gained he occupied himself principally with those avocations connected with agriculture, in which he was so well versed. Under his management the fine pasture-lands at Blagdon were greatly improved, and the highbred cattle raised there were sold at the highest prices. He also made a complete reform in the style of his laborers' cottages in the neighborhood, providing dwellings in which his help might dwell in health and comfort. He made like improvements at his colliery property at Blyth and Cowpen. For many years Sir Matthew held the office of president of the Newcastle Farmers' Club, and until overtaken by ill health, he rarely missed an opportunity of being present at the deliberations of that useful body. He was also a freeman of Newcastle, being governor of the Company of Merchant Adventurers, -a position which has been almost hereditary in the family. He was also for several years chairman of the Blyth Harbour Dock Company, and did much to improve the trade of the town, port, and district. In parliament Sir Matthew did not distinguish himself as a speaker,―oratory was not his forte,—but he was a hard worker, and devoted much time to the interests of his constituents. His knowledge of agriculture rendered his services especially invaluable in all matters relating to that interest. He was a member of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, and the Northumberland Agricultural Society received the benefit of his experience and advice. Sir Matthew died at Blagdon Hall, near Morpeth, on Sept. 27, 1877. He had attended a meeting of the Visiting Justices, of which he was a member, at the Northumberland County Lunatic Asylum, on the 5th, and after the meeting inspected some buildings then in process of erection, and fell from a ladder to the ground. He was immediately taken to Blagdon, in company with his physician. Although he received some contusions to the hip and thigh, with a few bruises, he seemed to rapidly recover from the injuries, and was able to be in the sitting-room most of the day on which, after a relapse, he suddenly died of heart-disease.

On Saturday following his death the remains of the deceased baronet were interred in the family-vault in Stannington church-yard, the coffin being placed alongside that of Lady Ridley. There was a large attendance at the funeral, the deceased gentleman's urbanity of manner and kind-heartedness having made him a great favorite with his tenantry and others on the estates. The coffin was of polished oak, with silver mountings, and a plate bearing the inscription,-"Sir Matthew-White Ridley, Bart.; died 25th September, aged 70 years." Beautiful wreaths were placed on the coffin. The funeral procession started from Blagdon Hall at eleven o'clock, and on arriving at the church the burial-service, copies of which had been printed and given to the mourners, was impressively read by the Rev. Ambrose Jones, vicar of Stannington. At the conclusion of the service the "Dead March in Saul" was played on the organ, after which the services at the grave were gone through in the presence of a large concourse of people, who had traveled long distances to pay their last respects to the memory of the departed baronet. Sir Matthew was succeeded by his eldest son, the present Sir Matthew-White Ridley, Bart., M. P.

Nicholas-Henry Ridley" (15), second son of Matthew" (3), probably died young.

Gen. Charles-William Ridley22 (3), third son of Matthew21 (3), was born in 1812; married, April 17, 1845, to the Hon. Henrietta-AramintaMonck Browne, daughter of Dominick, the late Lord Oranmore (she died

March 1, 1869), and by her had, with other issue, two sons and three daughters, of whom hereafter. He entered the army as ensign and second lieutenant of the Grenadier Guards in 1828, and was promoted to majorgeneral in 1859. On the army embarking for active service in the East, he accompanied his regiment to Turkey. He commanded the Grenadier Guards, and afterwards a brigade, at the siege of Sebastopol in 1854. In recognition of his military services while in the Eastern army, he was nominated Companion of the Bath; he was also made an officer of the "Legion of Hanover"; received both the Scandinavian and Turkish medals, and the third class order of Medjide. In 1865 he was made colonel of the Fifty-third Regiment of Foot. He died Feb. 1, 1867, aged 55 years.

Rev. Richard-Henry Ridley22 (10), fourth son of Matthew21 (3), was born June 12, 1815; married April 23, 1846, Georgiana-Augusta-Fredrica, daughter of Gen. Sir Thomas Bradford, G. c. B., G. C. H., and by her, who died Jan. 9, 1861, had issue a numerous family (there were five daughters), of whom hereafter. He was graduated at University College, Oxford, Nov. 9, 1837, and is now (1878) vicar of St. Cuthbert's, Durham, his residence.

