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     Mary Elizabeth Riddle was born on 3 February 1866 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of William R. Riddle and Mary Stine.² Mary Elizabeth Riddle married Sylvester Norris Curry, son of George William Curry and Maria Sarah Irwin, on 27 April 1884 at McLean Co., IL, Five children born, four living as of the 1900 census. A George Curry, dates unknown, is also buried at Frankeberger Cemetery -- he may have been the child lost in infancy.¹ Mary Elizabeth Riddle died on 21 March 1904 at McLean Co., IL, at age 38. She was buried in March 1904 at Frankeberger Cemetery, Ellsworth, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #90509139.

     Mary Mitchell Riddle was born on 30 December 1912 at Shirley, Van Buren Co., AR. She was the daughter of James Riddle and Ethel Miller. Mary Mitchell Riddle married John Earl Windle, son of Joshua Murfield Windle and Dora Belle Patton, on 31 October 1930 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK. Mary Mitchell Riddle died on 30 May 2011 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK, at age 98 Obit: The McAlester News-Capital Tue May 31, 2011, 11:07 AM CDT

McALESTER — Mary Mitchell Windle, 98, of McAlester, died Monday, May 30, 2011, at a local nursing home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chaney’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jamie Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home of McAlester.
Born Dec. 30, 1912, in Shirley, Ark., she was the daughter of James Henry and Ethel (Miller) Riddle. She grew up and attended school in the Celestine Community.
She married John Earl “Shorty” Windle on Oct. 31, 1930, and he preceded her in death in 1991.
She was a homemaker, raising her eight grandchildren in McAlester. She had a lifetime passion for quilting and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, J.M. Windle and wife, Christine, of Wewoka, Martin Windle and wife, Jana, of Oolagah, and Edd Windle and wife, Lynda, of Allen.
Also, daughters, Nora Bennett and husband, Leroy, of Oklahoma City, Dora Mullins, of McAlester, Cora Youngblood, of McAlester, and Ruby Breesawitz and husband, Louis, of McAlester.
And, brother, Henry Riddle and wife, Velma, Maxi City, Wash; sisters, Ruby Smart, of McAlester, and Nimmie Frautahi and husband, Jerry, Channel View, Texas.
And, 24 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 23 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ethel Riddle; husband, Shorty Windle; granddaughter, Nora Frances Whitefield; grandson, Rickey Trogdon, and four great-grandchildren.
McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK P.O. Box 987 McAlester, OK 74502.

     Matilda C. Riddle was born circa 1836 at Augusta Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Riddle and Ruth Gilmore. Matilda C. Riddle married Joseph Woods in February 1854 at Augusta Co., VA.

     Matilda J. Riddle was born circa 1861 at Hancock Co., IL.^2,1 She was the daughter of David Riddle and Margaret E. (?)¹

     Randolph Rees Riddle was born in August 1961 at Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL. He was the son of David Lindsay Riddle Jr. Randolph Rees Riddle lived in 1990 at Plantation, Broward Co., FL. He died on 5 March 2012 at Plantation, Broward Co., FL, at age 50.

     Rhoda Riddle married Charles Riddle, son of James Riddle and Ruth Gilmore, on 20 May 1851 at Rockingham Co., VA.

     Richard Windle Riddle was born on 21 September 1937 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. He was the son of David Lindsay Riddle and Grace Victoria Windle. Richard Windle Riddle died on 24 December 2001 at Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 64

Obituary -- The News and Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina; Tuesday, 25 DEC 2001, p.32 (Newspapers.com):

Richard W. Riddle

RALEIGH – Richard W. Riddle passed December 24, 2001 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 21, 1937 in Omaha, NE to the late David L. Riddle Sr. and Grace V. Riddle. He earned his law degree from Washington and Lee University and began his legal career in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. In 1975 the Riddles moved to Maggie Valley, NC where he practiced law and was known as the “Farmer-at-Law.” He became a Department of Revenue Director in 1993 and moved to Raleigh. He was preceded in death by his brother David L. Riddle Jr. and his sister Anne P. Jones.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Norma P. Riddle, his son Norman C. Riddle and his wife Jeanette, his daughter Ellise R. Steagall and her husband Mike, his son Daniel R. Riddle and six grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home on St. Mary’s St. In Raleigh, NC on Thursday, December 27, 2001 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Grace Church in the Mountains, Waynesville, NC on Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at 12 p.m.

