Ridley Genealogy 13 the last segment

Ridleys of long ago in Murray County, Georgia. Actually the group picture is the students of Calvard School in Murray County, which had several Ridley students.

On this last segment I would like to go back to the beginning of the Ridley's in America. There was a Matthew Ridley who owned the ship THE RANGER, which was the first commissioned ship for the United States. Matthew Ridley made numerous trips across the pond to France carrying John Jay and Benjamin Franklin to peace talks. I think he is related, I just haven't figured out the link yet.

now, own with the last segment.
150. PHILADELPHIA "DELPHIA"6 WILLIAMS (CARRIE A.5 RIDLEY, NAPOLEAN BONAPARTE "N.P."4, JAMES N.3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1)41 was born 07 Oct 1879, and died 26 Feb 1966. She married EMANUEL WASHINGTON BUCHANAN42 04 Sep 1898, son of JAMES BUCHANAN and SARAH HOLBROOKS. He was born 12 Jan 1874, and died 18 Sep 1965 in Waynesville, Haywood Co, NC.

More About PHILADELPHIA "DELPHIA" WILLIAMS:
Burial: Buchanan Cemetery, Waynesville, Haywood Co, NC

More About EMANUEL WASHINGTON BUCHANAN:
Burial: Buchanan Cemetery, Waynesville, Haywood Co, NC

Children of PHILADELPHIA WILLIAMS and EMANUEL BUCHANAN are:
i. JETER CAMERON7 BUCHANAN43, b. 03 May 1900; d. 15 Apr 1990; m. LASSIE CRANE, 25 Nov 1925.

Notes for JETER CAMERON BUCHANAN:
Jeter was a rock mason. His beautiful rock work can be seen around the Macon and Jackson Counties area. He was an avid fisherman - Mrs. Floyd (Lassie) Buchanan

Notes for LASSIE CRANE:
In the year 1920, Lassie was asked by her sister, Lona Parker, to come to Sunburst and help cook for the loggers there. While at the camp she met Jeter Buchanan. They had a courtship of five years.
They lived at the "old home place" on Oat Street. Lass was known for her good cooking.
-Mrs. Floyd (Lassie) Buchanan

ii. DOROTHY BUCHANAN44, b. 14 Aug 1902; d. Unknown; m. JOHN OWENS.

More About DOROTHY BUCHANAN:
Residence: 1998, , ,Delaware

Notes for JOHN OWENS:
Died at age 64.

iii. ANNA LEE BUCHANAN44, b. 1906; d. Unknown; m. DAVE WIGGINS.
iv. LILLY MAE BUCHANAN44, b. 23 Mar 1908; d. 03 May 1996.

Notes for LILLY MAE BUCHANAN:
Never married

v. ESTER BUCHANAN44, b. Aft. 1908; d. Unknown; m. ROBERT PUTNAM.

More About ESTER BUCHANAN:
Residence: 1998, Waynesville, Haywood Co, NC

vi. ETHEL BUCHANAN44, b. 02 Sep 1913; d. 27 Nov 1918.

More About ETHEL BUCHANAN:
Cause of Death: Flu epidemic

vii. HAZEL BUCHANAN44, b. 30 Mar 1915; d. 19 Nov 1918.

More About HAZEL BUCHANAN:
Cause of Death: Flu epidemic

viii. ZELMA BUCHANAN44, b. 29 Mar 1920; d. Unknown.

Notes for ZELMA BUCHANAN:
Zema died as a young girl.

ix. ELMER BUCHANAN44, b. 1918; d. Unknown.

Notes for ELMER BUCHANAN:
Elmer lived in Elberton, Ga., until his death.

x. E.W. "BUCK" BUCHANAN44, b. 02 Jun 1922; d. 02 Dec 1980.

More About E.W. "BUCK" BUCHANAN:
Residence: Charlotte, NC, area


151. WILLIAM "BILL"6 RIDLEY (GEORGE WASHINGTON5, WILLIAM PLEASANT4, ALFRED BURTON3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1)45 was born 1911 in , Murray, Ga, and died 15 Jun 200546. He married DELRE BAGGETT Abt. 1944. She was born Aft. 1911.

