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Re: My input

jridling1865 — 2009-09-18 21:09:15Z

Correction: New data has been discovered concerning my g-grandfather Louis Dickerson Ridling. He was borne June 28, 1850 in Benton Co. Alabama (name changed to Calhoun Co. in 1858) I have the only original cardboard print photo of him and his wife Frances Franklin given to me by my grandfather, Frederick. It was made about 1903, Louis died in 1906.
source: family Bible

John Coleman Ridling

Re: Ridling Family of Arkansas

vdale11 — 2009-07-05 20:44:13Z

I saw you were related to the Ridling family that came from Georgia and wound up in Arkansas. My mother was a Ridling and her family was from the Polk County area.
Would like to see what you have regarding the Ridling family.
Thanks,
John Dale

RIDLING Ella Marie 1921-1972

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-27 16:32:42Z

RIDLING Ella Marie 1921-1972

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,767 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

RIDLING Carl B Sr 1905-1985

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-27 16:32:18Z

RIDLING Carl B Sr 1905-1985

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,767 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Ridling Family of Arkansas

xxxf150xxx — 2008-11-29 05:53:57Z

Hi my name is Rhonda Ridling. I know that I have a lot of family out in oklahoma and Arkansas. My father was Hershel L. Ridling. If you have any information please let me know. My email is xxxf150xxx@aol.com

Family

xxxf150xxx — 2008-11-29 05:50:57Z

Hi, my name is Rhonda Ridling.
My father [Hershel L. Ridling] was from oklahoma and I know that i have a lot of family out there. I know they reside in Arkansas, texas and oklahoma. Please contact with any information.

Re: reply.... RIDLING

jridling1865 — 2008-07-10 14:32:57Z

Glad to meet another Ridling clan member interested in where we came from. I would be the gr. grandson of Louis Dickerson Ridling. I have been researching our ancestors for going on 40 years now, and I see no end to it! Although all I have is posted, Rootsweb, and Ancestry.com, I still have copies of original documents,i.e. Civil War Records,Wills, and such as that and before the time of computers, one had to order those through snail mail. I keep all my photo albums, documents, and histories in a large gun safe. I've been to Lone Grove a few times, drew the lay out of the cemetery, and took some photos, and Homer Reidling and I were into this pretty deep. Although my name is spelled diffrently than his, he finally accepted the fact that after showing him proof, that we were related.
I too would have liked to have been a part of those large families back then, and we already know of the hardships they endured. But I would have been a history maker, listening and recording all the tall tales, some were true that they told. I would love to have any photos you might have, and I will share mine with you also. Most of mine are on the "Nevada Co. branch" of Ridlings. You may email me at jridling@alltel.net.

John C. Ridling

Re: reply.... RIDLING

lymore2005 — 2008-07-10 07:34:52Z

I am John Shelby Ridling's GreatGrandChild, I have been to LoneGrove every year for the past 24 years. If you would like pics or more infro feel free to ask. F.Y.I John H. buildt the church at LoneGrove it was once part of the farm and family plot. I have sat in that church many a time thinking what it must have been like when John H. was minister there.

Re: Ridling Family

cathyridling — 2008-06-28 00:20:14Z

I'm responding to the messaage about Raymond Leon Ridling. He was my Great Uncle. My Dad was Raymond Devon Ridling. My Grandad was Ervin Elston, Raymond Leon Ridlings brother. I believe they referred to Raymond Leon as 'Ton" and his twin brother was referred to as "Buddy".