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Sir William-John Ridley22 (9), K. C. M. G., fifth son of Matthew21 was born in 1817, and became an officer in the Scotch Fusileers in 1835. He entered the army when about twenty years of age, and passed through the several degrees of promotion from ensign to full major-general. He saw service in the East contemporary with his brother before mentioned. He died unmarried Nov. 27, 1868, aged 51 years. He commanded the First Brigade at Malta, 1863-8; served in the Crimea, including the battles of Alma (where his horse was shot under him), Balaklava, and Inkerman. He was at the siege of Sebastopol.

Hon. George Ridley22 (3), sixth son of Matthew21 (3), was born in 1818; educated at Christ Church, Oxford; B. A., May 2, 1844; called to the bar at the Middle Temple, in 1845, and sat as Member of Parliament for Newcastle-on-Tyne from 1855-60. He is a copyhold inclosure and tithe commissioner. Residence, 2 Charles Street, Berkeley Square, London, W.

Sarah Ridley22 (1), eldest daughter of Matthew21 (3), was married April 11, 1837, to John Cookson, of Meldon Park, Northumberland, and died July 22, 1864.

Laura Ridley22 (1), second daughter of Matthew21 (3), was married, May 2, 1835, to Charles-Atkins, son of Sir C. Monk, Bart., who died Dec. 1, 1856, having had issue a son who became seventh baronet.

Louisa Ridley22 (1), third daughter of Matthew21 (3), was married, July 8, 1831, to Martin-Tucker Smith, Esq., since Member of Parliament for Wycombe, son of Mr. John Smith, Member of Parliament for Midhurst and Chichester. He died at St. Leonards-on-Sea, in 1878, aged 70. Marianne Ridley22 (1), fourth daughter of Matthew21 (3), married, Jan. 5, 1839, the Rev. Andrew Corbett, rector of South Wallingham, County Lincoln, who died in 1864. Residence, 22 Kensington Gate, London, W.

Janetta-Maria Ridley22 (1), fifth daughter of Matthew21 (3), was married Feb. 29, 1843, to Isaac T. Cookson, Esq., of Swinburne Castle, Northumberland, and died in 1867.

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Hon. William-Nicholas Ridley (10), only, son of Nicholas21 (14),

born July 24, 1814(?), died unmarried, March 23, 1846. He was a Member of Parliament for Richmond.

Henrietta-Susanna Ridley22 (2), eldest daughter of Nicholas21 (14), born June 5, 1809; was married Aug. 12, 1828, to Brampton Gurdon, son of Theophilus-Thornhaugh Gurdon, Esq., of Letton, in Norfolk, and had issue two children.* She died April 28, 1881.

Maria-Charlotte Ridley22 (1), second daughter of Nicholas21 (14), born June 3, 1810; was married July 13, 1830, to Sir George-Edmund Nugent, Bart., of Waddesdon, County Berks, late captain and lieutenantcolonel of Grenadier Guards, and had issue two sons and three daughters. She died Aug. 29, 1883. (See note.)

Emily-Frances Ridley22 (1), third daughter of Nicholas (14), born March 8, 1812; was married April 11, 1833, to John-Moyer Heathcote, Esq., of Connington Castle, Stilton, and has issue. She died Oct. 13, 1849. Mr. Heathcote, who was educated at Eton, and St. John's College, Cambridge, is a magistrate for Hants, of which he has been high sheriff, and lord of the manor and patron of Connington. Has sat in parliament. Louisa-Harriet Ridley22 (2), fourth daughter of Nicholas (14), born Nov. 7, 1821; was married Sept. 29, 1849, to Harvie-Morton Farquhar, and was drowned while bathing, Aug. 22, 1870. She had five children, two sons and three daughters. (See note.) She resided at Brackley House, Northamptonshire, Eng.

