Charles Carnan Ridgely

Biography

Charles Carnan Ridgely (1760–1829) was a prominent landowner and figure of significance in early American society. He was a man of considerable wealth and influence who played an important role in the development of his region during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, contributing to the growth and prosperity of his community.

Ridgely is interred at Hampton National Historic Site in Maryland, a grand estate that reflects the prominence and legacy of one of the region's most notable families during the early American period.