Person Page - 1379

     She was born on 1 February 1889 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.² Zada married Frank W Riddell on 24 April 1918 at Wheaton, Illinois, USA.^1,3 Zada married Charles Stiles on 11 January 1956 at DeKalb, DeKalb Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^4,5
     Zada Stiles died on 4 February 1958 at Highland Hospital, Belvidere, Belvidere Twp., Boone County, Illinois, USA, at age 69.²
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois DeKalb Chronicle, 24 April 1918 :

     In the obituary of Frank W Riddell who died 30 November 1946, his wife, the former Zada Witter, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In a Daily Chronicle article about the DeKalb Police Pension Board meeting, it was noted that Zada Riddell, widow of Frank Riddell, remarried on Jan 11 so she was removed from the pension list.⁷
     In the obituary of Charles Stiles who died 15 October 1957, hiswife, the former Zada Riddell, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Belvidere Daily Republican published in Belvidere, Illinois, 5 February 1958.²

     Silas married Sarah Vernon.¹

     Sarah married Silas Riddell.¹

     She was born on 17 February 1856 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to the 1901 census.^5,3 Alternatively, she may have been born in March 1856 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to the 1911 census²; or, in 1858 at Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to one researcher.¹ Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1873 at Hamilton Twp., Ontario, Canada, according to her marriage registration.⁴ Janet married Robert James Stephenson on 20 February 1894 at Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 008518. He was a widower living in Pilot Mound, Manitoba at the time of their wedding.^6,4,5
     Janet Riddell died on 4 December 1934 at age 78 This may not be the correct death registration.⁷
     She was also known as Jessie.^1,4,5
     Janet Riddell appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West in the household of her parents, Walter and Mary Riddell.³
     Janet Riddell appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Waltar and Mary Riddell.⁸
     Robert J. and Janet Stephenson appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 9 May 1901, described as a farmer. Their children: Jennie and Minnie, were listed as living with them.⁵

Janet Stephenson and R. J. Stephenson appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 5 June 1911, described as a farmer. Their daughter Jennie was listed as living with them.²
     Janet Stephenson, his sister, of Crystal City, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Francis Riddell who died 22 November 1916.^9,10
     In the obituary of Isobella Riddell who died 23 February 1931, her sister, Mrs. R. J. Stevenson (sic) of Pilot Mound, Manitoba, was listed as a survivor.¹¹

     She was born in September 1856 at Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^1,2,4,6,7 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1858 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1916 census.⁸ Elizabeth married Dr. George Riddell on 31 December 1880 at Coldsprings, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 007819.^1,2,9,7
     George and Elizabeth A. Riddell appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. George was described as a Physician. His brother, Dr. Robert Riddell, who was included in the household was a Veterinary Surgeon.¹
     George and Elizabeth Riddle appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 12 May 1891. George was described as a Doctor. Their children, Walter, Allen and Nettie, were listed as living with them.⁷
     George and Elizabeth A. Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Crystal City, RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a physician. Their children: Walter R., William A. and Jeanette, were listed as living with them. As were his niece, Mary E. Ballagh, sister-in-law, Cecilia J. Greenway and a domestic, Margaret Speedie.⁹
     Elizabeth Riddell appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 3 July 1906, described as a widow. Her children Walter, Allan and Jeanette were listed as living with her. As was her mother, Jeanie Richard, and her sister, Cecilia J. Greenway. Her houshold also included a domestic, Edith Potter.⁴

Elizabeth Amelia Richard appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Crystal City, RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 5 June 1911, described as a widow with income. Her daughter Jeanette was listed as living with her. The household also included her mother, Jeanie Richard and sister, Cecilia Jane Greeney, both widows.⁶
     Elizabeth E. Riddell appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as retired with income. Her sister, C. J. Greenway was also in her household.⁸
     Elizabeth appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Louise, Manitoba, in the household of Stuart Armitage and Jenett Armitage.¹⁰ In the death registration of William Allan Riddell who died on 6 August 1958, Elizabeth Richard was identified as his mother.¹¹

