Re: RIDDLE/RIDDELL
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In reply to:
RIDDLE/RIDDELL
Ann Johnson 4/15/02
My name is Susan Riddle Nelson.I live in California, US.My first ancestor in the U.S. was William Riddle, born 1760 in ? and died 1840 in Kortright, New York, US.His naturalization papers stated that he had been in the U.S. since "at least 1790" a standard declaration required at the time.This means that he emigrated from (Roxburghshire?) prior to 1790.Our family is full of names such as John, Jane, Margaret, William.A friend and I are planning to visit Scotland in September and October 2004.He is a Fletcher.Our visit would be so much more meaningful if we could connect with actual kin.I've been unable to find where William was born, but was excited to find the reference to Riddel / Riddles in Roxburghshire, Midlothianin a book on Scottish kith and kin.Any assistance or direction you can provide would be very much appreciated.
Susan Nelson