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Walter Scott Riddle 1885–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1885

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 12 October 1967

Death Location: Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: David Riddle

Mother: Nancy Scott

Spouse(s): Effie Sparks

Children(s): Ila Riddle, Cora Riddle, Simon Riddle, Wilber Riddle

The story of Walter Scott Riddle began in 1885 in Illinois, USA. In 1900, Walter Scott Riddle resided in Waynesville, Dewitt, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Walter Scott Riddle resided in Wapella, De Witt, Illinois, USA. Walter Scott Riddle married Effie Sparks, and had children including Cora E Riddle, Ila Faye Riddle, Simon F Riddle, Wilber Scott Riddle. Walter Scott Riddle passed away in 1967 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Scott Riddle began in 1885 in Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Scott Riddle resided in Waynesville, Dewitt, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Scott Riddle resided in Wapella, De Witt, Illinois, USA.
  • Walter Scott Riddle married Effie Sparks, and had children including Cora E Riddle, Ila Faye Riddle, Simon F Riddle, Wilber Scott Riddle.
  • Walter Scott Riddle passed away in 1967 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Riddle
1858–1926
Birth Location: –
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Nancy Scott
1857–1927
Birth Location: Wapella, DeWitt County, Illinois, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Effie Sparks
1888–1972
Birth Location: Mackinaw, Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America
ES

Children(s)

Ila Riddle
1906–1984
Birth Location: Wapella, DeWitt County, Illinois, United States of America
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Cora Riddle
1909–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Simon Riddle
1913–2002
Birth Location: Wapella, De Witt, Illinois, USA
SR
Wilber Riddle
1910–1968
Birth Location: Wapella, Illinois, USA
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Walter Riddle's Ancestors

Self
Walter Riddle
1885–1967
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
David Edward Riddle
1858–1926
Nancy (E) Scott
1857–1927
Wapella, DeWitt County, Illinois, United States of America
Grandparents
Andrew (B) Scott
1821–1893
Tennessee
Sarah (“Sally”) Atherton
1823–1912
Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Scott
1788–1852
Mary Keith
1789–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John I
1763–1847
Nancy Keith
1766–1838
Alexander Sr
1763–1837
Sarah Galey
1760–1837

Walter Riddle's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Scott) Riddle (21 Aug 1885–12 October 1967) m. Effie Sparks (16 August 1888–21 September 1972)
  1. 1. Ila (Faye) Riddle 1906–1984 m. Dennis O'Dea 1896–1964
  2. 2. Cora (E) Riddle 1909–
  3. 3. Simon (F) Riddle 1913–2002 m. Lola (Ruth) Sanders 1919–2006 m. Grace (V Hilbish) Blair 1914–
    1. 1. Franklin (Dunne) Riddle 1933–2000
    2. 2. Ruth (Ann) Riddle 1938–2009
  4. 4. Wilber (Scott) Riddle 1910–1968 m. Goldie (Derotha) Malcom 1914–2009
    1. 1. Donald (Gene) Riddle 1935–2019 m. Coryla (L.) Morris 1935–2013

Walter Riddle's Timeline

8 Records

1885
21 Aug 1885
Birth of Walter Scott Riddle in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Walter Scott Riddle resided here in Waynesville, Dewitt, Illinois, USA
Waynesville, Dewitt, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Walter Scott Riddle resided here in Wapella, De Witt, Illinois, USA
Wapella, De Witt, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Walter Scott Riddle resided here in Wapella, DeWitt, Illinois, USA
Wapella, DeWitt, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Walter Scott Riddle resided here in Wapella, Dewitt, Illinois, USA
Wapella, Dewitt, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Walter Scott Riddle resided here in Rural, DeWitt, Illinois
Rural, DeWitt, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 55
Walter Scott Riddle resided here in Wapella, DeWitt, Illinois, USA
Wapella, DeWitt, Illinois, USA
1967
12 October 1967
Age 82
Death of Walter Scott Riddle
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1885
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waynesville, Dewitt, Illinois; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1240297
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wapella, DeWitt, Illinois; Roll: T625_302; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 102
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wapella, De Witt, Illinois; Roll: T624_237; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1374250
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wapella, Dewitt, Illinois; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340244
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wapella, DeWitt, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00794; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20-22
    [7] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: DeWitt; Roll: 1613180
    [9] Illinois, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Waynesville, Dewitt, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waynesville, Dewitt, Illinois; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1240297

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wapella, De Witt, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wapella, De Witt, Illinois; Roll: T624_237; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1374250

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wapella, DeWitt, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wapella, DeWitt, Illinois; Roll: T625_302; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 102

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wapella, Dewitt, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wapella, Dewitt, Illinois; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340244

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, DeWitt, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wapella, DeWitt, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00794; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20-22

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wapella, DeWitt, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wapella, DeWitt, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00794; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20-22

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: DeWitt, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: DeWitt; Roll: 1613180

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wapella, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 October 1967
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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