Hi Riddle "cousins": After putting this together realized it is rather long and rambling... sorry. But maybe somebody will find an answer they have been looking for. Jan in Omaha, NE _____________________ I am descended from the Riddles that settled in Monson Massachusetts that G. T. Ridlon lists in the "Ancient Ryedales.." book starting on page 277 with Thomas Ridel (Riddell) b. Tyrone County Ireland came to US in 1739 and d. 1809. My direct line continues through his son Joseph b. 1763 Monson, MA m. Mary (or Polly)-8 children. Next in my direct line was his son Freeborn Moulton Riddle B. Sept. 18, 1793, m. (first) Abigail Chaffee of Alexander NY-8 children, Next was his son Trumbull Cary Riddle b. Aug 12, 1823 m. Sarah Maragret Colt (Lockport NY)... in 1856 moved to Grinnell, Iowa then to Chapin, Franklin County, Iowa where he is buried in the old Chapin Cemetery along with several riddles. From that point forward to the living my records are pretty complete if anybody is any of Trumbull's descendents... Trumbull Cary had two sons, William Avery and Herman Cary and three daughters, (that lived past childhood) (2 daughters and 1 son died as infants). Trumbull Cary Riddle, along with several other Riddles, are buried in the Old Chapin Cemetery near Hampton, Iowa. In 1981, Mr. Reuben Burmester of Hampton Historical Society went to the cemetery and reported that in addition to Trumbull's tombstone there was a McCord child [one of Trumbull's daughters married a McCord] on Lot 47. On Lot 79 there are 6 Riddle tombstones. J.S. Riddle - Father Nov 5, 1827-Feb 27, 1906; F. A. Riddle, Mother Aug. 12, 1828-Dec. 6, 1904; Myrtle Riddle Sept 15, 1878-Feb 8, 1901; Maudie Riddle, daughter of W.H. and A.V. Riddle Dec. 12, 1883-March 28, 1889; W.H. Riddle Nov. 18, 1863-Mar 4, 1925; A.V. Riddle (Mrs. W.H)Aug 4, 1866-Nov. 13, 1941. In addition he discovered William Avery Riddle (son of Trumbull Cary or T.C. as he was known)is buried at the Hampton cemetary on Lot 25 with 3 others (his wife and her parents). In the Franklin County, Iowa Clerks Office he also found a Gustina Riddle death record that states that she died December 4, 1898 and was 75 years of age at death. She died in Westfork Twonship and is buried in Hall Town Cemetery, Franklin County, Iowa. In my research a research historian in Hampton, Iowa shared some handwritten research records she had with me (through Mr. Burmester). They include: William Avery W.P.A. (W.A.) 1859 to 1936 (Hampton Cem) Grew up at Old Chapin, Farmer 160 acres 31 sec. Ross Twp. In Franklin Co. he married Florence Rowe native of England, Sister of W.H. Rowe Child - 1 dau. Lola, wife of O. J. Clock. of Geneva. He has been twp. trustee 6 yrs. Belongs Masons - Sheffield (in the margin is) W.P.A. Florence C. 1859-1928 Hampton Cem. Muster Rolls 1864 2 Riddle, Joseph, 2 Corp. Age 36 P.O. Hampton, Ingham, B. North C. 56 Riddle, James Solomon, Priv. Age 35 P.O. Chapin, Twp. Clinton Born Ohio W.P.A. 1827 to 2-22-1906 Old Chapin Hist. 1914 Honor Roll - Franklin Co. IA James H. Riddle - died of wounds at Vicksburg, Miss. June 3, 1863 Hist. 1914 French P. 105 John L. French Mar. 7th-11-1875 Miss Mary Riddle dau. of James Henry and Elizabeth (Mills Lagel) Riddle James Native of N.C. died Civil War Elizabeth Native of PA The French's lived Faulkner area NEXT PAGE: Riddle Hist. Chapin & Ross Twp. 1858 T.C. Riddle settled Sec. 36, Richland Twp. Later moved to Ross twp. Son William Avery Riddle (named after Rev. W'm Avery. W.P.A. (T.C. Riddle d. 1-24-1877 - 53 yrs. Old Chapin Cem.) Mar. Rec. 292 Mc.Cord. R. H. to Idell C. Riddle 3-Jul-1872 [this was T.C.Riddle's daughter] Hist. 1883 P. 462 Marian Twp. James S. Riddle W.P.A. J.S. 1827 to 2-22-1906 Old Chapin Cem. Parents: F.M. & Abigal (Chaffee) Riddle Born: Genesee Co. NY, Nov 5, 1827 Remained til 1851 when he came to Grinnell, IA then Marshalltown, IA remained till 1864 then came to Franklin Co., IA Married Anna Harrington on his 19th birthday Nov 5, 1846 Child Laura and Willie Hist. 1914 P. 110 W.A. Riddle Resided Franklin County entire life. He and wife owns a farm on 160 acres. Sec. 31, Ross twp. ---------------------