Rev. William-Henry Ridley22 (11), eldest son of Henry" (3), was born April 2, 1816; married Aug. 25, 1844, to Sophia-Albertine, second daughter of the Rt. Rev. Charles-Richard Sumner, D. D., lord bishop of Winchester, and has issue one son and three daughters, of whom hereafter. He was a student of Christ Church, Oxford, and obtained first class in classics; received his degree of B. A., Jan. 24, 1838, and M. A., Nov. 19, 1840. He is rector of Hambleden and Henly-on-Thames, and honorary canon of Winchester. He studied divinity with the Rev. William Havergal, of Leamington, Eng., the celebrated hymn-composer. Mr. Ridley is author of "Bible Readings for Family Prayers," "Ridley on the Holy Communion," and "Sermons in Plain Language." This gentleman's photograph is in the author's collection.

Rev. Nicholas-James Ridley22 (16), second son of Henry" (3), was born Jan. 7, 1821; married Sept. 9, 1845, Frances, daughter of John Touchet, Esq., of Broomhouse, Lancashire, and has issue seven sons and three daughters, of whom hereafter. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, and received M. A. and second class in classics; studied divinity with the Rev. William Havergal, the well-known hymn-writer; was vicar of Woolton Hill, East Woodhay, from 1849 to 1853; in 1880 was at Hollington House, Hampshire. His degree of B. A. in 1841, and M. A. in 1845. His photograph is in the author's collection.

*The grandchildren of Nicholas-William Ridley (Lord Colborne), as far as known, are as follows: His daughter, Henrietta-Susanna Gurdon, had RobertThornhaugh, and Charlotte. Maria-Charlotte Nugent had George-Grenville, born June 19, 1837, died March 16, 1838; Edmund-Charles, born March 12, 1839, married April 30, 1863, Evelyn-Henrietta, youngest daughter of Lieut.-Gen. E. F. Gascoine, and has issue. Emily-Frances Heathcote had a son John-Moyer Heathcote, born 1834, married in 1859 Louisa-Cecilia, daughter of Norman Macleod, of Macleod, besides other issue. Louisa-Harriet Farquhar had Alfred, born in 1852, Ernest, born in 1853, Florence, Isabella, and Helen.

Rev. Oliver-Matthew Ridley22 (1), third son of Henry21 (3), was born May 12, 1824; married, firstly, Aug. 3, 1852, Louisa-Pole (who died Jan. 5, 1858), daughter of William Stuart, Esq., of Aldenham Abbey, Herts, by whom he had three sons and two daughters; secondly, April 17, 1860, Fanny, only surviving daughter of Col. Henry-Edward Keane, Bart., and by her has issue three sons and three daughters, of whom hereafter. He was educated at Oxford, and read divinity with the Rev. William Havergal. Was formerly rector of West Harling; now (1882) rector of Bishopstone, Hereford. His photograph is in the collection of the author of this book.

Mary Ridley 22 (10), eldest daughter of Henry21 (3), was married to the Rev. William-Musseyre-Kirkwall Bradford, rector of West Meon, Hants, who died April 10, 1872, leaving issue four sons and four daughters. Frances-Henrietta Ridley22 (3), second daughter of Henry21 (3), now living (1880), unmarried.

Lutitia-Matilda Ridley22 (1), third daughter of Henry21 (3), died May 30, 1831, aged 17 years.

Col. John-Ellis Ridley22 (15), eldest son of Henry21 (4) and his wife, Elizabeth Ellis, was born Dec. 10, 1816; married, April 25, 1848, AnnaMaria, daughter and only child of the late Rev. John-Michael Brooke, of Longfield, County of Cavan, rector of Athenage, County Cork, and has issue two sons and two daughters, of whom hereafter. Formerly of the Second Dragoon Guards, "Queen's Bays," and lieutenant-colonel Second Surrey Militia.

Augusta-Constance Ridley22 (1), a daughter of Henry" (4). Un

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TWENTY-THIRD GENERATION.

Sir Matthew-White Ridley28 (5), eldest son of Matthew 22 (4), was born July 25, 1842; was educated at Harrow, and at Balliol College, Oxford. Received his degree B. A., first class in classics, in 1865, and was sometime a Fellow of All Souls' College. He married in 1873, MaryGeorgiana, daughter of Sir Dudley-Coutts Majoribanks, M. P., and has issue, of whom hereafter. At the retirement of his father in 1868, the present Sir Matthew was invited to place his services at the disposal of the electors, and was elected to represent Northumberland North. In March, 1874, he was again returned to parliament, and still continues to represent that constituency. He also held office in the Beaconsfield Administration as Under-Secretary for the Home Department, with a salary of fifteen hundred pounds a year. He is a Justice of the Peace for Northumberland, and chairman of the Quarter Sessions in that County; also, major of the Northumberland and Newcastle Yeoman Cavalry. Is patron of two livings. Seat,- Blagdon, Cramlington, Northumberland. Town residence, -10 Carlton House Terrace, S. W. Clubs, - Carlton's, White's. His photograph, with one of Lady Ridley, is in possession of the author of this book.