Notes for WILLIAM "BILL" RIDLEY:
Willie 'Bill' Ridley

Wednesday, June 15, 2005 11:27 PM EDT


Mr. Willie 'Bill' Ridley, beloved husband, daddy and papaw, 91, of Chatsworth, went to glory on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, from his home.

Bill was the son of the late George W. and Annie Gossett Ridley. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Delre Baggett Ridley; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Linda Ridley; daughter, Carolyn Wilbanks; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and James Ridley, all of Chatsworth; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be Friday at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Caylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday after 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Hamilton Hospice.

Arrangements are by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chatsworth.


More About WILLIAM "BILL" RIDLEY:
Burial: Murray Memorial Gardens, Murray Co., Ga

Children of WILLIAM RIDLEY and DELRE BAGGETT are:
266. i. CAROLYN7 RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927, , Murray, Ga.
267. ii. GAIL RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927.
iii. JEFFREY RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927; m. LINDA.


152. GORDON LEE6 RIDLEY (GEORGE WASHINGTON5, WILLIAM PLEASANT4, ALFRED BURTON3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1)47 was born Abt. 1915 in , Murray, Ga, and died 19 May 2005 in Dalton, Whitfield Co., Ga. He married ALOE WALLS. She was born Aft. 1911, and died Bef. May 2005.

Notes for GORDON LEE RIDLEY:
Friday, May 20, 2005 9:48 PM EDT


Mr. Gordon Lee Ridley, 90, of Dalton passed away Thursday, May 19, 2005, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Aloe Ridley; parents, George and Annie G. Ridley; brothers, Leonard, Marshall, Henry and Grady Ridley; sisters, Minnie and Avril Ridley.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Carla Ridley; son and friend, Raymond Ridley and Nancy Flood; grandchildren, Eric and Tina Ridley, Brenda and James Blaylock; great-grandchildren, Autumn Ridley, Miranda and Donnie Blaylock; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Delre Ridley, Dennis Ridley, Elbert Ridley, Creed Ridley, Gene and Betty Ridley, Linwood and Jay Ridley, Jerri Ridley, Erica Ridley, Fannie Walls, Daisy Walls and Bessie Walls; nieces and nephews; caregivers, Linda Wagnon and Mary Nell Sanford.

Services are today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Leonard Cordle officiating.
Burial will be in New Hope-Kilgore Cemetery.

The family received friends at the funeral home Friday.


More About GORDON LEE RIDLEY:
Burial: New Hope-Kilgore Cemetery, Dalton, Whitfield Co., Ga

Children of GORDON RIDLEY and ALOE WALLS are:
268. i. RAYMOND7 RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1935.
269. ii. RANDALL RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1935.


153. LEONARD6 RIDLEY (GEORGE WASHINGTON5, WILLIAM PLEASANT4, ALFRED BURTON3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1)47 was born Aft. 1911 in , Murray, Ga, and died Bef. May 2005. He married MINNIE LOU BAYNES. She was born Aft. 1911.

Children of LEONARD RIDLEY and MINNIE BAYNES are:
270. i. JAMES7 RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1937, , Murray, Ga.
ii. DOROTHY RIDLEY, b. 1943, , Murray, Ga; d. 1982.
271. iii. HERMAN RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1943.
272. iv. WILBURN RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1944.
273. v. BRENDA RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1945.


154. MINNIE6 RIDLEY (GEORGE WASHINGTON5, WILLIAM PLEASANT4, ALFRED BURTON3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1)47 was born Aft. 1911 in , Murray, Ga, and died Bef. May 2005. She married A GIBSON. He was born Aft. 1911.

Child of MINNIE RIDLEY and A GIBSON is:
i. SHIRLEY7 GIBSON, b. Aft. 1927; m. A LEONARD; b. Aft. 1927.


155. GRADY6 RIDLEY (GEORGE WASHINGTON5, WILLIAM PLEASANT4, ALFRED BURTON3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1)47 was born Aft. 1911, and died Bef. May 2005. He married CATHRYN SPIVEY. She was born Aft. 1911.

