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RIDLONS OF ALBION, MAINE.
Newton-J. Ridley (1), seventh son of Jerome (1), was born in Rich-
mond, Me., Jan. 23, 1853.
Banks-W. Ridley" (1), eighth son of Jerome
mond, Me., May 29, 1855.
Daniel-W. Ridley (10), ninth son of Jerome
mond, Me., May 10, 1858.
(1), was born in Rich-
(1), was born in Rich-
Walter-E. Ridley (1), tenth son of Jerome (1), was born in Rich-
mond, Me., Feb. 19, 1860.
Frank-B. Ridley (3), eleventh son of Jerome (1), was born in Rich-
mond, Me., April 23, 1862.
Alberta-J. Ridley (1), fourth daughter of Jerome (1), was born in
Richmond, Me., April 28, 1867.
Phylinda-Decker Ridley (1), eldest daughter of John (14), was born
in Hollis, Me., Jan. 29, 1828; was married to Thomas, son of Matthias
and Rachel (Pendexter) Ridlon, of Sweden, Me., in April, 1854, and had
a large family, of whom hereafter. She died at North Bridgton, Me.,
Aug. 20, 1873.
Albion-L. Ridlon (2), eldest son of John (14), was born in Hollis, Me.,
Aug. 30, 1831; married Harriet, daughter of Ferdinand Libby, of Liming-
ton, in 1858, and had issue four children, of whom hereafter. He settled
at Moderation Village in his native town, and worked many years in a box-
factory. He was a natural mechanic, and could do a neat piece of cabinet
work. He was mustered into the First Regiment District Columbia Cav-
alry, Feb. 9, 1864, went to the seat of war, and while on a march, and
when foraging, was captured by the Rebels; was carried to Richmond,
confined in Libbey Prison, and after suffering every abuse and indignity
died of starvation His widow married Nathan Lane for a second hus-
band, and died in 1875. He was tall and slender; had black hair, beard,
and eyes; was featured like his mother; was steady, industrious, kind-
hearted, and a professed Christian.
Asenath-F. Ridlon (1), second daughter of John (14), was born in
Hollis, Me., Dec. 11, 1829, and has always lived at home with her parents;
a maiden-lady of many virtues.
Stephen Ridlon (7), second son of John (14), was born in Hollis, Me.,
Sept. 28, 1840; died Feb. 25, 1843.
James-Allen Ridlon (16), eldest son of Humphrey (1), was born in
Albion (?), Me., Nov. 28, 1831; married Elizabeth-Rachel, daughter of Ezra
and Sarah (Doe) Wiggin, of China (she was born in China, Me., May 5,
1837, and died Jan. 2, 1871), by whom he had six children. He married,
secondly, April 4, 1871, Orvilla, daughter of Ira and Sally (Balcom)
Shorey, of Palermo, Me. (she was born in China, Nov. 27, 1847), by
whom he had issue two (possibly others) children, of whom, with those of
first wife, hereafter. Mr. Ridlon is a shoe-maker and farmer. He is well
informed. Does not resemble the Ridlon family.
Pelena-F. Ridlon (4), eldest daughter of Humphrey (1), was born
in Albion (?), Me., Jan. 26, 1833; was married to Miles S. Leonard, and
has issue.
Albina Ridlon (1), second daughter of Humphrey (1), was born in
Albion (?), Me., June 30, 1835; was married to George M. Wiggin, and
has issue.
