reprinted from the Leavenworth Times, Tuesday, January 12, 1909.
Mrs. Ridge was born in Ireland in 1839 and in 1860 married Patrick Ridge, now dead. After their marriage they came to America and after staying in the east for a couple of years they moved to Kansas where they have lived ever since. After the death of Mr. Ridge she went to live with her daughter.
Mrs. Ridge is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Kate Madden of Leavenworth, Mrs. W. Brown of Jackson, Mich., and Mrs. William Currey of Oregon.
Date of death Monday, January 11, 1909