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Deacon Joseph Ridley

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Deacon Joseph Ridley

Birth
Sanford, York County, Maine, USA
Death
21 Mar 1930 (aged 87)
Sanford, York County, Maine, USA
Burial
Springvale, York County, Maine, USA Add to Map
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St Amand Ave Lot 534
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The son of Joseph and Phebe (Getchell) Ridley, Joseph lived on Shaw's Ridge, Sanford, where he ran a large farm. He was noted for being the oldest member of Springvale's Free Baptist Church and the Lodge of Masons at the time of his passing. During the Civil War, he served with the 27th Maine Volunteer Infantry from 10 Sept 1862 until 17 July 1863. His obituary [Sanford Tribune and Advocate, 27 Mar 1930] says he was one of six remaining Civil War veterans living in York County.
The son of Joseph and Phebe (Getchell) Ridley, Joseph lived on Shaw's Ridge, Sanford, where he ran a large farm. He was noted for being the oldest member of Springvale's Free Baptist Church and the Lodge of Masons at the time of his passing. During the Civil War, he served with the 27th Maine Volunteer Infantry from 10 Sept 1862 until 17 July 1863. His obituary [Sanford Tribune and Advocate, 27 Mar 1930] says he was one of six remaining Civil War veterans living in York County.

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Co E, 27th Me Regt Vols

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  • Created by: Steve
  • Added: Jul 21, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20562776/joseph-ridley: accessed ), memorial page for Deacon Joseph Ridley (3 Dec 1842–21 Mar 1930), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20562776, citing Riverside Cemetery, Springvale, York County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Steve (contributor 46835300).