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Benjamin Jefferson Riddle 1823–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 June 1823

Birth Location: Meridian Hills, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 13 April 1911

Death Location: Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Henry Riddle

Mother: Nancy Kinnick

Spouse(s): Amelia Riddle

Children(s): Mary Riddle

The story of Benjamin Jefferson Riddle began in 1823 in Meridian Hills, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America. Benjamin Jefferson Riddle married Amelia Lydia Riddle, and had children including Mary Catherine Riddle. Benjamin Jefferson Riddle passed away in 1911 in Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Jefferson Riddle began in 1823 in Meridian Hills, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.
  • Benjamin Jefferson Riddle married Amelia Lydia Riddle, and had children including Mary Catherine Riddle.
  • Benjamin Jefferson Riddle passed away in 1911 in Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Benjamin Riddle's Ancestors

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Benjamin Riddle
1823–1911
Birth Place: Meridian Hills, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
Henry Riddle
1796–1856
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Nancy Kinnick
1798–1854
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John Kinnick
1754–1838
Bryantown, Charles, Maryland, USA
Anney Call
1759–1832
Holland, Reusel-de Mierden, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Great-Grandparents
William Kinnick
1715–1783
Sarah Fergerson
1722–1786
William Kinnick
1715–1783
Sarah GGM)
1715–1786
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jasper Kinnick
1690–1733
Elizabeth Brightwell
1686–1733
Jasper Kinnick
1690–1733
Elizabeth Brightwell
1686–1733
James GGF)
1700–
Elizabeth GGM)
1700–1745

Benjamin Riddle's Descendants

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Benjamin (Jefferson) Riddle (28 June 1823–13 April 1911) m. Amelia (Lydia) Riddle (14 July 1829–11 July 1913)
  1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Riddle 1857–1920 m. Cornelius (Adam) Steinshouer 1851–1935
    1. 1. William (Arthur Steinshouer) Sr 1882–1962 m. Maud (M. J) Mayfield 1884–1968
      1. 1. william Steinshouer 1920–2012 m. Beverly (J) Steinshouer 1928–2007
        1. 1. Steven (Michael) Steinshouer 1948–2017
      2. 2. Earl Stenshouer 1904–1962 m. Vera (M) Steinshouer 1909–
      3. 3. Goldie (Mae Steinshouer) Brittain 1907–2004 m. Harold Brittain 1904–1995
        1. 1. Bobby (Lee) Brittain 1925–
      4. 4. Rosa (Leah Steinshouer) Ruff 1909–1984
      5. 5. Glenn (Franklin) Steinshouer 1912–1989
      6. 6. Clarice (Evelyn Mildred) Steinshouer 1914–1982
      7. 7. Dwain (Jay) Steinshouer 1922–1990
      8. 8. Ruth (Juanita) Steinshouer 1918–1997 m. James (William (Joseph)) Beck 1916–1985
        1. 1. Mary (Lynne) Beck 1939–2013
        2. 2. William Beck 1944–2000
    2. 2. Infant (Son) Steinshouer 1889–1899
    3. 3. Jay (Lewis) Steinshouer 1849–1943
    4. 4. Essie (Amelia) Steinshouer 1884–1979
    5. 5. Bert (Augustus) Steinshouer 1876–1951
    6. 6. Benjamin (Clyde) Steinshouer 1879–1953
    7. 7. Charles (Lyle) Steinshouer 1893–1983
    8. 8. Buddy (Horace) Steinshouer 1896–1898
    9. 9. Earle (Riddle) Steinshouer 1899–1913
    10. 10. Harry (Franklin) Steinshouer 1890–1950
      1. 1. Wilma (Pearl) Steinshouer 1920–1980
    11. 11. Wesley (Eugene) Steinshouer 1913–1976
      1. 1. Virginia (May) Steinshouer 1939–2005

Benjamin Riddle's Timeline

2 Records

1823
28 June 1823
Birth of Benjamin Jefferson Riddle in Meridian Hills, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Meridian Hills, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
1911
13 April 1911
Age 88
Death of Benjamin Jefferson Riddle in Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America
Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 June 1823
    Event Place: Meridian Hills, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 April 1911
    Event Place: Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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