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RIDDELLS of liddeSDALE, SCOTLAND.
of John and Euphemia (Hillson) Watson, of Dolphiston, Ousman parish,
Roxburghshire; emigrated to Canada in 1831, and settled as a farmer in
Beverly, Ont., where he resided, a well-known and respected citizen,-
until his death, which occurred Feb. 2, 1883. He left issue four children,
of whom hereafter.
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John Riddle (1), second son of William¹ (1), now living in Scotland.
No account of his family.
James Riddle² (1), third son of William¹ (1), was born in Liddes-
dale, Scotland; married and had issue, of whom hereafter. Deceased.
Thomas Riddle (1), fourth son of William' (1), born in Liddesdale,
Scotland, and settled in Ontario, Can. Married first, Elizabeth Truman,
and had issue five children, of whom hereafter. He has married a second
wife, whose maiden-name does not appear.
Janet Riddle (1), eldest daughter of William¹ (1), was born in Rox-
burghshire, Scotland.
Willhelmie Riddle² (1), second daughter of William' (1), was born
in Roxburghshire, Scotland.
Mary Riddle (1), third daughter of William¹ (1), was born in Rox-
burghshire, Scotland; came to Canada with her sisters, and died in Bev-
erly, Ont., unmarried.
Anne Riddle (1), fourth daughter of William¹ (1), was born in Rox-
burghshire, Scotland; emigrated to Canada; was married to Hugh Smith,
and both have deceased.
Catherine Riddle² (1), fifth daughter of William¹ (1), was born in
Roxburghshire, Scotland; was married to Robert Craig; emigrated to
Canada; died in East Middlesex County, and left issue.
THIRD GENERATION.
William Riddles (3), eldest son of William² (2), was born in Beverly,
Can., April 8, 1858, and lives on his father's homestead farm, unmarried
(1883).
John Riddles (2), second son of William2 (2), was born in Beverly,
Ont., April 22, 1866, and lives at home (1883).
Euphemia Riddle (1), only daughter of William² (2), was born in
Beverly, Can., June 17, 1861. At home, unmarried (1883).
James Riddle (2), youngest son of William² (2), was born in Bev-
erly, Ont., Oct. 13, 1867. At home and single (1883).
William Riddles (4), a son of James2 (1), resides at No. 8 Welling-
ton Street, Hawick, Scotland.
RIDDELLS OF LIDDESDALE, SCOTLAND.
James Riddell (1), parents unknown, was a resident of Liddesdale,
in Roxburghshire, Scotland, where he is believed to have been a shepherd
and farmer. He had three sons, of whom hereafter. The family have
lived on the banks of the Liddell for many generations, and were, as
stated by a descendant, "plain Liddesdale yeomanry; frugal swains who
fed their flocks upon the Cheviot Hills. This branch of the Riddell
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