RIDLONS OF SACO, MAINE.
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Saco, Me., Feb. 18, 1802; married Abigail Bachelder Feb. 4, 1825, and
settled at "Old Orchard," so called. This family and that of James Rid-
lon were called "the Old Orchard Ridlons," to distinguish them from
others known as "the Ferry Ridlons." His wife died Sept. 14, 1827;
he died Sept. 3, 1830. This pair had several children, but I cannot find
their records. His name was, by some, called and spelled "Gibbon" and
"Gibeon." The family lived, died, and were buried, on the farm since.
owned by Ivory Fenderson. I do not know whether he was captain of
the military, or of a vessel.
John Ridlon' (10), fourth son of Gibbins (1), was born in Saco, Me.,
Jan. 22, 1804, and died when young; some say was lost at sea.
Nancy Ridlon' (2), third daughter of Gibbins (1), was born in Saco,
Me., May 7, 1806; was married to her cousin, Henry Ridlon, April 11,
1826, and died March 20, 1835.
Daniel Ridlon' (5), fifth son of Gibbins (1), was born in Saco, Me.,
May 26, 1809, and died Jan. 14, 1834.
Elizabeth Ridlon* (4), fourth daughter of Gibbins (1), was born in
Saco, Me., Feb. 4, 1812.
Mary Ridlon (7), youngest daughter of Gibbins (1), was born in
Saco, in 1814, and died when a child.
Ruhama Ridlon* (1), eldest daughter of James³ (2), was born in Saco,
Me., Dec. 8, 1804. She is a maiden-lady, who lived many years in her
native State; now (1882) living with her sister in Monmouth, Ill. I have
her portrait in my collection.
Martha Ridlon¹ (2), second daughter of James³ (2), was born in Saco,
Me., April 26, 1806; was married to a Mr. Noe, and is now a widow living
at Monmouth, Ill. I have her portrait.
Alexander Ridlon' (1), eldest son of James³ (2), was born in Saco,
Me., May 3, 1808; married Anna, daughter of Luke and Lucy-Ann (Miner)
Brown, and has issue three children, of whom hereafter. Mr. Ridlon
lived on a farm at "Old Orchard," in Saco, till 1845, when, with his brother,
he emigrated to Monmouth, Ill., where he lived till 1870, when he moved
to Kansas, and now resides on a large farm in Middleton or Coyville, in
that State. His portrait, finished in India-ink, is in my collection. One
who knew him well, pronounced him one of the best men he had ever
known. Deceased in March, 1883.
Peter-W. Ridlon' (1), second son of James (2), was born in Saco,
Me., Aug. 29, 1810; married Abigail W. Ross, of Scottish extraction, and
settled on a farm at "Old Orchard," in his native town. He emigrated to
Monmouth, Ill., in 1845; but he subsequently removed to Kansas, and is now
living at Gardner, in that State, in prosperous circumstances. He is a
carpenter and stone-mason,-possessing the natural ingenuity of the Rid-
lon family, and carries on farming and stock-raising. Is a great reader,
well informed, and possessed of good abilities. He is quite a religionist,
holds peculiar theological views, loves discussions, and is as firm as adamant.
His memory of the early Ridlon families of Saco is remarkable, and he
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"Lewis and Bonython Patent," and became the heir, through his wife, of his father-
in-law. Rachel Edgecomb, Patience Annabel, Rebecca Wakefield, Hannah Mace,
and Eliza Sharp, received portions of the estate of James Gibbens, when it was
divided in 1730. There was a Gibbins Mace, Gibbins Elden, Gibbins Edgecomb,
and two Gibbins Ridlons, at Saco, in early days.
