Riley - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Riley Genealogical Library

kristin7172 — 2012-05-23 08:08:44Z

Hi David,

I am looking for my fathers ancestry. His name was Norman Riley, born in Iowa June 21st 1949. His fathers name was Donald M. Riley, and my great grand fathers name was Albert Riley. This is all I have to work with.

Thanks

Kristin Faiferlick
klf7172@ymail.com

Re: Passenger list lookup-Riley

JCottril — 2012-05-20 05:24:43Z

The parents of Hugh of this record are Thomas and Mary.

Re: Riley - Burscough - farmers etc.

jonryley — 2012-05-19 07:31:15Z

From what i can gather they originated from Scotland!
The family until recently have all been farmers

I can go any further back than William Riley born 1785, but i live close to the area and i'm going to look at the church records and gravestones

Charles Riley

NancyRiley67 — 2012-05-18 21:00:26Z

I am looking for Charles (Henry) Riley that lived in Indiana. He was married to Nancy Mary Bower. He died in Jackson Co., Indiana in the year of 1937.

I have two possiblities for him -
He was either born in Ireland or Pennsylvania abt. 1853 and possibly with the last name of Snitcher.

He and Nancy had 6 children:
Charles Abraham Riley - born 1884 (our line)
Edna A. (Sisk)(married Beller)- born 1873
Perry T. (Sisk)- born 1878
Icey Riley (died at 1 mo. old) - born 1882
Sarah M. Riley (married Trobridge)- born 1887
Mary J. Riley - born 1891

Thank you for your help!

Charles Riley

NancyRiley67 — 2012-05-18 20:59:39Z

Re: Riley of Quebec, Canada

jikg_sutherland — 2012-05-16 00:19:39Z

Hello, I just came across your feed and perhaps you could help me out. My maiden name is Riley, I was born in Montreal, now reside in Ontario. My father an only child was born in Montreal Ronald George Riley (April 26, 1949) of Fredrick George Riley (April 12, 1926?) & Eunice (Biggs) Riley. Fred was the only son of John James Riley & Ellen (Brown) Riley. I know that Fred was born on London, Ontario then the family moved back to Montreal where John & Ellen met. John was in WWII. We know nothing of John or his family history but that he was Catholic buried at Mount Royal with a military plot.

Descendents of Harry and Beatrice Riley

christinebonner17 — 2012-05-15 20:18:39Z

I am trying to trace the descendents of the Riley family who emigrated to Boree Creek, New South Wales, Australia, Beatrice and sons Mark, Albert and Tom in 1912 and Harry the year before. They lived at The Old Bakery, Boree Creek.

Alice ( Riley ) Cunninham

helmick623 — 2012-05-14 03:53:37Z

Alice Riley was Married to Lee Cunningham he was from Wood Co, Wv and she was Fram Preston Co, Wv Married in 1895 in Parsons Wv need info on both , There deaths and Children can any one help me Please. helmick623@hotmail.com

Re: James Ningon(Ningen) Riley

Kolmer — 2012-05-12 04:41:15Z

I have a 16 page document about Ningon Riley. He was probably my Great Great Grandfather. My grandfather was John Riley and he married Mary Anny Fry. My father was James Oral Riley. His brother was Earnest Riley. They were born in Scotland, Van Buren County, Arkansas. John A. Riley, my grandfather was born in 1869 and died August 28, 1959. Nancy Jane Parnell was his mother. My e-mail address is
wslehde@htc.net I would be interested in exchanging information and if you have any pictures I would enjoy seeing them. I live in Illinois, Sherry

Re: James Ningon Riley

Kolmer — 2012-05-12 04:21:49Z

I have a history that list Ningon Riley. He must have been a Great Great Great Grandfather to me. My father was James O. Riley and my Grandfather was John Riley who married Mary Ann Fry. My father was born in Arkansas. I would be interested in hearing more from you and also if you have pictures. My e-mail address is wslehde@htc.net. Sherry Lehde

seeking ancestor

cottonvalley7 — 2012-04-21 21:58:50Z

have come to a standstill with william riley born appx 1811 maybe in baldwin me...last part of the family tree that remains elusive..thanks to all in advance

Margaret Riley Daugher of James Riley and Hannah Atkinson

rvnick — 2012-04-20 17:00:02Z

I am looking for anyone who thinks they are related to Margaret's parents, James Riley and Hannah, Hannah the daughter of Sarah Atkinson (nee Telford). Sarah was born about 1881, her father was Thomas Telford and mother was Hannah Gaddes. Margaret had a sister Irene.

