RIDLEYS OF WAYNE, MAINE.
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has been a great reader, is well informed, conversational, and an interest-
ing and social gentleman. Of medium height; dark complexion; hair and
beard formerly black, the latter curly and worn long and heavy. He has
been a great worker, and his hardships and exposure have caused him to
grow prematurely old and gray.
Eliza-H. Ridley" (7), eldest daughter of Jonathan (4), was born in
Wayne, Me., Aug. 23, 1828; was married to Artson K. Pratt, Jan. 25,
1849, and is now living in the West.
Nancy-E. Ridley (5), second daughter of Jonathan5 (4), was born in
Wayne, Me., Feb. 17, 1830; was married to Annah (?) B. Beal, Aug.
30, 1843, and lives in Canton, near her father's home.
Jonathan Ridley (6), second son of Jonathan (4), was born Aug. 13,
1832; married Frances Pollard, of Berlin, Mass., in 1873, and lives on a
farm in Jackson, Me. He served in the Union army, during the Rebel-
lion, being mustered, Feb. 19, 1862. He is tall, and has dark hair, beard,
and eyes; his features are of the old Ridlon type. A steady, honest, in-
dustrious, and quiet man. No issue.
Sarah-M. Ridley (16), third daughter of Jonathan (4), was born
Dec. 11, 1834; was married to Daniel M. Howard, April 5, 1854; second-
ly, to
Palmer. She lives at Caribou, Aroostook County, Me.
Benjamin Ridley (9), third son of Jonathan (4), was born in
November, 1837, and died at home, unmarried, May 31, 1858.
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Martha-Louisa Ridley (12), youngest daughter of Jonathan (4), was
born Dec. 13, 1842; was married to Elijah F. Purington, Feb. 6, 1857,
and lives on a hillside farm, in Wilton, Me.* Martha is a woman of many
virtues, and possessed of a well-stored and discriminating mind. She is
fond of books and flowers, and admires the beauties of nature; is endowed
with a gentle and tender spirit, and develops many traits characteristic
of the old Ridlon mothers. She takes pride in her family, and has con-
tributed toward the portrait of her beloved and patriarchal father, for
this book. No children.
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Paulina Ridley (2), eldest daughter of Daniel (7), was born in
Wayne, Me., Dec. 13, 1828, and was married to Joseph Lovett.
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Silas-C. Ridley (1), eldest son of Daniels (7), was born in Wayne,
Me., April 3, 1830, and died Nov. 10, 1870. He was married, and left a
widow, who has married Wentworth, of Bangor, Me.
Joseph-W. Ridley (9), second son of Daniel (7), was born in Wayne,
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Several visits at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Purington, during the compilation
of this book, will long be remembered by the author, as among the most restful and
happy of his experiences in the country. The cordial and unpretentious greeting
received, with the generous and simple hospitality bestowed, were calculated to
enhance the enjoyment of one who, with weary brain, was seeking for a quiet
retreat, for rest and recuperation. The home, situated upon a high elevation, com-
manding a wide and beautiful prospect, diversified with almost every specimen of
landscape, mountains, forests, farms, broad, green valleys, winding streams, and
neat villages, is cool and spacious; and being so far removed from the highway,
the approach is by a gate-way and circuitous lane, there is no sound to disturb
the serenity of the place; the tinkling of the sheep-bells, bleating of lambs, and
sweet song of birds in pasture, roof-tree, and orchard, produce a peaceful spirit,
and contribute to the pleasure of one who loves rural scenery and association.
The fresh berries, snow-white bread, gilt-edged butter, cool milk, and all the whole-
some products of the orchard and garden, loaded a table that would make a king
smack his lips. A few days' tarry at this home invigorated health, made the
muscles stronger, and toned the brain to clearer work.
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