History of Bedford, New Hampshire, from 1737 : being statistics compiled on the occasion of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the town, May 15, 1900, Part 111

Author: Bedford (N.H. : Town)
Publication date: 1903
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RIDDLE.

Compiled by John A. Riddle.

NOTE .- Generations are marked by Roman characters and separated by a double dash. Individuals are numbered ( prefixed ) in generations. Parents number (pre- vious generation) is shown by superior number (affixed). Children's numbers (affixed ) after date of death of parent. Families (brothers and sisters) occupy space between short dash. Other numbers relate to place of residence on the map.

Ridel, Riddell, Riddle, the latter spelling having been adopted by the Bedford branch about 1790, is an old name, derived from Ryedale, a dale or delle of rye, heads and sheafs of which appear in coats of arms of families of the name in Great Britian. Robert Burns, Scotland's bard, . wrote of them:

" My goose quil too rude is to tell all your goodness, Bestowed on your servant the poet, Would to God I had one like a beam of the sun, And then all the world, sir, should know it."

Bonnie Annie Laurie's mother was Jean Riddell. Upon one of the name was bestowed the " Star of India," the highest gift of the British crown for meritorious civil service.

Gawn, Hugh, Robert, John, and Margery, children of John and Janet Gordon Riddell, Balleymeath county, Londonderry, Ireland, came to Lon- donderry, N. H., and from thence to Bedford (except Robert, who did not come to Bedford) about 1738, and their names appear upon the petition for the town, 1750, including John Clark the husband of Margery; Hugh,

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removed to Colraine, Mass., in 1763, with his children: Hugh, William, Robert, and Ann, all of whom were born in Bedford. John died July 6, 1757, in Bedford, and was buried in the old graveyard; he had two daughters, Mary and Elizabeth, who died unmarried, and the family became extinct. Margery died about 1778 in Bedford, leaving no issue. See genealogy of the Riddells by G. T. Ridlon.

I. Gawn Riddell (see above), b. May 16, 1638 (Balleymeath record); d. Dec. 22, 1779, Bedford; m. Mary Bell, b. 1724; d. Jan. 7, 1813, dau. of John Bell (see Bell). He settled at No. 65, and his name appears upon the town records as tythingman, constable, select- man, clerk of market, committee to build meeting-house, etc. 1-6.

II. John Riddle1, b. Oct. 30, 1754, Bedford; d. Nov. 18, 1812; m., 1st, Mary McAffee (McDuffee), Bedford. 1-9. He m., 2d, Sarah Hartshorn. 10-11. He subscribed to the "Association Test " of 1776; was a soldier in the Revolution. He built and lived at No. 41. He was a millwright by trade, an industrious, hard-working man, building most of the mills that were in operation in this sec- tion of the county at that time. His name appears on the town records as holder of many offices.

2. David Riddle1, b. March 16, 1757, Bedford; d. Dec. 18, 1839, Bed- ford; m. 1798, Mary Dunlap, dau. Maj. Dunlap, Bedford. 12-16. He was a soldier of the Revolution, and a pensioner. He and his brother Hugh bought No. 34, and he afterwards built and resided at No. 35. He held offices of trust in the town, pound-keeper, selectman, etc. He was noted for his originality, and differed in his views on political matters from his brothers.

3. Susannah Riddle1, b. 1759, Bedford; d. Nov. 5, 1841, Bedford; m. Solomon Hutchinson, Merrimack; removed to Maine. 17-26

4. Hugh Riddle1, b. 1761, Bedford; d. Aug. 17, 1833, Bedford; m. Ann Maria, dau. of Rev. John Houston, Bedford. 27-33. He was a Revolutionary soldier, entering the army at the age of sev- enteen; was with Stark at Bennington. He built and lived in the brick house, No. 89.

