Family Group Sheet
NameAsa Riddle, 2C1R
Birth2 Feb 1908, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death16 May 1979, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherWilliam ("Willie") Riddle (?1883-<1940)
MotherElizabeth ("Lizzie") J. Crose (1888-)
Marriage6 Sep 1946, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseMary Watson
Birthabt 1920
Notes for Asa Riddle
His gravestone inscription shows Acie Riddle, born 15 Feb 1905, died 16 May 1979, and the Kentucky Death index lists Acie Riddle died 16 May 1979 age 74, in Rowan Co., residence same, certificate Vol. 30, #14744.
But the Social Security death index says Acie Riddle, born 2 Feb 1908, died May 1979, SSN issued in Ky, last residence zip 40351 (Morehead.) Since Willie and Lizzie were not married until 1906, a birthdate in 1907 or 1908 seems more likely than 1905. Also Asa is listed as age 12 in the 1920 census. The most likely explanation for this discrepancy is that whichever survivor filled out the death certificate misremembered Acie’s age, and the gravestone inscription was in turn based on the death certificate. Birthdates on Social Security records, in contrast, come from the application.
But the Social Security death index says Acie Riddle, born 2 Feb 1908, died May 1979, SSN issued in Ky, last residence zip 40351 (Morehead.) Since Willie and Lizzie were not married until 1906, a birthdate in 1907 or 1908 seems more likely than 1905. Also Asa is listed as age 12 in the 1920 census. The most likely explanation for this discrepancy is that whichever survivor filled out the death certificate misremembered Acie’s age, and the gravestone inscription was in turn based on the death certificate. Birthdates on Social Security records, in contrast, come from the application.
Notes for Asa & Mary (Family)
Rowan Co. marriage book 51, p. 64, lists marriage on 6 Sep 1946 of Asa Riddle, 38, s/o Willie & Lizzie Riddle, to Mary Watson, 26, parents not listed.