Hon. Edward Ridley28 (3), second son of Matthew 22 (4), was born in 1843; educated at Harrow and at Corpus Christi College, Oxford (B. A., first class classics, 1866, and sometime Fellow of All Souls' College), called to the Bar at the Inner Temple, 1868; sat as Member of Parliament for Northumberland South 1878-80, when he was unsuccessful as a candidate. Chambers, -3 King's Bench Walk, Temple, E. C. Clubs,-

Oxford and Cambridge, Carlton. Unmarried. His photograph is in the author's collection.

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Mary Ridley2 (11), only daughter of Måtthew (4), was married June 14, 1876, to the Rev. Arthur-Octavus Medd, rector of Amble, by Warkworth, near Acklington, Northumberland, and has issue. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Henry-Richard Ridley, vicar of St. Cuthbert's, Durham, the bride's uncle. The bridesmaids were Miss Mabel Ridley and Hon. Miss Lowther, cousins of the bride. The wedding tour was in Switzerland. The author has photographs of this couple.

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Edith-Harriet Ridley23 (1), eldest daughter of Henry22 (11), was married in 1873 to Anthony-Lax Maynard, Esq., of Newton Hall, Durham. Mabel Ridley28 (3), second daughter of Henry22 (11), unmarried. Maude Ridley (1), third daughter of Henry22 (11), unmarried. Ethel-Louisa Ridley28 (1), fourth daughter of Henry22 (11), unmarried. Bertha Ridley23 (1), youngest daughter of Henry22 (11), was married in 1879, to Thomas-Dundas Bruce, Esq., of Bishop's Auckland, Durham.

Henry-Monk Ridley28 (12), eldest son of Charles22 (3).

Charles-Colborne Ridley28 (4), second son of Charles (3).

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Louisa-Katherine Ridley (3), eldest daughter of Charles (3), was married March 31, 1870, to Capt. Henry-Blomfield Kingscote, of the Royal Army. (B. BLOOMFIELD.)

Katherine-Louisa Ridley28 (1), second daughter of Charles (3), was married July 11, 1873, to Charles-Francis Buller, Esq., late Second Life Guards. (B. CHURSTON.)

Alice-Henrietta Ridley28 (2), third daughter of Charles22 (3), was married Jan. 7, 1873, to Robert, Hunt, of Kelton House, Rutland. She died July 28, 1873.

Henry-Colborne-Mannoir Ridley" (13), eldest son of William2 (11), was born March 19, 1854.

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Mary-Sophia Ridley (12), eldest daughter of William22 (11), married Sept. 23, 1873, the Rev. Charles-Maunsell Wetherall, curate of Hambleden, Henly-on-Thames, and has issue.

Anna-Louisa-Matilda Ridley28 (2), second daughter of William2(11). Ella-Frances Ridley's (1), third daughter of William" (11).

Edward-Nicholas-Touchet Ridley28 (4), eldest son of Nicholas 22 (16), born June 28, 1849; died Oct. 1, 1879.

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Henry-Matthew Ridley28 (14), second son of Nicholas (16), was born Feb. 2, 1851; is lieutenant Seventh Hussars. Arthur-William Ridley 28 (2), third son of Nicholas Sept. 11, 1852.

Walter-Colborne Ridley28 (1), fourth son of Nicholas Aug. 19, 1855.

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James-Francis Ridley (2), fifth son of Nicholas2 (16), was born Jan. 12, 1858.

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Alfred-Bayley Ridley (1), sixth son of Nicholas (16), was born Dec. 14, 1859.

Reginald-Oliver Ridley23 (1), seventh son of Nicholas22 (16), was born May 27, 1864.