About Edward Joshua Riddiford
Lived 1842 – 1911 (aged 68). Edward Joshua Riddiford was a New Zealand farmer.
Edward Joshua "King" Riddiford (7 August 1842 – 2 May 1911) was a New Zealand runholder. He was born in Hutt Valley, Wellington, New Zealand in 1842.
He married Eleanor Caroline (Nellie) Bunny (1860–1938) on 3 October 1878 at St James' Church in Lower Hutt. She was the daughter of the politician Henry Bunny.
He was survived by his wife, who later died when hit by a van.
A grandson, Sir William O'Brien Lindsay, was Chief Justice of the Sudan.
A granddaughter, Jocelyn Vogel, had Vogel House built in Lower Hutt.
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Who was Edward Joshua Riddiford?
Runholder
When was Edward Joshua Riddiford born?
Edward Joshua Riddiford was born on 7 August 1842.
When did Edward Joshua Riddiford die?
Edward Joshua Riddiford died on 2 May 1911.
What was Edward Joshua Riddiford's occupation?
Edward Joshua Riddiford was a farmer.
What nationality was Edward Joshua Riddiford?
Edward Joshua Riddiford was New Zealand.
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