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RIDLANDS OF SANDSTING, SHETLAND.
orthography of his name in consequence of some unlawful transaction
with which he had been identified previous to his settlement in the north.
He married a widow named Moar, and soon removed to Shetland, not
far off, and established himself at Esterskeld, in the parish of Sandsting,
where the descendants of his own body, with those of his wife named
Moar, have ever since been domiciled.
THIRD GENERATION.
Thomas Ridlands (1), a descendant of Adam¹ (1), was born in the
parish of Sandsting, Shetland, and had issue one son (probably others), of
whom hereafter.
FOURTH GENERATION.
James Ridland (1), a son of Thomas (1), was born in the parish of
Sandsting, Shetland, and lived on a small property there; he had issue as
follows: :-
FIFTH GENERATION.
Lawrence Ridland (1), a son of James¹ (1), was born in the parish
of Sandsting, Shetland, and had issue a numerous family.
Thomas Ridland³ (2), a son of James (1), was born in the parish of
Sandsting, Shetland, and married twice; first wife's name unknown;
second wife, Barbary Charleson. Had issue three sons, - perhaps other
issue.
Andrew Ridland (1), a son of James¹ (1), was a native of Sandsting
parish, Shetland; died unmarried.
Janet Ridland (1), a daughter of James (1), married William
Dowall, a ship-carpenter of Scarvester, Shetland, and has issue.
Catherine Ridlands (1), a daughter of James (1), was married to
Lawrence Ridland, son of John Ridland (still living at the age of 90, in
1879); no children.
Ann Ridland (1), a daughter of James (1), was born in the parish
of Sandsting, Shetland, and married to Lawrence Kay, a shipmaster, of
Westerkeld; four children.
SIXTH GENERATION.
Andrew Ridland (2), a son of Thomas (2) by first wife, was born
in the parish of Sandsting, Shetland, and died at sea when a young man,
unmarried.
James Ridland (2), a son of Thomas (2) by first wife, was born in
Sandsting, and settled in New South Wales, Australia. Post-office, Syd-
ney.
Jerome Ridland (1), a son of Thomas (2) by second wife, was born
in the parish of Sandsting, Shetland. He left home in 1870, and came to
n, Mass., where he was for some time employed in the freight-office
Boston & Maine Railroad Company. He was visited there by
m Ridlon, and both saw a family resemblance at once. Mr. Ridland
ce visited South America and San Francisco, Cal. He has returned
on; married, and fixed his residence in Charlestown. He is a car-
y trade; a man of good education and fine intelligence; has seen
the world, having been a seaman many years. He is of medium
trim build, and light complexion, a genial, pleasant gentle-
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