William "Willis" Ridings

Notes:

Listed in 1850 Cocke County, Tennessee census as Wag Maker value of land $100.

Justice of Peace in 1867, 1868 and 1870 within the boundary of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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Reference:
"Shields Family", Christine B. Brown, 6 February 1980, p 88, 89.

William — . [Group Sheet]

1. Mary Catherine Ridings was born 15 Apr 1822/1825, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Dec 1900; was buried Liberty Methodist Cemetery, Bollinger County, Missouri.
2. John Ridings was born 18 Jun 1837, Tennessee; died 8 Apr 1925.
3. Mary "Polly" Ridings was born 1838/1840, Tennessee.
4. James Dennis Ridings was born Abt 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 24 Apr 1907.

William married Sarah "Sally" Shields Abt 1845. Sarah (daughter of Robert Shields and Sabra S. White) was born Abt 1800, Tennessee; died Aft 1892. [Group Sheet]