I have been reading through this site as well as other genealogy info,and I feel have a now better understanding of the Speight history.
It seems that they were (still are) a large clan scattered througout theUnited Kingdom. In the late 1800's, some of the Speights came to theUnited States, first through the Carolinas and on to Texas.
Those that stayed in North and South Carolina were apparently landownerswith slaves whom they gave the family name (as was the practice of theday). There is a large population of African-American people namedSpeight and Speights today.
Those that went on to Texas obviously did well for themselves. There is aSpeight Airport in Waco, Texas and I believe there is a Speight Breweryin that region as well.
Speaking of the Speight Brewery, there is a thriving Speight Brewery in atown called Dunedin (named after a Scottish town, I believe) in NewZealand. This was obviously a group of Speight family members who optednot to go to the United States, but headed to New Zealand instead withothers from the Dunedin region in Scotland.
There is a Speightstown in Barbarados also.
What I don't know is anything about the German roots of the Speight name.I would guess that they were the predecessors of the British Speightfamily. Any thoughts on that, anyone?
Thanks for reviewing my rather simplistic history of the Speight name. Iknow there is much more to this great historic name.
Followups:Re: The Great Speights Ted Wharnsby 5/03/01
Re: The Great Speights Suzanne Speight 5/18/01
Re: The Great Speights Ted Wharnsby 5/18/01See will page 151 POTS book.[Reddick03252001.FTW]
I have been reading through this site as well as other genealogy info,and I feel have a now better understanding of the Speight history.
It seems that they were (still are) a large clan scattered througout theUnited Kingdom. In the late 1800's, some of the Speights came to theUnited States, first through the Carolinas and on to Texas.
Those that stayed in North and South Carolina were apparently landownerswith slaves whom they gave the family name (as was the practice of theday). There is a large population of African-American people namedSpeight and Speights today.
Those that went on to Texas obviously did well for themselves. There is aSpeight Airport in Waco, Texas and I believe there is a Speight Breweryin that region as well.
Speaking of the Speight Brewery, there is a thriving Speight Brewery in atown called Dunedin (named after a Scottish town, I believe) in NewZealand. This was obviously a group of Speight family members who optednot to go to the United States, but headed to New Zealand instead withothers from the Dunedin region in Scotland.
There is a Speightstown in Barbarados also.
What I don't know is anything about the German roots of the Speight name.I would guess that they were the predecessors of the British Speightfamily. Any thoughts on that, anyone?
Thanks for reviewing my rather simplistic history of the Speight name. Iknow there is much more to this great historic name.
Followups:Re: The Great Speights Ted Wharnsby 5/03/01
Re: The Great Speights Suzanne Speight 5/18/01
Re: The Great Speights Ted Wharnsby 5/18/01See will page 151 POTS book.
AKA Capt. Mills A. Riddick
This is all the information I have. I have used information shared with me by other researchers. I welcome corrections. Please realise that I will make corrections as time permits. There may be mistakes, please verify information you use.
This is all the information I have. I have used information shared with me by other researchers. I welcome corrections. Please realise that I will make corrections as time permits. There may be mistakes, please verify information you use.
This is all the information I have. I have used information shared with me by other researchers. I welcome corrections. Please realise that I will make corrections as time permits. There may be mistakes, please verify information you use.
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Re: Origin of Reddick - help required
Posted by: Wayne Thomas Date: May 01, 1999 at 11:48:13
In Reply to: Re: Origin of Reddick - help required by Mark Reddick of 393
Paul Redik was from Delbatye, Scotland. His son was William Redik ( 1530)also living in Delbatye..\Next I have is James Reddick (1630-1693) whowas in Nansemond Co, Va. He had a son James, that I know little about andthat James had a son Lemuel (1711-1775)who was a distant Grandfather..Ihave pretty good info from that point on...Lots of important people..Thisclan Stayed around Nansemond Co. Va and Gates Co., NC. for a good while,but some moved on further South to Ga. Ms, and Ar.The following document, signed by Lemuel Riddick reads like an obituary.It refers to my ancestor, William Bass of Norfolk Co., Virginia.
"William Bass the Elder was deceased August ye 13th day in the Year ofour Lord 1741, age. 87. Beloved Sire of sons William Bass, Edward Bass,Joseph Bass, Thomas Bass and their faithful sister Mary Bass. Father alsoof son John Bass late deceased and daughter Kesiah, juner. late deceased.His Departing is Lamented and Mourned by family and friends.
