Sir Thomas Ridell (died 1652) was an English

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in the

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. Ridell was the son of Sir Thomas Ridel of

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and his wife Elizabeth Conyers daughter of Sir John Conyers. He became recorder of

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and was of Fenham.John Burke A genealogical and heraldic history of the commoners of Great Britain, Volume 3
/ref> In the Civil War, Ridell espoused the royal cause with great zeal. He commanded a regiment of foot for the king and was governor of Tynemouth Castle. A reward of one thousand pounds was offered for his capture. He escaped from Berwick in a small fishing smack. His lordship of Tunstal was sold to satisfy composition. Ridell died in exile at Antwerp in 1652. Ridell married in 1629 Barbara Calverley widow of Ralph Calverley and daughter of Sir Alexander Davison of Blakiston.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Ridell, Thomas Year of birth missing 1652 deaths Cavaliers