Ridgley - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Ridgley's of Ohio, Iowa, Missouri, & Neb.

dabums08 — 2009-10-26 16:51:46Z

Greetings,

I too come the Ridgley line in Gage County, NE. My Great Great Grandfather was Eli Ridgley. Would he be one of Andrew's children?

Ridgerley really Ridgley?

PAK961 — 2009-10-17 14:18:21Z

I have located a Jesse RidgERly whomw well be my g'g'father
Jesse RIDGLEY.

Ridgerley was sentenced to 7yrs Transportation Oct 1945 & went first to Bermuda, & then, in 1849,to VanDL (Tasmania).

I'm obviously trying to establish if they were one & the same,
& also any information as to his return to England because Jesse Ridgley had a son in Fulham,Middx in 1853 with many more to follow. He became quite a successful businessman & I wonder , cosidering his presumably poor record how he was able to fund his start in business.

Any able to help?

Thanks,

Peter

Re: Ridgley's of Ohio, Iowa, Missouri, & Neb.

mrseileenwatson — 2009-08-29 06:33:17Z

coincidence? my Richard Ridgley came to Nebraska in the mid to late 1870's. His parents were John & Harriet Ridgley. Would like to hear from you. Eileen Watson at eileenwatson62@hotmail.com

Re: Another try for WILLIAM RIDGLEY (RIDGELY), Bucks,UK,c1796

PAK961 — 2009-06-09 09:08:14Z

Thanks Barbara,
However, sorry tobe "Nitpicky", but do you have conclusive proof of Williams parentage?

I am aware that they all lived locally but a number of other trees show George, Absalom, & in some cases a Susannah as being children of George (Senior) & Sarah B. but none mention William as well. Hence my quandary.

If you are correct, a number of others will be greatly interested.

Do hope you have cracked it for me, once & for all!

Here's hoping!

Peter.

(PS - This would me as related to a plethora of Bucks Ridgley's shown in the various censuses).

Re: Another try for WILLIAM RIDGLEY (RIDGELY), Bucks,UK,c1796

silvercot1 — 2009-06-08 21:48:30Z

Peter, I have been ferreting around for William,he was indeed son of George & brother to Absolom, from my late husband is descended.their mother was Sarah Buckingham.
now George had a brother William,they were recorded as living in "Princes Risborough Upper Hamlets" Speen, Loosely Row area that would be.have not been able to find where they were born. Barbara

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

FredricZS — 2009-05-11 22:20:07Z

The testing would be with Family Tree DNA.
http://www.familytreedna.com/Default.aspx?c=1
You can read their FAQ which may answer a lot of questions. If you have others, let me know.

Rick Saunders

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

silvercot1 — 2009-05-11 20:22:13Z

Hi Rick, have asked one son,he would like to know more,but has no objection to test in princepal. havent seen younger son yet, Barbara

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

FredricZS — 2009-05-08 21:37:57Z

Thank you. Your sons would be eligible, as they are surname Ridgley but not your nephew, as his yDNA would be whatever his surname is.

If they are interested in testing, let me know, and I will see about setting up a Ridgley/Ridgely DNA project, where testing prices would be less.

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

silvercot1 — 2009-05-08 20:55:03Z

I have two sons, and there is a son of one of my late husbands sisters near us, I will certainly ask how they feel about this, Barbara Ridgley

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

FredricZS — 2009-05-08 16:15:54Z

Hi Barbara,

Do you have any sons, or are there any male Ridgley relatives of your husband that might be interested in DNA testing? There are many Ridgley/Ridgely descendants of men that settled in the 1600s in Maryland, USA that would love to find a connection to England. DNA could show if they relate to your husband's line, or at least rule out that they are related.

Rick Saunders

Re: RIDGLEY: Ludlow or maybe Richard's Castle Shropshire, then Thorncombe Devon/Dorset

pjrichuk — 2009-05-07 21:38:12Z

Hello Barbara,

Many thanks for the offer. My e-mail address is pjrich_uk@hotmail.com.

