RIDLEYS OF WILLIMOTESWICK, NORTHUMBERLAND.
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March 1, 1869), and by her had, with other issue, two sons and three daugh-
ters, of whom hereafter. He entered the army as ensign and second
lieutenant of the Grenadier Guards in 1828, and was promoted to major-
general in 1859. On the army embarking for active service in the East,
he accompanied his regiment to Turkey. He commanded the Grenadier
Guards, and afterwards a brigade, at the siege of Sebastopol in 1854. In
recognition of his military services while in the Eastern army, he was
nominated Companion of the Bath; he was also made an officer of the
"Legion of Hanover"; received both the Scandinavian and Turkish
medals, and the third class order of Medjide. In 1865 he was made
colonel of the Fifty-third Regiment of Foot. He died Feb. 1, 1867, aged
55 years.
Rev. Richard-Henry Ridley22 (10), fourth son of Matthew21 (3), was
born June 12, 1815; married April 23, 1846, Georgiana-Augusta-Fred-
rica, daughter of Gen. Sir Thomas Bradford, G. C. B., G. C. H., and by her,
who died Jan. 9, 1861, had issue a numerous family (there were five
daughters), of whom hereafter. He was graduated at University Col-
lege, Oxford, Nov. 9, 1837, and is now (1878) vicar of St. Cuthbert's,
Durham, his residence.
Sir William-John Ridley22 (9), K. C. M. G., fifth son of Matthew21 (3),
was born in 1817, and became an officer in the Scotch Fusileers in 1835.
He entered the army when about twenty years of age, and passed through
the several degrees of promotion from ensign to full major-general. He
saw service in the East contemporary with his brother before mentioned.
He died unmarried Nov. 27, 1868, aged 51 years. He commanded the
First Brigade at Malta, 1863-8; served in the Crimea, including the battles
of Alma (where his horse was shot under him), Balaklava, and Inkerman.
He was at the siege of Sebastopol.
Hon. George Ridley22 (3), sixth son of Matthew21 (3), was born in
1818; educated at Christ Church, Oxford; B. A., May 2, 1844; called to
the bar at the Middle Temple, in 1845, and sat as Member of Parliament
for Newcastle-on-Tyne from 1855-60. He is a copyhold inclosure and
tithe commissioner. Residence, 2 Charles Street, Berkeley Square, Lon-
don, W.
Sarah Ridley22 (1), eldest daughter of Matthew21 (3), was married
April 11, 1837, to John Cookson, of Meldon Park, Northumberland, and
died July 22, 1864.
Laura Ridley22 (1), second daughter of Matthew21 (3), was married,
May 2, 1835, to Charles-Atkins, son of Sir C. Monk, Bart., who died Dec.
1, 1856, having had issue a son who became seventh baronet.
Louisa Ridley22 (1), third daughter of Matthew21 (3), was married,
July 8, 1831, to Martin-Tucker Smith, Esq., since Member of Parliament
for Wycombe, son of Mr. John Smith, Member of Parliament for Mid-
hurst and Chichester. He died at St. Leonards-on-Sea, in 1878, aged 70.
Marianne Ridley22 (1), fourth daughter of Matthew21 (3), married,
Jan. 5, 1839, the Rev. Andrew Corbett, rector of South Wallingham,
County Lincoln, who died in 1864. Residence, 22 Kensington Gate,
London, W.
Janetta-Maria Ridley22 (1), fifth daughter of Matthew" (3), was mar-
ried Feb. 29, 1843, to Isaac T. Cookson, Esq., of Swinburne Castle, North-
umberland, and died in 1867.
Hon. William-Nicholas Ridley22 (10), only, son of Nicholas (14),