5. Isaac Riddle1, b. June 10, 1762, Bedford; d. Jan. 26, 1830, Quincy, Mass .; was buried with Masonic honors in the family tomb at Bed- ford Center, which had been completed but a few weeks, he being the first laid therein. He m., 1st, June 5, 1788, Ann, dau. of Capt. James Aiken* (see Aiken, No. 2), b. Nov. 12, 1794, d. April 6. 1804,

* The following sketch of the Revolutionary services of Capt. James Aiken was re- ceived from a descendant. Mr. Harry W. Gilchrist, Franklin, too late to go into the Aik n No. 2 genealogy, and is inserted here in connection with his daughter, Ann (Aiken) Riddle:

Capt. James Aiken of Bedford, N. H., enlisted as a private in Capt. Joshua Abbott's company, Colonel Stark's regiment, on June 13, 1775, and served in the same com- pany as late as November 5, 1776. He was with his company in the battle of Bunker Hill. In this battle Stark's regiment was opposed to the British Twenty-Third regi- ment, well known as the " Royal Welsh Fusiliers." Prince Albert, in 1849, presented to this regiment a new stand of colors and said: "In the American war the Fusiliers were engaged in the first unhappy collision which took place at Lexington. It also fought at Bunker Hill and Brandywine. At Bunker Hill its loss was so great that it was said only one officer remained to tell the story."

The late Capt. David Flanders, who was a private in Captain Abbott's company. stated that his "company was located down on the Mystic Beach, wholly unpro- tected by any defence in our front. The column of the Fusiliers did not deploy until they passed our company, therefore they were outflanked by us, hence we had a good chance to pick off their officers. This chance we improved, as we could distin- guish the officers by observing the swords in their hands, and that they had occasion to use them in urging their men into the fight."

When Captain Aiken enlisted in June his crops were in the ground and he left the farm to the care of his wife and children, the oldest of whom was eleven years and

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by a dislocated neck, caused by a fall from her horse, at her own door, when about to visit her brother-in-law, William Riddle, who had broken his leg in a sawmill. 34-38. He m., 2d, March 6, 1806, Margaret, dau. of Jacob McGaw, Merrimack, b May 25, 1776, d. Dec. 19, 1816, member of the church, Bedford. 39-41. He m., 3d, May, 1819, Mrs. Mary Vinal, Quincy, Mass., b. Jan 27, 1760, d. April 5, 1837, sister of Capt. Amos Lincoln, of the tea party in Boston harbor in 1773. She kept among her relic-treas- ures the axe with which her brother opened the memorable chests of tea; he was a Revolutionary soldier. About 1782 he bought the land, built and lived at No. 27, until about 1820, when he removed to Quincy, Mass. After the Revolutionary war, he hav- ing saved a small amount of money, mostly earned in the military service, he went to Newburyport, Mass., and purchased a stock of goods, which was brought to Bedford by team, and placed in the front room of his mother's house, No. 65, which was used as a store. Business increased, and he commenced the manufacture of potash from the heavy growth upon the land he had bought. The ashery was located in the field immediately across the road from his house, and is still known as the " potash field," No. 19. The potash was taken to Boston by ox teams, and bartered as an article for export for imported goods. He was extensively engaged in the lumber business, and was one of the first proprietors of navigation on Merrimack river. He superintended the building of the locks and canals of the Union Lock and Canal company, the funds for which were procured by lottery authorized by the state of New Hampshire. In company with Maj. Caleb Stark, he built and owned the first canal-boat that ever floated on the waters of the Merrimack. It was named the Experiment, was built at Bedford Center, and drawn three miles on wheels by forty yoke of oxen, to " Basswood Landing,' so called, where it was launched, in presence of the townspeople, who had gathered to witness the novelty of the day. It was loaded, and sailed to Boston, and the following notice is taken from the Boston Centinel of 1813: "Arrived from Bedford, N. H., canal-boat Experiment, Isaac Riddle, Captain, via Merrimack River and Middlesex Canal." Upon her arrival at Boston she was received amid cheers and the firing of cannon. From this commenced a large and extensive inland navigation on the Merrimack, which rendered Manchester and other manufac- turing places possible. Mr. Riddle was the instigator and large owner in the Souhegan Nail, Cotton, and Woolen Manufactory corporation, which carried on its operations at Riddle's Village, on the Souhegan river, until the destruction by fire of its works in 1829. Its products were sold to county traders, the balance being shipped to Boston, by boats via river and canal. Mr. Riddle also instituted stores, with his sons, William P., James, Isaac, and David, at Piscataquog village, Bedford, Souhegan, and Boston. He filled many offices, having been civil magistrate, representa- tive to the legislature, etc. In 1814, during the war with Great Britain, a public call by the governor of the state was made for volunteers, from citizens exempt from military duty, to form themselves into companies for home defence, in case of sudden invasion; about sixty responded, under the command of Capt. Isaac Riddle. About 1817, Mr. Riddle was returning from Pem-

the youngest eight months old, and they did all the work, including the harvesting of the crops in the fall.

