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RIDDELLS OF MONSON, MASSACHUSETTS.
Jose-Merrick Riddles (1), second son of Thomas² (2), was born in
Monson, Mass., July 27, 1808; married, Feb. 23, 1836, to Caroline Hay-
den, and by her had several children, of whom hereafter. He removed to
Thetford, Genesee County, Mich., in 1849, and died there Aug. 9, 1855,—
a superior man."
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Thomas-Elmer Riddles (4), third son of Thomas2 (2), was born in
Monson, Mass., Aug. 4, 1810; died there March 26, 1813.
William-Henry Riddles (1), fourth son of Thomas² (2), was born in
Monson, Mass., April 13, 1812; went to Ohio with his parents, and be-
came a young lawyer of great promise; he died at Plainville, Hamilton
County, O., June 6, 1837, unmarried. He was the "Henry Ridgeley" in
the novel written by his brother, Albert G. Riddle, of Washington, and
published by Nichols & Hall, of Boston, a few years ago; it was entitled
Bart Ridgeley."
John-Adams Riddles (3), fifth son of Thomas2 (2), was born in Mon-
son, Hampden County, Mass., April 23, 1814; married, in October, 1837,
to Lois Odell, of Manchester, Vt., and had issue. He married, secondly,
Theressa Ganson; she was born in Massachusetts, and died at Chardon,
O.; no issue. Mr. Riddle is now living with his youngest daughter; a
carpenter.
Hon. Albert-Gallatin Riddle³ (1), sixth son of Thomas² (2), was
born in Monson, Mass., May 28, 1816; married, Jan. 23, 1845, to Car-
oline, daughter of Judge Burton F. Avery, of Chardon, O., where he
resided until 1850. After the death of his father, Mr. Riddle cared for
himself, and has said, "I did it poorly." He studied law and was admit-
ted to the bar in 1841; was elected district attorney, and served six years;
was elected twice to the Ohio State Legislature; removed to Cleveland in
1850; elected to Congress in 1860; went to Cuba as United States Con-
sul, in 1864, and to look after government interests at Nassau. On his
return, he removed to Washington, and resumed the practice of law,
where he still continues, having acquired an extensive patronage, and is
employed on cases involving great responsibility. He is Professor of
Law in the Howard University. He contributed his portrait in steel for
this work, and is one of the Publishing Committee appointed at the fam-
ily meeting at Philadelphia, in 1876. Mr. Riddle has issue seven children,
of whom hereafter. He is the author of several popular novels.
Minerva Riddle³ (1), eldest daughter of Thomas (2), born at New-
bury, O., April 16, 1818; was married Jan. 24, 1839, to Varnum N.
Clark, and in 1842 or '43, moved to Paw Paw, Ind. She has issue four
children.
Roswell Riddle³ (1), seventh son of Thomas (2), was born at New-
bury, O., Dec. 4, 1820; married Romelia Smith; secondly, to Alvira
Way, a widow. He served in the war of the Rebellion; has lived on the
homestead. No children.
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George-W. Riddles (1), eighth son of Thomas2 (2), was born at New-
bury, O., April 26, 1823; died at Paw Paw, Ind., March 23, 1843, —“ as
handsome and noble a youth as ever bore the name."
FOURTH GENERATION.
Pallas-Loutta Riddle (1), eldest daughter of Lyman³ (1) and Polly
(Moulton), his wife, was born at Alexander, Genesee County, N. Y., Oct.
26, 1818; was married to John Dirstine, March 17, 1842, and resides at
Alexander.
