Heard County GaArchives Obituaries.....Ridley Sr. & Jr., Father & Son - R. F. March 1906
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"The Herald & Advertiser"
Newnan, Coweta Co., Georgia

NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, March 12, 1909

FATHER AND SON TAKE OWN LIVES

Franklin, Ga., March 6th

Following the tragic death of his son R.F. Ridley Jr., who shot himself only 
a few days ago, R.F. Ridley Sr., one of the most prominent men of Heard 
county, took his own life this morning in a field near his home about 2 
miles from Franklin. He first shot himself and then cut his throat. Both 
deaths are wrapped in mystery, as it is stated that absolutely no reason is 
known why Mr. Ridley and his son should have taken their lives. The elder 
Ridley was one of the largest planters in this section and was generally 
respected while his son who was only 23 years of age was very popular. The 
father is survived by his wife and four children, two daughters and two 
sons.


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