LEMUEL RIDDICK (Rubric)My questions are, Who was Lemuel Riddick? What is meant by the term"Rubric" as applied to Mr. Riddick? Was he, perhaps a clergyman?
I do not have the original of said document and have no idea where tolook for same. Perhaps if I knew who or what Lemuel Riddick was, maybe Imight have a better idea where to look for the original.
Even knowing who Mr. Riddick was might help to authenticate thetranscription of the document.
I would be much obliged for any help in this regard.
Al Bass
Re: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va.
Posted by: J. Henson Date: May 23, 2000 at 22:45:16
In Reply to: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va. by Al Bass of 142
If you'd like to know more about Lemuel, go to the American Memories website, to the George Washington letters collection, and enter "Riddick".George Washington Papers Series 4. General Correspondence. 1697-1799
George Mason, April 23, 1769, Virginia Merchants Association, Plan forNon-Importation of British Goods -- Transcription
Image 419 of 1045 PREV IMAGE | NEXT IMAGEGeorge Washington Papers Home | Archival grayscale/color (JPEG - 293K)
His child moved to Gates Co., NC
1775: Clerk of Court, Nansemond Co., VA
Member VA House of Burgesses for 39 years
Formulated first VA militia with Patrick Henry, George Washington, andBenjamin Harrison
Served 40 years as a vestryman of Upper Parish Nansemond Co., Va
Served on committee that built Cape henry Lighthouse - first in America
on DAR Patriot List
Member, Convention of Delegates for the Colony of VA, held in Richmondtown, VA
Had only one childFrom another Riddick line:
The town of Suffolk, Virginia was incorporated in 1742 on the south bankof the Nansemond River in the County of Nansemond. Suffolk wasofficially designated a port of entry on July 31, 1789. According to acensus taken by Benjamin Riddick in 1850, there were 1,200 people livingin the town of Suffolk. By 1860, as the Civil War approached, thepopulation of Suffolk had increased to 1, 390. Benjamin Riddick had beenelected Mayor in 1858, and was still serving Suffolk in that capacitywhen the War began. On May 12, 1862, the New York Cavalry rode into townand forced Mayor Riddick to surrender local control.
-"Riddick's Folly Cookbook"
Benjamin Franklin Riddick moved to Haywood County, Tennessee in 1838.
Re: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va.
Posted by: Wayne Thomas Date: December 30, 2000 at 06:50:46
In Reply to: Re: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va. by Walter G. Riddick IIof 389
While our dates differ a little, I believe the Lemuel being discussed isthe one Walter mentioned. Lemuel ( b 1711 d. Dec.2 1775) was a trulyimportant revolutionary and historic figure. First, he was responsiblefor naming the town of Suffork. He was credited for picking that name inorder to influence the Gov to granting the charter. Suffolk was the homecounty in England of the Gov.After Patrick Henry gave his famous " Give me Liberty of Give me Death"speech, several men were appointed to a committee to " prepare for thedefense " of our new country. Some of the individuals included were Geo.Washington, Nathan Hale, Ben Franklin, Patrick Henry, TomJefferson....and Lemuel Riddick!!! Unfortunately Lemuel died that Dec.and never reached the level of fame the other did or signed the Dec ofInd as he probably would have had he lived. Nearly any earlyRevolutionary period History mentions Lemuel. Lemuel had a son born inJuly 1763. Lemuels wife was Ester Robbins Pugh..Hope this helps.
See family bible entries, POTS book, page 154-155.
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Re: Origin of Reddick - help required
Posted by: Wayne Thomas Date: May 01, 1999 at 11:48:13
In Reply to: Re: Origin of Reddick - help required by Mark Reddick of 393
Paul Redik was from Delbatye, Scotland. His son was William Redik ( 1530)also living in Delbatye..\Next I have is James Reddick (1630-1693) whowas in Nansemond Co, Va. He had a son James, that I know little about andthat James had a son Lemuel (1711-1775)who was a distant Grandfather..Ihave pretty good info from that point on...Lots of important people..Thisclan Stayed around Nansemond Co. Va and Gates Co., NC. for a good while,but some moved on further South to Ga. Ms, and Ar.The following document, signed by Lemuel Riddick reads like an obituary.It refers to my ancestor, William Bass of Norfolk Co., Virginia.
