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Family HistoryFamily History - Anna Minerva Rice


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Anna Minerva Rice and four of her descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Anna Minerva Rice,1 born 21 April 1847 in Putnam County, Illinois (parents not determined);1 died 19 September 1876 in Douglas County, Oregon.1, 2 Anna married, 20 April 1865 in Douglas County, Oregon, George Washington Riddle1, 8 (born 14 December 1839 in Williams Township, Sangamon County, Illinois, the son of William Hamilton Riddle and Maximilia Bouseman;1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 George died 22 September 1927 in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon1, 3). Anna and George are buried in Riddle Cemetery, Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon.1, 2, 1, 3

Children of Anna Minerva Rice and George Washington Riddle:

+2i. Della Evelyn Riddle, born 6 February 1866 in Canyonville, Douglas County, Oregon; died 11 May 1948 in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon. Married George Kenneth Quine.
+3ii. George Rice Riddle, born 23 July 1868 in Douglas County, Oregon; died 1957. Married Marguerite Casey.
+4iii. Clara Helen Riddle, born 1871 in Oregon; died 1961. Married Charles W. Hunt.
+5iv. Ethel L. Riddle, born March 1874 in Oregon; died 1959. Married Joseph Alexander Wharton.

  1. Riddle Family Tree, by Ryan Wadleigh. Although this website provides detailed information about George Washington Riddle, his spouses and children, only two sources are cited: a general reference to “Marriage Records, Douglas County, Oregon;” and the death certificate of George W. Riddle.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Riddle Cemetery, Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon; Headstone: Anna / Wife of / George W. Riddle / Died / Sept. 19, 1876 / Aged / 29 years 4 months / & 28 days.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Riddle Cemetery, Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon; Headstone: Riddle / George W. / Dec. 1839-Sept. 1927 / His Wife / Helen G. / Dec 1855-July 1937. Record lists his birthplace as Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, his spouse as Helen C. Gazley Riddle (1855-1937), and his parents as William Hamilton Riddle (1805-1891) and Maximilia Bouseman Riddle (1809-1937).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Oregon, Douglas County, Canyonville, Enumeration District 45, Page No. 1; family of Geo. W. Riddle (40, Ill., dry goods mer[chant]); wife Helen Riddle (22, Or.); daughter Della E. Riddle (14, Or.); son Geo. R. Riddle (12, Or.); daughter Clara H. Riddle (9, Or.); daughter Ethel Riddle (6, Or.); daughter Pearl Riddle (9/12, Oct., Or.); step d. Ada M. Stewart (7, Or.).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Oregon, Douglas County, Riddle, Enumeration District 60, Sheet No. 5A; family of George W. Riddle (60, Illinois, Dec 1839, farmer); wife of 26 years Hellen G. Riddle (44, Oregon, Dec. 1855, 5 children, 4 living); daughter Ethel S. Riddle (26, Oregon, Mar. 1874, teacher in school); daughter Audry G. Riddle (20, Oregon, Aug. 1879); son Norbert G. Riddle (14, Oregon, Sept. 1885); plus 6 borders.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Oregon, Douglas County, Roseburg City, Enumeration District 92, Sheet No. 12B; family of George W. Riddle (70, Illinois, receiver, US land office, married 32 years); wife Helen G. Riddle (53, Oregon, 4 children, 3 living); step daughter Adaline M. Stewart (37, Oregon, teacher, public school).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Douglas County, Riddle Town, Enumeration District 137, Sheet No. 3A; family of Geo. W. Riddle (80, Illinois, farmer); wife Helen Riddle (64, Oregon).
  8. Marriage Records, Douglas County, Oregon, available at Oregon Gen Web. Marriage of George Riddle and Ann M. Rice, 20 April 1865.
Second Generation
2. Della Evelyn Riddle2 (Anna1), born 6 February 1866 in Canyonville, Douglas County, Oregon;1, 2, 3 died 11 May 1948 in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.1, 3 Della married George Kenneth Quine3 (born 1862, parents not determined;1 George died 19381).

3. George Rice Riddle2 (Anna1), born 23 July 1868 in Douglas County, Oregon;2, 3, 4 died 1957.3 George married Marguerite Casey3 (born ____, parents not determined).

4. Clara Helen Riddle2 (Anna1), born 1871 in Oregon;2, 3, 5 died 1961.3 Clara married Charles W. Hunt3 (born 1868, parents not determined;5 Charles died 19485).

5. Ethel L. Riddle2 (Anna1), born March 1874 in Oregon;2, 3, 6 died 1959.3 Ethel married Joseph Alexander Wharton3 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. Find a Grave (website). Riddle Cemetery, Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon; Headstone: Quine / Della E. / 1866-1948 / George K. / 1862-1938. The record includes a copy of: Standard Certificate of Death, State of Oregon, Della Evelyn Quine, died May 11 1948, Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon; born February 6, 1866, Canyonville, Oregon; the certificate names her husband (deceased), parents and their states birth (Illinois), and her burial in Riddle Cemetery.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Oregon, Douglas County, Canyonville, Enumeration District 45, Page No. 1; family of Geo. W. Riddle (40, Ill., dry goods mer[chant]); wife Helen Riddle (22, Or.); daughter Della E. Riddle (14, Or.); son Geo. R. Riddle (12, Or.); daughter Clara H. Riddle (9, Or.); daughter Ethel Riddle (6, Or.); daughter Pearl Riddle (9/12, Oct., Or.); step d. Ada M. Stewart (7, Or.).
  3. Riddle Family Tree, by Ryan Wadleigh. Although this website provides detailed information about George Washington Riddle, his spouses and children, only two sources are cited: a general reference to “Marriage Records, Douglas County, Oregon;” and the death certificate of George W. Riddle.
  4. Oregon Births and Christenings, 1868-1929; George Rice Riddle, born 23 July 1868, Douglas County, Oregon; Father: George Washington Riddle; Mother: Anna Maria [sic] Rice Riddle.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Riddle Cemetery, Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon; Headstone: Father / C. W. Hunt / 1868-1948; Headstone: Mother / Clara R. Hunt / 1871-19 [Her date of death is incomplete].
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Oregon, Douglas County, Riddle, Enumeration District 60, Sheet No. 5A; family of George W. Riddle (60, Illinois, Dec 1839, farmer); wife of 26 years Hellen G. Riddle (44, Oregon, Dec. 1855, 5 children, 4 living); daughter Ethel S. Riddle (26, Oregon, Mar. 1874, teacher in school); daughter Audry G. Riddle (20, Oregon, Aug. 1879); son Norbert G. Riddle (14, Oregon, Sept. 1885); plus 6 borders.