Re: Charles H. Riley

pgmiller2 — 2012-04-19 17:10:00Z

Now that the 1940 census is out is there any chance of learning more about this Riley family?

Re: Charles H. Riley

pgmiller2 — 2012-04-19 17:09:48Z

Now that the 1940 census is out is there any chance of learning more about this Riley family?

Re: Charles H. Riley

Pamelareneep — 2012-04-19 17:01:05Z

I'm very sorry for not replying before now but I'm having a very hard time with this menopause I havent done much of anything these days. I apologize again. And hopefully the doctors can get me better. Talk to you real soon on this, Iam interested in all this and would enjoy it more when I get to feeling better...Pam

Re: Slavery/Slaveholders/Rileys

dsriley — 2012-04-18 06:00:01Z

The only Thomas Riley I have any remote connection to Was a Colonel Thomas Riley that lived in Monroe Alabama. He married a black gal named Sallie and their son was the first mixed marriage kids to go to West Point. The pictures of Col. Thomas and Sallie show them to be a handsome couple. He went on to become the president of a bank back there, a bank that is still running to this day.

Re: Slavery/Slaveholders/Rileys

pgmiller2 — 2012-04-17 14:59:59Z

David...long time no hear anything from you. I know our DNA did not even remotely match, but I'm still trying to run down my SC Thomas Reilley and getting nowhere. Have you run into a family with a Thomas born about 1803 whose father was also Thomas? Being from that part of the South they may also have had slaves before moving to Kentucky in the mid 1830s.

Re: Slavery/Slaveholders/Rileys

alishap190 — 2012-04-17 14:07:17Z

This is amazing to know. Will email you now. Thanks!

Re: Slavery/Slaveholders/Rileys

dsriley — 2012-04-16 16:24:25Z

Reply directly to rileydsAT gmail.com. I have William Eldridge Riley's history and Some information on Walter Riley, including one of my ancestor's first hand narrative on the events around "Bloody Kemper County".

Re: Slavery/Slaveholders/Rileys

alishap190 — 2012-04-16 14:38:28Z

Hi,

I am interested in any information you might have about the slaves of Rileys in Kemper and Neshoba Counties, MS. My g.grandfather is named William Riley and his mother is known to be Frances ?. We have no clue about his background but know he was a child of a former slave, perhaps William E Riley. We also know our family has a connection to Walter Riley who we know was a former slave of William E Riley.

Any info you have would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

Alisha

Re: Boyll

lady18600 — 2012-04-12 18:37:25Z

No sorry I am the only Riley I know of because I married Walter Warren Veda Boyll Gregory's grandson.

Re: Charles H. Riley

EERidenour — 2012-04-11 00:05:59Z

Hi Pam,

Here is some more info on your Grandparents. I have a copy of a marriage license dated 29 Sept 1906 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co, Arkansas for Charles Riles (age 22) and Media Pennington (age 18), both from Spiro, Choctow Nation, Indian Territory (OK).

Note that Media appears to be a familiar nickname shortened from Almedia.

I sent a copy of the license to your hotmail email address.

Also, the 1930 Federal census for Machire Township, Haskell Co, OK, lists the Charles Riley Family as:
Charles (age 53) This age should be 46.
Almedia (42) This age looks OK
Gertrude (18)
Carl (10)
Mildred (8)
Jimmie (6)
Tony (4)

Based upon these two and other sources, I think our Grandmothers first name was Almedia .... but I'm not 100% positive about this yet!!