"William Bass the Elder was deceased August ye 13th day in the Year ofour Lord 1741, age. 87. Beloved Sire of sons William Bass, Edward Bass,Joseph Bass, Thomas Bass and their faithful sister Mary Bass. Father alsoof son John Bass late deceased and daughter Kesiah, juner. late deceased.His Departing is Lamented and Mourned by family and friends.
LEMUEL RIDDICK (Rubric)My questions are, Who was Lemuel Riddick? What is meant by the term"Rubric" as applied to Mr. Riddick? Was he, perhaps a clergyman?
I do not have the original of said document and have no idea where tolook for same. Perhaps if I knew who or what Lemuel Riddick was, maybe Imight have a better idea where to look for the original.
Even knowing who Mr. Riddick was might help to authenticate thetranscription of the document.
I would be much obliged for any help in this regard.
Al Bass
Re: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va.
Posted by: J. Henson Date: May 23, 2000 at 22:45:16
In Reply to: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va. by Al Bass of 142
If you'd like to know more about Lemuel, go to the American Memories website, to the George Washington letters collection, and enter "Riddick".George Washington Papers Series 4. General Correspondence. 1697-1799
George Mason, April 23, 1769, Virginia Merchants Association, Plan forNon-Importation of British Goods -- Transcription
Image 419 of 1045 PREV IMAGE | NEXT IMAGEGeorge Washington Papers Home | Archival grayscale/color (JPEG - 293K)
His child moved to Gates Co., NC
1775: Clerk of Court, Nansemond Co., VA
Member VA House of Burgesses for 39 years
Formulated first VA militia with Patrick Henry, George Washington, andBenjamin Harrison
Served 40 years as a vestryman of Upper Parish Nansemond Co., Va
Served on committee that built Cape henry Lighthouse - first in America
on DAR Patriot List
Member, Convention of Delegates for the Colony of VA, held in Richmondtown, VA
Had only one childFrom another Riddick line:
The town of Suffolk, Virginia was incorporated in 1742 on the south bankof the Nansemond River in the County of Nansemond. Suffolk wasofficially designated a port of entry on July 31, 1789. According to acensus taken by Benjamin Riddick in 1850, there were 1,200 people livingin the town of Suffolk. By 1860, as the Civil War approached, thepopulation of Suffolk had increased to 1, 390. Benjamin Riddick had beenelected Mayor in 1858, and was still serving Suffolk in that capacitywhen the War began. On May 12, 1862, the New York Cavalry rode into townand forced Mayor Riddick to surrender local control.
-"Riddick's Folly Cookbook"
Benjamin Franklin Riddick moved to Haywood County, Tennessee in 1838.
Re: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va.
Posted by: Wayne Thomas Date: December 30, 2000 at 06:50:46
In Reply to: Re: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va. by Walter G. Riddick IIof 389
While our dates differ a little, I believe the Lemuel being discussed isthe one Walter mentioned. Lemuel ( b 1711 d. Dec.2 1775) was a trulyimportant revolutionary and historic figure. First, he was responsiblefor naming the town of Suffork. He was credited for picking that name inorder to influence the Gov to granting the charter. Suffolk was the homecounty in England of the Gov.After Patrick Henry gave his famous " Give me Liberty of Give me Death"speech, several men were appointed to a committee to " prepare for thedefense " of our new country. Some of the individuals included were Geo.Washington, Nathan Hale, Ben Franklin, Patrick Henry, TomJefferson....and Lemuel Riddick!!! Unfortunately Lemuel died that Dec.and never reached the level of fame the other did or signed the Dec ofInd as he probably would have had he lived. Nearly any earlyRevolutionary period History mentions Lemuel. Lemuel had a son born inJuly 1763. Lemuels wife was Ester Robbins Pugh..Hope this helps.
See family bible entries, POTS book, page 154-155.
Lemuel died at sea with the smallpox on his passage home from [unreadable] and buried at sea April 1756.
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Re: Origin of Reddick - help required
Posted by: Wayne Thomas Date: May 01, 1999 at 11:48:13
In Reply to: Re: Origin of Reddick - help required by Mark Reddick of 393
Paul Redik was from Delbatye, Scotland. His son was William Redik ( 1530)also living in Delbatye..\Next I have is James Reddick (1630-1693) whowas in Nansemond Co, Va. He had a son James, that I know little about andthat James had a son Lemuel (1711-1775)who was a distant Grandfather..Ihave pretty good info from that point on...Lots of important people..Thisclan Stayed around Nansemond Co. Va and Gates Co., NC. for a good while,but some moved on further South to Ga. Ms, and Ar.The following document, signed by Lemuel Riddick reads like an obituary.It refers to my ancestor, William Bass of Norfolk Co., Virginia.
