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Author: Jewel222 Surnames: Tedder, Riddle, Benge, Combs, Lewis , Eastridge , Anderson , Estep Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/7318/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Some Tedder marriage bonds Benjamin Tether ( son of Harmon Tedder ) and Mahalea Eeastreg ( Daughter of Nathan Eastridge ) June 6, 1821, Bond # 000167628 Wilkes, NC Bond'sman: Jeremiah Gilreath Witness: Mary Martin James Benge and Elizabeth " Betsy "Tedor/Fedor ( daughter of Harmon Tedder )XXXX 17, 1820, Bond # 000168156 Wilkes, NC Bondsman: Jeremiah Gilburt ( Gilreath ) 1st Marriage Zachariah Tedder ( son of Harmon Tedder ) and Winny Eastridge ( daughter of Nathan Eastridge ) Feb, 7, 1817, Bond # 000167624, Wilkes, NC Bondsman :Jermiah Gilbreath Witness: W W Martin 2nd Marriage Zachriere Tedder ( son of Harmon Tedder ) and Salley Buris Oct 29, 1845, Bond # 000167625, Wilkes NC., Bondsman: Willis Berenge ( Son of James Benge and Elizabeth Tedder ) Witness: John Brown William Tedder ( Son of Benj Tedder and Mahalea Eastridge ) and Rhoda Eastept ( daughter of Nancy Moore and Jacob Estep ) Feb 11, 1846, Bond # 000167623, Wilkes, NC Bondsman Willborn Nance Witness: JE Mastin Obedience " Biddy " Tedder ( daughter of Benj Tedder and Mahalea Eastridge ) and Eales ( Ellis) Anderson Feb 6, 1851, Wilkes, NC 1st Marriage Joel Tedder ( son of Benj Tedder and Mahalea Eastridge ) and Amanda Sinclair Oct 5, 1847, Bond # 000167621, Wilkes, NC, Bondsman: Wm Tedder Witness: C Harris 2nd Marriage Joel H. Tedder ( son of Benj Tedder and Mahalea Eastridge ) and Caroline Hix April 16, 1859, Bond# 000167622, Wilkes, NC, Bondsman: A Bell Witness: W Mastin Perdormed By: Thos H Saintclair, Justice of the Peace James Tuder ( son of Zachariah Tedder and Winny Eastridge ) and Marthey Brookes April 19, 1845, Bond # 000167729, Wilkes NC, Bondsman : James Beng ( Benge,husband of Elizabeth " Betsy" Tedder ) Witness : William Masteon William Hubbard Tedder (son of Obedience 'Biddy' Tedder of Wilkes) 1st marriage to Mary Elizabeth Riddle (Daughter of Deborah 'Debby' Riddle of Wilkes) Married 1/19/1868 Wilkes 2nd Marriage to Martha Elizabeth Gentle (daughter of William P. and Mary C. Gentle of Wilkes) Married Jan 8, 1900 Wilkes. Officiating officer : E. J. Winkler, ME. Place: Wm. Gentle's. Witnesses : B.S. Tedder, P.M. Tedder, M.M. Tedder William Green Tedder (son of William Hubbard Tedder and Mary Elizabeth Riddle of Wilkes) Married Martha Florence Gentle (daughter of Geronimo Fuentes and Eulogia De La Cruz of Starr County, TX) Feb 18, 1899 Wilkes. This was her 2nd marriage. Officiating officer : Rufus Transeau, JP. Place of marriage : James Johnson. Witnesses : W.H. Tedder, Jas Johnson, Minnie Tedder Martha Florence Fuentes's first husband was Samuel Gentle (son of William P. and Mary C. Gentle of Wilkes). It has been stated they were married in TX but to date no marriage has been found. ____________________________________________________________ Descendants Of John Riddle b. 1781 Rowan who moved to Wilkes by 1820 Abstract of Court record form Absher sent to me by a John Riddle descendant "19 Jan 1875 Petition of Elizabeth, w Ervin Reed; Nancy w Wm Michele; Deborah Riddle; Samuel Riddle; Wm Riddle; John Riddle; Polly