Bill, It definitely sounds like John S Riddle may have been the father of John Wister Riddle. Your John W. was born the same year and the location is the same. Since we have no information whatever on parents and siblings, it is hard to say for sure. I would really like to have the information you have and I can send you information on descendents of John Wister Riddle. Sometimes a comparison of family names helps. You can send as a GED or Report, whichever you prefer to my e-mail address, bwingo@aol.com Thank you very much, Betty