RIDDELLS OF MUSELEE, SCOTLAND.
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Olive-Frances Riddell 25 (1), second daughter of John (13), born
May 29, 1877.
Walter-Robert Riddell (14), son of John (13), born April 21,
1879 (as per books), "1883" as per his father's letter.
RIDDELLS OF MUSELEE, SCOTLAND.
William Riddell¹ (1), a son of Andrew15 (2), the powerful old baron
and father of the first Baronet of Riddell, became ancestor of the "Rid-
dells of Newhouse," and of the "Riddells of Muselee." The first prop-
erty was bestowed by his father; that of Muselee was chartered to him in
1618, and a descendant acquired Bewlie, and both properties continued as
a family possession. William married Bessie Ainsley and had issue, of
whom hereafter.
SECOND GENERATION.
John Riddell (1), a son of William'¹ (1), succeeded to the property of
Muselee and Bewlie and became representative of this branch family. He
married first, Elizabeth Haliburton, and secondly, Grizel, daughter of Rev.
P. Schew; by the latter he had two sons and three daughters.
THIRD GENERATION.
William Riddell³ (2), eldest son of John² (1) and Grizel, his wife, pre-
deceased his father when young.
Patrick Riddell (1), second son of John² (1) and Grizel, his wife, suc-
ceeded as representative of this family to Muselee and Bewlie. He mar-
ried Maria, daughter of Thomas Elliott, ancestor of the Elliotts of Beech-
wood, and by her had issue two sons and three daughters.
FOURTH GENERATION.
John Riddell (2), eldest son of Patricks (1) and his wife Maria, suc-
ceeded to the property and headship of this family. He married in 1706
Margaret, daughter of Walter Riddell, Esq., of Lilliesleaf, by whom he had
eight sons and three daughters, of whom hereafter.
FIFTH GENERATION.
Patrick Riddell (2), eldest son of John (2), succeeded to the prop-
erty and representation of this family, and married in 1752 Margaret,
daughter of Charles Balfour, Esq., of Broadmeadows, and had issue six
sons and a daughter.
Walter Riddell (1), second son of John* (2).
Andrew Riddell (1), third son of John (2).
William Riddell (3), fourth son of John (2), settled at Berwick-on-
Tweed. See "Riddells of Berwick."
Barbara Riddell (1), eldest daughter of John' (2).
John Riddell (3), fifth son of John (2).
Alexander Riddell (1), sixth son of John (2).
James Riddell (1), seventh son of John (2).
Mary Riddell (2), second daughter of John (2).
Thomas Riddell (1), eighth son of John (2), settled at Berwick-on-
Tweed. See "Riddells of Berwick."
