This story is inspired by the prompt “beginnings”. James Rideout made a new beginning when he and his family migrated to Australia.
In England
James Rideout was the third son of Ambrose Rideout and his
wife, Charlotte Bennett. James was born
around 1801 and was baptised in the parish church of Tollard Royal, Wiltshire
on 13 May 1801. His brothers were Ambrose, John Bennet and Philip.
Mother Charlotte died in January 1803 following the birth of
son Philip. Ambrose appears to have left
his four sons with family or friends in Tollard Royal and moved away. I have
previously written Ambrose’s story.
