Ridge - Charles
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, November, 3, 1888
Charles Ridge departed this life at his home in Yountsville, August 24, 1888. He was born in Buck County, Penn., March 15, 1813 and came to this county in 1843. He was married to Mrs. Mary Hornbaker, March 6, 1859. His parents and himself were Quakers but after coming to Yountsville he united with the M.E. church and was ever a faithful and consistent member until his death. His honesty, industry and kindly deeds made friends of all who knew him. His last sickness was long and his suffering was hard to bear. He often expressed his desire to be at rest with his savior.
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 1 Sept 1888 p 1
Charles Ridge died at his home near Alamo Monday night after a rather tedious illness during which he refused to take either medicine or nourishment. The deceased was 75 years of age and has resided in Montgomery County many years. – kbz