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RIDDELLS OF ROXBURGHSHIRE, SCOTLAND.
the highest bestowed for civil services under the crown. He got a com-
panionship and the designation of C. S. I. Mr. Riddell was in the "Old
East India Company," and was at one time Postmaster-General of India.
He has been a most useful public servant, a man of remarkable ability and
energy of character. See his portrait in the group with his brother, Sir
Walter, in this book. His seat is Whitefield House, Rothbury, North-
umberland, in England, a place he rents of his brother, the baronet.
Frances-Jane Riddell28 (1), eldest daughter of John22 (11), was born
Aug. 6, 1806, in Edinburgh, Scotland; died in 1869.
Harriet Riddell28 (1), second daughter of John22 (11), was born at
Riddell House, Roxburghshire, Aug. 29, 1808.
Emily Riddell28 (1), third daughter of John22 (11), was born Nov. 19,
1808; married Dec. 21, 1843, to John Adams, Esq., a barrister-at-law
(deceased), son of Mr. Sergeant Adams.
Jane Riddell 28 (2), fourth daughter of John22 (11), was born sub-
sequent to 1810, and before 1819. No other mention.
Charlotte-Mary Riddell (1), youngest daughter of John22 (11), was
born subsequent to 1810, died in 1869.
TWENTY-FOURTH GENERATION.
John-Walter Riddell24 (13), eldest son of John28 (12), and his wife
Frances-Sophia, was born March 14, 1849; married in August, 1874, Sarah-
Isabel, youngest daughter of the late Robert Wharton, Esq., and has issue,
of whom hereafter. He was educated at Eton, and Christ's Church,
Oxford. He will eventually (should he outlive his uncle) succeed as
eleventh baronet. He is in London with his uncle Walter.
Robert-George Riddell (4), second son of John 23 (12), and his wife,
Frances-Sophia, was born Sept. 15, 1854; lieutenant Sixtieth Rifles.
Charles-Sidney Riddell (2), third son of John (12), was born
Aug. 30, 1858.
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Henry-Edward Riddell (2), fourth son of John28 (12), was born
Jan. 25, 1860; officer Royal Camanian Militia.
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Frances-Mary Riddell (2), eldest daughter of John28 (12).
Mary-Amelia Riddell (1), second daughter of John (12).
Sophia-Anna Riddell (1), third daughter of John23 (12).
Margaret-Charlotte Riddell (4), fourth daughter of John² (12).
Mary-Frances Riddell (2), only daughter of Charles2 (1).
TWENTY-FIFTH GENERATION.
Katherine Riddell (1), eldest daughter of John24 (13), born Nov.
25, 1875.
circular ribbon, tied at the ends, inscribed with the motto of the order, viz:-
"Heaven's Light our Guide," also in diamonds. The Collar-Composed of the
Lotus of India, of palm-branches, tied together in saltier, and of the united red and
white rose. In the centre is an imperial crown; all richly enameled in gold, in
their proper colors. The Badge. An onyx cameo of Her Majesty's effigy, set in a
perforated and ornamented oval, containing the motto of the order, "Heaven's
Light our Guide," surmounted by a star, all in diamonds. The ribbon of the order
is sky blue, having a narrow white band toward either side, and is worn from the
right shoulder to the left side. The Mantle.-Light blue satin, lined with white,
and fastened with a cordon of white silk, with blue and silver tassels, on the left
side a representation of the Star of the order. This decoration is conferred upon
persons who have, by service and conduct in the Indian Empire, merited the royal
favor.
