W. V. RIDDILE, M. D., is one of the prominent physicians of Burgettstown. His early ancestors were natives of Roxburghshire, Scotland, one of whom emigrated to America at an early day, and reared a family of children in this country. John Riddile (the grandfather of W. V.) was born and grew to manhood in America, and married here. He came to Washington county, Penn., in an early day, purchasing a tract of land in Smith township, where he remained until his death. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Candor. In politics he affiliated with the Democratic party, serving several years as justice, in which position he gave satisfaction to all. He was the father of six children, namely: Abraham, Joseph, John, Catherine, James and Ann. Samuel Riddile, father of Dr. Riddile, was born on the farm in Smith township, receiving his early education in the log schoolhouse of the period, and remaining at home during his boyhood. In early life he was united in marriage with Margaret, daughter of Joseph Scott, and the young people settled on a farm in Smith township, this county, where the following children were born: John, Mary (wife of Robert McFarland), J. S. (deceased), S. P., James (living in California), David (deceased), Robert (deceased), Sarah (Mrs. James Hayes), Catherine (wife of William Proudfit), Abraham (deceased) and W. V. (our subject). Mr. Riddile followed building and farming. In politics he was a Democrat. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Candor, afterward uniting with the one at Burgettstown.
W. V. Riddile, M. D., was born October 6, 1839, in Smith township, being educated at the common schools and Burgettstown Academy. In 1861 he entered the office of Dr. T. W. Bradley, remaining with him three years, during which time he entered the University of Michigan in 1863, graduating in 1864. He then began to practice at Noblestown, Allegheny county, afterward moving to Candor, living there five years, when he passed one year in Pittsburgh, and finally settled in Burgettstown, where he has since resided. He was united in marriage with Rosa, daughter of Hon. Finley Patterson, of Cross Creek township, twenty-three years ago. She died in 1875 leaving three children: Thomas (deceased), Fred C. and Harry B. For his second wife Dr. Riddile was married to Emma, daughter of Charles W. Bingham, by which union there is one daughter, Mamie J. Dr. Riddile has taken an active interest in educational matters, and in politics is a Democrat. He is an elder in the Presbyterian Church.
Text taken from page 1010 of:
Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893).Transcribed March 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project.
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