Family Group Sheet
NameGeorge A. Riddle, 1C4R
Birth10 Oct 1839, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death3 Aug 1924, Bath Co., Kentucky
FatherRobert Riddle (~1811-1855)
MotherLucinda Bradshaw (~1813-)
Other spousesMargaret Jane Ferguson
Marriage21 Nov 1874, Fleming Co., Kentucky
SpouseMary “Molly” Johnson
Birth17 Nov 1841, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Death15 Jan 1913, Bath Co., Kentucky
FatherJames W. Johnson (1811-1877)
MotherAmanda “Mandy” Jane Atchison (1820-1848)
Children
1 MJames Bell Riddle (Twin), 2C3R
Birth30 Aug 1875, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Death12 May 1944, Bath Co., Kentucky
SpouseMary Florence Purvis
2 FJennie Belle Riddle (Twin), 2C3R
Birth30 Aug 1875, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Death14 May 1960, Montgomery Co., Kentucky
SpouseIsaac Monroe Manley
SpouseAnn [Beadle]
SpouseCarrie Gregory
4 FNannie Helen Riddle, 2C3R
Birth30 Apr 1884, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death16 Dec 1972, Monte Vista, Rio Grande Co., Colorado
SpouseCurtis Wise Kash
Notes for George A. Riddle
The birth of George A. Riddle on 10 Oct 1839 in Wyoming Parish, Bath Co., KY, is listed in the Kentucky IGI, batch #6940363, sheet 0.
His death certificate (Vol. 35, #17342) records George A. Ridle, age 84 years 9 months 3 days, born 10 Oct 1839 in Ky, died 3 Aug 1924 in Forge Hill precinct, Bath Co., Ky, marital status blank, father Robert Ridle, mother’s maiden name Lusindy Bradshoe, both born in Ky, cause of death “I am reliably informed that the deceased would not have medical attention and died with symptoms of Brights disease”, informant Spence Ridle, Forge Hill, burial in Old Virginia graveyard.
His death certificate (Vol. 35, #17342) records George A. Ridle, age 84 years 9 months 3 days, born 10 Oct 1839 in Ky, died 3 Aug 1924 in Forge Hill precinct, Bath Co., Ky, marital status blank, father Robert Ridle, mother’s maiden name Lusindy Bradshoe, both born in Ky, cause of death “I am reliably informed that the deceased would not have medical attention and died with symptoms of Brights disease”, informant Spence Ridle, Forge Hill, burial in Old Virginia graveyard.
Census
In 1870 George is listed as age 31, in Fleming Co. with his widowed mother and some of his younger siblings. (The 1870 census does not record marital status, but no wife or children are with him.)
Notes for Mary “Molly” Johnson
Her death certificate records Mary Riddile, age 62 years 1 month 28 days, born 17 Nov 1851 in Ky, died 15 Jan 1913 in Forge Hill precinct, Bath Co., Ky, married, father James Johnson, mother’s maiden name Mandy Atchison, both born in Ky, cause of death mitral regurgitation, informant William Williams, Owingsville, burial in Old Virginia graveyard.
The birthdate is inconsistent with census records, which list her age as 8 in 1850, 18 in 1860, 25 in 1870, 37 in 1880, 59 in 1900 (with a birthdate given as Nov 1840), and 69 in 1910.
The birthdate is inconsistent with census records, which list her age as 8 in 1850, 18 in 1860, 25 in 1870, 37 in 1880, 59 in 1900 (with a birthdate given as Nov 1840), and 69 in 1910.
Census Notes for George A. & Mary “Molly” (Family)
1880 census of Fleming Co., Ky, Hillsboro precinct, enumerated 22 June, lists on p. 33 as family #278/280:
Ridle, George A., 40, laborer; Mary, 37, wife; Richard A., 15, son; Elige S., 12, son; Edy M., 10, son; James B, son, 5; Jinna B., 5, dau; William S., 42, brother. All born in Kentucky.
Two households below is the family of James Williams and Permelia Eveline Jones, who would become George’s third wife.
The three older sons are from George’s first marriage, to Margaret Ferguson. Richard and Elijah also appear with Margaret’s parents, as grandchildren:
1880 census of Bath Co., Ky, Wyoming prec., lists family #46:
Richard W. Feargison, 75; Nancy, 73; with grandsons Richard A. Riddle, 15; Elija S. Riddle, 13; Charles C. Riddle, 11.
1900 census of Bath Co., Ky, Wyoming district, enumerated 6 June, lists on p. 3B as family #58:
Riddle, George A., 60, b. Oct 1839; Molly, wife, 59, b. Nov 1840, married 25 years, mother of 5 children, 4 living; Albert N., son, 19, b. Nov 1881; Nanny H., dau, 16, b. April 1884; William, brother, 63, b. Feb 1837. All born Ky/Ky/Ky.
1910 census of Bath Co., Ky, Wyoming district, Forge Hill voting precinct, enumerated 29 Apr, lists on p. 6B as family #80:
Riddle, George A., 70; Mary, wife, (what looks like 89 but is probably intended as 69), married 30 years, mother of 5 children, 4 living; Albert, son, 30, divorced. All born Ky/Ky/Ky.
Ridle, George A., 40, laborer; Mary, 37, wife; Richard A., 15, son; Elige S., 12, son; Edy M., 10, son; James B, son, 5; Jinna B., 5, dau; William S., 42, brother. All born in Kentucky.
Two households below is the family of James Williams and Permelia Eveline Jones, who would become George’s third wife.
The three older sons are from George’s first marriage, to Margaret Ferguson. Richard and Elijah also appear with Margaret’s parents, as grandchildren:
1880 census of Bath Co., Ky, Wyoming prec., lists family #46:
Richard W. Feargison, 75; Nancy, 73; with grandsons Richard A. Riddle, 15; Elija S. Riddle, 13; Charles C. Riddle, 11.
1900 census of Bath Co., Ky, Wyoming district, enumerated 6 June, lists on p. 3B as family #58:
Riddle, George A., 60, b. Oct 1839; Molly, wife, 59, b. Nov 1840, married 25 years, mother of 5 children, 4 living; Albert N., son, 19, b. Nov 1881; Nanny H., dau, 16, b. April 1884; William, brother, 63, b. Feb 1837. All born Ky/Ky/Ky.
1910 census of Bath Co., Ky, Wyoming district, Forge Hill voting precinct, enumerated 29 Apr, lists on p. 6B as family #80:
Riddle, George A., 70; Mary, wife, (what looks like 89 but is probably intended as 69), married 30 years, mother of 5 children, 4 living; Albert, son, 30, divorced. All born Ky/Ky/Ky.