Memorials can be made to the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, DUMC 3828, Durham, NC 27710 or Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary’s St., Raleigh, NC 27605.

He was buried in December 2001 at Grace Episcopal in the Mountains Columbarium, Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, Findagrave #88265918.

     Ruth Riddle was born in September 1858 at Hancock Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of David Riddle and Margaret E. (?)¹ Ruth Riddle married Richard C. Marlow before 5 June 1880, four children born, all living, as of 1900.^2,3

     Ruth Ellen Riddle was born circa 1841 at Augusta Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Riddle and Ruth Gilmore. Ruth Ellen Riddle married Jacob Strombock on 11 March 1860 at Augusta Co., VA.

     Wanita Mae Riddle was born on 23 July 1929 at Kansas. She married Leonard L. Werner. Wanita Mae Riddle died on 7 June 1999 at Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, at age 69

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Topeka Capital-Journal on June 10, 1999

EMPORIA -- Wanita M. Werner, 69, Emporia, died Monday, June 7, 1999, at her daughter's home in Emporia.

Mrs. Werner was deputy Lyon County registrar of deeds from 1981 to 1985 and she was Lyon County clerk in 1984 to 1988. She was the chief hearing officer for the Lyon County appraiser in 1989. She had been the receptionist and office manager for the Roberts-Blue- Barnett Funeral Home in Emporia the past 12 years.

She was born July 23, 1929, at Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of C. Arthur and Opal L. Chenoweth Riddle. Mrs. Werner was a member of the First Christian Church, past president of the Social Order of the Beauceant Assembly No. 31 in Emporia, where she was secretary from 1985 to 1998. She was past matron of Miriam Chapter No. 14 of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the auxiliary to Ball-McComb Post No. 5 of the American Legion, Emporia Women's Golf Association,and she was a Republican Committee Woman. She married Leonard L. Werner on March 22, 1952, in Emporia. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Thomas A. Werner, Emporia; a daughter, Christy L. Elliott, Emporia; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home in Emporia. Assembly No. 31 of the Social Order of the Beauceant also will conduct services. Burial will be at Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hand in Hand Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home.

She was buried in June 1999 at Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, Facebook #79717837.

     Willa Jane Riddle was born on 17 October 1922 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Riddle and Mabel Irene Pontius.¹ Willa Jane Riddle married George Lester Edgington circa 26 April 1943 at Marysville, Yuba Co., CA. Willa Jane Riddle lived in 1971 at Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH. She died on 22 October 1993 at Orange Co., FL, at age 71

Obituary -- The Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 24 OCT 1993, p.30 (Newspapers.com):

WILLA JANE EDGINGTON, 71, 1700 Sanford Road, Mount Dora, died Friday, Oct. 22. Mrs. Edgington was a former owner and operator of George Edgington's Marathon and a retired service representative for Elder Beerman Co. Born in Dayton, Ohio, she moved to Central Florida in 1983. She was a member of United Church of Christ. Survivors: husband, George; daughter, Dr. K. Ann, Baltimore; sister, Flora "Skip" Little, Leesburg; one granddaughter. Stevenson Funeral Home, Tavares.

She was buried in October 1993 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Leesburg, Lake Co., FL, Findagrave #105931271.

     William Riddle was also known as "Bill". He was born on 8 May 1916 at Kentucky. He was the son of Alfred Bert Riddle and Josie Phillips. William Riddle died on 29 November 1983 at Miami Co., OH, at age 67. He was buried in December 1983 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City, Miami Co., OH, Findagrave #55996069.

