RIDLONS OF BRIDGTON, MAINE.
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"And when I lay my armor down,
I hope to gain a warrior's crown,
And with the blissful, happy throng
To sing the victor's conquering song."
Susan-Ellen Ridlon (8), only daughter of Samuel (4), was born
May 4, 1847, and died when about four years of age. She was a dark-
eyed, sunny-haired, and lovely child.
Edwin-Franklin Ridlon (1), youngest son of Samuel (4), was born
in Hollis, Me., Nov. 25, 1854; married Sarah, daughter of William and
Mary (Libbey) Spencer, of Gorham, and lived several years on the home-
stead farm. He is a carpenter and builder by trade. Tall, raw-boned,
light-complexioned, quick of motion, passionate, conversational. No
children. Now (1883) living in Boston.
Albert-P. Ridlon (6), eldest son of Roberts (7), was born in Bridg-
ton, Me., Aug. 13, 1837; married.
Mary-J. Ridlon (38), eldest daughter of Robert (7), was born in
Bridgton, Me., Aug. 14, 1839; married.
Margaret Ridlon (2), second daughter of Roberts (7), was born in
Letter B township, Me., Dec. 25, 1841; died young.
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Nathan-0. Ridlon (3), second son of Robert (7), was born in Bridg-
ton, Me., Dec. 24, 1843; married, but name of wife does not appear.
Calvin-H. Ridlon (1), third son of Robert (7), was born in Bridg-
ton, Me., March 27, 1846; married, but wife's name has not reached me.
Emily-S. Ridlon (3), third daughter of Robert' (7), was born in
Bridgton, Me., Oct. 22, 1828; was married, but name of husband is un-
known.
Daniel-C. Ridlon (11), fourth son of Robert (7), was born in Bridg-
ton, Me., Feb. 2, 1851; married, but I have no particulars.
Fernando-A. Ridlon (1), fifth son of Roberts (7), was born in Bridg-
ton(?), Me., or Berlin, Wis., March 12, 1856; supposed to be married.
Isabella Ridlon (2), fourth daughter of Robert (7), was born in
Berlin, Wis., Nov. 12, 1857; is married, but husband's name unknown.
Nettie Ridlon (1), fifth daughter of Robert (7), was born in Berlin,
Wis., Jan. 1, 1859; no particulars.
Granville Ridlon (2), eldest son of Thomas
ton, Me., July 7, 1835, and died July 28, 1835.
(6), was born in Bridg-
Almon-H. Ridlon (1), second son of Thomas (6), was born in Bridg-
ton, Me., Sept. 10, 1837; married Mary Mariner, of Sebago, and had issue
two children, of whom hereafter. He followed the sea, and was many
years in the United States Navy. When the war of the Rebellion com-
menced he came home from sea and enlisted in the army, becoming a
member of the Thirtieth Maine Infantry, in 1864. He was once buried
alive, but recovered consciousness and called the attention of some officers
passing over the battle-field, who had him removed to a hospital. After
his recovery from his wounds he returned to his regiment, was taken
prisoner, and starved to death in a Southern prison.
Francina-B. Ridlon (1), eldest daughter of Thomas (6), was born
in Bridgton, Me., Sept. 31, 1838; was married to Andrew J. Martin,
son of David and Eunice (Ridlon) Martin, of Hollis, and had three daugh-
It is supposed Robert Ridlon emigrated West, between 1851 and 1856.
