Re: John Edward Ridge and Minervia Irwin (elizebeth)
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In reply to:
John Edward Ridge and Minervia Irwin (elizebeth)
Daisy Yarbro 7/23/08
Some time has passed since your last correspondence about the Ridge Family.I am hoping you have some new information to share.
My maiden name is Bobbie Jean Ridge and I was born and have lived in New Orleans my entire life.I have been curious for some time about my father's family as he said his father rarely talked about them.My Grandfather was John Edward Ridge and his death certificate shows is father as Peter Ridge born in Ireland. My grandfather was born in the late 1870's.He married Mary Diket in New Orleans and they had 7 children.John Leo Ridge 1912, John Edward Ridge1919, & my father John Robert Ridge b 1917-d 1995.They also had 4 daughters.My whole life I have been curious about why they were all named John.Some years ago I visited Cheeroke NC was first saw the name John Ridge associated with the tribe.
I would appreciate any information you can provide or even tell me where to do further research.
It will be greatly appreciated.
Bobbie Jean Ridge Gattuso