"William Bass the Elder was deceased August ye 13th day in the Year ofour Lord 1741, age. 87. Beloved Sire of sons William Bass, Edward Bass,Joseph Bass, Thomas Bass and their faithful sister Mary Bass. Father alsoof son John Bass late deceased and daughter Kesiah, juner. late deceased.His Departing is Lamented and Mourned by family and friends.
LEMUEL RIDDICK (Rubric)My questions are, Who was Lemuel Riddick? What is meant by the term"Rubric" as applied to Mr. Riddick? Was he, perhaps a clergyman?
I do not have the original of said document and have no idea where tolook for same. Perhaps if I knew who or what Lemuel Riddick was, maybe Imight have a better idea where to look for the original.
Even knowing who Mr. Riddick was might help to authenticate thetranscription of the document.
I would be much obliged for any help in this regard.
Al Bass
Re: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va.
Posted by: J. Henson Date: May 23, 2000 at 22:45:16
In Reply to: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va. by Al Bass of 142
If you'd like to know more about Lemuel, go to the American Memories website, to the George Washington letters collection, and enter "Riddick".George Washington Papers Series 4. General Correspondence. 1697-1799
George Mason, April 23, 1769, Virginia Merchants Association, Plan forNon-Importation of British Goods -- Transcription
Image 419 of 1045 PREV IMAGE | NEXT IMAGEGeorge Washington Papers Home | Archival grayscale/color (JPEG - 293K)
His child moved to Gates Co., NC
1775: Clerk of Court, Nansemond Co., VA
Member VA House of Burgesses for 39 years
Formulated first VA militia with Patrick Henry, George Washington, andBenjamin Harrison
Served 40 years as a vestryman of Upper Parish Nansemond Co., Va
Served on committee that built Cape henry Lighthouse - first in America
on DAR Patriot List
Member, Convention of Delegates for the Colony of VA, held in Richmondtown, VA
Had only one childFrom another Riddick line:
The town of Suffolk, Virginia was incorporated in 1742 on the south bankof the Nansemond River in the County of Nansemond. Suffolk wasofficially designated a port of entry on July 31, 1789. According to acensus taken by Benjamin Riddick in 1850, there were 1,200 people livingin the town of Suffolk. By 1860, as the Civil War approached, thepopulation of Suffolk had increased to 1, 390. Benjamin Riddick had beenelected Mayor in 1858, and was still serving Suffolk in that capacitywhen the War began. On May 12, 1862, the New York Cavalry rode into townand forced Mayor Riddick to surrender local control.
-"Riddick's Folly Cookbook"
Benjamin Franklin Riddick moved to Haywood County, Tennessee in 1838.
Re: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va.
Posted by: Wayne Thomas Date: December 30, 2000 at 06:50:46
In Reply to: Re: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va. by Walter G. Riddick IIof 389
While our dates differ a little, I believe the Lemuel being discussed isthe one Walter mentioned. Lemuel ( b 1711 d. Dec.2 1775) was a trulyimportant revolutionary and historic figure. First, he was responsiblefor naming the town of Suffork. He was credited for picking that name inorder to influence the Gov to granting the charter. Suffolk was the homecounty in England of the Gov.After Patrick Henry gave his famous " Give me Liberty of Give me Death"speech, several men were appointed to a committee to " prepare for thedefense " of our new country. Some of the individuals included were Geo.Washington, Nathan Hale, Ben Franklin, Patrick Henry, TomJefferson....and Lemuel Riddick!!! Unfortunately Lemuel died that Dec.and never reached the level of fame the other did or signed the Dec ofInd as he probably would have had he lived. Nearly any earlyRevolutionary period History mentions Lemuel. Lemuel had a son born inJuly 1763. Lemuels wife was Ester Robbins Pugh..Hope this helps.
See family bible entries, POTS book, page 154-155.