Re: Ridling Family of Arkansas

KThomasRidling — 2008-05-07 06:24:52Z

Hi Virginia,
Please contact me if you have new information on the Raymond Ridling family of Oklahoma. I have been out of touch with this work for a bit and am trying to get started again. I know they are of the Wilbur Jacob Ridling line.
Thanks, Kelley

Re: Ridling Family of Arkansas

wanda1826 — 2007-10-23 18:52:44Z

I had access to the Ridling site at one point, but have
not been able to log on this year.
William C Ridling and Margaret Lollar were the parents of
our Mary who married George Washington Waddle.

ridling family michigan and down south

leavinginasecond — 2007-06-06 14:33:25Z

Im ashley Nicole ridling i thought i was the only one my grandfather is Irish and my granmother african american
any one out there as mixed up as me or maybe related email me at leavinginasecond@yahoo.com

Re: Ridling Family of Arkansas

Redjack7 — 2007-01-30 19:42:22Z

Hello!

I am John Jackson and I have a ggrandmother by the name Georgianna A. Ridling, she married my ggrandfather Fisher John Jackson in 1868 or 69. In the home of R. Ridling by R. Ridling(Rev). She must have given birth to my grandfather George A. Jackson in 1870 or 71, in that time frame. She was listed in the Columbia Co. cencus in 1870 with no child. After that I have not been able to find her, my ggrandfather remarried in 1873 and he and his new wife raised my grandfather.
If you can help me in anyway I would really appreciate it.
Please let me hear from you.
Thanks, John Jackson redjack7@peoplepc.com

Re: My input

KathyAndrews53 — 2007-01-12 09:22:53Z

Sarah's son, Milton B. Hicks,was born Oct 12, 1879 and died Mar 16, 1897. Her daughter, Roxanna Blackwood, married G.F. Beaty on Dec 26, 1883. She was born July 16, 1869 and died Sept 12, 1888. Both children are buried at Lone Grove Cemetery. As for Melvina's children I don't have much on them. Best I can remember some are buried near her at Lone Grove but the stones had deteriorated so bad I couldn't make out the dates.Her last child died at birth.

Re: My input

DeniseCF77 — 2007-01-11 18:03:06Z

My husband's ggg grandparents were John W. Ridling and Melvina Thompson, John was Sarah and Melvina Ridling's brother.
I was interested in B. A. Hicks because I was looking for a relative of Nancy Keesee Hicks named Ben Hicks. I was wondering if B. A. Hicks could be Ben, but I think not.
Does anyone know what happened to the children of B. A. Hicks and Melvina Ridling? It looks like the son of B. A. Hicks and Sarah Adaline must have died young, since she is listed as having no living children in the 1900 census.

Re: My input

KathyAndrews53 — 2007-01-11 06:47:47Z

Yes they were in Welborn township in 1900. B.A. Hicks died in 1902. Then in 1910, 1920, and 1930 Sarah was in McLaren township.She died 1933. Are you related to B.A. Hicks or to Sarah?
Kathy

Re: My input

DeniseCF77 — 2007-01-10 22:40:20Z

I think I have found B.A. Hicks and Sarah Adeline on the 1900 census, it is under B. A. Fricks (I have posted a correction but don't know when it will show up). They are in Welborn, Conway, Arkansas

Re: Moses Ridling in Arkansas

2006-08-05 12:56:25Z

Will email you. Thanks Kaye

Re: Moses Ridling in Arkansas

2006-08-05 05:02:37Z

I have quite a bit on Permelia. What kind of info are you looking for?

My input

2006-03-01 02:24:10Z

email failed

2006-02-28 05:14:36Z

Kathy, I tried to email you a very long letter, but it failed, and I am tired, so maybe tomorrow. JC

Re: reply.... RIDLING

2006-02-26 17:37:14Z

Kathy, I have good news, and a lot to say, so may I email you personally??

Re: Ridling Family

2005-03-28 19:42:49Z

Hello John and Rita,
Rec'd your document for Georgianna yesterday. Will put her marriage info in Ancestry.Com and should have something soon. Will let you know as soon as I have info. Will keep in touch. Thanks for the document.
Bettie

Re: Ridling Family

2005-02-25 01:19:25Z

Bettie:
I will get you a copy in the mail as soon as I get it. I feel that
it will be here next week. John J.