BTW, I've sent 3 emails to your Hotmail email address with no reply?

Byron L. Riley of St. Paul, Mn 1944

drbrownlee — 2012-04-08 00:20:03Z

Byron is pictured in the 44-A class yearbook of Curtis Field, in Brady, Texas. He is an aviation cadet. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Charles H. Riley

Pamelareneep — 2012-04-07 04:36:08Z

my email is Pamelareneep@hotmail.com

Re: Charles H. Riley

Pamelareneep — 2012-04-07 04:32:29Z

yes there is i'll see if i can get a copy to you ok ty pam

The Riley's

fordsville1 — 2012-04-07 01:51:24Z

My grandmother was Wilda Marie Riley born somewhere around 1916. I just recently found out her dad's name was James O. riley and wife Nora. She had three sisters according to 1930's census. Della,Luceille,and Martine. I am trying to find out any information for my mom. Because her mom Wilda died in childbirth on August 10, 1954 and my mom was only nine.

Re: 1881 Canadian Census/Looking for these RILEY'S

heidioudot1 — 2012-04-06 18:27:38Z

Hello,

I saw your post and thought you may be able to help me out. My grandmother was born Eunice Killaby. Her parents were Phinnia Courtney and Robert Killaby from Ontario. Do you have any further information on these families? It would be greatly appreciated. Heidi

Re: Charles H. Riley

pgmiller2 — 2012-04-05 15:21:56Z

My Riley/Reilley family was in North Central Arkansas by the 1880's or maybe before. They came and went and then moved up to Oregon Co., MO...just north into Missouri. I traveled to Fulton Co., Arkansas a few years ago to hunt for that family line and ran into a Riley family that seems unrelated to mine, but still is in the Fulton, Izard county area. They told me that they have a family reunion in Eastern Oklahoma every year. There is a very active rootsweb list in both Fulton Co and Izard co. Maybe they could help you find something on your family that was from Arkansas. Good luck.

Re: Charles H. Riley

EERidenour — 2012-04-05 07:37:14Z

Just an update for you .... I've been browsing the 1900 Federal Census and found that Charles (age 16) was living and working in the Bonoshe area and Almelia (age 20) was living with her family in the Spiro town area which is about 15 miles from Bonoshe. Charles and Almelia married in 1906. Charles said he was born in AR but did not know where his father and mother were born.

I still need to find where they were married and when they moved to Stigler.

If you are interested, I will keep you posted if I find new info.

BTW, is there any info about Charles and Almelia on your fathers birth certificate?

Re: Samuel J Riley VA>KY

chris637 — 2012-04-04 09:46:08Z

I notice that your ID is carrington. Have you been to the following URL http://cjsfamily.tripod.com/riley.html . It is run by a long distant cousin of mine thru a John Riley of unknown birth died abt.1810 NC. If in viewing the URL above you feel there might be a connection with your Riley contact me at g_riley@hotmail.com .

Re: Charles H. Riley

EERidenour — 2012-04-04 08:17:19Z

Hi Pamelareneep,

I tried to send you an email but could not find your email address (I am not paying for membership so that may be why). I updated my profile to include my email address in case you want to try to contact me.

It looks like we may be first cousins! I have the following info:

Charles H. Riley born 18 Mar 1884 AR died 15 Dec 167 Hanford, Kings, CA

married 29 Sep 1906 OK

Almedia (sp?) Pennington born 8 Aug 1880 Blain OK on 29 Sep 1906.

Children:

Mable born 5 Mar 1907 OK died 30 Jul 1972 Taft, Kern, CA
Gertrude born 13 Oct 1911 OK died 31 Jan 1989 Hanford, CA
Carl born 15 Feb 1919 OK died 11 Apr 1989 Fresno, CA
Mildred born 29 Jan 1921 Stigler, OK died 25 Jun 1965 SF, CA
James born 31 Jul 1923 Stigler, OK died 1970-1980 Modesto,CA
Tony born 1 Jun 1925 Stigler, OK died 1 Jan 1996 Armona, CA

I show James married to Bonnie Scott and then Jessie?