     William R. Riddle was born on 2 May 1834 at Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ, son of Elijah Guile and Mary Phebe (Bowlby) Riddle.¹ He married Mary Stine on 9 October 1859 at McLean Co., IL. William R. Riddle died on 28 November 1901 at age 67. He was buried in December 1901 at Frankeberger Cemetery, Ellsworth, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #69271741.

     Zebulon Riddle was born circa 1842 at Augusta Co., VA.¹ He was the son of James Riddle and Ruth Gilmore. Zebulon Riddle lived on 8 July 1860 at North Subdivision, Augusta Co., VA.² He married Amanda Burkett on 9 April 1863 at Clinton, DeWitt Co., IL. Zebulon Riddle died on 27 September 1922 at Minier, Tazewell Co., IL.

     Jacob Riddlesbarger was born on 30 March 1816 at Franklin Co., PA. He married Hannah Foreman. Jacob Riddlesbarger died on 14 June 1887 at Franklin Grove, Lee Co., IL, at age 71. He was buried in June 1887 at Emmert Cemetery, Nachusa, Lee Co., IL, Findagrave #47367761.

     Note: Headstone inscription "D. Mar. 25, 1880, 40Y.5m.5d." calculation= Oct 20 1839

ARTICLE -- FRANKLIN REPORTER

"DIED, Mrs. Ellen Price, wife of D. M. Price, and daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. Ridelsbarger, died at her home in this place last Thursday morning after a long and painful illness.
For the past ten years Mrs. Price has been almost a constant sufferer; and from what we know of her case are led to conclude that the intensity of her suffering was beyond the conception of her most intimate friends. There is a vast difference between hearing of one's infirmities and realizing the full measure of them, and unless an individual has personal experience of pain it is difficult to put himself in the place of the other who has. It has been so in this case. For a long time, the magnitude of Mrs. Price's sufferings, was beyond the comprehension of all except her nearest friends.
The unwearied devotion of Mr. Price to his wife, during these long years of affliction, challenges the respect of all. Pleasure, social enjoyment, even business was neglected, that he might, by his attention and presence, soothe and alleviate his distress, and gladden the long weary hours of the invalid's life.
HER LIFE
Mrs. Price was born in Franklin County, Pa., and with her parents came to Franklin Grove, Illinois, in 1846, when only six years of age. She was married in 1862, and immediately thereafter went to her new home near Polo, where with her husband she spent the first five years of her married life. They then removed to Franklin, where they have resided during the past thirteen years. At the time of her death, she was forty years old, and the mother of three children, all old enough to realize the deep loss they has sustained. She was buried at the Dunkard Church, on the Dixon road, on Friday March 26th, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. D. Dierdorff and Rev. J. C. Lahman.
A post mortem examination of the body of Mrs. Price, by Drs. Hewitt & Son, Everett, Brown and Roe, revealed the existence of a large tumor, which caused her death.---- Franklin Reporter. Mary Ellen Riddlesbarger was born on 20 October 1839 at Washington Twp., Franklin Co., PA, Date calculated from headstone inscription. She was the daughter of Jacob Riddlesbarger and Hannah Foreman. Mary Ellen Riddlesbarger married David M. Price, son of John Price and Christianna Friedley, on 19 October 1862 at Lee Co., IL, MARRIAGE LICENSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS, LEE COUNTY.
The People of the State of Illinois, to any person legally authorized to solemnize marriages, Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to join in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony, and to celebrate the Rites and Ceremonies, between Mr. David M. Price and Miss Mary Ellen Riddlesberger of Lee County, and this shall be your good and sufficient warrant; and you are required to return this License to me with-in thirty days from the celebration of such Marriage, with a certificate of the same endorsed thereon and signed by you.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and the seal of said County, this 14th day of Oct. A. D. 1862. Signed James A Hawley (Clerk of the County Court) H L Bosworth - Dept