In August, 1778, Captain Aiken went to Rhode Island as captain of a company in Col. Moses Kelley's regiment, under General Sullivan. In June, 1780, Captain Aiken went to West Point, N. Y., in command of a company in Col. Thomas Bartlett's regi- ment, and was there when the fort was betrayed by Arnold. He enlisted June 29 and was discharged October 24, 1780.

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broke muster when a ferry-boat crowded with people was about to plunge over Hooksett Falls, Mr. Riddle sprang from his chaise, plunged into the stream, caught the rope attached to the boat, and thus saved about thirty lives.

6. William Riddle1, b. July 5, 1765, Bedford; d. July 14, 1838, Bed- ford; m. Sept. 29, 1791, Janet Gilchrist, Goffstown, b. July 12, 1768, d. Nov. 9, 1839, and lived at No. 31. 42-49. He held many offices of trust: selectman, treasurer, civil magistrate, representa- tive to the general court, etc., and died, leaving behind him a character distinguished for public and private virtues.

III. 1. Gawn Riddle1, b. June 28, 1776, Bedford; d. July, 1837, Bedford; m. Dolly French, Bedford. 1-3. He lived at No. 41, and carried on a grist-mill below the Riddle mill. He was selectman, town treasurer. and a man of marked executive ability.

2. Molly Riddle1, b. Dec. 11, 1778, Bedford; m. 1804, - Black, Prospect, Me.

3. Agnes Riddle1, b. Jan. 5, 1781, Bedford; d. June 20, 1852; m. Feb. 9, 1807, William French, Prospect, Me. (See French.)

4. Susannah Riddle1, b. 1784, Bedford; m. Sept. 24, 1807, Daniel Moor, Bedford. (See Moor.)

5. James Riddle1, b. Jan. 9, 1786, Bedford; d. March, 1827, Bedford; m. Dec. 6, 1815, Anna, dau. of Col. Stephen Dole, Bedford, b. Oct. 16, 1790, d. Oct. 11, 1849. 4-5. He lived at No. 31. He was an enterprising, energetic man, but unfortunately lost the use of his limbs by rheumatism, while in the prime of life.

6. Anna Riddle1, b. May, 1789, Bedford; m. 1841, James Staples, Prospect, Me.

7. John Riddle1, b. about 1791; d. at the age of 21.

8. Matthew Riddle1, b. Bedford, 1793; d. Sept. 1, 1828; m. 1819, Sarah, dau. of Col. Stephen Dole, Bedford, d. July 9, 1844. He went West in 1820, and settled in Terra Haute, Ind .; cabinet maker. 6-8.

9. William Riddle1, b. 1791, Bedford; d. 1845, Bedford.

10. Gilman Riddle1, b. July, 1811, Bedford; d. May 15, 1893, Manches- ter, N. H. He m., 1st, 1836, Mary J. Eveleth. 9. He m., 2d, 1841, Emeline Henry. 10-11. He was a man of quiet and unos- tentatious habits, was long identified with cotton manufacturing, having first been engaged in the mill on the island at Amoskeag falls.

11. Eliza S. Riddle1, b. 1813, Bedford: d. Sept. 18, 1859, Belfast, Me .; m. May 1, 1834, William W. West, Belfast, Me. 12-19.

12. John Dunlap Riddle2, b. March 20, 1802, Bedford; d. Aug. 5, 1876, Manchester; m., 1st, May 12, 1831, Sally C. Gilmore, Bedford,d. July 13, 1852. 20-25. He m., 2d, 1854, Mary Ann Gilmore, d. Sept. 9, 1885, Manchester. He lived at No. 35 until 1868, when he rem. to Manchester. He was a civil magistrate, held offices of trust in the town, and was a man highly respected by a large circle of acquaintances.