Re: Ridling Family

2005-02-25 00:55:08Z

John,
Would love a copy of the marriage license. My address is 6127 Forest Timber, San Antonio, TX 78240. Have not found anything new - nor has Ancestry.com come up with new info. Need a bit more time.
Thanks,
Bettie

Re: Ridling Family

2005-02-23 21:24:34Z

The copy I have is their marriage document. Get back with me
if you have my address. John J.

Re: Ridling Family

2005-02-23 21:21:43Z

I have a copy of Georgianna A. Ridling and Franklin K. Jackson. It is not good but if you will get back with me
so I can send it to you.

Re: Ridling Family

2005-02-19 23:44:27Z

Got your message and will be looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks, John

Re: Ridling Family

2005-02-15 21:55:08Z

Hello:
I am looking for information on Georgianna A. Ridling she married Franklin Knox Jackson 21 Oct. 1869 in Columbia Co. Ark. I believe that they were the parents of my grandfather, George A. Jackson. I have not been able to find here anywhere after the 1870 Census for Columbia Co. Ark. Franklin remarried in 1872 and George is listed with him and his new wife and children. Franklin and Georgianna were married in the home of R.R. Ridling and I have not been able to find him either. Any help will be appreciated, Thanks John

Re: Moses Ridling in Arkansas

2005-01-14 05:28:15Z

Moses & Sarah were my husband's great great grandparents.
Moses Jr was his great grandfather & Henry Lee was his grandfather. For starters we are trying to find the names of Moses & Sarah's 2 oldest girls that were either married or dead by 1850. Also any information on their son, George, who was living in their home in 1850. And who was the father of their grandson, John Henry?

Re: Moses Ridling in Arkansas

2005-01-14 03:20:21Z

I know of them,I have been to there graves every year for the past twenty years, what all do you need to know about them...they are my great-great-greatgrand parents.

Ridling family

2005-05-22 20:54:24Z

looking for information to the Ridling family that migrated from Arkansas to Texas......Settled around Springtown,Tx. The last location i am aware of was near Ranger,Tx. Oldest was W.W. Ridling, greatgrandfather, Josh was one of his sons, my grandfather. Looking for any info available......

Re: Ridling Family of Arkansas

2004-11-12 20:07:19Z

That's the right family!! Yea, I am glad to find you. Barton had a little brother R.L., do you remember him? That is my father-in-law, my husband is Rick. I would like to know more about Raymond's family and his ancestry, do you have some information.

Re: Ridling Family

lbstorey — 2005-05-02 04:49:18Z

Hello,
Just a short note to thank you for the marriage document for Georgianna. Ancestry.com has not come up with anything as yet. Just wanted to let you know I am still looking. Something will show up one of these days, have patience.
Bettie Storey

Re: Those elusive Ridling's

DeniseCF77 — 2005-06-01 01:29:25Z

My husband's grandmother was Mildred Ridling born 14 July 1914 in Polk Co., Arkansas. She was the daughter of William H. Ridling and Julia (or Bessie) Barlow. William was the son Moses Lemuel Ridling and Indiana McMillon.

Re: Moses Ridling in Arkansas

KayeVanFleet — 2006-08-04 23:01:12Z

Do you have anything on the older daugher Permalia Margaret 'Mealy' Ridling who married Thomas Jefferson Noland? I am working on the Noland side, and needing a little help.

Kaye

Re: Ridling Family of Arkansas

VSSCHULZ — 2004-11-12 21:19:54Z

Yes, I have traced the Ridling family back to W. J.Ridling's pension from the Confederate army. If I can prove a link, then I have them back to the first family in America. I am sorry, but I only remember a few of the Raymond's family. I only remember Barton because he was near my age. Also, he had an older sister, Wanda? It is always nice to meet new family. Please email me at vsschulz@aol.com. Would love to share.

