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REDLONS OF BRIDGTON, MAINE.
Bridgton, Me., May 27, 1816; married Pelina Chase, and settled upon a
small, rocky farm in his native town. He emigrated to Berlin, Wis.,
many, years ago, and continued there until within a few years; when last
heard from he was living at, or near, Juniata, Neb., on a farm. Mr. Rid-
lon is tall, and when young was erect and handsome of form; his hair
black, eyes dark, features resemble his father's. His temperament is
impulsive, his movements quick, and his expression emphatic. Generous
and kind-hearted. He embraced religion when a young man, and main-
tained an exemplary and consistent Christian deportment during his resi
dence in Maine. Nine children, of whom hereafter.
John-Mills Ridlon' (17), third son of William* (1), was born in Bridg-
ton, Me., Dec. 10, 1819; married Martha, daughter of David and Eunice
(Ridlon) Martin, his cousin, and settled in Sebago, where he continued
several years. He subsequently removed to Hollis, York County, built a
house near the homestead of his father-in-law, and has carried on a small
farm ever since. He is of medium height and size, has jet-black hair and
beard, small, gray eyes, florid complexion, and regular features; crown
bald, brows thick and outstanding, temperament nervous, movements
quick. A great talker. Many years a member of the church. A kind-
hearted man and good neighbor. No children.
William Ridlon" (6), fourth son of William (1), was born in Bridg-
ton, Me., 1821, and died young, unmarried.
William Ridlon" (7), fifth son of William (1), was born in Bridgton,
Me., Nov. 22, 1823, and died Nov. 2, 1845, unmarried. He was a pleasant,
gentle-spirited young man, beloved by all, and passed away in the tri-
umphs of Christian faith.
Margaret Ridlon (1), eldest daughter of William (1), was born in
Bridgton, Me., Feb. 4, 1826; was married to Josiah Stone, and lived
several years in Lewiston, where he had a shoe-manufactory. They many
years ago emigrated to California, and she is now living there (1882), a
widow; her residence is at Iowa Hill, Placer County. No children.
Osborn-G. Ridlon (1), sixth son of William* (1), was born in Bridg-
ton, Me., Feb. 15, 1828; married Lucretia Day, and settled in Naples, in
the "Chaplin Neighborhood," so called. He was adopted by the Chaplin
family when an infant, and is now known by that surname.
He is a
farmer and lumberman; of medium height, shoulders broad, hair and
beard jet-black, complexion dark. Has several children, of whom hereafter.
Isabella-S. Ridlon (1), second daughter of William (1), was born
in Bridgton, Me., May 6, 1829; was married to Thomas Lakin, of Har-
rison, and has a large family. She has been a faithful wife and mother,
always manifesting the deepest interest in her children.
Lydia-Ann Ridlon' (7), third daughter of William¹ (1), was born in
Bridgton, Me., Feb. 24, 1832; was married to George Payne, of Sebago,
but went West many years ago.
Mary Ridlon (17), fourth daughter of William (1), was born in
Bridgton, Me., Aug. 4, 1834, and died young, unmarried.
Harriet Ridlon (2), fifth daughter of William (1), was born in
Bridgton, Me., March 2, 1839; was married to David Jumper, and had
one son. Lived many years in Casco.
Matilda Ridlon (1), sixth daughter of William (1), was born in
Bridgton (or Sebago), Me., July 10, 1843; was married to Levi Kennis
ton, and lived at home with her parents, in Sebago. Mrs. Kenniston died
some years ago. She had children.
