James Riddle (1785 - 1833)

Born 1785 in Brandon, Broome, Suffolk, England

Descendants

Died 21 Dec 1833 at about age 48 in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

James Riddle. Given Name: James. Surname: Riddle.

Ridley //. Given Name: Ridley. Found multiple versions of name. Using James Riddle.

FSFTID 9H6Q-M3L.

Buried 21 DEC 1833. St John, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.

Sources

• Source: S3 NSW Gov, New South Wales Registry Births Deaths and Marriages TID 0 Footnote NSW Gov, New South Wales Registry Births Deaths and Marriages ShortFootnote NSW Gov, New South Wales Registry Births Deaths and Marriages Bibliography NSW Gov. New South Wales Registry Births Deaths and Marriages. V1833143 17/1833 Page V1833143 17/1833 Note: Death

Research notes

On film #887395 there is recorded the christening of James REDELL on 9 August 1784 in Brandon, England with father William REDELL and Sarah REDELL. There is also a James REDELL with the same parents christened on 17 Dec 1782 film #887394.

Came out on the 'Hebe'. Convict records say he was convicted 14 Mar 1820 at the Cambridge Assizes for stealing a horse. The story goes that he borrowed the horse from his boss to ride and get the doctor for his wife who was having difficulties in childbirth and the horse died on the way. He possibly rode the horse too hard having already lost one baby in childbirth and the risk of losing another and his wife. He stood 5'4" tall, was 35 years old, and was a baker in Brandon with dark sallow complexion and brown hair and hazel eyes. He was transported on the Hebe assigned to baker 29 Nov 1822.

Recorded in the Colonial Secretary Index 1788-1825. RIDDLE, James - 1821 Sep 8 - Stationary servant. On list of all persons victualled from H.M. Magazines (Reel 6016; 4/5781 p.99).

Officiator at James' funeral was Robt. Forrest, Off'g Minister of the Church of England, Parish of Saint John, Parramatta, in the County of Cumberland. It is understood that James was one of few ex-convicts who were permitted a Church burial.

State Archives have the following information needing further investigation:- John Riddall who settled in Brisbane Waters. There is a chance that John was James brother but investigation needs to be conducted before any conclusion can be made. Last name: Riddall First name: John Ship: Lady Harewood Year: 1831 Native place: Linc, Boston Trade or calling: Lab District: Brisbane Waters Ticket no.: 36/877 State Records shelf ref: 4/4104 State Records reel no: 924 and: Janet Riddell who settled in Patricks Plains who could be a sister. Last name: Riddell First name: Janet Ship: Mary Anne Year: 1839 Native place: NR Trade or calling: NR District: Patricks plains Ticket no.: 43/2848 State Records shelf ref: 4/4183 State Records reel no: 951