In my records, I have John Henry Ridling b. 23 feb. 1852, father of John Shelby Ridling, b. 5 feb. 1889
My Gr. G. Father Louis, was born 4 july 1852, and was John W's son by his first wife Martha Melvina Thompson. Melvina died giving birth to Louis. I have a letter written by John Henry in 1870. It is to, J.W. Ridling and family. John Henry speaks of finding a wife when he comes to visit, and married Kansas Tiner in 1877. He was then living with Moses and Sarah. I show them to be his parents. Did J.S. Ridling state that Henry was John and Melvina's son, in the death certificate? Please verify.
James Shelby Ridling b. 25 dec. 1889, was the son of John W. Ridling. John Shelby, was born 5 feb. 1889, and was the son of Henry. Confusing isn't it???