Regards
Peter

Re: RIDGLEY: Ludlow or maybe Richard's Castle Shropshire, then Thorncombe Devon/Dorset

silvercot1 — 2009-05-07 21:07:40Z

Hello, this is a bit of a long shot, BUT,some years ago a lady in NZ contacted me, her family got to NZ via S Africa from Berkley nr Frome Somerset,this was no way connected to my Ridgleys( Bucks) but I was intrigued,and found them for her, now this led to other correspondance,and there is a lot of Ridgley leads in Richards Castle area, I still have the info on the Berkley bunch,the father came from the Salisbury area. if this isany interest to you, I will pass it on. Barbara

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

PAK961 — 2009-05-07 18:42:42Z

Good to hear from you after so long.

My em :- pa.keen961@btinternet.com

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

EuniceCubbage32 — 2009-05-07 17:56:32Z

Hi Peter

Yes fine, thanks, not really done anything on my
Ridgley line, been working on my Dad's side of the family for a change.

I recently suffered a hard-drive crash, can you please send me an email so that I have your address, as I lost all of those I had.

Thanks

Eunice

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

PAK961 — 2009-05-07 17:02:11Z

Eunice - Long time, no hear.

How are thimgs?

Peter Keen

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

EuniceCubbage32 — 2009-05-07 16:20:13Z

Hi Barbara

Just found your message on one of the Rootsweb Surname lists.

I have had a computer failure and lost email contacts.

Can you please email me so I have your address ?

Thanks

Eunice

Another try for WILLIAM RIDGLEY (RIDGELY), Bucks,UK,c1796

PAK961 — 2009-04-10 09:54:41Z

I am still trying to find the parentage of William Ridgley(Ridgely) born c1796 who married Elizabeth Hawkes & produced Jesse Ridgley in 1819.

He is suspected as being the son of George Ridgley(Ridgely) & Sarah Buckinghham.

If that were so he would have siblinGs Absalom & George.

Has anyone any info that might confirm or establish his parentage please.

(Jesse was my Grandfather)

Help please!

Peter K

Brady H & Clara H Ridgley

angela_ambrose — 2009-03-09 01:02:07Z

My brother John Ridgley and I (believe my name was Barbara) Ridgley were born in Leesburg, VA, in the mid-1950s. If there is anyone else out there with Brady H & Clara H Ridgley as their parents, please contact us. It is believed that there may be as many as 4-13 of us. We would love to know our other siblings.

Charles (Ridgely, Ridgley) RIDGELEY - WV

2006-01-22 12:18:21Z

Re: Ridgley

2005-05-18 15:16:30Z

Hello there. I visited your site...thanks for the link. My ancestor isn't listed on there because he enlisted from the state of Massachusetts.

Re: Ridgley

2005-03-23 17:26:47Z

Eileen,
I have a web site for the 54th Indiana Infantry, but do not have any Ridgley listed for either the 3 month or 1 year regiment. There is a Sergeant William N. Ridge from Fountain County, Indiana. You can see what I have at http://www.hoosiersoldiers.com

George Hoover

Re: John Ridgley and/or Eliza Ann Ridgley Harvey

2004-05-11 13:33:03Z

I really don't know anything more about my Ridgelys than is in my posting. Please tell me more about your Ridgelys. This summer I hope to some research at the Maryland Hall of Records on the Ridgelys. Thanks. DH

Lenore Ridgely

2003-11-20 11:28:34Z

http://www.goantiques.com/detail,,119404.html

Lenore Ridgely of 1927 Barcley Street, Baltimore, Maryland

His Holy Bible is at www.GoAntique.com

Ridgley Family

Pattywool — 2004-10-16 12:06:01Z

I am looking for information on the Ridgley family possibly related to Abraham Lincoln.

Mother's maiden name Beulah Marie Ridgley
Father Name Jesse Ridgley born in Kansas

I have a brother name Jack and one named Carl.