Mildred Riley married Walt Ridenour in 1938 in Corcoran, Kings, CA.

Children:

Benny Dale born 4 Oct 1939 Corcoran, CA
Thelma Lou born 14 Apr 1941 Hanford, CA
Elmer Eugene born 11 Dec 1943 (this is me!!)
Richard Bradley born 9 Oct 1959

The Ridenour side of our family has been traced back to 1586 in Switzerland (we emigrated to the new world in the 1700's). Our name is spelled Reitenauer in Erope.

If my email doesn't appear in my profile, you can reach me at EERidenour@charter.net

Are you using genealogy software? I am using Family Tree Maker 2006.

Hope to hear from you.

Re: Charles H. Riley

Pamelareneep — 2012-04-03 19:45:58Z

Yes he was born in Arkansas and Amelia Pennington born in Oklahoma

Re: Charles H. Riley

Pamelareneep — 2012-04-03 19:44:19Z

Hi, My grandfather is Charles H Riley and my grandmother was Almelia Pennington. Both whom lived in Stigler Oklahoma when there son James Phillip Riley was born. James P. Riley is my father. My grandparents Mr.& Mrs. Charles H Riley was deceased before I was born. I think it was the year I was born. 1964... I have the birth certificate in front of me that belonged to my father. Charles and Amelia also had a son named Tony Riley, and Jack Riley. Well, feel free to email me if you like...

Sarah Riley Gunter 1921-2012 b. Belmont County, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2012-04-03 03:02:26Z

HUBBARD, Ohio – Sarah F. Gunter, 90, died Saturday morning, March 31, 2012, at Meadowbrook Manor.

She was born April 21, 1921, in St. Clairsville, Ohio a daughter of Harry W. and Mary Louise Rinker Riley and has lived in Hubbard, OH since 1943.

Mrs. Gunter, a homemaker, was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hubbard, the United Methodist Women’s Group, Suzanna Wesley Class and taught bible school. Sarah loved being outside taking care of her flowers.

Her husband, Robert N. Gunter, whom she married Aug. 9, 1938, died March 24, 1992.

She leaves two sons, Harry (Penny) Gunter and John (Linda) Gunter, both of Hubbard; one brother, Robert R. Riley of Rutherfordton, N.C.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Harry G. Riley, John T. Riley, Alfred L. Riley and James W. Riley; and a sister, Mary Riley.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Kelley-Robb-Cummins Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Yargo officiating.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kelley-Robb-Cummins Funeral Home.

Interment will be at Hubbard Union Cemetery.

Please visit www.krcummins.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to the family.

Re: SAMUEL RILEY

JanFlowers74 — 2012-04-02 12:45:11Z

Is there anyone on this board that has a Mary A. (Polly) Riley born circa 1797 possibly in Kentucky in their lineage?

I have a marriage record for a Polly Riley who married Allen Bybee at Corydon, Harrison county, Inidana in 1818. She later appears in the 1850 census as Mary A. Bibee with her childeren. Allen had died by this time.

Jan Flowers

Re: Samuel J Riley VA>KY

carrington45144 — 2012-04-01 12:22:16Z

I have found out that this is my Samuel.Has anyone found out any more information on John Riley born about 1765 MD and Savilla? Can anyone show me the direct line to these Rileys from Cheif Doublehead? It'sconfusing me.I'm not seeing the direct connection.

Re: Boyll

JanFlowers74 — 2012-03-31 20:45:53Z

Are there any Riley, Rawley Rielly, etc in this family's history? If so I would like to see the history you have.

