Ridell was the son of Sir Thomas Ridel of Gateshead and his wife Elizabeth Conyers daughter of Sir John Conyers.
[1] In the Civil War, Ridell espoused the royal cause with great zeal.
He commanded a regiment of foot for the king and was governor of Tynemouth Castle.
He escaped from Berwick in a small fishing smack.
His lordship of Tunstal was sold to satisfy composition.