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RIDDLES OF ACCOMACK COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
RIDDLES OF ACCOMACK COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Basil Riddle¹ (1), a native of the north of Ireland, early came to
America and settled in Virginia, in Accomack County, near the Blue
Ridge. Some of his relatives settled in North Carolina, and tradition says
many families in the Southern States are connected. In the absence of
records I have no means of finding missing links of the family chain.
Basil married and had issue, of whom hereafter. Farmer and stock-raiser.*
SECOND GENERATION.
Samuel Riddle² (1), a son of Basil¹ (1), was probably born in North
Carolina; married and had issue two † or more children, of whom here-
after. No record of birth, marriage, or death. Farmer.
THIRD GENERATION.
George Riddles (1), a son of Samuel (1), was born somewhere in
North Carolina; married Nancy Elkins, and had issue six children, of
whom hereafter. He removed to Tennessee, and carried on an extensive
plantation.
Randolph Riddles (1), supposed to be a son of Samuel (1), was born
in North Carolina; married Jemima and had six children, of whom
hereafter. He settled in Tennessee, and lived on a farm. Taught school.
No record of birth or death.
FOURTH GENERATION.
Jeremiah Riddle (1), a son of Georges (1), was born in North Caro-
lina or Tennessee, March 3, 1813; married a daughter of Solomon and
Mary (Jones) Mason (she was born Feb. 12, 1814), and had issue eight
children, of whom hereafter. Farmer in Moore County, Tenn. Kept
no records.
George Riddle' (2), a son of George (1), was born in Tennessee;
married, and had a family of children, but the place of his residence is
unknown.
Asa Riddle (1), a son of Georges (1), was born in Tennessee; married,
and had issue; residence not known.
Willis Riddle* (1), a son of Georges (1), was born in Tennessee;
married, and is supposed to have children; his residence unknown. Some
of these moved to Alabama.
Matilda Riddle (1). Daughters of George (1), born in Tennessee.
Nancy Riddle' (1).
Stephen Riddle (1), eldest son of Randolph (1), was born in Ten-
nessee (Moore County?); married Sarah Weaver, of Franklin County, and
had issue twelve children, of whom hereafter. He and wife were members
of the Primitive Baptist Church, and were noted for their piety, honesty,
and charity. Mr. Riddle was many years deacon of his church; farmer
by occupation.
Harmon Riddle (1), a son of Randolph (1), was born in Tennessee;
married Elizabeth Easley, and by her had ten children. He married,
* A family of Riddells, early settled in Maryland, had a Basel, or Bazel, in it.
(See "Riddells of Cecil County, Maryland.")
+ Some say Samuel's son John settled in Georgia, and had a family settled there.
He was a soldier of the Revolution.