Floyd Blaine Wooldridge

Re: Ridgley

dana_wegehoft — 2007-02-22 22:36:02Z

my g grandmother was lila ridgley i have very little on the ridgley's ......... lila married jess b. southers do u have any info since we are all from around vincennes it would be nice you can email me at parish_parish_family@hotmail.com

John Ridgley/ Olney, ILL

kathymepoch — 2006-05-27 17:06:12Z

Seeking information on John Ridgley born 1825 in Ohio. John married Mary Catherine Moore and resided in Olney, ILL. Looking for information on a son the couple may have adopted named Stephen Elijah Morgan born 1868 in either Ridgleyville, Indiana or Olney, Ill.

Re: Ridgley's

fzs — 2006-02-06 04:41:04Z

Henry RIDGELY (died about 1710) had one additional wife that has been identified since Newman's book. Information on this wife listed below.
http://home.netcom.com/~fzsaund/ridgely.html

Sgt. Kenneth L. Ridgley, 30, of Olney, Ill., d. Iraq, March 2005

jasche — 2006-11-18 16:22:35Z

No. 320-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2005
DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Kenneth L. Ridgley, 30, of Olney, Ill., died March 30 in Mosul, Iraq, of injuries sustained when enemy forces using small arms fire attacked his unit. Ridgley was assigned to the Army’s 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2005/nr20050404-2405.htm...

POSTER'S DISCLAIMER: I have no connection to this person. Posting is intended as an act of genealogical kindness.

This post is not a political statement. Like any obituary this post is meant as a genealogical memorial to the life of a human being. No political viewpoint is being express.

Ridgely

cedeacon — 2004-08-11 23:41:57Z

Hi, Regarding William Sr. I believe he was married (1) Elizabeth Duvall (2) Elizabeth Clark. His father was Charles Ridgely. That's as far back as I can go. Carole in CA

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

silvercot1 — 2008-04-06 21:31:43Z

You possibly have this info by now,BUT here goes,on the Posse Commitus of 1798 are George, Daniel,& William Ridgley,in Princes Risborough Upper Hamlets,including Speen. George m Sarah Buckingham 17/4/1797 at Princes Risborough. only children I have record of are Absalom b 1797. George b 1804 both at PR.
My late husband was descended from Absalom through Daniel and his son John aka John Thomas akaThomas John aka Jack Sammy! dont ask me why!

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

silvercot1 — 2008-09-14 09:00:22Z

Greetings Maxine! I dont think I can be any help to you,I only go back to 1796, and there are no Marys,sorry,
Barbara

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

silvercot1 — 2008-07-08 19:03:48Z

Sorry, asumed that youwere familiar with the term, Posse
Commitus,1798, list of able bodied men 16-60,to be called into service in event of Bonepart invading,every county had one, but few survived, Bucks being fortunate. I have found it very useful, also listed, horses, waggons, water mills,& windmills, Regards Barbara

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

silvercot1 — 2008-07-08 16:33:26Z

Misstype!!Posse 1798
My late husbands family have a direct line to GeorgeRidgley m Sarah Buckingham in Princes risborough 1797. it has always been thought that George & William were brothers, but NO proof, then there is Daniel, can find nothing of their origin before the Posse,but honestly have not worked hard at it.all three names have been used in the family down the years, Regards Barbara Ridgley

Re: Westall Ridgley

JackieSandberg — 2005-12-08 17:26:44Z

I too am of this line. My email is jsandberg@jymis.com. I go back to Charles Ridgley. Does anyone have more info - or maybe I can get more detailed info on what I have or share what you don't have. Please email. Thanks.

Ridgley Family Michigan & Wisconsin

keno199 — 2005-09-03 02:27:26Z

Rueben Ridgley, born 1866 in Illinois, married Mae Knight in 1893. Marriage location unknown but may be in Brown or Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Known children were sons Royce b.1896, Stephan b.1897, Shelby b. 1894, Gladys Rebecca b. 1902 who married Clyde Campbell in 1919. Family known to have lived in Green Bay, WI area and in Menominee, Michigan. I would like to contact anyone related to this family.

