Riddleberger, Harrison Holt, 1844-1890

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Harrison Holt Riddleberger was born in Edinburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia in October 1844. He served in the Confederate cavalry. Riddleberger was a newspaper editor, studied law and practiced in Woodstock, Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1871-1875; Commonwealth's attorney of Shenandoah County; a Democratic Party elector; and was elected as a Readjuster to the United States Senate where he served from 1883-1889. Riddleberger died 24 January 1890.

From the guide to the Harrison Holt Riddleberger Papers, 1872-1902., (Special Collections, College of William and Mary)

Harrison Holt Riddleberger was born in Edinburg, Shenandoah County, Va. on October 1844. He served in the Confederate cavalry. Riddleberger was a newspaper editor, studied law and practiced in Woodstock, Va. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1871-1875; Commonwealth's attorney of Shenandoah County; a Democratic Party elector; and was elected as a Readjuster to the United States Senate where he served 1883-1889. Riddleberger died 24 January 1890.

From the description of Papers, 1874-1902. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 23121898

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Birth 1844-10-04

Death 1890-01-24

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