BIOGRAPHIES - RIDDLE, James P., Bourbon County, Kentucky From: Linda Katherine Jenkins-Wensel Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 21:43:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: Bio for James P. RIDDLE, including G.M. RIDDLE and Margaret (THOMSON) RIDDLE natives of KY, plus FLEENER (Archivist note: The Riddle/Ruddle family was prominent in Bourbon County, Kentucky, and although no mention of the county is found in this biography, the subject is probably a descendant or relative of this family.) Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884. Monroe County Biographical Sketches, Marion Township, p. 676 James P. RIDDLE, one of Monroe County’s enterprising young farmers, was born in this township February 6, 1848, and is the youngest of the seven children born to G.M. and Margaret (THOMSON) RIDDLE, natives of Kentucky. He was educated at the common schools, and assisted on the home farm until he was married, November 12, 1871, to Eliza A. FLEENER, of this county, and daughter of Michael and Rebecca (BARNETT) FLEENER. To his marriage have been born six children - William, James H., Mintia May, Amanda E., John and Rebecca. Mr. Riddle is the owner of a farm of 190 acres, well improved, with a commodious residence, barn and other outbuildings, two orchards, etc., mostly acquired by his own perseverance and industry. He formerly was a member of the Grange. In politics, he is a Democrat, and he and his wife are members of the Baptist and Christian Church respectively. Data Entry Volunteer - Linda Jenkins Wensel ------------------------------ USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genealogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for profit or any form of presentation, must obtain the written consent of the file submitter, or his legal representative and then contact the listed USGENWEB archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access.