RIDGLEY: Ludlow or maybe Richard's Castle Shropshire, then Thorncombe Devon/Dorset

pjrichuk — 2009-02-03 18:35:29Z

I wondered whether there was anybody who could help me please with my RIDGLEY family or who might share the interest.

My first sighting of Sarah is on the Devon/Dorset border in Thorncombe, so my branch of the RIDGLEY family moved a long way from home. I have Sarah's birthplace as being Ludlow from the 1851 census (searching for Sarah FARRANT b.c.1785,Ludlow,Shropshire) finds her in Lyme Regis.

The IGI draws a blank for Ludlow, but finds the following in Richards Castle - SARAH RIDGLEY - International Genealogical Index - Gender: Female Christening: 10 APR 1785 Richards Castle, Shropshire, England - daughter of Richard and Mary - so I am looking to see whether I can make a guestimation as to what the likelyhood is that it is her.

What I know on Sarah is listed below (the witnesses to the wedding are both known to be connected to her husband's FARRANT family)

Sarah RIDGLEY was born in 1785 (approx.) in Ludlow, Shropshire. She married Samuel FARRANT on 16 December 1806 in Thorncombe, Dorset. By banns, witnesses Joseph COOK, Elizabeth FARRANT. Sarah died after 30 August 1854.

Samuel FARRANT,(*1) son of Samuel FARRANT (1756?-1818) and Mary BOND (1758?-1814), was born on 27 March 1785 in Axminster, Devon. He was christened on 20 May 1785 in Charmouth, Dorset. The address was: Charmouth Independant/Congregational. Charmouth Non-Conformist Bapt. Samuel son of Samuel and Mary FARRANT of Axnt line (?) Society. Note from a transcript held at Dorset Records Office in Dorchester. Original document believed to be held at Kew. Samuel married Hannah HARRIS on 19 April 1804 in Thorncombe, Dorset.(*1) By banns, witnesses Mary PATRICK, Joseph COOK. Samuel died on 24 June 1854. He experienced Admon on 30 August 1854. The address was: Prebendal Court of Lyme Regis at Hadstock. Died intestate. Widow Sarah had to swear there was no will. Estate value declared to be under £100.

Regards
Peter

Re: Ridgley's

robertsharp115 — 2006-07-02 13:13:17Z

I have vol 3 of Anne Arundel Gentry by Newman which details the three Ridgeley, Ridgley Ridgely families of Maryland
I am bob RobertSharp1@comcast,net

Re: John Ridgley and/or Eliza Ann Ridgley Harvey

Carolyn_Travers — 2005-05-13 23:20:37Z

There were 3 Ridgely kids who intermarried with the Griffith family (Greenberry & Ruth's) in A/A county.- - Nicholas, Elizabeth and Sarah. Greenberry ended up in the Montgomery/Frederick County areas. Does this line cross with your?

Sophia Ridgley Dashiel

wirelen — 2006-10-03 18:12:07Z

Information taken from Carter Bassett Harrison's Pension Records, copies obtained from NARA.

Sophia Ridgley Dashiel daughter of Presb. Preacher of Shelbyville, Tennessee was married by her father to William R. Lytle on Jan. 6, 1846. William died March 9th of 1863. One child listed is Richard R. Lytle age 53 in 1906 living in New York at that time. second marriage was to Capt. Carter Bassett Harrison married in Murfreesboro TN. on June 27, 1864. He died Dec. 6th 1905. Received no injuries during time in army. Children listed and stated in his final will and testament are John Scott Harrison and Elizabeth H. Buckner, (Buckner being her married name). Sophia lived at least until 1908 when she finally got his pension money. Hope this helps some of you.

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

maxine06 — 2008-09-13 03:16:24Z

Barbara: Hi I am Maxine and searching for an ancestor, Mary Ridgley b in the 1600's. Married John Andrew/Andrews 1681 from England. I believe Mary was born in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Do you have any Mary in your family file? Are the Ridgley family one of color? If you have any information would be very appreciative to hear from you.
Thanks so much. In case you are wondering, I am not of color.

