Family Group Sheet
NameStephen Andrew J. Riddle, 2C3R
Birth31 Aug 1878, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death28 Jun 1940, Douglas Co., Illinois
FatherJonathan Riddle (1841-1906)
MotherAlice “Allie” Frances Anderson (1856-1907)
Marriageabt 1909
SpouseNora F. Wildman
BirthDec 1888, Illinois
BurialCartwright Cemetery, Garrett, Douglas Co., Illinois
FatherMarion Wildman (~1865-)
MotherClara M. (~1864-)
Children
1 FEthel Riddle, 3C2R
Birthabt 1911, Boone Co., Indiana
2 MJohn E. Riddle, 3C2R
Birth12 Aug 1913, Hendricks Co., Indiana
SpouseMary Ellen Collins
3 MSylvan W. Riddle, 3C2R
Birthabt Jan 1917, Douglas Co., Illinois
SpouseThelma Oye
4 MFloyd Andrew Riddle (Stillborn), 3C2R
Birth7 May 1927, Garrett, Douglas Co., Illinois
Death7 May 1927, Garrett, Douglas Co., Illinois
5 FBetty J. Riddle , 3C2R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
Notes for Stephen Andrew J. Riddle
The annual report of the county clerk to the Kentucky state auditor for 1878 lists Stephen J. Riddle, born 31 Aug 1878 in Bath Co., father Johnson Riddle born in Bath Co, mother’s maiden name Frances Anderson, born in Fleming Co.
The censuses all list him as Steven or Stephen A. Riddle; most likely his full name was Stephen Andrew Jackson Riddle.
His death certificate records Stephen Andrew Riddle, age 61, born 31 Aug 1878 in Bath Co., Ky, died 28 June 1940 in Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois, residence Garrett, Douglas Co., Illinois, occupation farm laborer, married, wife Nora F. Riddle, father Johnston Riddle, mother’s maiden name Allie F. Anderson, both born in Bath Co., Ky, burial in Cartwright Cemetery, Garrett, Douglas Co., Illiinois.
His gravestone is inscribed Steven A. Riddle, 1878 - 1940.
The censuses all list him as Steven or Stephen A. Riddle; most likely his full name was Stephen Andrew Jackson Riddle.
His death certificate records Stephen Andrew Riddle, age 61, born 31 Aug 1878 in Bath Co., Ky, died 28 June 1940 in Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois, residence Garrett, Douglas Co., Illinois, occupation farm laborer, married, wife Nora F. Riddle, father Johnston Riddle, mother’s maiden name Allie F. Anderson, both born in Bath Co., Ky, burial in Cartwright Cemetery, Garrett, Douglas Co., Illiinois.
His gravestone is inscribed Steven A. Riddle, 1878 - 1940.
Census Notes for Stephen Andrew J. & Nora F. (Family)
1910 census of Boone Co., Indiana, Center township, enumerated 21 April, lists on p. 3B as family #64:
Riddle, Stephen A., 30, b. Ky Ky, farmer; Nora F., wife, 21, b. Illinois Illinois Illinois, first marriage for both, married 0 years, 0 children.
1920 census of Douglas Co., Illinois, east half of Garrett, enumerated 12 Jan, lists on p. 3A as family #53/54:
Riddle, Steven A., b. Ky Ky Tenn, farmer; Nory F., wife, 31, b. Ill Ill Ind; Ethel, dau, 9; Jonathan E., son, 6; Sylvan W., son, 2 11/12. All children born Ill Ky Ill.
1930 census of Piatt Co., Illinois, Willow Branch township, enumerated 7 April, lists on p. 2A as family #30:
Riddle, Stephen A., 51, age at first marriage 30, b. Ky Ky Ky, farmer; Nora F., wife, 41, age at first marriage 20, b. Ill Ill Ind; Ethel, dau, 18, b. Indiana Ky Ill; John E., son, 16, b. Indiana Ky Ill; Sylvan W., son, 13, b. Ill Ky Ill; Betty J., dau, 1 10/12, b. Ill Ky Ill.
Riddle, Stephen A., 30, b. Ky Ky, farmer; Nora F., wife, 21, b. Illinois Illinois Illinois, first marriage for both, married 0 years, 0 children.
1920 census of Douglas Co., Illinois, east half of Garrett, enumerated 12 Jan, lists on p. 3A as family #53/54:
Riddle, Steven A., b. Ky Ky Tenn, farmer; Nory F., wife, 31, b. Ill Ill Ind; Ethel, dau, 9; Jonathan E., son, 6; Sylvan W., son, 2 11/12. All children born Ill Ky Ill.
1930 census of Piatt Co., Illinois, Willow Branch township, enumerated 7 April, lists on p. 2A as family #30:
Riddle, Stephen A., 51, age at first marriage 30, b. Ky Ky Ky, farmer; Nora F., wife, 41, age at first marriage 20, b. Ill Ill Ind; Ethel, dau, 18, b. Indiana Ky Ill; John E., son, 16, b. Indiana Ky Ill; Sylvan W., son, 13, b. Ill Ky Ill; Betty J., dau, 1 10/12, b. Ill Ky Ill.
