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Edward Riley 1771–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1771

Birth Location: believe Pennsylvania, America

Death Date: 1838

Death Location: Anderson County, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Riley

Mother: Elizabeth Randolph

Spouse(s): Poly Wilson

Children(s): Mary Riley

In 1771, Edward Riley entered the world in believe Pennsylvania, America, born to John Riley And Elizabeth Randolph. In 1800, Edward Riley resided in Kentucky, USA. In 1820, Edward Riley resided in Mercer, Kentucky, United States. Edward Riley married Poly Eleanore Wilson, and had children including Mary Polly Riley. Edward Riley passed away in 1838 in Anderson County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1771, Edward Riley entered the world in believe Pennsylvania, America, born to John Riley And Elizabeth Randolph.
  • In 1800, Edward Riley resided in Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1820, Edward Riley resided in Mercer, Kentucky, United States.
  • Edward Riley married Poly Eleanore Wilson, and had children including Mary Polly Riley.
  • Edward Riley passed away in 1838 in Anderson County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Riley's Ancestors

Self
Edward Riley
1771–1838
Birth Place: believe Pennsylvania, America
Parents
John Riley
1724–1793
England
Elizabeth Randolph
1727–1782
Dungeness, Albemarle, VA, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Riley's Descendants

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Edward Riley (1771–1838) m. Poly (Eleanore) Wilson (1773–1828)
  1. 1. Mary (Polly) Riley 1786–1846 m. James (Downey) Jr 1774–1846
    1. 1. Margaret (Valentine) Downey 1806–1852 m. Andrew (Divine) Jr 1800–1856
      1. 1. Nancy Divine 1828–1856 m. John McMullin 1818–1907
        1. 1. Mary (M) McMullin 1846–
        2. 2. Arthur (B) McMullin 1847–1912 m. Nancy (Jane (Janie)) Lay 1857–1930
        3. 3. Nancy(Nannie) ("Tooey" Divine) McMullin 1854–1921 m. John ("Lazarus" T) Powell 1852–1937
        4. 4. Elizabeth (Bell) McMullin 1849–1911 m. Coleman (Bridges) Mayes 1853–1919
    2. 2. Jane Downey 1810–1893
    3. 3. Thomas Downey 1818–1840
    4. 4. James Downey 1814–1880
    5. 5. Elizabeth (W) Downey 1807–1850
    6. 6. Permelia Downey 1812–1875
    7. 7. Letitia Downey 1820–1852
    8. 8. Caroline Downey 1824–
    9. 9. William (C) Downey 1802–1883

Edward Riley's Timeline

5 Records

1771
1771
Birth of Edward Riley in believe Pennsylvania, America
believe Pennsylvania, America
1800
1800-1900
Age 29
Edward Riley resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1820
1820
Age 49
Edward Riley resided here in Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Mercer, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 59
Edward Riley resided here in Shaker, Mercer, Kentucky, USA
Shaker, Mercer, Kentucky, USA
1838
1838
Age 67
Death of Edward Riley in Anderson County, Kentucky, USA
Anderson County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: believe Pennsylvania, America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800-1900
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890
    [2] Kentucky Pioneer and Court Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Mercer, Kentucky; Page: 107; NARA Roll: M33_26; Image: 116

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Shaker, Mercer, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Shaker, Mercer, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 39; Page: 318; Family History Library Film: 0007818

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Anderson County, Kentucky, USA

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