Ridgely, Capt. Charles, 1733-1790

The Charles Ridgely papers contains papers pertaining to Captain Charles Ridgely, 1733-1790; his nephew and heir Charles Carnan Ridgely, 1769-1829; Charles Carnan Ridgely's son John Ridgely, 1792-1867; John's father-in-law (and distant relative) Nicholas Greenberry Ridgely, 1771-1829; and John's son Charles, 1830-1872.

This collection consists of 106 record books pertaining to the Ridgely family of Maryland.

The collection consists of the bills and receipts (1870-1885) of Margaretta S. Howard Ridgely; a log book (1756-1758) of Captain Charles Ridgely; and an account book (1733-1760) of Caleb Dorsey.

This collection consists of the papers pertaining to the Ridgely family of Hampden in Baltimore, Maryland, from 1757 to 1949.

The Ridgely papers largely pertain to Captain Charles Ridgely's career as a sea captain and planter. Other topics in the collection include convict servants, Northampton Furnace, "Hampton," and Baltimore County politics.