I hereby certify that on this 19th day of October 1862, I joined in Matrimony Mr. David M. Price with Miss Mary Ellen Riddlesberger agreeable to the authority given in the above License.
Signed Levi Rafensberger
No 3175
David M. Price
and
Mary E Riddlesberger

Granted Oct 14th 1862
Returned & Registered
Nov 10th AD 1862
Signed James A Hawley, Clerk. Mary Ellen Riddlesbarger died on 25 March 1880 at Franklin Grove, Lee Co., IL, at age 40

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

FRANKLIN REPORTER

DIED,

Mrs. Ellen Price, wife of D. M. Price, and daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. Ridelsbarger, died at her home in this place last Thursday morning after a long and painful illness.

For the past ten years Mrs. Price has been almost a constant sufferer; and from what we know of her case are led to conclude that the intensity of her suffering was beyond the conception of her most intimate friends. There is a vast difference between hearing of one's infirmities and realizing the full measure of them, and unless an individual has personal experience of pain it is difficult to put himself in the place of the other who has. It has been so in this case. For a long time, the magnitude of Mrs. Price's sufferings, was beyond the comprehension of all except her nearest friends.

The unwearied devotion of Mr. Price to his wife, during these long years of affliction, challenges the respect of all. Pleasure, social enjoyment, even business was neglected, that he might, by his attention and presence, soothe and alleviate his distress, and gladden the long weary hours of the invalid's life.
HER LIFE

Mrs. Price was born in Franklin County, Pa., and with her parents came to Franklin Grove, Illinois, in 1846, when only six years of age. She was married in 1862, and immediately thereafter went to her new home near Polo, where with her husband she spent the first five years of her married life. They then removed to Franklin, where they have resided during the past thirteen years. At the time of her death, she was forty years old, and the mother of three children, all old enough to realize the deep loss they has sustained. She was buried at the Dunkard Church, on the Dixon road, on Friday March 26th, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. D. Dierdorff and Rev. J. C. Lahman.

A post mortem examination of the body of Mrs. Price, by Drs. Hewitt & Son, Everett, Brown and Roe, revealed the existence of a large tumor, which caused her death.---- Franklin Reporter.

She was buried on 26 March 1880 at Emmert Cemetery, Nachusa, Lee Co., IL, Findagrave #47367605.

     Andrew Riden married Susan Heikes.¹

     George Riden was the son of Andrew Riden and Susan Heikes.¹ George Riden married Nettie Irene Phillips, daughter of Lewis A. Phillips and Mary L. Wagner, circa 1900.¹

     Mary Ellen Riden was born on 25 May 1901 at Salem, Richardson Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of George Riden and Nettie Irene Phillips.¹

     Anna Ridenauer married John Martin Schlecht.¹

     Alice Margaret Ridenour was born on 25 December 1918 at Cook Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Luther Calvin Ridenour and Faye Belle Culbertson.¹ Alice Margaret Ridenour died on 19 April 2017 at Plentywood, Sheridan Co., MT, at age 98

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Our beloved Aunt Alice Ridenour was the youngest daughter of Sheridan county Homesteaders Luther and Faye Ridenour. They homesteaded in 1912 about 9 miles SW of Plentywood where Alice and her older sister Jane were raised. Alice was born on December 25, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois.

Alice started her education being home schooled by her parents then attending the Mann School about 2 miles from her home, riding horseback to school almost every day with her sister Jane. The family moved to Plentywood when Jane started High School. Alice continued her education at Plentywood Schools. She graduated from Plentywood High School in 1934 at age 16.

Alice continued her education at the University of Minnesota and Albion College earning a Master’s Degree in library science in 1947. She was a lifelong member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

In 1951 she moved to Bozeman Montana to begin work as a librarian at Montana State College (now University). She retired in 1984 as the assistant Director of the library. Immediately after her retirement she began volunteering at the Bozeman Public Library and continued volunteering there until she was 90. In 2009 Alice moved back to Plentywood to be closer to her family.