w George Hays; Milly w Henry Benge; Sallie w Willis Benge; and Jesse Riddle; Joel Riddle and Lucinda w Wm Glass, heirs at law of John Riddle, dec'd. (each entitled to one share except Jesse, Joel and Lucinda who are entitled to 1 share); note: The last three are children of James Riddle, dec'd, son of John R.T.A.)" Also from the WO Absher materials, I have Deborah "Debby"'s birthdate as 10 May 1823 in Wilkes Co., death date as 1 July 1923 and that she was "unmarried; had children". For Elizabeth, Absher lists her as being born in 1818 in Wilkes Co. Some Riddle marriages of Wilkes. Some are recorded and some not but I can confirm that these people are living together as husband and wife on all census and do match the court record above for John Riddle descendants. Birth dates are Aprox and all children born in Wilkes, NC. Some children have died in between and names are Unk. James Riddle b.1815 ( son of John Riddle ) and Jane" Jincy"Combs ( Daughter of Thomas and Lucy Combs ) Feb 25, 1833, Bond # 000167146, Wilkes NC Bondsman: John Moore ( son of Sterling Moore ) Witness: BW Cass Leusindy Riddle ( daughter of James Riddle and Jane Combs ) and William R. Glass June 30, 1853, Bond # 000165309, Wilkes, NC, Bondsman: Con Gray, Dept. Clerk Preformed by: Ed Johnson, Justice of the Peace Jesse Riddle ( son of James Riddle and Jane Combs ) and Aley Previtt Sept 14, 1856 , Bond # 000167145, Wilkes, NC, Bondsman: Findly Howard Witness: Richard Walker Nancy Riddle b. 1816 ( daughter of John Riddle ) and William Michele ( date and place Unk ) Listed on the census together Elizabeth b. 1818 ( Daughter of John Riddle ) and Irvin Reid ( also spelt Ervin Reed ) Mar 2, 1835, Bond # 000167120, Wilkes NC. Bondman: John Moore ( son of Sterling Moore ) Witness: W Mastin Deborah ' Debby" Riddle ( daughter of John Riddle ) b. 1823 unmarried with 2 children. Leander Riddle b. 1847 ( son of Debby Riddle ) Mary Elizabeth Riddle b. 1848 ( daughter of Debby Riddle ) and William H. Tedder ( son of Biddy Tedder ) Jan 19, 1868, Bond # 000168780, Wilkes, NC Witness Wm J. Chapel, Dp Samuel Riddle b. 1824 ( son of John Riddle )1st wife Dicy ( listed in Surry 1850 and Wilkes 1860 Census ) Samuel's 2nd marriage to Eliza Harper April 14, 1867 Bond # 000001251 Ashe, NC Witness: E.C. Bartlett Preformed by: John Vannoy, Minister of the Gospel Sarah " Sallie" Riddle b. 1826 ( Daughter of John Riddle ) and Willis Benge ( son of James Benge and Elizabeth " Betsy" Tedor/Tedder ) marriage place and date Unk. Listed on the census together. William Riddle b. 1828 ( Son of John Riddle ) and Mary Lewis July 24, 1849, Bond # 000167147, Wilkes, NC, Bondsman John Moore ( son of Sterling Moore ) Witness: W. Mastin John Riddle b. 1830 ( son of John Riddle ) nothing else is known on him but he is listed on the 1850 census with father John in Wilkes Mary " Polly" Riddle b. 1833 ( Daughter of John Riddle ) and George Hayes/Hays Oct 28, 1851, Bond # 000165613, Wilkes, NC, Bondsman W Mastin, Clerk Preformed by L J Bicknell, Justice of the Peace Amelia " Millie" Riddle b. 1835 ( daughter of John Riddle ) and Henry Benge ( son of James Benge and Elizabeth "Betsy" Tedor/Tedder ) place and date of marriage Unk. Listed on the census together Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.