RIDLEYS OF ARTHERSTONE, ENGLAND.
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James-Francis-Edward Ridley' (1), second son of John (1), had
the family estates of Sheepy Magna, and the record of his death stands
on the church-register there. He married Jane Fairfield, and had issue
ten children, of whom hereafter. He died in 1814, aged 55; his wife in
1820, aged 50. He is said to have been named for the "Pretender,"*
whose cause his father had so ardently espoused, and for which he lost his
estates.
Sarah Ridley' (1), only daughter of John¹ (1), died in 1788.
THIRD GENERATION.
James Ridleys (2), eldest son of James2 (1), died unmarried 1818.
William-Vincent Ridley (1), second son of James² (1), married and
had a family of eight children of whom hereafter. He and wife (whose
name does not appear) were buried at Sheepy Magna, and probably lived
there.
Anne Ridley (1), eldest daughter of James (1), died unmarried at
Sheepy Magna in 1874.
Edward Ridley (1), third son of James² (1), married Eliza Eagles-
field, and had issue four children, of whom hereafter. He bought the
shares of his brothers in the estate at Sheepy Magna, and became the
virtual representative of the family. Unfortunately owing to discord the
estate was thrown into chancery, and in order to clear off an incumbrance
the house and lands were sold in 1878-9, and the family went to War-
wick and subsequently to Liverpool, where Mr. Ridley is still (1884) living.
Louisa Ridley (1), second daughter of James2 (1), was married to
John Ashford, surgeon, Hinckley, and still lives there. She had five
children.
Caroline Ridleys (1), third daughter of James2 (1), died unmarried.
at Sheepy Magna.
Dr. Charles Ridley (1), fourth son of James² (1), was twice married,
but left no children. He died at London. A skillful surgeon.
Christiana Ridley (1), fourth daughter of James² (1), was married
to Edward Baker, and with her husband was buried at Sheepy Magna.
Dr. Robert Ridley' (1), fifth son of James2 (1), married Sarah Walk-
er, and died in Melbourne, Australia, issueless.
Henry Ridley (1), sixth son of James (1), married and had issue, of
whom hereafter. He lives at Hockley, Birmingham.
FOURTH GENERATION.
Charles Ridley' (2), eldest son of Williams (1), married and lived
at Artherstone; children living there.
Sophia Ridley' (1), eldest daughter of William³ (1).
William-Vincent Ridley' (2), second son of William³ (1).
Joseph Ridley (1), third son of Williams (1).
James Ridley (4), fourth son of William (1).
Jane Ridley (1), second daughter of William³ (1).
*JAMES-FRANCIS-EDWARD STUART, son of James II. By the forced abdication
and flight of James II, in 1688, the crown of England passed to William, Prince
of Orange. The "Pretender" made some vain attempts to recover the kingdom,
but surrendered his claims in 1743 to his son, Charles-Edward, the "Younger Pre-
tender," who in 1744 invaded Great Britain from France, and fought gallantly for
the throne of his ancestors, but was defeated at Culloden, in 1746, and compelled
to escape to the continent.
