Rienzi Ridge of Rye, N.H. Biography from History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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Source:  History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and Representative Citizens
          by Charles A. Hazlett, Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill., 1915

Page 1294

     RIENZI RIDGE,* owner and proprietor of the old Foye farm of thirty-
five acres in the town of Rye, was born in Kennebunk, Me., May 3, 1857.
His father, Charles A. Ridge, a native of England, was a shoemaker. The
mother of our subject was born in Maine. Both are now deceased. They
were members of St. John's church. They had six children, all sons, namely:
Thomas, Charles, Henry, Stover, Rienzi and John.
     Rienzi Ridge acquired his education in the common schools. He then
learned the trade of blacksmith, which he followed for about ten years, after
which he was associated with his brothers in the butchering business for six
years. Elected street commissioner for the city of Portsmouth, he served in
that position for twelve years. He also became a contractor, constructing
roads and doing grading for several years.  This business he still continues,
being now engaged in building two and a half miles of road for the state. He
is a republican in politics, and served as deputy sheriff for two years; he also
served two terms as representative to the legislature.
     Mr. Ridge married Emma Oliva Adams, who was born in Portsmouth,
N. H., a daughter of Oliver and Jane (Foss) Adams, her father being a ship
caulker by occupation. Both her parents are now dead. Their children
were George, Rufus, Oliver. Joseph, Ella, May (deceased), Ena (deceased),
and Emma O. Mr. and Mrs. Ridge are the parents of five children, namely:
Florence (wife of Archie. L. Emory and who has a son, Calvin), Ethel, Evelyn,
Rienzi, Jr., and Charles. Mr. Ridge and his family attend St. John's church.
He is a member of the Benevolent Order of Elks and of the P. A. C.