The short - lived Ridgway Ornithological Club of Chicago , Illinois ( active from 1883 to about 1890 ) was named in Ridgway 's honor .
He was an honorary member .
The short - lived Ridgway Ornithological Club of Chicago , Illinois ( active from 1883 to about 1890 ) was named in Ridgway 's honor , and he was an honorary member .