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RIDLONS OF PARSONFIELD, MAINE.
workman, and accumulated considerable property. He became a prom-
inent Odd Fellow. Finally grew insane, and was placed under treatment
in the asylum at Somerville, where, at the end of three years, he died,
leaving one daughter. He was a very interesting and promising young
man.
Mary Ridlon (30), eldest daughter of John (13), was born in Hollis,
Me., and was married, firstly, to Thomas Dyer; she was married, secondly,
to C. L. Drown, of Newburyport, Mass. She is a dress-maker.
Ardelia Ridlon" (1), second daughter of John (13), was born in Hol-
lis, Me.; was married to Brackett Pillsbury, of Portland, and has issue.
Now (1880) a widow.
Emery-S. Ridlon (1), eldest son of Magnus (8), was born April 21,
1841, presumably in Parsonfield, Me.; married Ida M. Bickford, April
30, 1864, and has issue one son. He was educated at North Parsonfield
Seminary, and Albany University, New York, where he graduated, May
7, 1867, with degree of LL. B. He studied law with Hon. Caleb R.
Ayer, of Cornish, Me., and opened an office at Kezar Falls Village, near his
birth-place, where he practised his profession till 1872, when he sold out to
Francis W. Ridlon, Esq., and removed to Portland, where he has gained
prominence in his practice and has an extensive business. He is one of
those who, fortunately, has found the position in life for which he was
especially adapted, and promises to be one of the most influential lawyers
in the city of Portland. Affable and social, pleasant in conversation,
prompt in his attention to the interest of his clients, and foremost in all
issues pertaining to the public good, he has won a large circle of warm
friends and patrons. As a progressive and clear-headed lawyer he attracts
the public attention, and has been honored with official positions in the
city government. Esquire Ridlon is below the medium height, thick-set,
corpulent; has dark hair and beard, and in general movements and per-
sonal appearance resembles his mother's family. He wears spectacles.
He was a member of the committee chosen at the Family Meeting in Phil-
adelphia, in 1876, to aid in the publication of this book.
Elizabeth-B. Ridlon (10), eldest daughter of Magnus (8), was born
in Parsonfield, Me., Jan. 18, 1844. Deceased young.
John-F. Ridlon (?), second son of Magnus (8), was born in Parson-
field, Me., Sept. 7, 1846; learned the blacksmith's trade with his father,
and worked some years in Massachusetts. He has latterly returned to
his native village and resumed business with his father. Is an owner of
real estate at Kezar Falls. Has been deputy sheriff in York County.
He is tall, broad-shouldered, and corpulent; a remarkably fine-looking
young man, an influential citizen, and excellent mechanic.
Stilman-J. Ridlon (1), third son of Magnus (8), was born in Parson-
field, Me., Dec. 7, 1849; married Nellie A., daughter of Horace M. and
Sarah M. Quimby, of Newport, Me., and has issue, of whom hereafter.
He learned the blacksmith's trade with his father, and, before marriage,
lived at home. He was deputy-sheriff several years before his brother,
before mentioned, served. He is now living on a farm with his father-in-
law at Newport. He is short, heavy, and corpulent; resembles the Emery
family.
Emily-F. Ridlon (3), second daughter of Magnus (8), was born in
Parsonfield, Me., Oct. 6, 1853, and never married. Lives at home with
her parents. A lady of amiable disposition.
