372 RIDDLES OF RIDDLE'S FERRY, NORTH CAROLINA.
with learning and research." Another, who was well acquainted with
him, has said: "He was a man of thorough intellectual training, and in
his life of unremitting labor had acquired distinction in many fields of
useful knowledge. He was an exemplary and life-time member of the
Baptist Church, and in that best and highest of all the walks of human
life, he was distinguished for his piety and a pure and spotless life. He
was courteous and affable and deservedly popular." Mr. Riddle was
broken down by overwork and retired from the active business of life to
his home at Lebanon, where he died on the 29th of March, 1879, greatly
and deservedly lamented by all who knew him. I have before me numer-
ous testimonials to his many eminent qualities of both head and heart,
presented by his distinguished associates at the bar and in Congress, but
for want of space I cannot publish them in this work. The portrait in
this book was subscribed for by Mr. Riddle about one year before his
death. Mrs. Riddle was a suitable companion for so good and great a
man; a woman of amiable qualities and refined tastes.
Gillie-A. Riddle (1), only daughter of Wiley (1) and his wife, Ruth
Bowers, was born in Hardeman County, Tenn., about 1838; was married
to R. E. Palmer, and resides in Tippah County, Miss.
Lewis-Emerson Riddle¹ (1), eldest son of William³ (1), was born in
Davie County, N. C., June 20, 1819; married Jane, daughter of William
and Jane Gullet, and had issue eight children, of whom hereafter. He is
a farmer in Davie County, N. C.
Thomas-Calvin Riddle* (1), second son of William³ (1), was born in
Davie County, N. C., July 30, 1825; married Susan Vogler, daughter of
Gottlieb and Martha Vogler, and settled on land, which, at his father's
death, was equally divided between him and his elder brother. He says,
"We are well enough to do in the world." He has issue four children, of
whom hereafter. His first wife died in ten years after marriage, and he
married secondly, Sophia-Regina Butner, daughter of John and Charlotte
Butner, by whom eight children.
John-Wesley Riddle¹ (3), third son of William³ (1), was born in Da-
vie County, N. C., Sept. 11, 1832; married Eliza, daughter of Elisha and
Mary Alexander, of Davie County, N. C., and moved to Indiana in 1859,
where his wife died, leaving four children, of whom hereafter. He mar-
ried secondly, a Mrs. Hawkins; moved to Texas, where he has been ex-
tensively engaged in farming.
FIFTH GENERATION.
J.-H. Riddle" (5), eldest son of Wiley¹ (2).
Mary-J. Riddles (4), eldest daughter of Wiley' (2).
Nancy-A. Riddle (3), second daughter of Wiley (2).
William Riddles (3), second son of Wiley (2).
Robert Riddle" (1), third son of Wiley (2).
Elizabeth Riddle (1), third daughter of Wiley* (2).
James Riddle" (1), fourth son of Wiley (2).
Alexander Riddle" (1), son of William (2).
Harrison Riddle" (1), son of William¹ (2).
Francis Riddle" (1), son of William (2).
William-R. Riddle (5), eldest son of J. H.¹ (3), was born in War-
ren township, Ind., Aug. 19, 1855. Is in the pump business.
