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Elizabeth Riley 1812–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jul 1812

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 8 May 1878

Death Location: Banks County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Edward Jr.

Mother: Mary Westbrook

Spouse(s): James Wade

Children(s): John Wade, Julian Wade, James Wade, Nancy Wade, Mariah Wade, Polly Wade, Paulina Wade, Martha Wade, Henry Wade, William Wade, Elizabeth Wade, Julian Wade

The story of Elizabeth Riley began in 1812 in Georgia. In 1830, Elizabeth Riley resided in Franklin, Georgia, USA. Elizabeth Riley married James Columbus Jim Wade, and had children including Elizabeth Wade, Henry David Wade, James Columbus Wade, John B Wade, Julian Wade, Mariah Elizabeth Wade, Martha Clementine Wade, Nancy Wade, Paulina B Wade, Polly Anne Wade, William Green Wade. Elizabeth Riley passed away in 1878 in Banks County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Riley began in 1812 in Georgia.
  • In 1830, Elizabeth Riley resided in Franklin, Georgia, USA.
  • Elizabeth Riley married James Columbus Jim Wade, and had children including Elizabeth Wade, Henry David Wade, James Columbus Wade, John B Wade, Julian Wade, Mariah Elizabeth Wade, Martha Clementine Wade, Nancy Wade, Paulina B Wade, Polly Anne Wade, William Green Wade.
  • Elizabeth Riley passed away in 1878 in Banks County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Jr.
1784–1854
Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Westbrook
1792–1850
Birth Location: Franklin County, Georgia, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

James Wade
1808–1888
Birth Location: Kershaw, South Carolina
JW

Children(s)

John Wade
1853–1860
Birth Location: Banks Crossing, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
JW
Julian Wade
1838–1855
Birth Location: –
JW
James Wade
1841–1907
Birth Location: Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
JW
Nancy Wade
1851–1927
Birth Location: Georgia, United States of America
NW
Mariah Wade
1839–1919
Birth Location: –
MW
Polly Wade
1836–1914
Birth Location: United States of America
PW
Paulina Wade
1846–1926
Birth Location: United States of America
PW
Martha Wade
1844–1915
Birth Location: Madison County, Georgia, United States of America
MW
Henry Wade
1834–1855
Birth Location: –
HW
William Wade
1830–1855
Birth Location: –
WW
Elizabeth Wade
1840–
Birth Location: –
EW
Julian Wade
1838–1855
Birth Location: –
JW

Elizabeth Riley's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Riley
1812–1878
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Edward Riley Jr.
1784–1854
Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Mary ('Polly' Hudson) Westbrook
1792–1850
Franklin County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Edward (Riley) Sr.
1758–1821
New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Whitaker
1765–1830
Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Stephen (Bartley Westbrook) Sr.
1756–1820
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Amphelady ("Polley") Hudson
1764–1859
Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edward Riley
1733–1780
Mary Whitaker
1735–1800
Abraham II
1727–1808
Mary Poteet
1739–1797
John 🧬
1733–1790
Barbary Richardson
1735–1783
Cuthbert Hudson
1732–1801
Elizabeth Hudson
1734–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Riley
1705–1744
Samuel (Hillhouse)
1690–1782
Rachel Luckey
1700–1760
Abraham Whitaker
1702–1739
Ann Poteet
1704–1752
William Poteet
1713–1741
Johanna Stewart
1712–1749
William Westbrook
1698–1790
Susanna Lyne
1715–1769
Hall Hudson
1708–
Elizabeth Hampton
1709–1780

Elizabeth Riley's Descendants

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Elizabeth Riley (22 Jul 1812–8 May 1878) m. James (Columbus "Jim") Wade (30 Oct 1808–6 February 1888)
  1. 1. John (B.) Wade 1853–1860
  2. 2. Julian Wade 1838–1855
  3. 3. James (Columbus) Wade 1841–1907
  4. 4. Nancy Wade 1851–1927 m. Henry Vaughn 1851– m. Henry Vaughn 1851–
    1. 1. David Vaughn 1881–
    2. 2. Henry (E) Vaughn 1883–
    3. 3. Charlie Vaughn 1885–
    4. 4. Goode Vaughn 1887–
    5. 5. Plinie (S) Vaughn 1889–
    6. 6. David Vaughn 1881–
    7. 7. Henry (E) Vaughn 1883–
    8. 8. Charlie Vaughn 1885–
    9. 9. Goode Vaughn 1887–
    10. 10. Plinie (S) Vaughn 1889–
  5. 5. Mariah (Elizabeth) Wade 1839–1919 m. William (French) Lord 1837–1903
    1. 1. John (Edward Jackson) Lord 1862–1933
    2. 2. George (Grogan) Lord 1879–1931
    3. 3. Fletcher (L) Lord 1866–1959
    4. 4. Charles (Gaines) Lord 1873–1938
    5. 5. Minnie (Batavia) Randall 1867–1932
    6. 6. Samuel (Webster) Lord 1878–1946
    7. 7. Harriet (E.) Lord 1875–
    8. 8. Joseph (M) Lord 1882–
  6. 6. Polly (Anne) Wade 1836–1914
  7. 7. Paulina (B) Wade 1846–1926
  8. 8. Martha (Clementine) Wade 1844–1915
    1. 1. Lunner (J) Lord 1867–
    2. 2. Deoly (A) Lord 1868–
    3. 3. Didama (E) Lord 1869–
    4. 4. Wade (H.) Lord 1886–1926
  9. 9. Henry (David) Wade 1834–1855
  10. 10. William (Green) Wade 1830–1855
  11. 11. Elizabeth Wade 1840–
  12. 12. Julian Wade 1838–1855

Elizabeth Riley's Timeline

9 Records

1812
22 Jul 1812
Birth of Elizabeth Riley in Franklin County, Georgia
Franklin County, Georgia
1812
22 Jul 1812
Birth of Elizabeth Riley in Georgia
Georgia
1830
1830
Age 18
Elizabeth Riley resided here in Franklin, Georgia, USA
Franklin, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 38
Elizabeth Riley resided here in District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA
District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 48
Elizabeth Riley resided here in Militia District 7, Erastus, Banks, Georgia, USA
Militia District 7, Erastus, Banks, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 58
Elizabeth Riley resided here in Davids, Erastus, Banks, Georgia, USA
Davids, Erastus, Banks, Georgia, USA
1878
8 May 1878
Age 66
Death of Elizabeth Riley in Banks County, Georgia
Banks County, Georgia
1878
8 May 1878
Age 66
Death of Elizabeth Riley in Banks Crossing, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
Banks Crossing, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 68
Elizabeth Riley resided here in Fayette, Alabama, USA
Fayette, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1812
    Event Place: Franklin County, Georgia
    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 32, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: 70; Page: 299b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1812
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Davids, Banks, Georgia; Roll: M593_134; Page: 286A
    [2] 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: Militia District 7, Banks, Georgia; Roll: M653_111; Page: 303; Family History Lib
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Franklin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Franklin, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 17; Page: 235; Family History Library Film: 0007037

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 32, Franklin, Georgia, 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 32, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: 70; Page: 299b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Militia District 7, Erastus, Banks, Georgia, 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: Militia District 7, Banks, Georgia; Roll: M653_111; Page: 303; Family History Lib

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Davids, Erastus, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Davids, Banks, Georgia; Roll: M593_134; Page: 286A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fayette, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 May 1878
    Event Place: Banks County, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 May 1878
    Event Place: Banks Crossing, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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