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Edward Riley 1861 – 1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Aug 1861

Birth Location: Wisconsin

Death Date: 12 Aug 1931

Death Location: Meyers Falls, Stevens County, WA

Father: John Riley

Mother: Ellen O'Conner

Spouse(s): Emma Oglan

Children(s): Esther Riley

In 1861, Edward Riley entered the world in Wisconsin, born to John C. Riley and Ellen (Helen) O'Conner. In 1870, Edward Riley resided in Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. In 1900, Edward Riley resided in Lima, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Edward Riley married Emma Catherine Oglan, and had children including Esther May Riley. Edward Riley passed away in 1931 in Meyers Falls, Stevens County, WA.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Edward Riley entered the world in Wisconsin, born to John C. Riley and Ellen (Helen) O'Conner.
  • In 1870, Edward Riley resided in Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States.
  • In 1900, Edward Riley resided in Lima, Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
  • Edward Riley married Emma Catherine Oglan, and had children including Esther May Riley.
  • Edward Riley passed away in 1931 in Meyers Falls, Stevens County, WA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Riley
1795 –
Birth Location: Ireland
JR
Ellen O'Conner
1822 –
Birth Location: Ireland
EO

Spouses(s)

Emma Oglan
1858 – 1922
Birth Location: Lima, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
EO

Children(s)

Esther Riley
1911 – 1978
Birth Location: Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
ER

Edward Riley's Ancestors

Self
Edward Riley
1861 – 1931
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Parents
John C. Riley
1795 –
Ireland
Ellen ((Helen)) O'Conner
1822 –
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Riley's Descendants

1.
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Edward Riley (6 Aug 1861 – 12 Aug 1931) m. Emma (Catherine) Oglan (15 Oct 1858 – 6 Dec 1922)
  1. 1. Esther (May) Riley (6 Mar 1911 – 12 Feb 1978) m. Arthur (Francis) Gilmore (1 January 1890 – 10 Jan 1969)
    1. 1. Emma (Alice) Gilmore (3 Sept 1929 – 24 Feb 2015) m. Carl (Ray) Leonard (9 Oct 1926 – 17 Apr 1982) m. Jack (Arthur) Williams (11 Aug 1928 – 24 Dec 2016) m. Larry (Richard) Carson (11 Mar 1931 – 7 May 2008)
      1. 1. Gary (Joseph) Leonard (22 Dec 1946 – 25 Dec 1946)
      2. 2. Jackie (Lea) Williams (3 Dec 1948 – ) m. John (Henry) Hills (7 Jul 1947 – 22 Jun 2019) m. Keith (Jonathan) Fisher (18 Aug 1951 – )
        1. 1. Joel (Sean) Hills (6 Mar 1969 – ) m. Keri (Marie) Hicks (9 Nov 1976 – )
        2. 2. Jevon (Aric) Hills (26 Apr 1971 – ) m. Sarah (Marie) Monahan (31 May 1972 – )
        3. 3. Jonathan (Todd) Hills (21 Jul 1974 – )
        4. 4. Jessica Hills (12 Feb 1979 – ) m. Billy (Joel) Reece (14 Jan 1983 – )
        5. 5. Suzanna (Ramey) Fisher (29 Sept 1983 – )
      3. 3. Donna Williams (28 Dec 1949 – ) m. "Merrit" (Donald Merritt) Schultz (about 1945 – ) m. Carl (Dean) Bretthauer (25 Feb 1950 – 19 Sep 2006)
        1. 1. Donald (Merritt) Schultz (November 29, 1965 – )

Edward Riley's Timeline

10 Records

1861
6 Aug 1861
Birth of Edward Riley in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
1870
1870
Age 9
Edward Riley resided here in Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
1900
1900
Age 39
Edward Riley resided here in Lima, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Lima, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 44
Edward Riley resided here in Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
1910
April 15, 1910
Age 49
Edward Riley resided here in Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
1913
1913
Age 52
Edward Riley - Adoption in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
1916
1916
Age 55
Edward Riley resided here in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA
1920
January 20, 1920
Age 59
Edward Riley resided here in Sheboygan Ward 2, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Sheboygan Ward 2, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
1930
1930
Age 69
Edward Riley resided here in Meyers Falls, Stevens, Washington
Meyers Falls, Stevens, Washington
1931
12 Aug 1931
Age 70
Death of Edward Riley in Meyers Falls, Stevens County, WA
Meyers Falls, Stevens County, WA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1861
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
    [2] Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sheboygan Ward 2, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2017; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 134; Image: 516.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Meyers Falls, Stevens, Washington; Roll: 2520; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 933.0.
    [5] Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-2017
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1740; Page: 137B; Image: 278; Family History Library Film: 553239
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lima, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1818; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 56.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1738; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: 948.
    [9] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1740; Page: 137B; Image: 278; Family History Library Film: 553239

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lima, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lima, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1818; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 56.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: April 15, 1910
    Event Place: Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lyndon, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1738; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: 948.
    [2] Wisconsin, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 4 Apr 1910; Publication Place: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Adoption
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Sheboygan, Wisconsin

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: January 20, 1920
    Event Place: Sheboygan Ward 2, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sheboygan Ward 2, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2017; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 134; Image: 516.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Dec 10 ,1922
    Event Place: Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Sept 1, 1926
    Event Place: Hesperia, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Meyers Falls, Stevens, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Meyers Falls, Stevens, Washington; Roll: 2520; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 933.0.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1931
    Event Place: Meyers Falls, Stevens County, WA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960
    [2] Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-2017
    [3] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960
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