13. Hugh Riddle2, b. April 8, 1803, Bedford; d. 1849. In 1837 he built the Baltimore custom house, and was largely connected with the building of the first railroads terminating at that city. In 1849 he started for California by the overland route, having shipped saw- mill machinery via Cape Horn. A simple head-board bearing his name and former place of residence, Bedford, was found by a fellow townsman on the plains of the Pacific.

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14. Martha Riddle2, b. Dec. 16, 1806, Bedford; d. April 4, 1878, Bed- ford; m. Jan. 29, 1829, Daniel Barnard (see Barnard).

15. Gilman2, twin, d. young; 16. Mary Riddle2, twin, d. young.

17. Samuel; 18. David; 19. Solomon; 20. Eliza; 21. Sally; 22. Susannah; 23. Roxanna; 24. Nancy, m. Leonard C. French, Bedford (see French); 25. Hannah; 26. Mary Hutchinson.3

27. Gawn Riddle4, b. May, 1791, Bedford; d. Aug. 20, 1867, Bedford; m., 1st, May 4, 1819, Betsey, dau. Lieut. James Moore, Bedford. Two ch. d. in infancy. He m., 2d, Rebecca, dau. Robert Walker, Bedford. 36-39. He was a farmer and lived at No. 55.

28. Robert Riddle4, b. 1793, Bedford; d. 1828, Bedford; grad. Yale college 1818; studied medicine, practised Hooksett and Bedford. He was considered a skilful physician, and was fast rising in no- tice when he d. in the prime of life.

29. Anna Riddle4, b. March 3, 1794, Bedford; d. Oct. 7, 1876, Bedford; m. March 16, 1820, Willard Parker (see Parker) .

30. Polly Riddle4, b. Feb. 12, 1796, Bedford; d. Nelson; m. Oct. 10, 1820, Daniel L. French (see French).

31. Sally Riddle4, b. Nov. 7, 1799, Bedford; d. June 19, 1887; m. 1842, Col. Daniel C. Gould, formerly postmaster, Manchester.

32. Susannah Riddle4, b. Oct. 10, 1801, Bedford; d. Jan. 21, 1849; m. 1834, Dea. Robert Boyd, Londonderry, N. H. 40-44.

33. Jane Riddle4, b. Sept. 11, 1804, Bedford; d. March 24, 1833, Bed- ford; m. April 18, 1826, Eleazer, son of Dea. Richard Dole, Bed- ford. 45-47.

34. William Pickels Riddle5, b. April 6, 1789, Bedford; d. May 18, 1875, Manchester; m. Aug. 4, 1824, Sarah, dau. Capt. John Ferguson, Dunbarton, d. June 12, 1837. 48-54. He was educated at the district school and at Atkinson academy. He taught school in his native town. In 1811 he located in Piscataquog village, in Bedford, now a part of the city of Manchester. He was of the firm of Isaac Riddle & Sons (see sketch of Isaac Riddle), and after its dissolu- tion he carried on extensive lumber operations; also dealt largely in hops, selling them in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and in some instances shipping them abroad. In 1815 he aided in organ- izing a military company called the "Bedford Grenadiers," and was its first captain; he rapidly rose in military rank from fourth corporal to a major-general. In civil life Mr. Riddle held offices of trust, representing the town in the general court. In 1820 he was chairman of the committee to build Piscataquog meeting- house, and twenty years later he was chiefly instrumental in re- modeling it into an academy, now South Main street church. He was an active member of the Masonic order, joining it in 1823, and in the following year assisted as a charter member in found- ing the Lafayette lodge. To the support and maintenance of this lodge he contributed liberally in funds and effort, giving free use of a hall for twenty-five years for its meetings. He was the last survivor of its early projectors. During anti-Mason times this lodge was one of a very few in the state which kept its "altar fires " alive, and held regular communications unbroken. He was also a member of Mt. Horeb Chapter and Trinity Commandery of Knights Templar. He gave no small attention to agriculture, owning several farms, which he cultivated with success, experi- menting with crops and giving the results to the public; was a patron of the state and county fairs, gave much thought to im-