Child of GRADY RIDLEY and CATHRYN SPIVEY is:
i. GLORIA KAYE7 RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927.


156. DENNIS C.6 RIDLEY (GEORGE WASHINGTON5, WILLIAM PLEASANT4, ALFRED BURTON3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1)48 was born Abt. 1922, and died 08 Apr 2007 in , , NC. He married NELL. She was born Aft. 1922, and died Bef. 2007.

Notes for DENNIS C. RIDLEY:
Dalton Daily Citizen
Published: April 09, 2007 11:28 pm

Dennis C. Ridley

Mr. Dennis C. Ridley, 85, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Sunday, April 8, 2007, in North Carolina.

Dennis was an Army veteran of World War II.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Annie Ridley; wife, Nell Ridley; sisters, Minnie Ross and Avril Ridley; and brothers, Bill, Lee, Leonard, Grady, Marshall and Henry Ridley.

Survivors include his sons, Ronnie Ridley of Clear Lake Oaks, Calif. and David Ridley of Fayetteville; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Elbert Ridley, Creed Ridley and Gene Ridley, all of Chatsworth and Linwood Ridley of Rock Spring; nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial services are Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Bagley officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of


Children of DENNIS RIDLEY and NELL are:
274. i. RONNIE7 RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927.
275. ii. DAVID RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927.


157. ELBERT6 RIDLEY (GEORGE WASHINGTON5, WILLIAM PLEASANT4, ALFRED BURTON3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1)48 was born Abt. 1924, and died 01 Nov 2007 in Nashville, , Tn. He married IBIE PRICHETT. She was born Aft. 1924, and died Bef. 2007.

Notes for ELBERT RIDLEY:
Elbert H. Ridley
Elbert H. RidleyMr. Elbert H. Ridley, 83, of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in the V.A. Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.Elbert was preceded in death by his wife, Ibie Ridley; a daughter, Delores Ridley; parents, George and Annie Ridley; brothers, Bill, Lee, Leonard, Grady, Dennis, Henry and Marshall Ridley; sisters, Minnie Ross and Avril Ridley.Survivors include his son, Jerry Ridley of Chatsworth; brothers, James Creed Ridley and Gene Ridley, both of Chatsworth; and Linwood Ridley of Rock Spring; nieces and nephews.Celebration of his life is today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Van Smith, the Rev. Bob Bagley and the Rev. Dennis Self officiating.Burial will be in Casey Springs Cemetery.The family received friends at the funeral home Saturday.Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.www.legacy.com
Published in The Daily Citizen from 11/3/2007 - 11/4/2007.


More About ELBERT RIDLEY:
Residence: 2007, Chatsworth, Murray Co., Ga

Children of ELBERT RIDLEY and IBIE PRICHETT are:
i. JERRY7 RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927.
ii. DELORIS RIDLEY, b. 1954; d. 1954.

More About DELORIS RIDLEY:
Burial: Casey Springs Cemetery, Murray Co., Ga49
Lived: one year or less


158. JAMES "CREED"6 RIDLEY (GEORGE WASHINGTON5, WILLIAM PLEASANT4, ALFRED BURTON3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1) was born Aft. 1911. He married JESSIE SANFORD Abt. 1948, daughter of LEONARD SANFORD and BERTHA VICK. She was born Aft. 1911, and died 11 Nov 200450.

More About JAMES "CREED" RIDLEY:
Residence: 2007, Chatsworth, Murray Co., Ga

Notes for JESSIE SANFORD:
Mrs. Jessie Sanford Ridley
Dalton Daily Citizen
Friday, November 12, 2004 10:42 PM EST


Mrs. Jessie Sanford Ridley of Chatsworth died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004.

She joins her beloved "Daddy Ham," Leonard Hamilton Sanford Sr.; her mother, Bertha Vick Sanford; stepmother, Vera Amos Sanford; sisters, Odean Sanford, Altha Sanford Thomason, Cleo Sanford Martin and brothers, J.D. Sanford and William "Jack" Sanford and son-in-law, Ed Bays.
Jessie was a quiet, gentle woman who loved quilting and needlework. She was an exceptional cook and loved to garden. She was a member of Homeland Baptist Church in Chatsworth.

