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RIDDELLS OF NEWTON-STEWART, IRELAND.
year 1740; came to the United States in 1800, and settled in New York.
He married in Ireland, and had issue several children (all born in the old
country), of whom hereafter.
SECOND GENERATION.
Elizabeth Riddell² (1), eldest daughter of Christopher¹ (1), was born
at Newton-Stewart, Ireland, in 1767; came to America in 1772, and died
unmarried in 1870, aged 103, probably in Philadelphia, Penn.
Jane Riddell (1), second daughter of Christopher¹ (1), was born at
Newton-Stewart, Ireland, in 1769; came to America with her sister, in
1772, and died in 1871, at the age of 100 years, probably in Philadelphia.
Samuel Riddell (1), a son of Christopher (1), was born at Newton-
Stewart, Ireland, in the year 1770 (?), came to the United States in 1772,
and held a commission in the American army during the war of 1812; he
was wounded at the battle of New Orleans, and received a pension. He
married, and had issue eight children, of whom hereafter. Died in 1852.
THIRD GENERATION.
John Riddles (1), a son of Samuel (1), was born in 1804; married
Ann B. Eardman, and settled in Philadelphia, Penn., where he deceased
in 1852, leaving a widow (who died Nov. 26, 1857) and eight children.
Margaret Riddle³ (1), a daughter of Samuel (1), was born in Phila-
delphia, Penn., in 1784; was married there and had a family.
Christopher Riddles (2), a son of Samuel (1), was born in Philadel-
phia, Penn., and died young, unmarried.
Robert Riddles (1), a son of Samuel (1), was born in Philadelphia,
Penn.; married Miss Margaret Phipps (or Phillips), and had issue two
children (possibly others), now living (1873). Mr. Riddle resides in
Philadelphia, and is wealthy.
Eliza Riddle (1), a daughter of Samuel (1), was born in Philadel-
phia, Penn., and died young, unmarried.
William Riddles (1), a son of Samuel (1), was born in Philadelphia,
Penn., in ; married Dec. 14, 1859, to Miss Caroline Earle, and by
her had issue five children. He married secondly, Mrs. Mary Darnell, by
whom he had two children, of whom (with those by first wife) hereafter.
Residence in Philadelphia.
Mary Riddle (1), youngest daughter of Samuel (1), was born in
Philadelphia, and died young, unmarried.
FOURTH GENERATION.
Henry Riddle (1), eldest son of John³ (1), was born in Philadelphia,
Penn., Feb. 28, 1839, and died Sept. 28, 1867, presumably unmarried.
Eliza Riddle (2), eldest daughter of John (1), was born in Phila-
delphia, Penn., Oct. 6, 1840, and was married to S. Desher.
Margaret Riddle¹ (2), second daughter of John (1), was born in
Philadelphia, Penn., Nov. 1, 1842, and died Jan. 4, 1867.
Mary Riddle (2), third daughter of John (1), was born in Philadel-
phia, Penn., Jan. 15, 1845, and was married to Samuel Yonker.
Julia Riddle (1), fourth daughter of John (1), was born March 14,
1847; unmarried in 1873.
William Riddle' (2), second son of John (1), was born in Philadel-
phia, Penn., March 22, 1849; unmarried in 1873.
Annie Riddle' (1), fifth daughter of John (1), was born in Philadel-
phia, Penn., March 10, 1851; unmarried.
