"History of Southern Oregon, Comprising Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Curry and Coos Counties. Compiled from the Most Authentic Sources." A. G. Walling, Publisher. Portland, OR. 1884. pg. 538. TOBIAS STILLEY RIDDLE Was born in Illinois, August 31, 1849, and when but a few years of age was brought by his parents across the plains to Oregon. Arriving in Douglas county early in 1852, Mr. Riddle's parents there located on the property they now own, near the town that bears his family name, "Riddle." Our subject remained under the paternal roof until the age of sixteen years. He then started out to do for himself. At that early age he began the stock business and laid the foundation for his present success. At the age of eighteen Mr. Riddle was united in marriage to Miss S. Smith, a daughter of George C. Smith, an old resident of Eugene, and later a resident of Myrtle Creek, Douglas county. (Mr. Smith and his son John met their death while engaged in the stock business in Happy valley, Stein mountain, at the hands of the Bannock Indians.) >From small beginnings Mr. Riddle has built up a large and profitable stock business -- his field of operation now extending all over Southern Oregon. He also owns a valuable farm in Cow creek canyon, consisting of 440 acres, and a beautiful residence in Canyonville where he now resides, a view of which will be found in this history. Mr. Riddle has a family of six children, whose names are: Carrie L., Walter C., Fred, Eva, Benjamin and Presley. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.