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RIDLEYS OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENNESSEE.
thence moved to Brownsville, Tenn., where he was engaged in business till
the spring of 1838, when he moved to a new tract of land in the "New
Purchase of Kentucky, where he carried on farming and manufacturing
until he and his family lost their health and were obliged to return to
Tennessee. He lost heavily in injudicious investments in mail-contracts
and speculation.* He is now a thrifty, money-making farmer, owning the
farm upon which he lives, one and a half miles from the city of Hempstead,
Tex. He has filled several civil, military, and official positions; was chief
justice of Fayette County for six years; served as agent under the United
States Government in removing the Creek Indians from Alabama to their
reservation. He held a commission as captain in the militia. Has lived
in seven states. A member of the Methodist church fifty years. Has
lived with his wife fifty-three years. He is a gentleman of great worth,
esteemed by all who have come within the circle of his acquaintance — a
Christian in every sense.
Winifred-Hays Ridley' (2), second daughter of Vincent² (1), was
born in Maury County, Tenn.; was married to Rev. James Mitchell, and
is now living a widow near Johnson's Grove, west Tenn. No children.
Dr. Rufus-King Ridley³ (1), fourth son of Vincent (1), was born in
Maury County, Tenn.; married Klyce, and had issue four children,
of whom hereafter. He resides at Jacksonport, Jackson County, Ark.,
and is eminent in his profession.
Sarah-Hays Ridley³ (1), third daughter of Vincent² (1), was born in
Maury County, Tenn.; was married twice; firstly, to Klyce; sec-
ondly, to a Methodist preacher, name unknown, and resides near Bell
Depot, western Tenn. Had one son now deceased.
Lydia Ridley'³ (1), fourth daughter of Vincent² (1), was born in Maury
County, Tenn.; was married to Henry A. Miller, a merchant, and had three
children.
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Young-Lafayette Ridley (1), youngest son of Vincent² (1), was born
in Maury County, Tenn., and died in Kentucky, unmarried.
Sally-Vincent Ridley (2), eldest daughter of Thomas (1), was born
in Williamson County, Tenn., July 4, 1807; was married to John-McNitt
Sharp, a politician and farmer. She is long since dead.
Benjamin-L. Ridleys (1), eldest son of Thomas² (1), was born in
Williamson County, Tenn., in 1809, and died young.
George-J.-M. Ridley (5), second son of Thomas² (1), was born in
1811, and died before reaching man's estate.
Mary-M. Ridley³ (3), second daughter of Thomas² (1), was born in
Williamson County, Tenn., March 16, 1813; was married to George J.
Rhine, and resides in Texas.
Louisa-A. Ridley (1), third daughter of Thomas (1), was born in
Williamson County, Tenn., April 23, 1815; was married to Robertson
Horton in her native State, and removed to what is now Grenada County,
Miss. Her husband accumulated considerable wealth by farming, and died
Jan. 9, 1878, leaving eight children, one of whom is a lawyer at Grenada,
Miss.
Alexander Ridley (1), third son of Thomas2 (1), was born in Wil-
liamson County, Tenn., in 1817, and died young.
* Mr. Ridley has run stage-lines, hotels, and served as chairman of Probate Court
frequently.