     Nelson married Lena (?).¹
     Nelson Nesbitt was listed as the father of the groom in the marriage of LAC (Leading Aircraftman) Jack Edwin Nelson Nesbitt and Helen May Lycett on 25 April 1942.¹
     In the obituary of Jack Edwin Nelson Nesbitt who died 19 November 1992, his father, Nelson Nesbitt, was listed as predeceased.²

     She was born on 28 March 1867 at Saline County, Illinois, USA.^{4,1,8,9,2,5,7} Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1868 at Ireland.¹⁰ Anna married Robert Riddell on 6 September 1912 at Spokane, Washington, USA, according to Washington Marriage Certificate 14197.. . It was his first marriage, and her third marriage. He was from Victoria, B.C. and she was from King County, Washington.^{11,10,1,8,9,6,12}
     Anna Dillon Riddell died on 17 January 1943, at her home, at Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, USA, at age 75.⁴ The cause of her death was given as heart disease and probably myocarditis. She "died suddenly, no attendance."⁷ The informant on her death registration was.⁷
     Anna Dillon Riddell was buried on 20 January 1943 at Calvary Cemetery, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.⁷
     Anna M. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Scott River District, Siskiyou County, California in the household of her parents, James and Margaret Dillon.³

Annie appeared on the 1885 State Census King County, Washington in the household of her parents, James and Margaret Dillon.⁵ Anna M. Dillon was naturalized in 1898 at Canada.⁸      Anna M. Riddell was listed as next-of-kin on his wife Robert's attestation (enlistment) papers.¹¹
     Robert and Annie Dillen Riddell appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Victoria, British Columbia, enumerated 1 June 1921. Robert was described as described as retired (possibly stroked out) with "income".⁸ Anne D. Riddell and Robert Riddell were included on a passenger manifest for the "Pr. Adelaide" dated 12 December 1921 arriving from Victoria, BC at Seattle, King County, Washington, USA. Their contact was her sister, Mrs. M. D. Brent of Seattle. They referenced W. Riddell of Toronto, Robert's brother, as their nearest relative in Canada. He reported having previously been in the US in Washington from 1889 to 1890, while she reported living in Illinois from 1867 to 1898. He was described as 6' tall with a medium complexion, brown hair and blue eyes. She was described as 5' 8" tall with a medium complexion, brown hair and brown eyes.¹³ Robert and Anna M. Dillon immigrated in July 1922 to Seattle, King County, Washington, USA, from Victoria, B.C. They gave his brother, William Riddell of ?Geo? St., Toronto as their next-of-kin in Canada.¹⁴
     Robert and Anne D. Riddell appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, enumerated 3 April 1930, described as having no occupation. He had come to the US in 1889, but remained an alien.⁹

On 19 March 1934, Anna and Robert moved from the US giving up their immigration status, presumably to return to Canada based upon a notation on their 1922 papers when they had immigrated to Seattle.¹⁴ She lived at British Columbia, Canada, in 1935.² Anna Dillon Riddell immigrated on 14 July 1936 to Seattle, King County, Washington, USA, through Anacortes, Washington arriving on the "SS Quilcene" This is according to her Petition for Naturalization 23542.¹ She was naturalized on 21 January 1937 at Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.¹ She was the informant on the death registration of her husband, Robert Riddell.^15,16,17,18
     Anna D. Riddell, surviving widow of Seattle, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of her husband, Robert Riddell, who died 11 February 1938.¹⁹
     Anna D. Riddell appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Seattle, King County, Washington, in the household of Mary Brent.²

     He was born at Scotland.² William married Jeanie McIntosh.^2,1
     He was also known as William Richards.²

     She was born in November 1831 at Scotland.^1,2,3 Jeanie married William Richard.^1,4
     Jeanie appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Louise, Manitoba, in the household of Elizabeth Riddell.²
     Jeanie appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Crystal City, RM of Louise, Manitoba, in the household ofElizabeth Amelia Richard.³

     He was born on 28 September 1881 at Baltimore, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3,4
     Walter Richard Riddell died before July 1945 since he was not included as an heir of Mr. Justice William Riddenll.⁵
     Walter Riddle appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of RM of Louise, Manitoba in the household of his parents, George and Elizabeth Riddle.⁴
     Walter R. Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Crystal City, RM of Louise, Manitoba in the household of his parents, George and Elizabeth A. Riddell.³
     He appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Louise, Manitoba in the household of his mother Elizabeth Riddell.²

