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Edward "Ned" Riley 1835 – 1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1835

Birth Location: Co. Meath, Ireland

Death Date: Apr 12, 1903

Death Location: Sullivan St., Brooklyn, Kings, New York

Father: Andrew Riley

Mother: Mary Riley

Spouse(s): Catherine Murphy, Margaret Riley

Children(s): John Riley, James Riley, Kate Riley, Andrew Riley, Patrick Reillly, John Riley, William Reilly, Mary Riley\Reilly, Mary Riley\Reilly, Mary Gannon, Elizabeth Riley, Andrew Murphy, Vorhis Riley, Kate Riley, Rose Teahan, John Riley, Edward Riley, Mary Riley\Reilly, Mary Gannon, Joseph Riley

In 1835, Edward "Ned" Riley entered the world in Co. Meath, Ireland, born to Andrew Riley and Mary Nolan Riley. In 1850, Edward "Ned" Riley resided in Brooklyn Ward 9, Kings, New York, USA. Edward "Ned" Riley married Catherine Murphy, Margaret Riley, and had children including John Riley, James Riley, Kate Riley, Andrew J Riley, Patrick Reillly, John J. Riley, William Reilly, Mary Ellen Riley\Reilly, Mary Ellen Riley\Reilly, Mary A Reilly Gannon, Elizabeth Riley, Andrew F Murphy, Vorhis Riley, Kate Riley, Rose Loretta Riley Teahan, John J. Riley, Edward Riley, Mary Ellen Riley\Reilly, Mary A Reilly Gannon, Joseph F Riley. Edward "Ned" Riley passed away in 1903 in Sullivan St., Brooklyn, Kings, New York.

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Biography

  • In 1835, Edward "Ned" Riley entered the world in Co. Meath, Ireland, born to Andrew Riley and Mary Nolan Riley.
  • In 1850, Edward "Ned" Riley resided in Brooklyn Ward 9, Kings, New York, USA.
  • Edward "Ned" Riley married Catherine Murphy, Margaret Riley, and had children including John Riley, James Riley, Kate Riley, Andrew J Riley, Patrick Reillly, John J. Riley, William Reilly, Mary Ellen Riley\Reilly, Mary Ellen Riley\Reilly, Mary A Reilly Gannon, Elizabeth Riley, Andrew F Murphy, Vorhis Riley, Kate Riley, Rose Loretta Riley Teahan, John J. Riley, Edward Riley, Mary Ellen Riley\Reilly, Mary A Reilly Gannon, Joseph F Riley.
  • Edward "Ned" Riley passed away in 1903 in Sullivan St., Brooklyn, Kings, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Riley
1804 – 1874
Birth Location: Co. Meath, Ireland
AR
Mary Riley
1805 – 1901
Birth Location: Meath, Ireland
MR

Spouses(s)

Catherine Murphy
1842 – 1907
Birth Location: Parish of Bree, Ballyhoge, Co. Wexford, Ireland
CM
Margaret Riley
1842 – 1882
Birth Location: Ireland
MR

Children(s)

John Riley
1858 –
Birth Location: New York, USA
JR
James Riley
1865 –
Birth Location: –
JR
Kate Riley
1865 – 1944
Birth Location: New York
KR
Andrew Riley
1866 – 1922
Birth Location: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
AR
Patrick Reillly
1866 –
Birth Location: –
PR
John Riley
1867 – 1916
Birth Location: Brooklyn, Kings, New York
JR
William Reilly
1869 –
Birth Location: –
WR
Mary Riley\Reilly
1871 – 1943
Birth Location: Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, Kings, New York
MR
Mary Riley\Reilly
1871 – 1871
Birth Location: Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, Kings, New York
MR
Mary Gannon
1874 – 1936
Birth Location: –
MG
Elizabeth Riley
1874 – 1880
Birth Location: Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, Kings, New York
ER
Andrew Murphy
1900 –
Birth Location: New York, USA
AM
Vorhis Riley
1863 –
Birth Location: Ireland
VR
Kate Riley
1865 – 1944
Birth Location: New York
KR
Rose Teahan
1865 – 1920
Birth Location: United States
RT
John Riley
1867 – 1916
Birth Location: Brooklyn, Kings, New York
JR
Edward Riley
1870 – 1906
Birth Location: New York
ER
Mary Riley\Reilly
1871 – 1943
Birth Location: Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, Kings, New York
MR
Mary Gannon
1874 – 1936
Birth Location: –
MG
Joseph Riley
1879 –
Birth Location: New York
JR

Edward Riley's Ancestors

Self
Edward Riley
1835 – 1903
Birth Place: Co. Meath, Ireland
Parents
Andrew Riley
1804 – 1874
Co. Meath, Ireland
Mary (Nolan) Riley
1805 – 1901
Meath, Ireland
Grandparents
Francis Welch
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Riley's Descendants

