RIDDLES OF VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE.
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Joseph Riddle² (1), a son of Thomas¹ (1), was born in Virginia be-
fore the Revolution, settled in Cumberland County, Ky., and had a family.
A cousin believes he and family removed to Iowa.
Isaac Riddle² (1), a son of Thomas¹ (1), was said to have been
born in Virginia in 1775. He married Anna Grizzel (or Griswold), daugh-
ter of William Griswold (she was born July 17, 1781), of North Carolina,
and had ten children, of whom hereafter. Mr. Riddle settled in Hawkins
County, Tenn., on the Clinch River, where he remained till 1805, when he
removed to Kentucky. He was a hatter by trade, but devoted his atten-
tion principally to farming and stock-raising till his sons were old enough
to guide the plough; then resumed hat-making. He was a deacon of the
Baptist Church. Died in Boone County, Ky. He was a twin brother of
Joseph, before mentioned.
William Riddle² (1), a son of Thomas¹ (1), was born in Virginia;
married Ellen Holt, and settled in Tennessee; had eight children. One
says he died in Texas County, Mo. I think he has left numerous de-
scendants in Kentucky, but they do not furnish records.
James Riddle² (1), a son of Thomas¹ (1), was born in Virginia, and
settled in Cumberland County, Ky., where he raised a family, and where
his numerous descendants now live.
Harriet Riddle² (1), only known daughter of Thomas' (1), was mar-
ried in Tennessee, but I have no account of her family. One writer calls
her "Happy."
THIRD GENERATION.
James Riddles (2), a son of John² (1), was born in Bledsoe County,
Tenn.; blacksmith and carriage-maker. Killed by a man named Holman,
in 1825. Unmarried.
Johnson Riddles (1), a son of John² (1), was born in Bledsoe County,
Tenn.; married Jane Shepherd, and had issue two (perhaps more) chil-
dren, of whom hereafter. He removed to Pulaski County, Mo., in 1830;
thence to Walker County, Ala.; since when no information.
Thomas Riddle³ (3), a son of John (1), was born in Bledsoe County,
Tenn.; married Sarah Cormack in 1828, and had issue three children, of
whom hereafter; farmer. He was accidentally killed by the discharge of
his gun while hunting, in 1835; the gun was leaning against a tree, and
was thrown down by his dog, and the lock sprung.
Manuel Riddles (1), a son of John² (1), was born in Bledsoe County,
Tenn., Jan. 1, 1810; married Malinda West in 1835, and had issue six
children, of whom hereafter. Farmer; died at Pulaski, Mo., in 1849.
Isaac Riddles (2), a son of John² (1), was born in Bledsoe County,
Tenn., in 1812; married in 1839 to Margaret Williams, and had issue four
children, of whom hereafter. Farmer; residence Richland, Pulaski Coun-
ty, Mo. Deceased.
Jesse Riddles (1), a son of John² (1), was born in Bledsoe County,
Tenn., in 1815; married in 1834 to Narcissa Cain, and had issue three chil-
dren, of whom hereafter. Blacksmith; died in 1863.
Elizabeth Riddles (1), eldest daughter of John2 (1), was born in Bled-
soe County, Tenn., and was married to James Weaver.
Atha Riddle (1), second daughter of John (1), was born in Bledsoe
County, Tenn.; was married to Thomas Lewis, who removed to Pulaski
County, Mo., in 1830; he died soon after, and she was married, secondly,
to Joseph Newbury. Died in 1856.