Jan Flowers

Rileys in SC circa 1800s

tinagreen10270 — 2012-03-31 03:48:17Z

Hi. I am searching for my 2nd great grandfather. We believe his name was Jesse Riley born 1851. According to a page from an old family Bible, he may have had a brother named Henry Riley born December 1872. Jesse went on to have two children that we know of by Lila Jean Lyles (sometimes seen as Lily 1849-1925. The children were Christopher Columbus (Lum) Riley 1876-1961 and Robert Samuel Riley 1879-1958. We know that according to the 1880 census Lila Jean was living as a widow in SC with her two young sons in the home of her parents James Lyles and Mary Adams Lyles. We believe Lila Jean and my great grandfather Christopher and his brother Robert were born in the Lancaster area of SC. Please contact me if you have any information. Thanks bunches!!!

RILEY Robert Sr. 1923-2012

Lace_Lynch — 2012-03-30 13:00:24Z

YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2012, at the Ebenezer Life Center Church of God in Christ for Mr. Robert Riley Sr., 88, who departed this life Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at his home.

Mr. Riley was born Dec. 8, 1923, in Taylor, Georgia, a son of Thomas and Sarah Phelps Riley, coming to this area in 1952.

He had been employed with LTV Republic Steel over 20 years, retiring in late 1970s.
He was a member and Deacon of the Ebenezer Life Center COGIC, a member of the Senior Choir and a former trustee. He was also a member of S.O.A.R. and Local Union 1331.
He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, gardening, landscaping, watching boxing and western movies on TV.

He leaves to cherish his beloved memory, 10 daughters, Carrie Bell Reese, Sara L. (Samuel) Childs, Gloria J. Anderson, Barbara A. Riley, Linda Riley and Elane Riley, all of Youngstown, Missy Hardy and Christy Hardy, both of Atlanta, Louella Drummond of Decatur, Ga. and Mattie (Fred) Leggett of Tallahassee, Florida; three sons, Willie Boone of Taylor Ga., Robert L. (Sylvia) Riley Jr. and Willie B. Riley and daughter-in-law Linda J. Riley, all of Youngstown, Ohio; a sister, Eddie Lee Smith of Fort Valley, Ga.; 35 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; special friends Katherine Allen and Jack Esmail; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, the former Caroline Doward, who passed away June 5, 1995; two daughters, Carrie P. Shelton and Bertha M. Riley; and two sons, Peter Hardy and William Riley.

Friends may call on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home

Re: Boyll

bjct1 — 2012-03-30 11:48:51Z

I would love to read what she has written. It may contain a lot of information I have been looking for.
Thank you so much for your response. My email address is campbell5075@gmail.com

Re: Boyll

ChicoGram — 2012-03-30 08:59:12Z

I would also love to read it. My email address is chicogram@hotmail.com
Thanks for sharing,
Barb

Re: Boyll

lady18600 — 2012-03-30 03:23:42Z

I would like to read your story. If you would e-mail to me, I think my husband would like to read it also. My husband is Walter Warren, Veda Gregory is his grand-mother. If you would like to share any other info I would like that also.

Debby Warren
18600 S Rhodes Cir
Clinton, IN 47842

Re: Boyll

bulldoglover76 — 2012-03-30 02:20:18Z

I have a grandmother that has just passed in 2010. She was born in Pimento. Her name was Mary Boyll McGlone. My grandmother wrote a long history about our ancestors if you are interested.

Charles H. Riley

EERidenour — 2012-03-29 17:58:40Z

Looking for information about my maternal grandfather Charles H. Riley born 18 Mar 1884 (AR?), died 15 Dec 1967 Hanford, CA, married 29 Sep 1906 Almedia Pennington born 8 Aug 1880 Blain, OK, died 17 Feb 1964 Hanford, CA

Re: JOHN RILEY / REILEY

KingKramden — 2012-03-22 10:48:24Z

Jenny, I am interested in knowing whether you are still active, and whether you have gained any more information about the Riley family. I am researching Peter and John Riley, relative to their land reservations in Jackson County under the 1821 Treaty of Chicago. I am one of the writers of a historic series that appears weekly in the Jackson Citizen Patriot newspaper. The land transaction involving Peter Riley and John R. Williams, filed with the county in 1842, but begun years earlier, is the first land transaction of record in Jackson County. If you have any reply, send it to me directly at kenjgigi@comcast.net. Same for anyone else with information on this fascinating family.

