Peter Riedinger, Jr.
Peter Riedinger, Jr., farmer, P.O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, this county, August 1, 1850, son of George P. and Susan Riedinger, natives of Baden, Germany, who came to this county in 1840, and remained until their death, the former dying in 1864, the latter in 1874. Our subject was united in marriage, December 18, 1877, with Emma Weaver, born in Stark County, Ohio, September 3, 1857, daughter of George and Charlotte Weaver, natives of Germany, and who immigrated to Stark County, Ohio, where they have resided ever since. To Mr. and Mrs. Riedinger have been born five children, four now living: Elton E., born September 10, 1878: Ivin E., born September 11, 1879; Merle D., born January 11, 1883, and Ruth Emma, born January 6, 1885. Claudius W., born September 24, 1880, is deceased. Our subject, who is a farmer by occupation, owns 124 acres of good land. He has filled the office of Trustee of the township two years. He and his wife are members of the Reformed Church.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885