Family Group Sheet
NameRobert Riddle, 1C3R
Birth18 Feb 1895, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death13 Aug 1974, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialBrown Cem., Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherCommodore Riddle (~1847->1920)
MotherAmanda Elizabeth Nickells (1852->1920)
Marriage23 Nov 1912, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseAlice Foster, 2C3R
Birthabt 1889, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Deathbef Aug 1974
FatherRobert ("Bob") L. Foster (1842-1918)
MotherMary Ellen Ferrand (~1851-)
Other spousesWillie Bowman
Children
1 FFlora Mae Riddle, 2C2R
Birth24 Jun 1913, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death18 Mar 1996, Clearfield, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseRalph Morris Perkins
SpouseMr. Brown
SpouseEdgar Bowman , 3C1R
4 FThelma Riddle (Twin), 2C2R
Birth22 Aug 1918, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseVirgil Kidd , 2C1R
SpouseMr. Young
5 FZelma Riddle (Twin), 2C2R
Birth22 Aug 1918, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseLuther Alvin Perkins
6 MErnest Riddle, 2C2R
Birth27 Mar 1921, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death26 Mar 1999, Clearfield, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseNorma Esther Goodman , 5C1R
7 FLeona Riddle, 2C2R
Birth22 May 1923, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death4 Oct 2004, Salt Lick, Bath Co., Kentucky
SpouseDorsey C. Jennings
8 FNora Riddle, 2C2R
Birth21 Dec 1924, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death11 Dec 1995, Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio
SpouseMr. Pierce
9 FEdith Riddle, 2C2R
Birth13 Nov 1927, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseRobert Clinton Goodman , 5C1R
10 FIrene Riddle, 2C2R
Birth21 Jan 1930, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death25 Sep 2011, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseDolla Tackett
11 FDonna Jean Riddle , 2C2R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
SpouseJoseph Alvin Wallace , 4C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
Notes for Robert Riddle
His WWI draft registration card, issued in 1917/1918 (the images on Ancestry do not show the side of the card that has the date it was filed), says Robert Riddle, age 22, residence Crix, Ky, born 18 Feb 1895, occupation farmer, self-employed, married, wife and 3 dependent children.
His death certificate (Vol. 41, #20466) lists Robert Riddle, d. 13 Aug 1974, age 79, in Rowan Co., residence same. His birthdate is given as 18 Feb 1895, father Com Riddle, mother Amanda Nichols, informant Grace Bowman (daughter), marital status widower, cause of death arteriosclerotic heart disease with congestive heart failure and atrial fibrellation. Note that the age and birthdate conflict with the Sep 1893 date given in the 1900 census, but the 1900 census for Rowan Co. has so many errors on dates that I suspect the enumerator made up a lot of them.
The Social Security death index also lists his birthdate as 18 Feb 1895. His SSN 406-50-8786 was issued in KY.
His death certificate (Vol. 41, #20466) lists Robert Riddle, d. 13 Aug 1974, age 79, in Rowan Co., residence same. His birthdate is given as 18 Feb 1895, father Com Riddle, mother Amanda Nichols, informant Grace Bowman (daughter), marital status widower, cause of death arteriosclerotic heart disease with congestive heart failure and atrial fibrellation. Note that the age and birthdate conflict with the Sep 1893 date given in the 1900 census, but the 1900 census for Rowan Co. has so many errors on dates that I suspect the enumerator made up a lot of them.
The Social Security death index also lists his birthdate as 18 Feb 1895. His SSN 406-50-8786 was issued in KY.
Census Notes for Alice Foster
Alice was widowed and living with her parents in the 1910 census. (This would be between her two marriages.)
Notes for Robert & Alice (Family)
Rowan Co. marriage book 8, p. 11, records the marriage of Robert Riddle, 17, first marriage, farmer, residence Crix, born Rowan Co, son of Commodore & Amanda Riddle, to Alice Boorman, 22, second marriage, residence Morehead, born Rowan Co, daughter of Robert & Mary E. Foster, by D. K. Jones at his home, witnesses Menifee Calloway, Napolean Calloway, and Lizzie Jones.
Much information on this family is from Phil McBrayer's charts (based mostly on interviews.)
Much information on this family is from Phil McBrayer's charts (based mostly on interviews.)
Census
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, precinct #9 (Wagoner), lists as family #19/21:
Riddle, Robert, 24; Alice, wife, 30; Flora, dau, 6; Osa, dau, 5 7/12; Gracy, dau, 4 4/12; Thelma, dau, 1 4/12; Velma, dau, 1 4/12.
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Wagoner precinct, taken 8 April, lists on p. 3B as family #54:
Riddle, Robert, 35, age at first marriage 17; Alice, wife, 40, age at first marriage 18; Flora, dau, 16; Osa, dau, 15; Gracie, dau, 14; Zelma, dau, 11; Thelma, dau, 11; Ernest, son, 9; Leona, dau, 7; Nora, dau, 5; Edith, dau, 2 3/12; Irene, dau, 1/12. All born Ky/Ky/Ky.
1940 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Clearfield, enumerated 2 May, lists on pp. 14B-15A as family #259, on Needles Branch Rd:
Riddle, Robert, 45, farmer; Alice, wife, 50; Nora, dau, 14; Edith, dau, 12; Irene, dau, 10; Dona Jean, dau, 5. All born in Kentucky, living in same house in 1935.
Riddle, Robert, 24; Alice, wife, 30; Flora, dau, 6; Osa, dau, 5 7/12; Gracy, dau, 4 4/12; Thelma, dau, 1 4/12; Velma, dau, 1 4/12.
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Wagoner precinct, taken 8 April, lists on p. 3B as family #54:
Riddle, Robert, 35, age at first marriage 17; Alice, wife, 40, age at first marriage 18; Flora, dau, 16; Osa, dau, 15; Gracie, dau, 14; Zelma, dau, 11; Thelma, dau, 11; Ernest, son, 9; Leona, dau, 7; Nora, dau, 5; Edith, dau, 2 3/12; Irene, dau, 1/12. All born Ky/Ky/Ky.
1940 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Clearfield, enumerated 2 May, lists on pp. 14B-15A as family #259, on Needles Branch Rd:
Riddle, Robert, 45, farmer; Alice, wife, 50; Nora, dau, 14; Edith, dau, 12; Irene, dau, 10; Dona Jean, dau, 5. All born in Kentucky, living in same house in 1935.
