George R. Riddle

George R. Riddle
United States Senator
from Delaware
In office
February 2, 1864 – March 28, 1867
Preceded byJames A. Bayard Jr.
Succeeded byJames A. Bayard Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Delaware's At-large district
In office
March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1855
Preceded byJohn W. Houston
Succeeded byElisha D. Cullen
Personal details
Bornc. 1817
New Castle, Delaware, U.S.
DiedMarch 29, 1867(1867-03-29) (aged 49–50)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceWilmington, Delaware
Alma materDelaware College
ProfessionEngineer, lawyer

George Read Riddle (c. 1817 – March 28, 1867) was an American engineer, lawyer and politician from Wilmington, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as U.S. Representative and as U.S. Senator from Delaware.


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