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REDLONS OF LIMERICK, MAINE.
hereafter. He lived some time in Limington or Limerick, but finally
settled in Porter, Oxford County, where he owned a farm. He died in
Porter, March 24, 1868, aged 90 years; his wife predeceased him Oct. 30,
1854, aged 67 years; they were buried in a small yard near his home.
Mr. Ridlon was known as a very honest and pious man. He originally
spelt his name Ridley or Ridlea, but changed back to Ridlon. His por-
trait, taken when aged, may be seen in the author's home.
Jemima Ridlon (1), eldest daughter of Daniels (2), was born in Lim-
ington, York County, Me., in 1782; was married to Benjamin Haines, of
Buxton, Nov. 12, 1804, and this is all I can learn respecting her. The
Haines family of Saco have no knowledge of such a woman.
Priscilla Ridlon (2), second daughter of Daniel (2), was born in
Limerick (presumably), in 1784; was married to Pelatiah Brown, of that
town, and lived on a farm. Her aged parents lived in her family during
their last days. No record of her death.
John Ridlon (9), second son of Daniels (2), was born in Limerick,
Me., April 4, 1786 (?); married his cousin, Mary Holmes, in 1801, and had
issue five children, of whom hereafter. He married secondly, Tamar
Wales, who survived him and was living in 1880. Mr. Ridlon owned a
farm in Porter, Me., near his brother Daniel's homestead. He was of
dark complexion, of medium height, compactly built, and had coarse
features. Was considered a very strong man physically. Honest, quiet,
and unobtrusive. He died April 4, 1849. I think there is an error either
in date of birth or marriage.
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Ezra Ridlon (1), third son of Daniel (2), was born in Limerick, Me.,
in 1788; married Rebecca Hutchins in 1807, and had issue six children,
of whom hereafter. He resided on a small farm in Woodstock, Oxford
County, many years,say forty, but had previously lived in Limerick
or Porter. He was a remarkable man for one of his age. I saw him
when between eighty and ninety, and he was then a hale, well-preserved,
fresh-looking man. He was short, very broad across his shoulders, and com-
pact in build; his neck thick, head large, complexion sandy, eyes gray, brows
long and outstanding. He was quiet and sedate generally, and of the same
eccentric, odd disposition so common with the old members of the family.
Died July 23, 1881, aged 93 years. His widow died April 23, 1882.
Patience Ridlon (2), fourth daughter of Daniels (2), was born in
Limerick, Me., June 20, 1788; was married to Simon Smith, and resided
in Standish, Cumberland County. She had issue. Died July 29, 1871.
Was she a twin to Ezra? Compare dates.
Sally Ridlon* (4), third daughter of Daniel³ (2), was born in Limer-
ick, Me., in April, 1791; married John Sands, of Standish, and probably
lived in that town. She had issue, with one of whom (Mrs. Almon Knee-
land, of Harrison),* she spent a part of her time during her last days, her
husband having deceased. She died May 10, 1875, aged 84 years. I
have her portrait.
Lydia Ridlon (2), fifth daughter of Daniels (2), was born in Lim-
erick, Me., Aug. 25, 1793; was married to Simon Harmon, Dec. 2, 1819,
and had issue. She lived in Cornish. Died Oct. 11, 1839.
* Mr. Kneeland kept a public house at Harrison Village, and Daniel D. Ridlon,
while deputy-sheriff, used to stop there over night, when on his way to Paris to at-
tend court; when at the table Mrs. Sands always gave him two pieces of pie, and
the other guests but one. Mr. Ridlon asked her the reason for her favors, and she
replied, "I know your name is Ridlon, and claim you as my relative."