Virginia

Wiggins-Ridling family of Delta County, Texas

mmakin491 — 2005-07-23 00:15:48Z

Looking for information on the family of William P. Ridling and Mondora Wiggins of Delta County, Texas. Daughter, Sula Mae, was born Oct. 4, 1888/89 Delta Co and died Jan. 16, 1978 Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX. Sula married Collin McKinney Akin, III in Bowie County, TX. Sula was in Bowie County around 1915-1917, not sure if the entire family moved or not as she was about 28 years of age at the time.

Also have reference to a W. W. Ridling in Fannin County (one of 4 parent counties to Delta). W. W.'s wife, Annie McMullen Ridling died in Bonham, Fannin County, TX in Jan. 1900. Could they be William P.'s parents?

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Michelle Akin

Re: reply.... RIDLING

KathyAndrews53 — 2006-02-27 04:40:22Z

Certainly. Would love to hear from you.

John Henry Ridling, son of John Ridling & Malvina Thompson

KathyAndrews53 — 2005-12-16 22:00:41Z

Everyone else may already know this but I only recently discovered for myself that John Henry Ridling who was a grandson of Moses and Sarah Ridling and was raised by his grandparents was the son of Moses' oldest son, John Ridling & Malvina Thompson. Information was found in his death certificate. Informant was listed as J.S. Ridling of Solgohachia. I am assuming this was his son John Shelby Ridling.

Lucinda Ridling, wife of George W. Ridling

KathyAndrews53 — 2006-04-18 17:39:26Z

George died in 1864. Lucinda Ridling married Joshua F. Perkins Jan 9, 1868 Prairie Co, AR. 1870, they were living in Jefferson Co, AR, Talledego tsp, Randall. 1880 in Pulaski Co, AR, Owen tsp, 2 dwellings from Charles Ridling, his wife Cincinatti and 2 daughters. Joshua Perkins died 1896, Lucinda died 1908. They are buried at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock.
1900 census reported Lucinda had a total of 4 children, only 1 was still living. Lucinda was living in the home of Nathan David Ryles in Pulaski Co, AR, Ellis tsp.
Lucinda & George's son, Charles Ridling, died bef Jan 11, 1892. His wife, Cincinatti Ridling, received title to land Jan 11, 1892 in Pulaski Co, AR. She was listed as widow of Charles Ridling.

More info on George W. Ridling

KathyAndrews53 — 2006-04-18 17:18:34Z

1850, George, age 19, was living with Moses & Sarah (Readling) Cherokee Co, Alabama. 1860 he was living in Polk Co, Arkansas. He enlisted (civil war) June 23, 1862 at Dallas, Arkansas (24th Ark Infantry, Co H, CSA). Enlisted Nov 25, 1863 at Dallas, AR (2nd Ark Inf, Co G, Union). Records indicate he was age 34 when he enlisted 2nd Ark Inf and was born in Jackson Co, GA. He died April 23, 1864 at Clarksville, AR.

George & Lucinda Ridling in Arkansas

KathyAndrews53 — 2006-03-04 08:03:05Z

Does anyone have any more info on George W. Ridling & his family? Would like to know more about his children. Found George Ridlen, wife Lucinda, & children Charles & Elizabeth, in 1860, Polk Co AR, Mountain township, Big Bend. From the data I have collected, I have reason to believe George was a son of Moses Ridling & Sarah Rogers.

Re: My input

KathyAndrews53 — 2006-03-01 22:26:09Z

Thanks for confirming John Henry Ridling's rightful place in the family tree. Also thanks for sharing the letter he wrote to his father. It has answered questions for me concerning Sarah Adline Ridling and had helped to piece together a part of her history.

