RIDLONS OF HIRAM, MAINE.
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secondly, to Stephen Martin, of Parsonfield, but he died in 1884, and
she is now a widow.
Olive Ridlon (4), third daughter of Samuel¹ (2), was born in Hiram,
Me., Dec. 1, 1827; was married in December, 1846, to Moses Fox, and
resides in Porter, Me. Has had a large family.
William Ridlon" (9), fourth son of Samuel (2), was born in Hiram,
Me., in 1829, and died May 22, 1830.
Polly Ridlon (6), fourth daughter of Samuel (2), was born in Hiram,
Me., Feb. 24, 1831; was married, in 1854, to Jeremiah Merryfield (brother
of John before mentioned), and lived many years on a farm in Parson-
field. Her husband sold his farm, and now owns mills and a beautiful
residence at Kezar Falls Village, where they reside. She has children
and grandchildren.
Martha Ridlon" (6), fifth daughter of Samuel' (2), was born in Hiram,
Me., April 21, 1833; was married, in July, 1868, to Sewell Gillpatrick,
farmer, and lives at Kezar Falls Village. She has children.
Jacob Ridlon" (5), fifth son of Samuel (2), was born in Hiram, Me.,
June 25, 1835; married Mehitable Cole, of Hiram, in October, 1855, and
has lived on the homestead farm with his aged parents. He formerly
lived on the farm previously owned by his brother Thomas. Works at the
trade of stone-mason. Mr. Ridlon is tall, raw-boned, square-shouldered,
and muscular, but somewhat bowed over by hard work. His hair and
beard are jet-black and curly, and his complexion dark. He is good-
natured, social, conversational, and an entertaining companion. Member
of the Methodist Church. Honest, peaceful, and highly respected. Has
had issue eight children, of whom hereafter.
Samuel Ridlon5 (6), sixth son of Samuel (2), was born in Hiram,
Me., Aug. 31, 1837; married Sarah L. Chapman, April 5, 1859, and lived
for several years on the homestead farm; he subsequently removed to
Kezar Falls Village, where he erected a fine stand of buildings, and en-
gaged in lumbering, merchandising, and general speculation. He carried
on an extensive and successful business, employing many men, until 1874,
when he was seized with paralysis, which deprived him of the power of
speech and incapacitated him for any active employment. He had ac-
quired a handsome property, consisting largely of real estate, and is now
in good circumstances. Mr. Ridlon was a man of excellent business
capacity, enterprising, progressive, far-seeing, and correct in judgment.
He served as selectman and in other responsible positions. He was a
reliable man in every relation of life. His business energy gave a new
impetus to the village in which he lived, and when he was compelled to
close his mills and shops the loss was felt by all classes. He was long an
active member of the Methodist Church. His height medium, form
round and portly, complexion light, eyes gray; his temperament nervous,
movements quick. Conversational, jovial, and kind-hearted. He has had
issue three children, of whom hereafter.
Narcissa-Jane Ridlon (1), sixth daughter of Samuel (2), was born
in Hiram, Me., Dec. 10, 1840; was married in November, 1858, to William
Chapman, of Porter, and has lived many years at Kezar Falls Village,
where her husband carries on the shoe and harness business. She has issue.
Abbie Ridlon (1), youngest daughter of Samuel (2), was born in Hi-
ram, Me., Dec. 14, 1841; was married to James Chapman, Oct. 28, 1858,
and has issue. She has lived on a farm, but now resides at Kezar Falls
Village.
