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Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 28 October 2005 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Washington Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
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GEORGE RIDGE, farmer; P. O. Ft. Ancient; was born in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1828. His parents, Simpson and Jemima (Hisey) Ridge, were natives of Berke Co., Penn., and Shenandoah Co., Va., respectively. His father was born Oct. 12, 1801, and his mother, Jan. 9, 1809. They were married June 10, 1825. Mr. Ridge came to this county, with his parents, Mahlon and Hannah (Hicks) Ridge, in 1817, where he died April 18, 1876. George passed his early life on his father's farm, and received his training in the common schools. He was married May 12, 1853, to Miss Eliza Williams, daughter of Thomas and Ann Williams, born in Wayne Township, Warren County, Feb. 10, 1834. They have three children, viz. : Jacob W., born April 11, 1854; Mary A., born Oct. 16, 1855 (wife of Lewis Meloy); and Anna A., born Jan. 4, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Ridge are members of the Freewill Baptist Church. Politically, Mr. Ridge is a Republican. He owns a farm of 160 acres, with good improvements. Ten acres of his farm form a part of the famous Ft. Ancient. |
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