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RIDDELLS OF COLERAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NO. 1.
In 1838 he settled on a farm at Wauwatosa, six miles from the city, where
he spent a happy evening of life, retaining all his faculties till his
death, which occurred Aug. 8, 1851, aged 82 years. His son says, "My
father was full six feet tall, and sometimes weighed two hundred pounds.
His head was well poised; he was a man of great energy, of quick appre-
hension, and regarded as one of the first men in his town. He possessed
a military taste, and was sometimes called 'General Jackson'; he was gen-
erous to a fault, and lost much as a bondsman for others. With apparent
sternness was mingled the gentleness of a child. He was quick and sharp
at repartee." In a communication written by the same son previously, he
says, "My father was a man of the old stamp; his frame was muscular,
and his mental faculties good; his memory was so tenacious that down to
his death he could inform us accurately in regard to the different connec-
tions and branches of our family."
Jane Riddell (1), second daughter of Hugh² (2), was born in Cole-
raine, Mass., in 1771, and died in her seventh year.
Hugh Riddell (3), third son of Hugh² (2), was born in Coleraine,
Mass., in 1774; died in his fourth year.
Jane Riddell (2), third daughter of Hugh² (2), was born in Coleraine,
Mass., in 1779; died an infant.
Jane Riddell (3), fourth daughter of Hugh' (2), was born in Cole-
raine, Mass., in 1779; died in infancy.
Thomas-Morris Riddell (1), fourth son of Hugh² (2), was born in
Coleraine, Mass., July 15, 1782; inherited the homestead, and reared a
large family. His wife's name has not reached me. He was well edu-
cated, read extensively, was fond of poetry and music, a good singer, and
strong controversialist. He lost his property, and in 1810 moved to
Charlemont, Mass., thence to Rowe, where his family worked in the mills,
and where he and his wife died.
Elisha Riddell (1), fifth son of Hugh2 (2), was born in Coleraine,
Mass., in 1785; never married. He was a soldier in the war of 1812; a
bright, active man, of somewhat irregular habits. He was in the battle
of Plattsburgh, after which he lost his fingers and toes by frost; twelve
years subsequently he returned home and remained one year; he then
went away and was never afterwards heard from.
Mary Riddell (1), eldest daughter of Robert2 (1), was born in Cole-
raine, Mass., Oct. 8, 1769; time of death unknown.
Thomas Riddell³ (2), eldest son of Robert (1), was born in Coleraine,
Mass., Sept. 19, 1771; died in New York State, Nov. 8, 1832. No other
information.
James Riddell (1), third son of Robert2 (1), was born in Coleraine,
Mass., Dec. 8, 1776, and died Aug. 20, 1777.
Ann Riddell (2), second daughter of Robert2 (1), was born in Cole-
raine, Mass., Sept. 26, 1779; died Aug. 5, 1789.
Betsey Riddell (1), third daughter of Robert2 (1), was born in Cole-
raine, Mass., June 12, 1781; married to Eleazer Hill (who died Sept. 5,
1845), and died Nov. 5, 1857, leaving issue.
William-M. Riddell (2), fourth son of Robert (1), was born in
Otsego County, N. Y., June 20, 1783; married Jennie Stetson, of Cherry
Valley, June 7, 1804 (she was born April 17, 1783), and by her had issue
eight children, of whom hereafter. He was a farmer in Westfield, N. Y.,
and died Oct. 1, 1821; his widow died June 16, 1839.