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proved methods of farming, and in many ways strove to aid in the advancement of the best interests of agriculture. The grow- ing of hops was a specialty with him, and he carried it to highly successful results, establishing theories of his own, and generally improving the grade and quality of the hops raised in the state. In 1848 he erected the Picataquog steam mills and operated them for several years; about the same date he received the appoint- ment of general inspector of hops for the state of New Hampshire. In 1854, after the incorporation of the city of Manchester, and when military interests were dormant throughout the state, he aided in organizing the Amoskeag Veterans, he being its first commander. Several of its early officers and members were citi- zens of Bedford. Not the least among the varied talents of General Riddle was his musical proficiency, both as a choir leader and in- strumental performer at Bedford for twenty years. In church, state, and society he was ever ready with aid and encouragement. He was buried with Masonic and military honors, and his remains deposited in the family tomb at Bedford Center.

35. James Riddle5, b. June 26, 1791, Bedford; d. Nov: 24, 1840, Merri- mack, and was buried in the family tomb at Bedford Center. He m., 1st, 1816 Charlotte Farmer, sister to John Farmer, the distin- guished historian and antiquarian; b. July 20, 1792, d. 1828. 55-56. He m., 2d, 1829, Laura, dau. of Solomon Barker, Pelham, b. Jan. 11, 1802, d. March 4, 1831; m., 3d, 1833, Eliza Hunt, b. May 6, 1807, d. July 24, 1884. 57. He was one of the firm of Isaac Riddle & Sons, and after its dissolution he remained at. Riddle's village, Merrimack, leading a very busy life, being largely interested in staging before the days of railroads; also carrying on a tavern, store, lumber, and grist-mill, fulling-mill, blacksmith shop, etc.

36. Isaac Riddle5, b. July 25, 1793, Bedford; d. Oct. 3, 1875, Manches- ter. He was buried in the family tomb at Bedford Centre. He m., 1st, Sept. 30, 1818, Betsey, dau. Dea. Phineas Aiken, Bedford (see Aiken No. 1); d. Oct. 21, 1843. 58-62. He m., 2d, Mrs. Ursula (Smith) Aubin, Manchester. 63. Mr. Riddle acquired his educa- tion in the public schools and the academies of Bradford, Mass., and Atkinson. He was one of the firm of Isaac Riddle & Sons, and was located in Boston, having his office at their boathouse, at the end of the canal, which ran through Canal street (giving it that name) to Haymarket Square, and down Blackstone street to the harbor. He subsequently rem. to Bedford, where, after the dissolution of the partnership, he continued his business, add- ing farming and land surveying, his compass and chain being still in the family. He was postmaster for upwards of twenty years; trial justice, often going to Manchester and adjoining towns to hold court. He was adjutant and major of the old Ninth regi- ment state militia, and was an expert horseback rider often mak- ing the running fire of the regiment. In canal times he received windows from the old church at Quincy, Mass., through which John Adams and John Quincy Adams, presidents of the United States, used to look out of. The windows are still in use at the old homestead at Bedford.

37. Gilman Riddle5, b. Nov. 28, 1795, Bedford; d. Oct. 8, 1799.

38. David Riddle5, b. Aug. 28, 1797, Bedford; d. July 23, 1832, Merri- mack; buried in the family tomb at Bedford Center. 64-67. He m., 1826, Mary Lincoln, b. Sept. 28, 1798, d. Aug. 11, 1876, dau. of Jedediah and Mary (Revere) Lincoln. Her uncle, Capt. Amos Lincoln, helped throw the tea overboard into Boston harbor. Mr. Riddle entered Dartmouth college in 1814, but retired therefrom on account of ill health, and made a voyage to Russia in 1815. He succeeded his brother Isaac as manager of the Boston house of

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Isaac Riddle Sons. Upon his marriage to a grand-daughter of Paul Revere he was the first occupant of the cottage house now standing at the northwest corner of South Main and Winter streets, West Manchester. He was afterwards engaged in the management of the "Souhegan Nail, Cotton, and Woolen Man- ufacturing Corporation." While on his voyage to Russia he pro- cured a fine cane, duly marked with his father's name. The cane is now in possession of his grandson, Charles Lincoln Riddle. 39. Jacob McGaw Riddle5, b. March 31, 1807, Bedford; d. Sept. 21, 1835. He was educated at the public schools and at the Military academy, Norwich, Vt .; was a mariner by profession, sailed around the globe and was lost at sea twelve hours out of Boston, on his fifth voyage, being first mate of the new brig Washington, bound for Cadiz. All on board perished except the man at the helm, who reached the keel and was rescued after several days.

