RIDDELLS OF LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA.
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William Riddle² (1), a son of Robert (1), was born in Ireland,
County of Derry or Donegal; emigrated to the United States previous
to the Revolution, and settled in Lycoming County, Penn. He had a
family, but after a diligent search I have failed to find the records.
Nancy Riddle (1), a daughter of Robert' (1), was born in Ireland,
and was married before leaving her native land; came to America before
the Revolution. Had a large family.
Molly Riddle (1), a daughter of Robert (1), was born in Ireland.
about 1764, and lived to a great age there.
Peggy Riddle (1), a daughter of Robert¹ (1), was born in Ireland
about 1766, and reared a family there.
Charles Riddell² (1), a son of Robert¹ (1) by his first wife, was born
in the County of Donegal, Ireland, in 1768; married in 1798, to Mary
Beard, and having emigrated to America, settled as a farmer in Northum-
berland County, Penn., where he died in 1825, having had issue ten
children, of whom hereafter.
Jane Riddle (1), a daughter of Robert¹ (1) by his first wife, was born
in Donegal County, Ireland; married to Mr. Reid in her native land, and
emigrated subsequent to 1776, to Northumberland County, Penn. She
had issue.
Frank Riddle² (1), a son of Robert¹ (1) by his second wife, was born
in Donegal County, Ireland; emigrated to the United States subsequent
to the Revolution, and settled as a farmer in Lycoming County, Penn.,
where he reared a family. No particulars.
Kate Riddle² (1), a daughter of Robert¹ (1), was born in the County
of Donegal, Ireland; came to America after the Revolution, and lived
in Lycoming County, Penn.
James Riddle² (1), a son of Robert¹ (1) by his second wife, was born
in the County of Donegal, Ireland, and came to America, subsequent to
the Revolution. He settled in Lycoming County, Penn.
Rachel Riddle² (1), a daughter of Robert (1) by his second wife,
was born in Ireland, but emigrated to Pennsylvania.
THIRD GENERATION.
Robert Riddell (3), a son of Charles² (1), was born in the County of
Northumberland, Penn., in the year 1788; was in the war of 1812;
worked at the carpenter's trade, and died in the year 1817.
Nancy Riddell (2), a daughter of Charles² (1), was born in the County
of Northumberland, Penn., in 1790; was married to Mr. Donnelly, of
Irish descent, and had issue. She now (1873) resides at Wooster, Wayne
County, O., and has been blind for six years. She retains her memory,
and has furnished much information for this book.
James Riddell³ (2), a son of Charles² (1), was born in the County of
Northumberland, Penn., in 1793; married to Mattie Wilson, and had
issue six children, of whom hereafter. Was a farmer. Died in the year
1843.
William Riddell³ (2), a son of Charles² (1), was born in the County
of Northumberland, Penn., in April, 1796; married to Mary Berryhill,
aud settled on a farm in Lycoming County. He had issue six children.
Was elected a commissioner in 1836; sheriff in 1844, and commissioner
again in 1861. Mr. Riddle has been a man of strong character, and pos-
sessed a considerable share of business capabilities. He was highly
respected.