Sarah's youngest sister, Melvina, was married to B.A. Hicks. Melvina had six children which included a set of twins. The 6th child died at birth on April 2, 1877. Melvina died 3 days later on April 5th. Just a little over four months later, Sarah married B.A. Hicks on August 16, 1877. Marriage record listed her as Sarah Blackwood. (She was previously married & had a daughter, Roxanna Blackwood, born July 16, 1869) Two years after Sarah married B.A. Hicks, they had a son, Milton B. Hicks, born October 12, 1879.
I have often times wondered why in 1880, Sarah & her son were living in Polk Co with her brother, Henry C. Ridling. She was listed as divorced but at the same time B.A. Hicks, in Conway Co, was listed as married. Now upon learning how the Christopher's rediculed her for marrying her dead sister's husband, I imagine the redicule became even more harsh when she had a child with him. This helps to better understand why she left Conway Co and her family. But as the story now goes, despite the redicule, their love for one another eventually prevailed. Sarah returned to Conway Co and remarried B.A. Hicks on April 6, 1884. They remained there together until his death on Oct 2, 1902. Sarah never remarried and died March 20, 1933. (Sarah) Adline, B.A. Hicks, Melvina, & several of the children are buried beside one another at Lone Grove in their own little family plot.

You've been a great help. Thanks so much.

Re: reply.... RIDLING

KathyAndrews53 — 2006-02-24 07:17:28Z

The death certificate lists him as John H. Ridling. He was 80 yrs old. Birth is listed as Feb 23, 1852, Lafayette Co, Miss. (note that the 1900 census listed it as Feb 1853) Wife is listed as Kansas Ridling. He resided at Solgohachia RFD. Was a farmer & minister. Spent a total of 42 years in his occupation & worked until about 1915. Father's name was listed as John Ridling, born in Jackson Co, GA. Mother was listed as Melvary Thompson, birthplace not known. Informant was J.S. Ridling also of Solgohachia RFD Ark. Died Aug 22, 1932,McClaren township, Conway Co. Burial was at Lone Grove, Aug 23,1932. Died of heart disease.
John Henry resided with Moses & Sarah, 1860-1880 census years. True, they raised him but evidently they were not his parents. In 1880, Moses Ridling was listed as head of household. John Henry, wife & son were living with him in Conway Co, AR, Gregory township. They were listed as Henry Redling, grandson, Kansas Redling, granddaughter, and W.L. Redling, ggrandson.
So what do you think? Was J.S. Ridling (informant) mistaken about the parents names? Or is it possible the birth years of Louis and John Henry got confused through the years or is it possible Melvina died giving birth to John Henry instead of Louis? Need your input.

Earnest Lollar Ridling

TedWright34 — 2005-12-05 04:23:24Z

1900 census, Coryell County, Texas, shows E. L. Ridling and Nattie (Notie) J. Wright as newlyweds. In 1910 they were in Haskell County, TX, with 4 daughters. 1920 again in Haskell County, 5 daughters. 1930, E.L. shown as widower. Looking for info on this family. Nattie was oldest child of William Joseph Wright. W.J. Wright was oldest brother of my grandfather, Joseph Edward Wright. E.L. was son of William Crawford Ridling and Margaret Lollar.

RIDLING

jridling1865 — 2005-10-14 02:34:16Z

To all my friends, fellow researchers, and RIDLING kin, my new email effective immediately is.... jridling@alltel.net
Had enough of the flat land....so moved to the mountains!!!

reply.... RIDLING

jridling1865 — 2006-02-08 04:42:55Z

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???

reply.... RIDLING

jridling1865 — 2006-02-27 15:47:47Z

Kathy, Have good news, a lot to say, and will write later. You were right about J.H. Ridling

Re: Ridling Family

BettieLS — 2005-02-19 21:43:07Z

Mr. Jackson,
I have also found Georgianna in the 1870 census, but have nothing else, who her parents were or when she died. I have listed her name with Ancestry.com for their "assisted searches". Generally takes a few weeks for some records to show up. I am going thru every census and will begin looking for her more closely. If she doesn't show in the 1880 census, then she probably died and we should look in the "Burial and Marriage" link. Will be in touch in next few weeks.
Bettie Ridling Storey