Maxine

maxinedavies06@hotmail.com

Mary Ridgley

maxine06 — 2008-09-13 03:03:34Z

I am searching for an ancestor, Mary Ridgley b around 1664, another source shows her being born 1660. I don't know which date would be correct. Location of birth; East Greenwich, Rhode Island. In 1681 she married John Andrew/Andrews b 1662 in England. Children: Elizabeth; William; James; Jackey; Edward; Thomas; Charles; & Benoni.
I would love to have the information about Mary, names of parents and her ancestors. Any help would be so appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Maxine Davies

maxinedavies06@hotmail.com

Death of "Emigrant" RIDGLEY in NV in 1858

danderup — 2006-02-28 02:42:48Z

Not related but may of interest to someone who is.

Vern D
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Transcribed by Dee Sardoch <deesar@frontiernet.net>
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Weekly Stockton Democrat
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
Sunday, 14 March 1858

A MAN SHOT at GOLD HILL -- The following particulars of a shooting affair at Gold Hill recently, which resulted fatally, are given by the Nevada
'Democrat' of March 10th:

A man named RIDGLEY, alias "Emigrant," was shot and killed yesterday afternoon at Gold Hill by a man named TERRY. RIGELY [spelled 2 ways] left Nevada yesterday morning in the stage for Gold Hill with the intention of shooting TERRY.

A friend of TERRY having heard of RIDGELY's intention, got on a horse and started for Gold Hill to put TERRY on his guard, who armed himself with a double barreled shot gun loaded with buck shot. RIDGELY shot first at TERRY with a revolver, when TERRY discharged both barrels of his gun at RIDGELY, the shot taking effect in his neck, breast and arms, killing him instantly.

We learned last evening that TERRY was on his way to Nevada to give himself up to the authorities. The difficulty originated some weeks ago in a quarrel between the 2 women who have been kept by RIDGELY and TERRY.

The above are all the particulars we could get last evening, and, if correct, TERRY was certainly justifiable. RIDGELY has been regarded here as a desperado, and no one will mourn his loss. It was reported in town yesterday that RIDGELY had gone to Gold Hill for the purpose of killing TERRY, but those who hear the report did not credit it.

Ridgley, Clara Lee (OBIT MD 3-28-2006)

myobituarysite — 2006-03-29 02:30:26Z

source: The Evening Sun - Hanover, PA 3-28-2006
Deceased: Ridgley, Clara Lee (OBIT MD 3-28-2006)
Age: 78
Last Address: Sykesville, MD
Death date: 3-26-2006
Birth date: not listed
Birth place: not listed

No relation to the deceased
For a copy of full obit send email to:
rbenjamin@qis.net
(please include date obit posted)

Ridgley's of Ohio, Iowa, Missouri, & Neb.

valerievfboyd1 — 2004-06-01 06:43:15Z

I am looking for information on Samuel Ridgley (and decendants) he is the oldest son of Andrew and Rebecca (Heaton) Ridgley. Samuel was b. Abt. 1828, Crawford Co., Ohio. He married Syble A. Freyer September 09, 1852, Crawford Co., Ohio. Their children
Andrew P. b. Abt. 1852, Crawford Co., Ohio,
Olive R. b. Abt. 1854, Iowa,
Arabella b. Abt. 1856 Iowa and
Permelia J. b. Abt. 1859, Iowa (Listed on the 1860 census in Iowa (Sp Rigley)). The 1860 census is the last census I can locate Samuel and his wife Syble on. The 1870 census show Andrew P. as a farmhand under his uncle's household (Martin Wolf). The Samuel Ridgley listed in the 1870 census in Iowa looks to be his father Andrew. I don't know if his father's middle name was possible Samuel. It list the wife as Rebecca and their children (Andrew and Rebecca's) James and Harriet. It also list Samuel and Syble's children (Arabell and Permelia) under the same household
Andrew P. Ridgley m. Mary E. Dollahite and moved to Atchinson, Nodaway Co., Missouri and later to Gage Co., Nebraska. Their daughter Laura Matildabell (Ridgley) Vandegriftt was my greatgrand mother. I would appriciate and additional information on this line family.