     He was born on 3 August 1883 at Northumberland and Durham Counties, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 022867. Note that the 1891 census gives his birthplace as Manitoba.^1,5,2,3,4 William married Isabella Riley.^6,7
     William Allan Riddell died on 6 August 1958 at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at age 75 accoding to BC Death Registration 1958-09-006707.⁴ The informant on his death registration was his daughter. His father was identified as George Riddell and Elizabeth Richard.⁴
     Allen Riddle appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of RM of Louise, Manitoba in the household of his parents, George and Elizabeth Riddle.³
     William A. Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Crystal City, RM of Louise, Manitoba in the household of his parents, George and Elizabeth A. Riddell.²
     He appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Louise, Manitoba in the household of his mother Elizabeth Riddell.⁵
     In the obituary of Mr. Justice William Renick (sic) Riddell who died 18 February 1945, his nephew, W. A. Riddell of Vancouver, was listed as a survivor.⁸
     An article about the estate of Mr. Justice William Riddell published on 21 July 1945 at the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen referenced William A. Riddell, of Vancouver, his nephew and one of 5 heirs-at-law.⁹

     In the obituary of Isabella Riley who died 28 July 1947, her husband, William A. Riddell was listed as a survivor.⁶
     Research notes (2012):

     Research notes (January 2019):

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     She was born on 13 June 1885 at RM of Louise, Manitoba, Canada.^1,2,3,4,5 Jeanette married Stuart Wilson Armitage on 26 December 1914 at St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada.^6,7
     Nettie Riddle appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of RM of Louise, Manitoba in the household of her parents, George and Elizabeth Riddle.⁵
     Jeanette Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Crystal City, RM of Louise, Manitoba in the household of her parents, George and Elizabeth A. Riddell.⁴
     She appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Louise, Manitoba in the household of her mother Elizabeth Riddell.²
     Jeanette Riddell appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Crystal City, RM of Louise, Manitoba in the household of her mother Elizabeth Amelia Richard.³
     Stewart W. and Nettie Armitage appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a "vetinary".⁸
     Stuart and Jenett Armitage appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 1 June 1921. Stuart was described as a farmer. As were her widowed mother, Elizabeth Riddel and aunt, Celia Greenway.⁶
     An article about the estate of Mr. Justice William Riddell published on 21 July 1945 at the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen referenced Jeanette Armitage, of Maple, ON, his niece and one of 5 heirs-at-law.⁹
She, of Maple, Ontario, was the informant on the death registration of her aunt, Cecelia Jane Greenway, who died on 7 January 1948.¹⁰

     She was born on 9 August 1882 at RM of Rockwood, Manitoba, Canada.^1,3 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1884 at Manitoba, Canada, according to the 1916 census.² Josephine married Allan Cameron Riddell on 1 January 1903 at Rockwood RM, Manitoba, Canada.^4,2,5
     Josephine Cleland appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of RM of Rockwood, Manitoba in the household of her parents, Samuel and Rebecca Cleland.³

Josephine Riddell and Allan C. Riddell appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Manitoba, the Dauphin census district, enumerated 5 June 1911, described as a farmer. Their daughter Reba A. was listed as living with them.⁵
     Allan and Josephine Riddell appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Manitoba, the Dauphin census district, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a farmer. Their daughter Reba was listed as living with them.²

     She was born on 27 March 1842 at Ireland.² Rebecca married Samuel Cleland.^1,2
     Samuel and Rebecca Cleland appeared on the1901 Canadian Census of RM of Rockwood, Manitoba, enumerated 3 April 1901, described as a farmer and a Presbyterian. Their daughter Josephine was listed as living with them. Their other children, not included in this database, were: Elizabeth A., and an adopted son, William A.²

     He was born on 1 January 1842 at Canada East, United Province of Canada.² Samuel married Rebecca Blackburn.^1,2
     Samuel and Rebecca Cleland appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of RM of Rockwood, Manitoba, enumerated 3 April 1901, described as a farmer and a Presbyterian. Their daughter Josephine was listed as living with them. Their other children, not included in this database, were: Elizabeth A., and an adopted son, William A.²

