William J. Riddle and Caroline McSharin

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Husband William J. Riddle ^{1 2}

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           Born: 8 May 1825 or 5 May 1831 - Indiana Co, PA 2
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         Father: Michael Riddle (      -      ) 1 2
         Mother: Catherine Pounds (      -      ) 2

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   Other Spouse: [Unk] Henry (      -      ) 2

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Wife Caroline McSharin ³

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1 F Margaret C. Riddle ³

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         Spouse: [Unk] Buzzard (      -      ) 3

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2 M William Riddle ³

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3 M James L. Riddle ³

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4 M John D. Riddle ³

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5 F Carrie Jane Riddle ³

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         Spouse: [Unk] Petty (      -      ) 3

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General Notes: Husband - William J. Riddle

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In his native county he spent the days of his boyhood and youth, and learned the carpenter's trade. In 1845, when the Mexican war broke out, he joined the regular army, becoming a member of the 8th U. S. Inf., under Col. J. H. Emery and Capt. John Hosick. From Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, his regiment went to the field of action, and he participated in the following engagements: Palo Alto, Reseca de Palma, Monterey, Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Chapultepec, Vera Cruz, and Mexico City. He was under the command of both Gen. Taylor and Gen. Scott, and at the battle of Buena Vista received a scalp wound. When the war was over he was stationed for three months at Fort Dodge, Iowa, which was then under the command of Gen. P. F. Smith, was later at Lodge Pole Creek, Nebraska, and from there returned to Carlisle Barracks, where he was honorably discharged in 1852.
Returning to his old home in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, Mr. Riddle remained there until 1859, when he removed to Jefferson County, but two years later again laid aside civil pursuits to aid in the defense of the Union. Hardly had the echoes from Fort Sumter's guns died away when he enlisted in the three-months' call, becoming a member of Company I, 8th P. V. I., and when his term had expired he re-enlisted, August 27, 1861, in Company B, 105th P. V. I., for three years. He took part in the battle of Seven Pines, the seven-days' fight on the Peninsula, the second battle of Bull Run, the siege of Yorktown, and the engagements at Fredericksburg, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. After being discharged in August, 1864, he returned to his home in Brookville, but the following September joined Company B, 21st P. V. I., and participated in the engagements around Petersburg and Richmond until General Lee surrendered at Appomattox. During his service he was confined for four months in a hospital, but with that exception was always found at his post of duty. After participating in the Grand Review at Washington, D. C., he was honorably discharged and returned home.
He and his wife were both earnest and faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In military circles Mr. Riddle occupied an enviable position, and was a member of the Grand Army Post No. 249, of which he was commander. [CBRCP-CCJC, 1582]

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General Notes: Wife - Caroline McSharin

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from Jefferson Co, PA

1 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1582.

2 J. T. Stewart, Indiana County, Pennsylvania - Her People Past and Present (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1913), Pg 983.

3 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1583.