RIDDLES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. 319
RIDDLES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
[SCOTCH-IRISH BRANCH.]
David Riddle¹ (1), parents unknown, ancestor of this family, is sup-
posed to have lived in Washington County, Penn., but where he origi-
nated, or of his history, I have learned nothing reliable. Some think he
was a connexion of Judge James Riddle, of Chambersburgh, but I find
no proof; others have supposed this family to be closely allied to the
Riddles in the city of Cincinnati, O., but the connection is not proved.
There are representatives of this family in Wellsville, O., who could un-
doubtedly furnish the connecting links, but they will not render assist-
Unquestionably some reader of this book will make connection
with other Pennsylvania branches. Mr. Riddle had issue four sons; pos-
sibly daughters.
ance.
SECOND GENERATION.
John Riddle (1), a son of David¹ (1), was born somewhere in Penn-
sylvania. No particulars.
Samuel Riddle² (1), a son of David¹ (1), was born in Pennsylvania,
July 24, 1759; married Martha Johnson (she was born in Washington
County, Jan. 11, 1766), and had issue six children, of whom hereafter.
He removed from Pennsylvania to Trumbull County, O.
Abraham Riddle² (1), a son of David¹ (1), was born in Pennsylvania;
married Isabella Anderson, a lady of Scottish extraction, and had issue
four children, of whom hereafter. Presumably lived in Ohio.
William Riddle² (1), son of David¹ (1), was born in 1757; married
Isabella, daughter of William Caldwell, and widow of Nathaniel Temple-
ton (she was born in 1750), and had issue four children, of whom here-
after. He owned a "horse-mill" on the "Catfish," near the present town
of Washington, Penn.; but removed to Morristown, Belmont County, O.,
in 1803. He died at Millford, Feb. 18, 1820, aged 63 years. Mrs. Riddle
was married to Templeton as early as 1776; he was killed during "Craw-
ford's defeat," by Indians, near Sandusky, in 1782, and she was married
to Mr. Riddle in 1788. His mill was near the Caldwell farm. It is said
of Mrs. Riddle: "She was one of the pioneer mothers of the West, and
passed many years with her children upon an exposed frontier, compelled
often to seek protection in block-houses from prowling savages."
was called "Aunt Ibbie" by her relatives; died Feb. 18, 1854, aged 104
years.
THIRD GENERATION.
She
David Riddle³ (2), a son of Samuel (1), was born in Trumbull Coun-
ty, O.; married, and had issue two sons, of whom hereafter.
James Riddle³ (1), a son of Samuel2 (1), was born in Trumbull Coun-
ty, O.; married, and had issue five children, of whom hereafter.
Dr. John Riddles (2), a son of Samuel2 (1), was born in Trumbull
County, O., and was a physician. Left no children. Place of residence
not known.
Samuel Riddle³ (2), a son of Samuel (1), was born in Trumbull
County, O.; married, and had issue two sons, of whom hereafter.
Andrew-J. Riddile (1), a son of Samuel (1), was born in Trumbull
County, O., April 20, 1799; married Matilda Taylor (she was born Dec.
10, 1798, and died Feb. 8, 1850), in 1825, and died Aug. 12, 1854. He
