Riddleberger of Shenandoah Coounty
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, son of Madison and Susan (Shryock) Riddleberger was born 4 Oct 1843 in Edinburg, Virginia.
He joined the confederate army when seventeen years old; made captain, fought at the battle of Massassas. He was captured twice and put in prison at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio. After the war he returned to the mercantile business in Harrisonburg. In 1867
he was married to Emma Belew of Edinburg, daughter of Dr. Peter and Elizabeth (Samuels) Belew.
He was elected to US Senate from 1883 to 1889. He resided in Woodstock.
He died 24 Jan 1890, buried in Edinburg. Issue:
- Frank B. Riddleberger.
- Ralph H. Riddleberger.
- Harrison H. Riddleberger.
- Hugh H. Riddleberger.
- Olive M. Riddleberger.
- Lelia M. Riddleberger.
- Edna V. Riddleberger.
Sources:
A History of Shenandoah County, Virginia by John W. Wayland; Congressional Directory of 1886.
