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RIDDELLS OF BALLINAMAN, IRELAND.
in the parish of Donagh, near Glasslough, in the north of Ireland, and is
presumed to have been connected with the other families of the name in
the same county. (See "Riddles of Richhill.")
SECOND GENERATION.
Robert Riddell² (1), a son of James' (1), was born in Ballinaman,
parish of Donagh, County Monaghan, in 1750; married twice, and had
issue by both wives, of whom hereafter. He died in 1826, aged 76 years.
He was a farmer and contractor.
James Riddell' (2), a son of James' (1), was born in Ballinaman,
County Monaghan, Ireland; married an English lady, and had issue, of
whom hereafter. Died in England.
THIRD GENERATION.
James Riddell³ (3), eldest son of Robert2 (1), was born in Ballinaman,
County Monaghan, Ireland, and died when in the prime of life, leaving
four children, who, with their mother, emigrated to Canada about thirty
years ago. Mrs. Riddell's maiden-name was Elizabeth Gilleland. She
was left a widow in 1844, sold her farm in 1849, and emigrated to Canada,
where her son James preceded her; they sailed from Belfast on the 17th
April, 1849, on board the bark "Nelsonville," and arrived in Quebec in June
following. She had expected to meet her son James at Quebec, but heard
that he had gone to Montreal. She went from place to place, seeking her
son, but died in Hamilton, Ont., on the 12th of July, without seeing him.
This son furnished means to bring her to America.
Sarah Riddell (1), eldest daughter of Robert² (1), was born in Bal-
linaman, County Monaghan, Ireland; was married to a Mr. John Robin-
son, who went to America, and left his wife and six children in the care
of her father; one of her daughters married Robert Heatly, and was over
80 in 1874.
Martha Riddell (1), second daughter of Robert² (1), was born in
Ballinaman, County Monaghan, Ireland; was married to Adam Cook,
and emigrated to America previous to 1797; these settled in Fredericks-
burgh, Va.
Mary Riddell (1), third daughter of Robert2 (1), was born in Balli-
naman, County Monaghan, Ireland; was married to James Hamilton, set-
tled in Manchester, Eng., and had issue; she died at the age of 56.
William Riddell (1), second son of Robert2 (1), was born in Balli-
naman, Ireland; emigrated to America, and entered the army in the war
of 1812. He was a sergeant in the company of Captain Jett, Twentieth
Regiment, U. S. Infantry, and received a grant of one hundred and sixty
acres of land in the State of Illinois. He died, and the land was made
over to his sister, Mrs. Martha Cook, and the other heirs-at-law, to hold
as tenants in common. This tract of land was in Hancock County, of
which Carthage is the seat.
Dr. John Riddell (1), third son of Robert2 (1), was born in the
town of Ballinaman, County Monaghan, Ireland, and died in Rio de Janei-
ro, where he was acting as surgeon in the English army. Was at home
once, eleven months, on half-pay.
Joseph Riddell (1), fourth son of Robert2 (1), was born in the town
of Ballinaman, Ireland, in 1797; married Catherine Clark, in Ireland, and
had issue eight children, of whom hereafter. He sold his farm in Mona-
ghan, Ireland, and removed to Manchester, Eng., to live with his two