Re: Michigan Chippewa, Ojibwe, Ojibway Indians, 1819 Treaty of Saginaw

KingKramden — 2012-03-21 17:16:38Z

I am a retired newspaper writer, who still does mostly historic articles for the Jackson Citizen Patriot in Michigan. I am currently working on Jackson County's very first land sale, which involved as seller Peter Riley, who along with brother John was given a reserve of 640 acres at the point of where the Grand River is joined by its tributary the Portage River just north of the city of Jackson, in Blackman Township. Most of this property is now part of the vast acreage belonging to the Michigan Department of Corrections. The Riley brothers' names appear in the 1921 Chicago Treaty, as follows: "For the use of John Riley, the son of Menawcumegoqua, a Chippewa woman, six hundred and forty acres of land, beginning at the head of the first marsh above the mouth of the Saginaw river, on the east side thereof. For the use of Peter Riley, the son of Menawcumegoqua, a Chippewa woman, six hundred and forty acres of land, beginning above and adjoining the apple trees on the west side of the Saginaw river, and running up the same for quantity. For the use of James Riley, the son of Menawcumegoqua, a Chippewa woman, six hundred and forty acres, beginning on the east side of the Saginaw river, nearly opposite to Campeauâs trading house, and running up the river for quantity." I would be very interested in any particulars about the mother, the father (said to be a trader) and the sons. Can anyone provide any more detail. Apparently the brothers received reserves in at least two treaties - the 1819 Saginaw Treaty and the 1821 Chicago Treaty. They must have been something special ... Ken Wyatt, Jackson MI

Thomas Peter Riley 1882-1966 Oklahoma?

sharonsmith9732 — 2012-03-20 01:27:02Z

Hi my name is Sharon Smith and I am interested in finding out more about my grandmother's family, Her name was Alta Weona Riley and she married Samuel Roosevelt Shultz. Her Father was Thomas Peter Riley and Mother was Gertie Mae Roof-Riley. I'm not sure where either of my great grandparents were born but they were buried in oklahoma -probably Stephens County. Any information would be helpful.

Re: Richard Dayton Riley in Nebraska

AvaDavis58 — 2012-03-18 18:29:58Z

richard dayton riley is the father of richard clayton riley
Richard clayton riley is the father of my birth mother, her
name was Mabel Louise riley. I was born to Mabel Riley but
adopted to another Ne. family

Re: Arlis Riley

thomlegacy — 2012-03-17 22:44:58Z

I read your message and at first thought it was one I posted myself. Sounds like you have hit the same roadblock that I have. Keep me in mind, and I will do likewise, if you ever find anything on either Arlis or Julia.

Stephen Riley (b.1806 - d. 12/29/1872) Garret Co. Maryland

rileyw28 — 2012-03-17 19:13:45Z

I'm looking for information on Stephen Riley.

Born: 11/14/1806 (a lot of people have his birth date as August 1806, but his grave marker lists his death date as 12/29/1872 and that he lived 66yrs 1 mos 15dys which would make his birthday 11/14/1806)

1832 Married Catherine Whetstone Riley

8 Children:
Mary Ann Friend (1833-1896)
Joseph L Riley (1834-1909)
Rebecca Riley (1837-)
George Riley (1839-1874)
William H Riley (1842-1894)
Theresa Riley (Paul?) (1845-)
Benjamin Riley (1847-)
John Howard Riley (1850-1910)

Lived in Allegany County, Md from 1840-1870 (census).

Died 12/29/1872, buried in Blooming Rose Cemetery in Western Md.

My lineage to Stephen is through his son John H. Riley. I am looking for information on clarifying Stephens children, their spouses, etc. I am especially interested in finding Stephens parents and or siblings, and how this Riley line fits in with other Riley's...Any help any one may be able to provide would be greatly appreciated.

Warren Riley