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Bernice Melissa Riley 1898–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1898

Birth Location: Franklin, Vermont, USA

Death Date: 30 October 1975

Death Location: Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, United States of America

Father: William Riley

Mother: Mary Riley

Spouse(s): Carl Riley, Winslow Gates

Children(s): Robert Riley, Jame Riley, Ann Gates, Pauline Gates, Charles Gates, Helen Gates

In 1898, Bernice Melissa Riley entered the world in Franklin, Vermont, USA, born to William Riley And Mary S Riley. In 1900, Bernice Melissa Riley resided in Franklin, Franklin, Vermont. In 1910, Bernice Melissa Riley resided in Franklin, Franklin, Vermont. Bernice Melissa Riley married Carl White Riley, Winslow Gates, and had children including Ann Gates, Charles William Gates, Helen Melissa Gates, Jame E Riley, Jean L Riley, Pauline Joyce Gates, Robert K Riley, Ronald E Riley. Bernice Melissa Riley passed away in 1975 in Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Bernice Melissa Riley entered the world in Franklin, Vermont, USA, born to William Riley And Mary S Riley.
  • In 1900, Bernice Melissa Riley resided in Franklin, Franklin, Vermont.
  • In 1910, Bernice Melissa Riley resided in Franklin, Franklin, Vermont.
  • Bernice Melissa Riley married Carl White Riley, Winslow Gates, and had children including Ann Gates, Charles William Gates, Helen Melissa Gates, Jame E Riley, Jean L Riley, Pauline Joyce Gates, Robert K Riley, Ronald E Riley.
  • Bernice Melissa Riley passed away in 1975 in Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Riley
1871–
Birth Location: United States
WR
Mary Riley
1865–
Birth Location: Vermont
MR

Spouses(s)

Carl Riley
1896–1983
Birth Location: West Clarksville, New York, USA
CR
Winslow Gates
1899–1954
Birth Location: Vermont
WG

Children(s)

Robert Riley
1925–
Birth Location: New York
RR
Jame Riley
1923–
Birth Location: New York
JR
Ann Gates
1928–2013
Birth Location: Enosburg, Franklin County, Vermont, United States of America
AG
Pauline Gates
1930–2004
Birth Location: Enosburg Falls, Vt.
PG
Charles Gates
1920–2001
Birth Location: Franklin, Franklin, Vermont, USA
CG
Helen Gates
1923–1990
Birth Location: Franklin Fra, Vermont
HG

Bernice Riley's Ancestors

Self
Bernice Riley
1898–1975
Birth Place: Franklin, Vermont, USA
Parents
William Riley
1871–
United States
Mary (S) Riley
1865–
Vermont
Grandparents
Arah Shedd
1833–1900
Vermont
Melissa Shedd
1840–
Vermont
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bernice Riley's Descendants

1.
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Bernice (Melissa) Riley (15 May 1898–30 October 1975) m. Carl (White) Riley (7 May 1896–Feb 1983) m. Winslow Gates (abt 1899–9 July 1954)
  1. 1. Robert (K) Riley 1925–
  2. 2. Jame (E) Riley 1923–
  3. 3. Ann Gates 1928–2013
  4. 4. Pauline (Joyce) Gates 1930–2004
  5. 5. Charles (William) Gates 1920–2001 m. Waneta (Shirley) Patch 1923–1990 m. Winifred Gates 1918–2005
    1. 1. Howard (Hayden) Gates 1938–2016
  6. 6. Helen (Melissa) Gates 1923–1990 m. Floyd (Frederick) Hayes 1921–2002

Bernice Riley's Timeline

8 Records

1898
15 May 1898
Birth of Bernice Melissa Riley in Franklin, Vermont, USA
Franklin, Vermont, USA
1900
1900
Age 2
Bernice Melissa Riley resided here in Franklin, Franklin, Vermont
Franklin, Franklin, Vermont
1910
1910
Age 12
Bernice Melissa Riley resided here in Franklin, Franklin, Vermont
Franklin, Franklin, Vermont
1925
1 June 1925
Age 27
Bernice Melissa Riley resided here in Clarksville, Allegany, New York, United States
Clarksville, Allegany, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 32
Bernice Melissa Riley resided here in Franklin, Franklin, Vermont
Franklin, Franklin, Vermont
1935
1935
Age 37
Bernice Melissa Riley resided here in Rural, Cattaraugus, New York
Rural, Cattaraugus, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Bernice Melissa Riley resided here in Rushford, Allegany, New York, USA
Rushford, Allegany, New York, USA
1975
30 October 1975
Age 77
Death of Bernice Melissa Riley in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1898
    Event Place: Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Birth Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01921; Roll Number: S-30738; Archive Number: M-1993031
    [2] Vermont, Birth Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01921; Roll Number: S-30739; Archive Number: M-2022244
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rushford, Allegany, New York; Roll: T627_2459; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 2-36
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Albans, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T627_4232; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 6-28
    [5] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Clarksville; County: Allegany; Page: 6
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 555-38-4062; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] Vermont, Vital Records
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clarksville, Allegany, New York; Roll: 1406; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0023; Image: 127.0; FHL microfilm: 2341141
    [9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: 2428; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 544.0.
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T623_1692; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 110.
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T624_1614; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 107; Image: 908.
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Daniel Shed Geneology, Ancestry and Descendants of Daniel shed of Braintree, Massachusetts 1327-192

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Franklin, Franklin, Vermont
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T623_1692; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 110.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Franklin, Franklin, Vermont
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T624_1614; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 107; Image: 908.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Clarksville, Allegany, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Clarksville; County: Allegany; Page: 6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Franklin, Franklin, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clarksville, Allegany, New York; Roll: 1406; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0023; Image: 127.0; FHL microfilm: 2341141
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: 2428; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 544.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Cattaraugus, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rushford, Allegany, New York; Roll: T627_2459; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 2-36
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Albans, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T627_4232; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 6-28

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Rushford, Allegany, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rushford, Allegany, New York; Roll: T627_2459; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 2-36
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Albans, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T627_4232; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 6-28

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 October 1975
    Event Place: East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 555-38-4062; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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