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RIDDELLS OF CASTLEFINN, IRELAND.
years, was at the corner of Vine and Broad Streets. I have no account
of a family.
Christopher Riddles (3), a son of William² (4), was born at Newton-
Stewart, Ireland, in 1828, and came to the United States with his parents
when a child. He was apprenticed to learn the common painter's trade,
but not being satisfied with that business, learned the art of graining in
imitation of fancy woods and marble, and has been a success. He has
also applied himself to the study of oratory, and sometimes receives the
meed of praise for speaking in public. He has been twice married, and
has a family of five children.
FOURTH GENERATION.
Jonathan Riddle¹ (1), a son of James (1), is a merchant in Galves-
ton, Tex., about 35 years of age.
RIDDELLS OF CASTLEFINN, IRELAND.
[PENNSYLVANIA BRANCH.]
Thomas Riddell¹ (1), was a relative of the ancestors of the "Riddells
of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania," and of the "Riddells of Pitts-
burgh, Pennsylvania." He was engaged in business at Mar, Castlefinn,
County Donegal, Ireland, but was not successful, and having failed, soon
died, leaving a widow and four children in destitute circumstances; these,
at the solicitation of relatives, came to America in 1772, and for a time
made their abode in Baltimore, Md.
SECOND GENERATION.
John Riddell² (1), eldest son of Thomas¹ (1), was born at Mar, Castle-
finn, County Donegal, Ireland, in 1756; came to Baltimore, Md., with his
mother and brother in 1772, and lived for some years in Baltimore. He
subsequently engaged in business at Philadelphia, Penn., and continued
there till his death. He became financially independent. Had issue four
children, of whom hereafter, and died about 1850. Mr. Riddell was well
known in business circles as an honest man, and substantial, respectable
citizen.
Eleanor Riddell' (1), a daughter of Thomas¹ (1), was born at Mar,
Castlefinn, County Donegal, Ireland, in 1760; came to Baltimore, Md., in
1772; was married to a Mr. Alcern, and reared a family. Residence un-
known.
Elizabeth Riddell (1), second daughter of Thomas' (1), was born at
Mar, Castlefinn, County Donegal, Ireland, in 1765; came to Baltimore.
with her mother in 1772, and is said by some to have died single, by others
to have had a family.
Hon. James Riddell (1), a son of Thomas¹ (1), was born at Mar,
Castlefinn, County Donegal, Ireland, Nov. 15, 1770; came to the United
States in 1772, and lived with his mother and brother at Baltimore for
several years; he subsequently removed to Pittsburgh, Penn., engaged in
merchandizing, and made that city his permanent residence. He was a
shoemaker by trade. Was successful in business and acquired a fortune.
Received the appointment of Associate Judge of the Court of Common
