Son of Granville RIFFE & Sarah RONK. Grand-son of Peter RIFFE (1808-1888) & Mary PERRY (1810-1876). Grand-son of Joseph RONK (abt.1781-abt.1875) & Mary SHOWALTER (abt.1795-abt.1872. Husband of Minnie MIDKIFF and father of Della RIFFE.