VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Robert Ridley

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Robert Ridley

Roster ID 2754
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First Name:	Robert
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Last Name:	Ridley
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Affiliation:	Class of 1866
Biography & Genealogy:	Robert Ridley, Class of 1866: New Market Cadet; Corporal, Co. C. Genealogy: Born- September 27, 1844, in Southampton County, Va. Father- Robert Ridley; Mother- Anna Eliza Blunt. Pat. Grandfather- Thomas Ridley; Pat. Grandmother- Mary Wright. Mat. Grandfather- John Norfleet Blunt; Mat. Grandmother- Sally Peterson. Married- Lucy Ann Urquhart. Children- 1st: Thomas Urquhart Ridley; 2nd: Ann Eliza; 3rd: Mary Antoinette. Career: Railroad Service. Died- April 18, 1913.

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