     He was born in January 1881 at Ontario, Canada.² Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1882 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1916 census.³ Allan married Josephine Cleland on 1 January 1903 at Rockwood RM, Manitoba, Canada.^1,3,2
     Allan C. Riddell and Josephine Riddell appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Manitoba, the Dauphin census district, enumerated 5 June 1911, described as a farmer. Their daughter Reba A. was listed as living with them.²
     Allan and Josephine Riddell appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Manitoba, the Dauphin census district, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a farmer. Their daughter Reba was listed as living with them.³
     Research notes (2012):

     She was born in April 1893 at Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA.^3,5,2 Alternatively, she may have been born on 6 April 1894 at Illinois, USA,¹; or, circa 1895 at Illinois, USA.⁴ Esther married Floyd William Renwick before June 1917.^3,6
     Esther Bartlett Hutchins died on 10 November 1988 at Riverside County, California, USA, at age 95.^1,7
     Esther V appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Gilman, Douglas Twp., Iroquois County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Allen and Reka Hutchins.⁵
     Esther Renwik appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Oak Park, Oak Park Twp., Cook County, Illinois, in the household of Alan and Fredricka Hutchins.⁴
     Esther Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Oak Park, Oak Park Twp., Cook County, Illinois, in the household of Allan B. and Fredricka Hutchins.³

     He was born in March 1867 at Michigan, USA.^1,2 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1870 at Michigan, USA, n the 1920 census.³ Allan married Fredricka Frank circa 1891.^1,2,3
     Allen B. and Reka Hutchins appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Gilman, Douglas Twp., Iroquois County, Illinois, enumerated 13 June 1900, described as Am Express messenger. Their daughter, Esther V, was listed as living with them.²
     Alan and Fredricka Hutchins appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Oak Park, Oak Park Twp., Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 5 January 1920, described as a mail clerk for Am Express. Their daughter and son-in-law, Esther Renwik and Floyd Renwik and their grandson, Edwin Renwik were also included in the household.³
     Allan B. and Fredricka Hutchins appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Oak Park, Oak Park Twp., Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 5 April 1930, described as having no occupation. The household also included their daughter and her husband Esther Renwick and Floyd Renwick and their grandson, Edward Renwick. Allan married Fredricka when he was 21 and she was 17. Floyd married Esther when he was 32 and she was 24.¹

     She was born in September 1874 at Illinois, USA.^1,4,2 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1876 at Illinois, USA.¹ Fredricka married Allan B. Hutchins circa 1891.^1,4,2
     Allen B. and Reka Hutchins appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Gilman, Douglas Twp., Iroquois County, Illinois, enumerated 13 June 1900, described as Am Express messenger. Their daughter, Esther V, was listed as living with them.⁴
     Alan and Fredricka Hutchins appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Oak Park, Oak Park Twp., Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 5 January 1920, described as a mail clerk for Am Express. Their daughter and son-in-law, Esther Renwik and Floyd Renwik and their grandson, Edwin Renwik were also included in the household.²
     Allan B. and Fredricka Hutchins appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Oak Park, Oak Park Twp., Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 5 April 1930, described as having no occupation. The household also included their daughter and her husband Esther Renwick and Floyd Renwick and their grandson, Edward Renwick. Allan married Fredricka when he was 21 and she was 17. Floyd married Esther when he was 32 and she was 24.¹

     He was born on 18 September 1918 at Oak Park, Oak Park Twp., Cook County, Illinois, USA.^2,1,3,4
     Edwin Allen Renwick died on 4 September 1987 at Riverside County, California, USA, at age 68.^2,5
     

Military Service

     Edwin Allen Renwick began military service on 20 October 1942 at the age of 24 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, enlisted in the Army Air Corp as a Private..⁶
     Edwin Renwik appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Oak Park, Oak Park Twp., Cook County, Illinois, in the household of Alan and Fredricka Hutchins.³
     Edward Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Oak Park, Oak Park Twp., Cook County, Illinois, in the household of Allan B. and Fredricka Hutchins.⁴