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Philander J Riddle

Birth	:	1 Jan 1853 Richland County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	10 Apr 1928 Willard, Huron County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Old St Nicholas Churchyard, Uphill, North Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate	:	51.3203480, -2.9828110
Description	:	Philander J Riddle, one of the representative farmers of Richmond township and a man who has made his influence felt in both political and church circles, is the owner of one hundred and ten acres of fertile farm land in this township. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, January 1, 1854, his parents being John and Amanda (Thornton) Riddle. The father was engaged all his life in agricultural pursuits and at the same time during earlier years he taught school, for eighteen years in the district schools and two years in the graded school at Bellville, Ohio, gaining an enviable... Read More	Philander J Riddle, one of the representative farmers of Richmond township and a man who has made his influence felt in both political and church circles, is the owner of one hundred and ten acres of fertile farm land in this township. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, January 1, 1854, his parents being John and Amanda (Thornton) Riddle. The father was engaged all his life in agricultural pursuits and at the same time during earlier years he taught school, for eighteen years in the district schools and two years in the graded school at Bellville, Ohio, gaining an enviable reputation as a local educator. During the summer, when released from his school duties, he carried on farming, thus combining the two occupations very profitably. In 1865 the family came to Huron county, and this continued to be the home of the parents for the remainder of their lives, the father passing away in 1890, and his widow in 1893. They were the parents of the following children: Lydia, who married John Miller, of Chicago Junction; Archibald, who is deceased; Sybal, who married W F Miller; Philander J, who is mentioned below; John Jr; Lunetta, who married George Hatch; and William, the youngest. Philander J Riddle spent his boyhood as do so many sons of farmers, except that he had the advantage of belonging to a family where educational matters were considered of great importance, and he therefore secured an excellent school training, first in the district schools of Knox county until he was twelve years old, and after that in Huron county, thus continuing until he attained his majority, and at the same time he assisted his father on the farm in the summer. The first land owned by Mr Riddle was located in Richland county and consisted of a hundred acre farm he and his brother John bought and operated in partnership for five years. Following this venture, Mr Riddle rented his present farm from his father-in-law and when the latter died he bought it. The Richland county farm was traded for Chicago, Ohio, property. During the time he has been the owner of his Richmond township farm, Mr Riddle has devoted himself to improving it, and has brought it into a state that makes good crops almost a certainty, so that he can depend upon an excellent income from his investment of money, time and labor. On September 1, 1881, Mr Riddle married Elmyra Snyder, a daughter of Hiram and Amelia Snyder, who came from the eastern part of Ohio to Huron county, being early settlers of this locality. They were the parents of the following children: Simon; Maria who married William Cheseman; Jennie; Douglas; Elmyra, who became Mrs Riddle; Ira; and Amanda, who married John Bager. Mr and Mrs Riddle have had but one child of their own, Walter, but they have adopted Ray White from an orphan asylum and propose to give him the same advantages enjoyed by their son. This one act sheds a light upon the truly Christian characters of these two and demonstrates that they believe in living out in their lives the teachings of their church. Walter Riddle married Cora Harmon, and their children are: May, Vernice, Harold, Lois and Dalton. Both Mr Riddle and his wife are consistent members of the United Brethren church and are highly esteemed by their fellow members. When the present church was built he served on the building committee, while he is now church treasurer and a member of the board of parsonage trustees. For a number of years Mr Riddle has been prominent in the republican party in this locality and is now serving as township treasurer with that same fidelity to obligations placed upon him that has resulted in his material advancement, and his winning and retaining the friendship of his neighbors and church associates. History of Huron County, Ohio: Its Progress and Development, with Biographical Sketches of Prominent Citizens of the County Vol 2 Abraham J Baughman 1909

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Where is Philander J Riddle's memorial?
Philander J Riddle's memorial is located at: Old St Nicholas Churchyard, Uphill, North Somerset Unitary Authority, England.
When did Philander J Riddle death?
Philander J Riddle death on 10 Apr 1928 in Willard, Huron County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Philander J Riddle's memorial?
Latitude: 51.3203480
Longitude: -2.9828110

Family Members:

Parent

John Riddle

(1818 - 1889)

Amanda Thornton Riddle

(1822 - 1892)

Spouse

Elmira Snyder Riddle

(1848 - 1932)

Sarah Catharine Ebersole Riddle

(1856 - 1878)

Siblings

Archibald “Arch” Riddle

(1848 - 1907)

William Riddle

(1863 - 1940)

Children

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Uphill, North Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3203480, -2.9828110

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