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RIDLONS OF HOLLIS, MAINE.
in 18-, and was buried in the "Old Ridlon Burying-ground," about one-half
mile from Bonnie Eagle, but there is no stone to mark his grave.
Polly Ridlon (5), eldest daughter of Magnus (5), was born in Hollis (or
Buxton), Me., in 1804; was married to Isaac Townsend, and had issue.
"Aunt Polly" is still living in Hollis and is one of "the excellent of the
earth." I have her portrait in India-ink.
Hannah Ridlon (4), second daughter of Magnus (5), was born in
Buxton (or Hollis), Me., in 1807, and worked many years in Quincy,
Mass., and Portland, Me., as a maiden-lady, and accumulated consider-
able money. She was married to John Eaton, of Buxton, Jan. 27,
1853, and is now living alone in her house there (1880). Mr. Eaton
died in 1878.
Ann Ridlon (1), third daughter of Magnus (5), was born in Buxton,
Me., Feb. 19, 1812; was married to Noles Rand, of Gorham (brother of
the wife of Col. Nicholas Ridlon, of Hollis), and resided many years in
Standish, in that County. Mr. Rand died in January, 1872, and she lives
with her children and widowed sister Hannah. Draws a pension for a
son killed in the Rebellion (1880).
Magnus Ridlon5 (8), second son of Magnus (5), was born in Buxton,
Me., Aug. 5, 1814; married Emily, daughter of Col. Joshua Emery, of
Hollis, and has had issue seven children, of whom hereafter. He learned
the blacksmith's trade when young, and has followed that occupation
through life. He located at Kezar Falls, in Parsonfield, many years ago,
commenced business with John Sawyer, and has continued in the
same shop ever since. He has devoted himself closely to his business,
lived within his means, and acquired a good property. He has a fine
stand of buildings in the village opposite his shop, and owns land and
a wood-lot outside. An excellent mechanic, industrious, honest, quiet,
peaceful, a good neighbor, and useful citizen; can "mind his own busi-
ness" as well as any man living. He is genial, conversational, and jovial.
Of medium height, round-shouldered, and muscular; has light complexion,
small, gray eyes, long brows, ruddy cheeks, and pleasant expression of
face. Mr. Ridlon was an officer in the military company known as "Hol-
lis Light Infantry," and was highly esteemed by his command; is said to
have been an efficient and fine-looking soldier.
Thomas Ridlon" (4), third son of Magnus (5), was born in Buxton,
Me., Feb. 4, 1820, and was adopted after his mother's death by Judith
Ridlon, maiden-daughter of Thomas Ridlon, of Hollis, with whom he
lived until his death when a young lad. He was buried in the "Old Rid-
lon Burying-ground," on the Bonnie Eagle road, in the lot of Thomas
Ridlon, and next to Sarah Ridlon; a space was left, however, for the
grave of "Aunt Judy," between his grave and that of Sarah, and a wide
stone embedded in the ground as a warning to all sextons not to dig
there. The author saw the stone removed in 1880, and the grave of the
faithful guardian of "little Thomas" was then made.
James Ridlon5 (6), youngest son of Magnus (5), was born in Bux-
ton, Me., Dec. 3, 1822 (by a second wife), and died in infancy.
Harriet Ridlon (1), youngest daughter of Magnus (5), was born in
Buxton, Me., Feb. 4, 1825, and was married Aug. 9, 1845, to Harrison F.
O. Cram. Deceased.
Robert Redlon5 (5), eldest son of Nathaniel (2), was born in Bath,
Me., Aug. 4, 1798, and was lost at sea when a young man and unmarried.
