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Rideout Family History

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To Walk Where They Walked - 

The History of the Rideout Family of Dorchester, Mass.

Although the name does not, for most people, conjure up images of fame and fortune, the history of the Rideout family in the United States is certainly rich in its own right.  From two brothers, some say father and son, who came from England in the early 1700s, and settling first near Philadelphia and Maine, their descendants today, cover the globe.

This website is to introduce you to the ancestors of the Rideouts of Dorchester, Mass., USA, and to enable you to learn more about the places where they settled, the hardships that they endured, and the joys and successes that were theirs. This website is to help you to 'Walk Where They Walked'.

The information and photos on this site are the result of many years worth of research, and although most of this is documented, some is my personal commentary. There is a possibility that some information may not be correct, as genealogical research is often tricky.

I would like to hear from other researchers, near and far, and would gladly share information and notes, or point out any problems that may be present in my research. I have more materials that I have accumulated over the years, more than I can possibly put on this website in a lifetime. With that being said, I look forward to adding more of that material as time permits, so please check back often.  

And one other thing. Please note that there is a link on the top of this page that will allow you to contact me, and give me some general information about any research that you may be doing. Feel free to use that contact form to share with me, or to request other information of me as well.

They say that all Rideouts in America are related. So I welcome you, my distant cousin, to this website, and hope that you will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed researching our ancestry.

Posted by Linda  |   April 4, 2008



website news and updates


Discussion Forums Are Currently Off-line

I've been out of the country for a couple of months, and while I was gone, the hosting package expired.  As a result, I need to redo the discussion forums.  It may take me a couple of weeks to get it up and running again, so please be patient and check back often.

Posted by Linda  |   August 21, 2008


Rideout Family Discussion Forums Added 

Need help with your Rideout research? 
Be sure to participate in our RIDEOUT Family Discussion Forums

Posted by Linda  |   April 4, 2008


About the Material On This Website


Please be advised that almost all of the content on this website was written and prepared by me.  Please respect my work and do not copy any of the material without permission.  Please contact me if you would like to use the information that you find here.  I'm more than happy to share it, I would just like to be able to keep track of where it is, and that it is being used in accurate ways.  Thank you.

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Posted by Linda  |   April 5, 2008


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Posted by Linda  |  April 4, 2008

In Memoriam

Linwood Brown Rideout

Please click his name, to read about the life of Linwood Rideout of Bowdoinham, Maine


Rideout-Owned Business Links


If you would like your Rideout owned or operated business listed on this website for free, please contact me.



In the Spotlight

Puritan Candle - A Rideout Owned Triple Scented Jar Candle and Tart Business

A Rideout owned business, located in Maine.  They are an up and coming scented jar candle and tart company.  Be sure to visit their website by clicking on the banner above.