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RIDDELLS OF STRABANE, IRELAND.
Robert Riddle² (3), eldest son of William¹ (1), was born in the
County of Westmoreland, Penn., in 1769; married Ann McClellan, of
Scotch-Irish descent, and settled in Clinton township, Butler County,
about 1798-9. He had issue six children, of whom hereafter. Mr. Riddle
died Jan. 25, 1853, in his 84th year; his wife died Aug. 25, 1851, in her
93d year. She was thirteen years old when she came across the ocean.
Hugh Riddle (1), second son of William¹ (1), was born in the County
of Westmoreland, Penn., March 5, 1771; married to Mary Gordon (she
was born April 14, 1775), a woman of Scotch descent, and had issue
eleven children, of whom hereafter. He settled in Clinton township, But-
ler County, at a place now called "Riddle's Cross-Roads," as a farmer,
and died there Aug. 21, 1851. A wealthy man.
William Riddle² (2), a son of William¹ (1), was born in the County
of Westmoreland, Penn., and settled on his father's homestead farm, near
Salem. He married, but I have failed to procure the family records.
Nancy Riddle² (1), second daughter of William' (1), was born near
Salem, Westmoreland County, Penn.; was married and had issue. She
lived somewhere in her native State.
Betsey Riddle² (1), third daughter of William' (1), was born near.
Salem, Westmoreland County, Penn., and was married to John McClelland-
THIRD GENERATION.
Nancy Riddles (2), eldest daughter of Robert (2), was born in West-
moreland County, Penn., Sept. 11, 1807, and died Oct. 15, 1808.
Isabella Riddles (1), second daughter of Robert2 (2), was born in
Westmoreland County, Penn., June 1, 1809, and died Nov. 14, 1809.
Susan Riddles (1), third daughter of Robert2 (2), was born in West-
moreland County, Penn., Jan. 11, 1811, and died Nov. 26, 1815.
Hon. John-W. Riddle (3), only son of Robert2 (2), was born in
Westmoreland County, Penn., in 1813; married Margaret-Jack McMa-
hon, July 5, 1837 (her mother was of the same family of Wilson that
lived in Strabane at the time Mr. Riddle's grandfather emigrated), and
settled in his native County as a farmer. He commenced life poor and is
now in good circumstances. He represented his County in the State Leg-
islature in 1863-4, and is now Associate Judge of Westmoreland County.
Residence at Delmont. Educated in the common schools. Is widely
known and highly respected; a man of strong, practical mind and excel-
lent ability.
He had issue three children, of whom hereafter.*
John-W. Riddles (4), a son of John² (2), was born near Centerville,
Butler County, Penn., and is now dead.
Robert Riddles (4), a son of John² (2), was born near Centerville,
Butler County, Penn., and has deceased.
Samuel Riddles (1), a son of John2 (2), was born in Butler County,
Penn., and has deceased.
James Riddles (1), a son of John2 (2), was born in Butler County,
Penn.; supposed to be dead.
Isabella Riddles (2), a daughter of John (2), was born in Butler
County, Penn., and died in infancy.
This family of Riddles is connected with the "Riddles of Waseon, Ohio,"
"Riddles of Lycoming, Pennsylvania," "Riddles of Belfont, Pennsylvania," and
"Riddles of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania," which see.