1.
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Edward ("Ned") Riley (May 1835 – Apr 12, 1903) m. Catherine Murphy (abt 1842 – Sept 25, 1907) m. Margaret Riley (abt 1842 – 18 Aug 1882)
  1. 1. John Riley (Dec 1858 – )
  2. 2. James Riley (abt 1865 – )
  3. 3. Kate Riley (abt 1865 – March 20 1944)
  4. 4. Andrew (J) Riley (abt 1866 – February 3, 1922) m. Bridget ("Delia" M) Keegan (26 Feb 1862 – 21 Jun 1916)
    1. 1. Catherine (V) Riley (abt 1892 – 7 September 1966)
    2. 2. Joseph (Patrick Riley or) Reilly (10 Mar 1894 – October 9, 1963) m. Frances (Catherine Wassmuth) Riley (abt 1902 – Aug 1982) m. Mary Riley (May 1890 – February 23, 1929)
      1. 1. John (Joseph N) Riley (15 Jan 1914 – November 16, 1989)
      2. 2. Mary (A) Reilly (abt 1918 – )
      3. 3. Muriel (Theresa) Riley (3 August 1920 – 16 Jun 1999) m. Lawrence (Joseph) Watts (6 Jul 1916 – 18 Nov 1990)
        1. 1. Diana (Maureen) Watts (11 July 1944 – ) m. Charles (Thomas) Schafer (20 Apr 1939 – 17 August 2023)
        2. 2. Jane Watts (8 Jan 1947 – ) m. Robert Martinsen m. James (Willoughby) Pendill
        3. 3. Lois Watts (12 Sep 1950 – ) m. DeLong
      4. 4. Joseph (Lawrence) Riley (10 Jan 1923 – 14 Apr 1988) m. Patricia (Et.) Gorevin (2 Mar 1924 – Apr 1987)
        1. 1. William (D) Lynne
        2. 2. Eileen (M) Pope
      5. 5. William Reilly (abt 1927 – ) m. Lillian (R) McConnell
      6. 6. Edward Reilly (abt 1932 – )
      7. 7. Eileen Reilly (abt 1937 – )
      8. 8. Dorthy Riley (abt 1916 – )
      9. 9. Andrew Riley (abt 1921 – )
    3. 3. Helen (Ellen "Nellie" M) Riley (13 Apr 1895 – 28 May 1974)
    4. 4. John (F) Riley (22 Nov 1897 – 26 Aug 1956)
    5. 5. Andrew (Francis) Riley (8 Mar 1900 – 17 Feb 1979)
    6. 6. Bessie Riley (abt 1902 – )
    7. 7. Elizabeth (H) Riley (abt 1903 – 26 Nov 1970)
    8. 8. William (J) Riley (abt 1907 – )
  5. 5. Patrick Reillly (abt 1866 – )
  6. 6. John (J.) Riley (August 29, 1867 – August 22, 1916)
  7. 7. William Reilly (abt 1869 – )
  8. 8. Mary (Ellen) Riley\Reilly (July 7, 1871 – 18 Jun 1943)
  9. 9. Mary (Ellen) Riley\Reilly (July 7, 1871 – July 16, 1871)
  10. 10. Mary (A Reilly) Gannon (abt 1874 – Sept 18 1936)
  11. 11. Elizabeth Riley (May 1874 – November 15, 1880)
  12. 12. Andrew (F) Murphy (Mar 1900 – )
  13. 13. Vorhis Riley (abt 1863 – )
  14. 14. Rose (Loretta Riley) Teahan (July 7 1865 – 6 Mar 1920)
  15. 15. Edward Riley (Sep 1870 – 21 Dec 1906)
  16. 16. Joseph (F) Riley (May 1879 – )

Edward Riley's Timeline

12 Records

1835
May 1835
Birth of Edward "Ned" Riley in Co. Meath, Ireland
Co. Meath, Ireland
1850
1850
Age 15
Edward "Ned" Riley resided here in Brooklyn Ward 9, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Ward 9, Kings, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 25
Edward "Ned" Riley resided here in New York Ward 15 District 3, New York, New York, New York, USA
New York Ward 15 District 3, New York, New York, New York, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 28
Edward "Ned" Riley resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 30
Edward "Ned" Riley resided here in Poland, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Poland, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 35
Edward "Ned" Riley resided here in Brooklyn Ward 5, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Ward 5, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1875
1875
Age 40
Edward "Ned" Riley resided here in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 45
Edward "Ned" Riley resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1892
1892
Age 57
Edward "Ned" Riley resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Brooklyn, Kings, New York
1900
1900
Age 65
Edward "Ned" Riley resided here in Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York, USA
1903
April 10, 1903
Age 68
Death of Edward "Ned" Riley in Sullivan St., Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Sullivan St., Brooklyn, Kings, New York
1903
Apr 12, 1903
Age 68
Death of Edward "Ned" Riley in Sullivan St., Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Sullivan St., Brooklyn, Kings, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1835
    Event Place: Co. Meath, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [3] New York, U.S., State Census, 1892
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 856; Page: 244a; Enumeration District: 252
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 5, Kings, New York; Roll: M593_947; Page: 613A
    [6] New York, U.S., State Census, 1865, New York State Archives; Albany, New York, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1865
    [7] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York; Roll: 1068; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0545
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: New York Ward 15 District 3, New York, New York; Roll: M653_805; Page: 514; Famil
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Brooklyn Ward 9, Kings, New York; Roll: 520; Page: 52a
    [11] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, 1862-1948, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1903; Publication Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA; ,0.36405542,0.30221677,0.38864914&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 9, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Brooklyn Ward 9, Kings, New York; Roll: 520; Page: 52a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1859
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York; Roll: 1068; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0545

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: New York Ward 15 District 3, New York, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: New York Ward 15 District 3, New York, New York; Roll: M653_805; Page: 514; Famil

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Poland, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1865, New York State Archives; Albany, New York, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 5, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 5, Kings, New York; Roll: M593_947; Page: 613A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 856; Page: 244a; Enumeration District: 252

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1892

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York; Roll: 1068; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0545

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sullivan Ft and Xostrand av
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1903; Publication Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA; ,0.36405542,0.30221677,0.38864914&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 10, 1903
    Event Place: Sullivan St., Brooklyn, Kings, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1903; Publication Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA; ,0.36405542,0.30221677,0.38864914&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 12, 1903
    Event Place: Sullivan St., Brooklyn, Kings, New York
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: East Flatbush, Kings County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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