John Ridgely, III (1911-1990), was the oldest son of sixth owner, John Ridgely, Jr. John Ridgely, III's mom was Louise. John III grew up in his father’s house on Hampton Lane, spending his childhood between that home and Hampton Mansion. He and his wife,Lillian, a native of Connecticut, settled in Baltimore after their 1935 marriage, where John began working in the printing industry. The following year, they moved into the mansion with John III’s father and grandfather, where they lived for several years while they renovated the Overseer’s (Lower) House on the Hampton Farm Property, eventually becoming the first members of the Ridgely family to occupy that house in several generations. Individuals
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Last updated: April 12, 2024