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Eliza Jane Riley 1844–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jan 1844

Birth Location: Franktin, Co, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 24 Oct 1922

Death Location: Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA

Father: Eliphas Riley

Mother: Lucinda Venable

Spouse(s): James Agent

Children(s): Benjamin Edgin, Thomas Edgin, Mary Edgin, John Edgin, William Edgin, James Edgin, Arminta Edgin, Margaret Edgin

In 1844, Eliza Jane Riley entered the world in Franktin, Co, Arkansas, USA, born to Eliphas Riley And Lucinda Lucy Venable. In 1850, Eliza Jane Riley resided in District 53, McDonald Co, Missouri, USA. In 1860, Eliza Jane Riley resided in White Oak, Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA. Eliza Jane Riley married James Agent, and had children including Arminta Minty Edgin, Benjamin Franklin Edgin, James Washington Edgin, John David Edgin, Margaret L Edgin, Mary Lucinda Edgin, Thomas Preston Edgin, William Riley Edgin. Eliza Jane Riley passed away in 1922 in Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Eliza Jane Riley entered the world in Franktin, Co, Arkansas, USA, born to Eliphas Riley And Lucinda Lucy Venable.
  • In 1850, Eliza Jane Riley resided in District 53, McDonald Co, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1860, Eliza Jane Riley resided in White Oak, Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA.
  • Eliza Jane Riley married James Agent, and had children including Arminta Minty Edgin, Benjamin Franklin Edgin, James Washington Edgin, John David Edgin, Margaret L Edgin, Mary Lucinda Edgin, Thomas Preston Edgin, William Riley Edgin.
  • Eliza Jane Riley passed away in 1922 in Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eliphas Riley
1785–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Lucinda Venable
1808–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
LV

Spouses(s)

James Agent
1839–1878
Birth Location: DeKalb Co, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

Benjamin Edgin
1861–1919
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
BE
Thomas Edgin
1868–1926
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Mary Edgin
1867–1915
Birth Location: Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
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John Edgin
1878–1938
Birth Location: Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
JE
William Edgin
1872–1937
Birth Location: Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
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James Edgin
1871–1943
Birth Location: Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
JE
Arminta Edgin
1875–1876
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Margaret Edgin
1876–1883
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
ME

Eliza Riley's Ancestors

Self
Eliza Riley
1844–1922
Birth Place: Franktin, Co, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Eliphas Riley
1785–
South Carolina
Lucinda ("Lucy") Venable
1808–
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William Venable
1755–1836
Prince Edward County, Virginia, British Colony
Sarah Venable
1774–1856
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr
1729–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Eliza Riley's Descendants

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Eliza (Jane) Riley (15 Jan 1844–24 Oct 1922) m. James Agent (abt 1839–19 Aug 1878)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) Edgin 1861–1919 m. Pluria (J) Newberry 1882–1954 m. Mollie Chambers 1874–
    1. 1. Rose Edgin 1898–1970
    2. 2. Pearl Edgin 1906–
    3. 3. Benjamin (F) Edgin 1908–
    4. 4. Ruby (Jewel) Edgin 1911–
  2. 2. Thomas (Preston) Edgin 1868–1926 m. Bertha Cook 1875–1965
  3. 3. Mary (Lucinda) Edgin 1867–1915 m. John (Columbus) Adams 1867–1943
  4. 4. John (David) Edgin 1878–1938 m. Bonnie (M) Bounds 1882–1958
    1. 1. Ona Elgin 1901–
    2. 2. George (W) Elgin 1905–
    3. 3. Eva Elgin 1905–
    4. 4. Mary (J) Elgin 1909–
    5. 5. Myrtle Edgin 1911–
    6. 6. John (D Edgin) Jr 1915–
    7. 7. Benjamin (F) Edgin 1917–
    8. 8. Josey (P) Edgin 1920–
  5. 5. William (Riley) Edgin 1872–1937 m. Mary (Lucinda) Russell 1879–1936
  6. 6. James (Washington) Edgin 1871–1943 m. Virginia ("Jennie") Russell 1875–1942
  7. 7. Arminta ((Minty)) Edgin 1875–1876
  8. 8. Margaret (L) Edgin 1876–1883

Eliza Riley's Timeline

7 Records

1844
15 Jan 1844
Birth of Eliza Jane Riley in Franktin, Co, Arkansas, USA
Franktin, Co, Arkansas, USA
1850
23 Oct 1850
Age 6
Eliza Jane Riley resided here in District 53, McDonald Co, Missouri, USA
District 53, McDonald Co, Missouri, USA
1860
12 Jun 1860
Age 16
Eliza Jane Riley resided here in White Oak, Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
White Oak, Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
1870
18 Jun 1870
Age 26
Eliza Jane Riley resided here in Center, Dallas PO, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
Center, Dallas PO, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
1910
22 Apr 1910
Age 66
Eliza Jane Riley resided here in Ozark, White Oak, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
Ozark, White Oak, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
1920
13 Mar 1920
Age 76
Eliza Jane Riley resided here in White Oak, Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
White Oak, Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
1922
24 Oct 1922
Age 78
Death of Eliza Jane Riley in White Oak, Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
White Oak, Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1844
    Event Place: Franktin, Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 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: White Oak, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: M653_41; Page: 276; Family History Library F
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [5] 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: District 53, McDonald, Missouri; Roll: 405; Page: 111b
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1922; Roll: 4
    [8] Arkansas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1850
    Event Place: District 53, McDonald Co, Missouri, 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: District 53, McDonald, Missouri; Roll: 405; Page: 111b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1860
    Event Place: White Oak, Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, 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: White Oak, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: M653_41; Page: 276; Family History Library F

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Center, Dallas PO, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1904
    Event Place: Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Confederate Pension Records, 1891-1935, Arkansas History Commission; Application Number: 17597

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Ozark, White Oak, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1919
    Event Place: Ozark, Arkansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Spectator - 21 Jan 1919 - 4, Newspaper Item 21 Jan 1919

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1920
    Event Place: White Oak, Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1922
    Event Place: Little Rock, Pulaski Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Daily Arkansas Gazette - 27 Oct 1922 - Page 16, Obituary 27 Oct 1922

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1922
    Event Place: White Oak, Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, U.S., Death Index, 1914-1950
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1922; Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ozark, Franklin Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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