonderry, Ireland; married Bessie Booth in the parish of Thurlo, County Mayo, and had issue two or more children, of whom hereafter. The whole family came to America in 1832, and settled near Toronto, Can., where it is supposed they deceased and their descendants now reside. George Riddell (1), fourth son of James' (1), was born (presumably) in Londonderry, Ireland; removed to the parish of Thurlo, in the County Mayo, with his parents, where he lived and died. He was never married. *The author believes descendants of brothers of the ancestor of this family were heads of other families mentioned in this book. |