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Suckie Ridinghorse

Family Information

Suckie Ridinghorse was born 1812 in Cherokee County, NC. She is the daughter of Ridinghorse.

Suckie Ridinghorse's husband was James Riden (1792-0). They were married ABT 1828. They had 7 known children named Thomas Riden (1829-?), Charity Riden (1835-?), James Riden (1838-?), John Riden (1840-?), Francis Riden (1842-?), Susannah Riden (1845-?), and Joseph Thomas Riden (1848-1880).

Notes

[St. Pierre.FTW]

Suckie Riden was a Cherokee Indian maiden of the Horse Clan. Her father was Riding Horse, named for the bareback riding skills he used to steal horses from pioneers between Sevierville and Ducktown. He robbed James Riden who trailed him back to his hideout and met his future wife, Suckie.

Sources

  1. St. Pierre.FTW (Birth source)