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RIDDELLS OF LAUREL HILL, VIRGINIA.
John Riddle (2), fifth son of Thomas² (2), was born in Brunswick
County, Va.
Reese Riddle³ (2), sixth son of Thomas² (2), was born in Brunswick
County, Va.
Hardy Riddle³ (2), seventh son of Thomas² (2), was born in Bruns-
wick County, Va.
Rebecca Riddle (1). Daughters of Thomas² (2), born in Brunswick
Peggy Riddle³ (1).
Polly Riddles (1).
County, Va.
FOURTH GENERATION.
John Riddle (3), a son of Thomas³ (3), was born in Franklin County,
Ill.; deceased.
William Riddle (2), second son of Thomas (3), was born in Frank-
lin County, Ill.; living in Alabama.
Nathaniel Riddle¹ (1), third son of Thomas (3), was born in Frank-
lin County, Ill.; resides at Fitts Hill.
Thomas Riddle (4), fourth son of Thomas (3), was born in Frank-
lin County, Ill.; living in Cherokee County, Tex.
RIDDELLS OF LAUREL HILL, VIRGINIA.
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Col. George Riddell (1), parents' names unknown, was descended
from a family of Riddells who, with the Byrds, came over from England
in their own vessels, bringing their cattle, farm-implements, plate, furni-
ture, and servants with them. This family first landed at Philadelphia
(or near), on the Schuylkill River; some of them afterwards settled in
Virginia, where they purchased a large tract of land and became wealthy
planters. The subject of this notice located in Shenandoah County, at
Laurel Hill, which property has been in the family ever since. They suf-
fered almost beyond comprehension from the Indians during early days,
and the women as well as the men were noted for their courage. A rifle
with which one of the mothers kept at bay a number of Indians, and saved
herself and children, is still in the Riddell family. Judge Byrd has never
seen on record that Laurel Hill has been owned by others. Colonel Rid-
dell resided at Red Banks at one time. A George Riddell received a grant
of three hundred and forty acres of land in Henrico County, Va., March
10, 1756. Colonel Riddell married a Miss Bird, and had issue, of whom
hereafter. He fought for freedom in the Revolution. Date of death un-
known.
Cornelius Riddell' (1), brother of Colonel George¹ (1), was a resident
of Shenandoah County, Va.
There was a Philip Riddell attending medical lectures in Washington, D. C.,
a very intelligent young man, who expressed deep interest in this family history,
and promised the author full data of the Laurel Hill Riddells, — he and mother,
Mrs. Rebecca Riddell, were then living on the old RiddeH Farm, but failed to do
So. There are numerous descendants on the female side, all well connected by
marriage with the old and respected Virginian families.
