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Alexander Riley 1787–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1787

Birth Location: Fredrick, Virginia, United States

Death Date: Feb 1864

Death Location: Mercer, Kentucky, United States

Father: Hugh Riley

Mother: Frances None

Spouse(s): Nancy Whitehouse

Children(s): Wilford Riley

In 1787, Alexander Riley entered the world in Fredrick, Virginia, United States, born to Hugh Riley And Frances. In 1850, Alexander Riley resided in District 2, Mercer, Kentucky. In 1860, Alexander Riley resided in District 2, Mercer, Kentucky, United States. Alexander Riley married Nancy Whitehouse, and had children including Wilford Willis Riley. Alexander Riley passed away in 1864 in Mercer, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1787, Alexander Riley entered the world in Fredrick, Virginia, United States, born to Hugh Riley And Frances.
  • In 1850, Alexander Riley resided in District 2, Mercer, Kentucky.
  • In 1860, Alexander Riley resided in District 2, Mercer, Kentucky, United States.
  • Alexander Riley married Nancy Whitehouse, and had children including Wilford Willis Riley.
  • Alexander Riley passed away in 1864 in Mercer, Kentucky, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Riley's Ancestors

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Alexander Riley
1787–1864
Birth Place: Fredrick, Virginia, United States
Parents
Hugh Riley
1747–1812
Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Frances
1855–1938
Windsor, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Grandparents
John Riley
1730–1785
Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, United States
Mary Hillhouse
1720–1765
Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
THOMAS RILEY
1676–1730
ELIZABETH O'NEILL
1695–1782
Samuel Hillhouse
1700–1782
Rachel
1700–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugh Riley
1653–1736
Margaret Plummer
1657–1736

Alexander Riley's Descendants

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Alexander Riley (1787–Feb 1864) m. Nancy Whitehouse (abt 1791–27 Sep 1858)
  1. 1. Wilford ("Willis") Riley 1817–1884 m. Mary O'Neal 1818–1850 m. Delitha McKinney 1811–1838
    1. 1. William (Jasper) Riley 1845–1908
    2. 2. Eliza Riley 1856–
    3. 3. George (Newton) Riley 1844–1922 m. Sarah (Francis) Bryant 1850–1915
      1. 1. Ezra (Lee) Riley 1875–1947
      2. 2. Sarah (A) Riley 1868–
      3. 3. William (E) Riley 1871–
      4. 4. Daniel (“Jess” Esco Riley) Riley 1873–1939 m. Margaret ("Maggie" Isabell) Evans 1876–1961
        1. 1. Harry (T) Riley 1905–1979 m. Alice ("Rose" Rosamond) Riley 1906–2004 m. Pearl (Bernita) Bartholomew 1909–1961
        2. 2. George (Wayne) Riley 1916–1972 m. Helen (Elois) Peters 1918–1964
        3. 3. William (Orval) Riley 1903–1984 m. Mildred Harding 1908–1995
        4. 4. Blanche Riley 1904–1905
        5. 5. Stella (V. (Lavada?)) Riley 1898–1973 m. John (M.) Roebuck 1896–
        6. 6. Hazel Riley 1906–1992
        7. 7. Beulah Riley 1901–1978 m. Martin Maass 1893–1971
        8. 8. Myrtle (E) Riley 1897–1971 m. Leslie (Marvin Grimes) Sr. 1889–1961

Alexander Riley's Timeline

4 Records

1787
1787
Birth of Alexander Riley in Fredrick, Virginia, United States
Fredrick, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 63
Alexander Riley resided here in District 2, Mercer, Kentucky
District 2, Mercer, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 73
Alexander Riley resided here in District 2, Mercer, Kentucky, United States
District 2, Mercer, Kentucky, United States
1864
Feb 1864
Age 77
Death of Alexander Riley in Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Mercer, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Fredrick, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: M653_387; Page: 671; Image: 127; Family History Library Film: 803387
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: M432_213; Page: 321B; Image: 309

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Mercer, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: M432_213; Page: 321B; Image: 309

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Mercer, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: M653_387; Page: 671; Image: 127; Family History Library Film: 803387

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1864
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky, United States

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