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Re: Origin of Reddick - help required
Posted by: Wayne Thomas Date: May 01, 1999 at 11:48:13
In Reply to: Re: Origin of Reddick - help required by Mark Reddick of 393
Paul Redik was from Delbatye, Scotland. His son was William Redik ( 1530)also living in Delbatye..\Next I have is James Reddick (1630-1693) whowas in Nansemond Co, Va. He had a son James, that I know little about andthat James had a son Lemuel (1711-1775)who was a distant Grandfather..Ihave pretty good info from that point on...Lots of important people..Thisclan Stayed around Nansemond Co. Va and Gates Co., NC. for a good while,but some moved on further South to Ga. Ms, and Ar.The following document, signed by Lemuel Riddick reads like an obituary.It refers to my ancestor, William Bass of Norfolk Co., Virginia.
"William Bass the Elder was deceased August ye 13th day in the Year ofour Lord 1741, age. 87. Beloved Sire of sons William Bass, Edward Bass,Joseph Bass, Thomas Bass and their faithful sister Mary Bass. Father alsoof son John Bass late deceased and daughter Kesiah, juner. late deceased.His Departing is Lamented and Mourned by family and friends.
LEMUEL RIDDICK (Rubric)My questions are, Who was Lemuel Riddick? What is meant by the term"Rubric" as applied to Mr. Riddick? Was he, perhaps a clergyman?
I do not have the original of said document and have no idea where tolook for same. Perhaps if I knew who or what Lemuel Riddick was, maybe Imight have a better idea where to look for the original.
Even knowing who Mr. Riddick was might help to authenticate thetranscription of the document.
I would be much obliged for any help in this regard.
Al Bass
Re: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va.
Posted by: J. Henson Date: May 23, 2000 at 22:45:16
In Reply to: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va. by Al Bass of 142
If you'd like to know more about Lemuel, go to the American Memories website, to the George Washington letters collection, and enter "Riddick".George Washington Papers Series 4. General Correspondence. 1697-1799
George Mason, April 23, 1769, Virginia Merchants Association, Plan forNon-Importation of British Goods -- Transcription
Image 419 of 1045 PREV IMAGE | NEXT IMAGEGeorge Washington Papers Home | Archival grayscale/color (JPEG - 293K)
His child moved to Gates Co., NC
1775: Clerk of Court, Nansemond Co., VA
Member VA House of Burgesses for 39 years
Formulated first VA militia with Patrick Henry, George Washington, andBenjamin Harrison
Served 40 years as a vestryman of Upper Parish Nansemond Co., Va
Served on committee that built Cape henry Lighthouse - first in America
on DAR Patriot List
Member, Convention of Delegates for the Colony of VA, held in Richmondtown, VA
Had only one childFrom another Riddick line:
The town of Suffolk, Virginia was incorporated in 1742 on the south bankof the Nansemond River in the County of Nansemond. Suffolk wasofficially designated a port of entry on July 31, 1789. According to acensus taken by Benjamin Riddick in 1850, there were 1,200 people livingin the town of Suffolk. By 1860, as the Civil War approached, thepopulation of Suffolk had increased to 1, 390. Benjamin Riddick had beenelected Mayor in 1858, and was still serving Suffolk in that capacitywhen the War began. On May 12, 1862, the New York Cavalry rode into townand forced Mayor Riddick to surrender local control.
-"Riddick's Folly Cookbook"
Benjamin Franklin Riddick moved to Haywood County, Tennessee in 1838.
Re: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va.
Posted by: Wayne Thomas Date: December 30, 2000 at 06:50:46
In Reply to: Re: LEMUEL RIDDICK, Norfolk Co., Va. by Walter G. Riddick IIof 389
While our dates differ a little, I believe the Lemuel being discussed isthe one Walter mentioned. Lemuel ( b 1711 d. Dec.2 1775) was a trulyimportant revolutionary and historic figure. First, he was responsiblefor naming the town of Suffork. He was credited for picking that name inorder to influence the Gov to granting the charter. Suffolk was the homecounty in England of the Gov.After Patrick Henry gave his famous " Give me Liberty of Give me Death"speech, several men were appointed to a committee to " prepare for thedefense " of our new country. Some of the individuals included were Geo.Washington, Nathan Hale, Ben Franklin, Patrick Henry, TomJefferson....and Lemuel Riddick!!! Unfortunately Lemuel died that Dec.and never reached the level of fame the other did or signed the Dec ofInd as he probably would have had he lived. Nearly any earlyRevolutionary period History mentions Lemuel. Lemuel had a son born inJuly 1763. Lemuels wife was Ester Robbins Pugh..Hope this helps.
See family bible entries, POTS book, page 154-155.