40. Margaret Ann Riddle5, b. July 7, 1809, Bedford; d. April 6, 1881, Lancaster, Mass .; m. 1830, Gen. Joseph C. Stevens, Bangor, 68-72.

41. Rebecca M. Riddle5, b. Aug. 9, 1811, Bedford; d. Aug. 9, 1812.

42. Polly Riddle6, b. June 22, 1792, Bedford; d. May 19, 1819; m. Jan. 8, 1818, Dr. Peter P. Woodbury, Bedford (see Woodbury).

43. William Riddle6, b. Feb. 8, 1794, Bedford; d. Dec. 26, 1849, Bed- ford; m. Dec. 2, 1828, Mrs. Anna (Dole) Riddle. 73-74.

44. Martha Riddle6, b. April 18, 1796, Bedford; d. Aug. 19, 1832, Bed- ford; m. Aug. 24, 1819, Dr. Peter P. Woodbury, Bedford (see Woodbury).

45. Freeman Riddle6, b. March 13, 1798, Bedford; d. Jan. 21, 1826, Canada; grad. Yale college, 1819; studied and practiced medicine in Upper Canada.

46. "Jennet " Riddle6, b. Sept. 3, 1800, Bedford; d. Oct. 22, 1875, Bedford; m. Jan. 31, 1826, John Goffe, Bedford (see Goffe).

47. Marinda Riddle6, b. April 6, 1802, Bedford; d. Oct. 24, 1840, St. Clair, Mich.

48. Benjamin Franklin Riddle6, b. May 20, 1804, Bedford; d. June 1, 1857, Beloit, Wis .; m. Nov. 30, 1830, Abigail D., dau. of Capt. Joseph Colley, Bedford. He rem. to Beloit, Wis., in 1839. 75-81.

49. Margaret Tragallos Riddle6, b. June 22, 1806, Bedford; d. May 30, 1868, St. Clair, Mich .; m. Nov. 10, 1831, Reuben, son of Capt. Joseph Moore, Manchester. 82-88.

IV. 1. Asenath Riddle1, b. Bedford; d. 1845, Bedford, m. 1828, Thomas G. Holbrook, Bedford (see Holbrook).

2. Albert Riddle1, b. 1802, Bedford; d. Aug. 7, 1859; farmer Bedford and Amherst; m. Nov. 26, 1835, Sarah Wheeler, Merrimack, b. Oct., 1814, d. April, 1893. 1-7.

3. Nancy Riddle1, b. 1804, Bedford; d. Jan. 31, 1837, Bedford; m Aug. 17, 1824, Gregg Campbell, Bedford. 8-13.

4. Betsey Dole Riddle5, b. Dec. 9, 1819, Bedford; m. William Goffe, Bedford (see Goffe).

5. Sally Dole Riddle5, b. March 20, 1821, Bedford; d. Feb. 7, 1894, Goffstown; m. 1841, William R. French (see French).

6. James McAffee Riddle8, b. Oct. 31, 1820, Ohio; d. Matoon, Ill .; m. Harriet Ogden, 5 ch. No particulars.

7. John B. Riddle8, b. Jan. 19, 1826, Terre Haute, Ind .; d. July 4, 1880, Hutchinson, Kan .; m. May 5, 1849, Mary M. Boothe,

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Clifton, Ind. He was a blacksmith, and lived in various places in the West. 14-17.

8. Matthew Riddle8, b. Oct. 11, 1828, Terre Haute, Ind.

9. Gilman Eveleth Riddle10, b. 1839, Manchester; d. May 13, 1877; m. Sept. 14, 1870, J. Lizzie Clement, d. Sept. 19, 1885. 18.