wm R Ridgley in 1860 census in carroll co md

jellybean616441 — 2004-07-17 22:53:20Z

I am interested in any info on both Samuel Stricker and Wm Stricker who were shown in the household of Wm R Ridgley in the above census. Samuel is age 25 and is listed as a farmhand. Wm is listed as age 15 and is listed as a servant. The census shows that he is a mulatto. Is there any indication who his parents were. There is a large family of Strickers in Urbana in Fred. Co. MD in that same year, was he a son they farmed out. Please advise of any info.

Ridgley of Gillingham, Dorset, UK

pbd2001 — 2006-08-19 19:17:31Z

If you have any further information on the following, it'd be great to hear from you. Many thanks, John Binnie-Dawson.

Generation No. 1

1. George RIDGLEY was born abt. 1805 in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England. He married Caroline CASE September 25, 1826 in Motcombe, Dorset, England.

Children of GEORGE RIDGLEY and CAROLINE CASE are:
2. i. SAMUEL C. RIDGLEY, b. May 9, 1833, Motcombe, Dorset, England.
ii. CAROLINE CASE RIDGLEY, b. May 10, 1829, Dorset, England.
iii. GEORGE WILLIAM RIDGLEY, b. May 1831, Dorset, England.
iv. REBECCA RIDGLEY, b. March 14, 1835, Dorset, England.
v. CAROLINE CASE RIDGLEY, b. January 30, 1837, Dorset, England.
vi. RIDGLEY, b. Abt. 1838, Dorset, England.

Generation No. 2

2. Samuel C. RIDGLEY was born May 9, 1833 in Motcombe, Dorset, England. He married Eliza. She was born abt. 1833 in Motcombe, Dorset, England. Samuel's Christening: June 6, 1833, Holy Trinity-Wesleyan Methodist, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England.

Children of SAMUEL RIDGLEY and ELIZA are:
3. i. EDWIN RIDGLEY, b. Abt. 1871, Bay Lane, Gillingham, Dorset.
ii. SAMUEL RIDGLEY, b. Abt. 1856.
iii. GEORGE RIDGLEY, b. Abt. 1858.

Generation No. 3

3. Edwin RIDGLEY was born abt. 1871 in Bay Lane, Gillingham, Dorset. He married ANNIE. She was born abt. 1872 in Woolland, Dorset, England.

Children of Edwin RIDGLEY and Annie are:
4. i. Philip RIDGLEY, b. Bay Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, England.
ii. George RIDGLEY, b. Abt. 1897, Bay Lane, Gillingham, Dorset.

Generation No. 4

4. Philip RIDGLEY was born in Bay Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, England. He married Beatrice May LANDER, daughter of Edgar LANDER and Mary BENNETT. She was born June 21, 1902 in Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

PAK961 — 2007-09-18 16:55:12Z

I am trying to establish an authenticated link between George Ridgley & Sarah Buckingham & their children,believed to be3 or poss.4 c1800

Can anyone help please?
Thank you.

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

PAK961 — 2008-07-08 19:12:54Z

Thanks,
Peter

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

PAK961 — 2008-07-08 11:30:27Z

Thanks for your interest=sorry I'm late in responding.

First of all,my apologies for ignorance but "Posse Commitus,1978?

I've noticed that there are some varieties of offspring attributed to G & S, on people's trees. I was therefore trying to get an authenticated link up with William & George if it exists. Failing that I don't know how to go about finding William's M&D plus siblings.

I was originally given the George>William link by someone that I can no longer contact, some years ago when I first got started on Gen.

Any help,suggestions,hints & tips would be gratefully appreciated.

Regards,
Peter

Re: Ridgleys in Buckinghamshire 18th Century

PAK961 — 2008-07-08 17:26:57Z

Thanks-but "Posse"?