Family Group Sheet
NameErnest C. Riddle, 2C3R
Birth6 Jan 1890, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death27 Oct 1953, Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky
FatherJohn Mason Riddle (1865-1951)
MotherAlphoretta Goodpaster (1870-1931)
Marriageabt 1914, Bath Co., Kentucky
SpouseAudrey Clinton Bailey
Birth21 Feb 1899, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death7 Jan 1985, Fayette Co., Kentucky
FatherMarshall Bailey (1864-)
MotherMaggie B. Horseman (1869-1949)
Children
1 M<unnamed> Riddle (Died as Infant), 3C2R
Birth4 Aug 1915, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death4 Aug 1915, Bath Co., Kentucky
2 MCarl Adrian Riddle (Died as Child), 3C2R
Birth25 Jan 1918, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death25 Mar 1919, Bath Co., Kentucky
3 ?<unnamed> Riddle (Died as Infant), 3C2R
Birth28 Feb 1920, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death28 Mar 1920, Bath Co., Kentucky
4 F<unnamed> Riddle (Died as Infant), 3C2R
Birth26 Feb 1921, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death26 Feb 1921, Bath Co., Kentucky
5 FErnest Loraine Riddle, 3C2R
Birth18 Jan 1926, Bourbon Co., Kentucky
Notes for Ernest C. Riddle
His WW I draft registration card, filed 5 June 1917, records Ernest Riddle, age 27, residence Owingsville, Ky, born 6 Jan 1890 in Bath Co., Ky, self-employed farmer, married supporting a wife.
His death certificate records Ernest C. Riddle, age 63, born 6 Jan 1890 in Bath Co., Ky, died 27 Oct 1953 in Lexington, Fayette Co., Ky, address 226 Rand Ave, Lexington, married, retired restaurant operator, father John Riddle, mother’s maiden name Althoretta Goodpaster, cause of death generalized arteriosclerosis, informant Marion Banta, burial in Owingsville cemetery.
His death certificate records Ernest C. Riddle, age 63, born 6 Jan 1890 in Bath Co., Ky, died 27 Oct 1953 in Lexington, Fayette Co., Ky, address 226 Rand Ave, Lexington, married, retired restaurant operator, father John Riddle, mother’s maiden name Althoretta Goodpaster, cause of death generalized arteriosclerosis, informant Marion Banta, burial in Owingsville cemetery.
Notes for Audrey Clinton Bailey
The SSDI lists Audrey Riddle, born 21 Feb 1899, died Jan 1985, last residence Lexington, Fayette Co., Ky.
The SSDI lists Audrey C. Riddle, age 85, died 7 Jan 1985 in Fayette Co., residence same. (The C apparently stands for Clinton, based on the birth record for her daughter Ernest Loraine. The family seems to have a penchant for giving boys names to girls.)
The SSDI lists Audrey C. Riddle, age 85, died 7 Jan 1985 in Fayette Co., residence same. (The C apparently stands for Clinton, based on the birth record for her daughter Ernest Loraine. The family seems to have a penchant for giving boys names to girls.)
Notes for Ernest C. & Audrey Clinton (Family)
A stone in the Bailey Cemetery at the top of White Oak Road, near that of John M. Riddle, says:
"Babies of E. C. & Audrey Riddle : 1919 - 1920 - 1921"
"Babies of E. C. & Audrey Riddle : 1919 - 1920 - 1921"
Census
1920 census of Bath Co., Ky, Wyoming precinct, enumerated 14 January, lists on p. 8B as family #177:
Riddle, Ernest, 30, farmer; Audrie, wife, 21. Both born Ky/Ky/Ky.
1930 census of Owingsville, Bath Co., Ky, enumerated 8 April, lists on p. 4A, on White Oak Road, as family #75:
Riddle, E. C., farmer, 40, age at first marriage 25; Audrey, wife, 31, age at first marriage 16; Earnest L., daughter, 4. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1940 census of Nicholas Co., Ky, district 5, ED 91-11 (outside Carlisle), enumerated 11 April, lists on p. 2A as family #29, on Oxbow Rd:
Riddle, Ernest, 50, farmer; Audrey, wife, 40; Ernest Loraine, dau, 13. All born in Kentucky, living in rural Bath Co. in 1935.
Riddle, Ernest, 30, farmer; Audrie, wife, 21. Both born Ky/Ky/Ky.
1930 census of Owingsville, Bath Co., Ky, enumerated 8 April, lists on p. 4A, on White Oak Road, as family #75:
Riddle, E. C., farmer, 40, age at first marriage 25; Audrey, wife, 31, age at first marriage 16; Earnest L., daughter, 4. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1940 census of Nicholas Co., Ky, district 5, ED 91-11 (outside Carlisle), enumerated 11 April, lists on p. 2A as family #29, on Oxbow Rd:
Riddle, Ernest, 50, farmer; Audrey, wife, 40; Ernest Loraine, dau, 13. All born in Kentucky, living in rural Bath Co. in 1935.
