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RIDLEYS OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENNESSEE.
Resaca. He was a very brave soldier, and became justly popular with his
officers. At the battle of Fort Donelson, his clothing was literally riddled
with bullets. When entering battle he always went forward in the front
ranks, cheering his comrades; and when a battle was over he would give
every relief to the wounded of both sides. He was captured while in a
hospital in Alabama, but was paroled on honor; he then made a visit to
his mother in Tennessee. His mother had learned of his capture, and
was almost insane with grief; but while at the table three days subse-
quently, he entered the house, and she was clasped in his arms. "It was
the happiest moment of my life," says his mother. He was precocious
in some branches of study when a boy, possessing some of the most re-
markable powers of intellect. He was very kind and affectionate, and
considerate of the poor; had many ardent friends; was tall, erect, and
manly in his bearing, but not fond of display. It may be truly said of
him, -
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"Not man or monarch half so proud
As he whose flag becomes his shroud."
Caroline-Elizabeth Ridley' (2), eldest daughter of John (4) and
Nancy-Allison Ridley, was born in Rutherford County, Tenn., Dec. 2,
1846; died April 25, 1848.
Jerome-Bloomfield Ridley' (1), second son of John³ (4), was born
in Kerr County, Tex., Aug. 1, 1856; married Dec. 19, 1876, to Elizabeth
C., daughter of Thomas Collins and Elizabeth North, and has issue, of
whom hereafter.
Kate-Louis Ridley (1), second daughter of John (4), was born in
DeWitt County, Tex., Sept. 20, 1860; was married May 22, 1874, to James
C. Dollahite, Centre Point, Tex.
Walter-Clark Ridley (1), third son of John³ (4), was born in De-
Witt County, Tex., Sept. 20, 1860; died Oct. 25, 1861.
Mary-Catherine Ridley' (8), eldest daughter of George³ (6), was
born in Rutherford County, Tenn., July 6, 1837; was married to Orlando
H. Baker, and has four daughters. Mrs. Baker graduated at Cumberland
(Tennessee) Female College; Mr. Baker at Asbury University, Indiana;
they have taught much of their time, and have gained distinction as edu-
cators. Residence at Indianola, Ia.
Louisa-Adaline Ridley (3), second daughter of Georges (6), was born
in Rutherford County, Tenn., Feb. 23, 1840; was married to James Ward,
a bank cashier, and has issue. Mrs. Ward graduated at Boonville Female
College, Mo., in 1863. Residence, Warrensburgh, Mo.
Almira-Jane Ridley (1), third daughter of George (6), was born in
Rutherford County, Tenn., March 1, 1843; was married March 6, 1872
to Joseph-Albert Stewart, a salesman, and resides at St. Louis, Mo. No
issue.
Eunice-Joanna Ridley' (1), fourth daughter of Georges (6), was born
in Rutherford County, Tenn., March 1, 1843 (twin to the preceding); was
married in May, 1873, to Brennieman Barr, a live-stock dealer. No issue.
Cyrus-Canon Ridley' (1), only surviving son of George (6), was born
in Knox County, Ill., July 23, 1852; graduated in the State Normal School
at Warrensburgh, Mo., in 1874; taught in Texas, but not liking the pro-
fession turned his attention to other business.
Two sons of this family have deceased; names unknown.
