RIDLEYS OF WILKINSON COUNTY, GEORGIA,
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SECOND GENERATION.
Jonathan Ridley2 (1), eldest son of Robert¹ (1), was born in Wilkin-
son County, Ga., in 1805; married and removed to Florida, where he
settled on a farm. He died in 1863, leaving a widow and several chil-
dren.
Milley Ridley (1), eldest daughter of Robert¹ (1), was born in Wil-
kinson County, Ga., in 1806; was married, but deceased many years ago.
William Ridley2 (1), second son of Robert (1), was born in Wilkin-
son County, Ga., in 1808; married Dec. 31, 1835, to Nancy Holley, and
by her had issue six children, of whom hereafter. He married, secondly,
Oct. 28, 1860, to Mary Narrice, and had issue nine children, of whom here-
after. Mr. Ridley resides on a farm in Hawkinsville, Ga.
Sarah Ridley2 (1), second daughter of Robert¹ (1), was born in Wil-
kinson County, Ga. (presumably), in 1810; was married.
Dea. Everett Ridley' (1), third son of Robert¹ (1), was born in Wil-
kinson County, Ga., Feb. 8, 1813; was married Dec. 8, 1836, to Damaris
Hardie, daughter of John and Damaris Hardie, of Wilkinson County, and
had issue eight children, of whom hereafter. He united with the Mis-
sionary Baptist Church in 1837, and lived an eminent Christian until his
death. He served his church in the office of deacon many years; his oc-
cupation was farming. He was a man respected alike for his noble prin-
ciples and sincere piety; his life was very useful, and his death greatly
lamented.
Dea. David Ridley² (1), fourth son of Robert¹ (1), was born in Wil-
kinson County, near Irwinton, Ga., July 17, 1814; married Aug. 10, 1837,
to Dillie Stinsan (or Stinson), and settled in Thomas County, Ga., where
he resided and successfully farmed for six years. In 1849 he removed to
Baker County, and pursued the occupation of farming till 1852, when he
removed to Worth County, where he now resides. He was in comfortable
circumstances before the late war, but like nearly all southern people was
reduced financially, and has not regained what he lost. His children were
favored with the advantages of education, and have married well. His
wife died Feb. 24, 1853; she was a devoted member of the Missionary
Baptist Church for many years. He married, secondly, Elizabeth-Piety
Cox, eldest daughter of James and Elizabeth Cox, of Worth County, Ga.
Mr. Ridley resides near a well-known church called "Mount Horeb," and
is now serving as deacon. He is devoted to his religious work, and is
highly esteemed for his unostentatious piety. He is said to be "
a fine-
looking old gentleman." The residence of Mr. Ridley is beautifully sit-
uated on an elevation; in front is a fine avenue bordered with stately oaks
of natural growth. The plantation lies south of the house, and consists
of several hundred acres of fertile and well-cultivated land. He had is-
sue, by both wives, fourteen children, of whom hereafter.
Robert Ridley2 (2), youngest son of Robert¹ (1), was born in Wilkin-
son County, Ga., March 31, 1817; married Mary-Jane Manning, daughter
of Wright and Nancy Manning, of said County, and then emigrated to
Alabama, and is now living near Shackelville, Butler County, in that State.
His first wife, who was born July 9, 1820 (to whom he was married Dec. 8,
1838), and had issue eight children, of whom hereafter. She died in 1856,
and Mr. Ridley married, secondly, in 1860, to Flora-Elizabeth, daughter
of Harmon and Sarah (Brown) Watson, of Pike County, Ala., and by her
had issue six children, of whom hereafter. This second wife was born
May 20, 1829. Mr. Ridley carried on farming till 1864, when he engaged
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