Alice had one great passion and that was TRAVEL. She had many adventures during her lifetime. Her favorite trips included seeing Africa, China and taking the Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean liner from New York to England. She was an avid reader especially of mystery novels, liked to hike with friends around the Bozeman area and always enjoyed a social evening with friends. Alice visited Plentywood often to visit her sister Jane and family.

Alice died on April 19, 2017 at Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home. She was 98 years young. She is survived by her niece Mary Nyhus and nephew William Lord and his wife Rosemarie, all of Plentywood. She is also survived by 4 grandniece and nephews, James (Betty) Lord, Lila (Micheal) Russell, Andrew (Marie) Lord and Sage (Priscilla) Lord, and Alice’s great-grand niece Madison and great-grand nephew McClane. Alice was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Jane Lord.

Grave side committal services will be conducted 1PM Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Plentywood Old Cemetery with Pastor Tom Elseroad presiding. Cremation has taken place. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood has charge of arrangements.

She was buried in April 2017 at Plentywood Cemetery, Plentywood, Sheridan Co., MT, Findagrave #178639056.

     Ann Ridenour married William Samsel.

     Emmanuel C. Ridenour was born in October 1841 at Ohio.¹ He married Eleanor Ocheltree.¹ Emmanuel C. Ridenour died in 1914.

     Jane Ellen Ridenour was born on 23 November 1915 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Luther Calvin Ridenour and Faye Belle Culbertson.¹ Jane Ellen Ridenour married William Miller Lord, son of Albert Leo Lord and Margaret Lucius, in 1945. Jane Ellen Ridenour died on 6 March 2014 at Plentywood, Sheridan Co., MT, at age 98

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Jane Lord, 98, of Plentywood, died Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 10, at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel;

Interment of cremated remains is planned for a later date at Plentywood Cemetery.

She was buried in March 2014 at Plentywood Cemetery, Plentywood, Sheridan Co., MT, Findagrave #126048239.

     Lois Hester Ridenour was born on 11 May 1900 at Ohio.¹ She married Howard Weller. Lois Hester Ridenour died on 19 July 1988 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 88.

     Luther Calvin Ridenour was born on 11 January 1873 at Deep River, Poweshiek Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Emmanuel C. Ridenour and Eleanor Ocheltree.¹ Luther Calvin Ridenour married Faye Belle Culbertson, daughter of Julius Augustus Culbertson and Loretta Jane Hunter, on 28 March 1913 at Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT. Luther Calvin Ridenour lived on 18 April 1930 at Boundary Avenue, Plentywood, Sheridan Co., MT, Farm laborer.² He died on 21 February 1951 at Plentywood, Sheridan Co., MT, at age 78. He was buried in February 1951 at Plentywood Cemetery, Plentywood, Sheridan Co., MT, Findagrave #132778134.

     Nancy Ridenour was born on 13 March 1829. She married John Winegardner. Nancy Ridenour died on 22 October 1900 at age 71. She was buried in October 1900 at Zion Reformed Lutheran Cemetery, Thornville, Perry Co., OH, Findagrave #51556877.

     Bluford West Rider was born circa 1822 at Indian Territory (East), McMinn Co., TN. He was the son of Charles Austin Rider and Mary Jane Starr. Bluford West Rider married Araminta McCoy in 1846. Bluford West Rider died on 25 December 1849.

     Caleb Starr Rider was born circa 1815 at Indian Territory (East), McMinn Co., TN. He was the son of Charles Austin Rider and Mary Jane Starr.

     Charles Austin Rider was born circa 1785 at Virginia. He was the son of John Rider and Elizabeth Bradley. Charles Austin Rider married Mary Jane Starr, daughter of Caleb Starr and Nancy Harlan, circa 1810. Charles Austin Rider died circa 1840 at Indian Territory (probably).