10. John Henry Riddle10, b. 1842; d. 1845.

11. Josephine Henry Riddle10, b. 1845, Manchester; d. Feb. 24, 1872; m. July 13, 1878, S. C. Smith.

12. Sarah Abbie West11, b. May 16, 1835, Belfast, Me .; d. Jan. 12, 1874, Morrill, Me .; m. Feb. 19, 1862, Isaiah W. Cross, Morrill, Me.

13. William F. West11, b. Nov. 13, 1837, Belfast, Me .; res. Dorchester, Mass .; m. Oct. 20, 1868, Augusta H. Dodge, Edgecomb, Me.

14. Gilman Riddle West11, b. Jan. 9, 1840; d. May 3, 1840.

15. Daniel Riddle West11, b. April 28, 1841, Belfast, Me .; d. May 17, 1863; res. Brashear City, La.

16. Clara A. C. West11, b. May 3, 1843, Belfast, Me .; m. June 19, 1870, Henry C. Willey, Waterville, Vt .; res. Dorchester, Mass.

17. Andrew C. West11, b. Aug. 27, 1845, Belfast, Me .; res. Dorchester, Mass .; m. Feb. 20, 1871, Frances M. Parker, Windsor, Vt.

18. Charles Gilman West11, b. Sept. 4, 1849, Belfast, Me .; m. Dec. 24, 1871, Abbie M. Wentworth, Belfast, Me .; res. Melrose, Mass.

19. Herbert Flowers West11, b. Jan. 4, 1854; d. May 6, 1862.

20. Martha Ann Riddle12, b. Aug. 20, 1832, Bedford; d. March 6, 1897, Manchester.

21. Margaret Elizabeth Riddle12, b. March 2, 1834; d. Oct. 16, 1840.

22. Mary Louise Riddle12, b. March 6, 1837, Bedford; res. Manchester. 23. David Brainard Riddle12, b. Feb. 8, 1840, Bedford; d. Oct. 3, 1840. 24. Sarah Jane Riddle12, b. Jan. 7, 1842, Bedford.

25. Charles Carroll Riddle12, b. March 6, 1844, Bedford; farmer; res. Deerfield; m. 1st., 1864, Sarah Frances Eaton, d. June 27, 1889; m., 2d, Lydia Pettingill.

36. Hugh Riddle27, b. Aug. 11, 1822, Bedford; d. Aug. 11, 1892, Chicago, Ill .; m., 1st, May 5, 1852, Mary S., dau. Nathan Walker (see Walker). 20-23. Hem., 2d, Sept. 4, 1872, Althea E. Wetmore; res. Chicago. 24-27. He was educated in the public and high schools of Bedford and at Kimball Union academy, Meriden, N. H., having earned his expenses working upon his father's farm, and teaming brick, with a pair of oxen and horse, from the brick-yards in the south part of Bedford to Reed's Ferry. He taught school in Bedford, also at Elmira, N. Y., and entered the engineering corps as chainman on the location, and continued on the construction and operation of the Erie railroad of New York, filling with abil- ity the many grades of office to general superintendent. He was averse to receiving presents from his employees. It is related that one of them, who desired a favor, offered him a package contain- ing some money as a present for his little boy. He was told with a frown and indignation of tone, that "when the boy needed money he could furnish it." At another time, when out of the employment of the company, awaiting an appointment as chief superintendent, his former employees raised the sum of fourteen hundred dollars, and bought a magnificent gold watch and chain duly marked with his initials, and a beautiful silver tea-service engraved with his wife's initials. Upon offering them to him, they were surprised with a firm refusal to receive them. Mr.

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History of Bedford, New Hampshire, from 1737 : being statistics compiled on the occasion of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the town, May 15, 1900, Part 111

Author: Bedford (N.H. : Town) Publication date: 1903 Publisher: Concord, N. H. : The Rumford Printing Co. Number of Pages: 1202

Author: Bedford (N.H. : Town)
Publication date: 1903
Publisher: Concord, N. H. : The Rumford Printing Co.
Number of Pages: 1202