She leaves behind her husband of 56 years, James Creed Ridley; daughters, Laura Ridley of Cody Wyo., Lynda Ridley of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Gerald Miles of Chatsworth; daugher, Teresa Ridley Bays of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Jackie Ridley of Cleveland, Tenn.; two brothers, L.H. Sanford Jr. and Charlie Sanford of Chatsworth; sister, Effie Sanford Beavers of Chatsworth; sisters-in-law, Ruby Sanford, Frances Sanford, Lavonne Sanford and Louise Sanford and the late Geraldine Sanford were special to her. Kerri Longmire of Cohutta, Kelli Newport of Chatsworth, Kayti Ridley and Kevin Ridley of Atlanta called her Nana; great-grandchildren are Blake and Alec Longmire of Cohutta, Colton Newport of Chatsworth and Justice Ridley of Atlanta; numerous nieces and nephews and family were so dear and special to her and will miss her.
Pallbearers are Mitch Sanford, David Sanford, Craig Sanford, Wayne Martin, Lloyd Thomason and Jerry Sanford.

Services are today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Damon Smith officiating. Burial will be in Faith Cemetery.

The family received friends at the funeral home Friday.

The family would like to express appreciation to Hamilton Hospice, Ruth Painter and all the special friends for the support during Jessie's illness.
Peeples Funeral Home and Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of arrangements


Children of JAMES RIDLEY and JESSIE SANFORD are:
276. i. LAURA7 RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927.
ii. LYNDA TERESA RIDLEY50, b. Aft. 1927.

More About LYNDA TERESA RIDLEY:
Residence: 2004, Dalton, Whitfield Co, Ga

277. iii. LOUISE RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927.
278. iv. STEVE RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927.


159. HENRY6 RIDLEY (GEORGE WASHINGTON5, WILLIAM PLEASANT4, ALFRED BURTON3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1)51 was born Aft. 1911, and died Bef. May 2005. He married ERIKA. She was born Aft. 1911.

Children of HENRY RIDLEY and ERIKA are:
279. i. CHRISTINE7 RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927.
ii. LINDA LOU RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927.
iii. JOHN HENRY RIDLEY, b. 1957; d. 1973.

More About JOHN HENRY RIDLEY:
Lived: about 16 years.


160. GENE6 RIDLEY (GEORGE WASHINGTON5, WILLIAM PLEASANT4, ALFRED BURTON3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1)51 was born Aft. 1911. He married BETTY GOLEY. She was born Aft. 1911.

Children of GENE RIDLEY and BETTY GOLEY are:
280. i. RHONDA7 RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927, , Murray, Ga.
281. ii. DARLENE RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927.
iii. KIM RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927; m. A TEASLEY; b. Aft. 1927.
iv. RICKY RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1927.


161. LINWOOD6 RIDLEY (GEORGE WASHINGTON5, WILLIAM PLEASANT4, ALFRED BURTON3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1)51 was born Aft. 1911. He married GLENDA EUNA VEE GREEN 20 May 1959, daughter of JOHN GREEN and ANNIE CARR. She was born 05 Jun 1942.

More About LINWOOD RIDLEY:
Residence: 2007, Rock Spring

Child of LINWOOD RIDLEY and GLENDA GREEN is:
i. KENNY7 RIDLEY, b. Aft. 1959.


162. GEORGE HENRY6 RIDLEY, JR. (GEORGE HENRY5, JAMES WILEY4, ALFRED BURTON3, CHARLES2, WILLIAM1) was born Aft. 1910.

Child of GEORGE HENRY RIDLEY, JR. is:
i. HOMER7 RIDLEY, b. 07 Aug 1947; d. 07 Aug 1947.

More About HOMER RIDLEY:
Burial: Dug Gap Baptist, Whitfield Co., Ga.

That wraps up my Ridley information. Soon I will do another family that I have compiled, as soon as I decide which one.