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Major Thomas Ridley 1710–1780 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1710

Birth Location: Southampton, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1780

Death Location: Watuga Settlement, North Carolina, United States

Father: Capt BD\J

Mother: Elizabeth Ridley

Spouse(s): Amanda Scott

Children(s): George Ridley

In 1710, Major Thomas Ridley entered the world in Southampton, Virginia, United States, born to Capt Nathaniel Sheriff Ridley Iow 1688 1706 Elizabeth Day Sar 89056 Fil4Gguhnwsggs2C8 Bd J And Elizabeth Day Ridley. Major Thomas Ridley married Amanda Amey Ridley Scott, and had children including George Ridley. Major Thomas Ridley passed away in 1780 in Watuga Settlement, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1710, Major Thomas Ridley entered the world in Southampton, Virginia, United States, born to Capt Nathaniel Sheriff Ridley Iow 1688 1706 Elizabeth Day Sar 89056 Fil4Gguhnwsggs2C8 Bd J And Elizabeth Day Ridley.
  • Major Thomas Ridley married Amanda Amey Ridley Scott, and had children including George Ridley.
  • Major Thomas Ridley passed away in 1780 in Watuga Settlement, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Capt BD\J
1670–1719
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Ridley
1685–1727
Birth Location: Mulberry Island, Virginia, British America
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Spouses(s)

Amanda Scott
1710–1775
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

George Ridley
1737–1835
Birth Location: Isle of Wight County, Virginia
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Major Ridley's Ancestors

Self
Major Ridley
1710–1780
Birth Place: Southampton, Virginia, United States
Parents
Capt Nathaniel Sheriff Ridley IOW 1688\ 1706 Elizabeth Day SAR 89056 fil4gguHnWsggs2c8 BD\J
1670–1719
Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth ((Day)) Ridley
1685–1727
Mulberry Island, Virginia, British America
Grandparents
Peter Ridley
1624–1721
Virginia, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Thorpe
1640–1690
West Yorkshire, England
James Day
1655–1701
London, Middlesex, England
Mary ("Margaret") Thompson
1656–1712
New Kent, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Jr
1580–1672
Alice \Burdall
1580–1681
John (Gent)
1627–1657
Mary Cropley)
1632–1701
2nd-Great-Grandparents
EN Thorpe
1525–1591
EN Horberry\Thorpe
1560–1607
John Burdall
1568–1620
Anne Handley
1568–1672
John Day
1597–1664
Mary Bennett
1578–1661

Major Ridley's Descendants

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Major (Thomas) Ridley (1710–1780) m. Amanda ("Amey" (Ridley)) Scott (1710–1775)
  1. 1. George Ridley 1737–1835 m. Elizabeth ("Betsy" Marie (Ridley)) Weatherford 1740–1776
    1. 1. John (Williams Ridley) Sr 1765–1824 m. Elizabeth (ABRIDGTON?) (Ridley\Bailey) 1760–1803 m. Jane (Weaver) Ridley 1805–
      1. 1. Robert (Ridley) Sr. 1786–1856 m. Rachel Leslie 1812–1880 m. Nancy Mackey 1786–1855 m. Nancy Mackey 1786–1855
        1. 1. Roxie (Anne) Parker 1844–1894 m. Henry Parker 1844–1880 m. Henry (H) Parker 1844–1878
        2. 2. Ellifair Ridley 1846–
        3. 3. Staphoni Ridley 1848–
        4. 4. Charlotte ("Lottie") Ridley 1852–1917
        5. 5. Asenath ("Sena" Essie) Ridley 1850–1928
        6. 6. Robert, (Jr) RIDLEY 1817–
        7. 7. David Ridley 1814–1886
        8. 8. David (Deacon) Ridley 1814–1886
        9. 9. Jonathan, (Sr.) Ridley 1805–1863
        10. 10. Mary (Milley) Ridley 1806–1849
        11. 11. William (Marion) Ridley 1809–1880
        12. 12. Sarah (B.) Ridley 1810–
        13. 13. Robert, (Jr.) Ridley 1817–1908
        14. 14. Everett, (Deacon) Ridley 1813–1855
      2. 2. John (Ridley) Jr 1788–1820
      3. 3. Elizabeth RIDLEY 1794–1810
      4. 4. Mary (Telfer) Ridley 1802–
      5. 5. Nelson ((unknown son?)) RIDLEY 1799–1799
      6. 6. Unknown (Son) Ridley 1795–1795
      7. 7. Henry Ridley 1782–
      8. 8. Unknown (Son) RIDLEY 1795–
    2. 2. George (Thomas Ridley) Jr 1764–1862
    3. 3. Beverly Ridley 1762–1845
    4. 4. Elizabeth ('Betsy' Ridley Smith) McMinn 1772–1826
    5. 5. Lettie (Ridley Roberts) Everett 1776–1845
    6. 6. Martha (Patsy) Ridley 1770–1784
    7. 7. Sarah ('Sallie' Ridley) Buchanan 1773–1831
    8. 8. William Ridley 1768–1787

Major Ridley's Timeline

2 Records

1710
1710
Birth of Major Thomas Ridley in Southampton, Virginia, United States
Southampton, Virginia, United States
1780
1780
Age 70
Death of Major Thomas Ridley in Watuga Settlement, North Carolina, United States
Watuga Settlement, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1710
    Event Place: Southampton, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Watuga Settlement, North Carolina, United States
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