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Ellen "Nellie" Riley 1888 – 1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 August 1888

Birth Location: Delano, Minn.

Death Date: Dec 13, 1971

Death Location: Chippewa Falls, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA

Father: Bartholomew Riley

Mother: Catherine Brown

Spouse(s): Walter Bell

Children(s): Clinton Bell

In 1888, Ellen "Nellie" Riley entered the world in Delano, Minn., born to Bartholomew "Bartley" Riley and Catherine Brown. In 1895, Ellen "Nellie" Riley resided in Rockford, Wright, Minnesota, USA. In 1900, Ellen "Nellie" Riley resided in Veazie, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA. Ellen "Nellie" Riley married Walter M Bell, and had children including Clinton N Bell. Ellen "Nellie" Riley passed away in 1971 in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Ellen "Nellie" Riley entered the world in Delano, Minn., born to Bartholomew "Bartley" Riley and Catherine Brown.
  • In 1895, Ellen "Nellie" Riley resided in Rockford, Wright, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1900, Ellen "Nellie" Riley resided in Veazie, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Ellen "Nellie" Riley married Walter M Bell, and had children including Clinton N Bell.
  • Ellen "Nellie" Riley passed away in 1971 in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bartholomew Riley
1855 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
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Catherine Brown
Birth Location: –
CB

Spouses(s)

Walter Bell
1879 – 1928
Birth Location: Wisconsin
WB

Children(s)

Clinton Bell
1911 – 1963
Birth Location: Wisconsin
CB

Ellen Riley's Ancestors

Self
Ellen Riley
1888 – 1971
Birth Place: Delano, Minn.
Parents
Bartholomew "Bartley" Riley
1855 –
Wisconsin
Catherine Brown
Grandparents
John (C.) Riley
1795 –
Ireland
Ellen ((Helen)) O'Conner
1822 –
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ellen Riley's Descendants

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Ellen ("Nellie") Riley (9 August 1888 – Dec 13, 1971) m. Walter (M) Bell (Jun 1879 – 1 Nov 1928)
  1. 1. Clinton (N) Bell (16 August 1911 – 15 Jan 1963) m. Evelyn (M) Kirby (28 Feb 1909 – 28 Feb 1989)
    1. 1. Thomas (Joseph) Bell (6 Nov 1938 – 24 Apr 2004)
    2. 2. Donna Bell
    3. 3. Belinda Bell

Ellen Riley's Timeline

9 Records

1888
9 August 1888
Birth of Ellen "Nellie" Riley in Delano, Minn.
Delano, Minn.
1895
1895
Age 7
Ellen "Nellie" Riley resided here in Rockford, Wright, Minnesota, USA
Rockford, Wright, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Ellen "Nellie" Riley resided here in Veazie, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA
Veazie, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Ellen "Nellie" Riley resided here in Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Ellen "Nellie" Riley resided here in Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Ellen "Nellie" Riley resided here in Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Ellen "Nellie" Riley resided here in Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin
Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Ellen "Nellie" Riley resided here in Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
1971
Dec 13, 1971
Age 83
Death of Ellen "Nellie" Riley in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
Chippewa Falls, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 August 1888
    Event Place: Delano, Minn.
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4464; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 9-2
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 396-30-8460; Issue State: Wisconsin; Issue Date: 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1978; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 319
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin; Roll: 2564; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 590.0; FHL microfilm: 2342298
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Veazie, Washburn, Wisconsin; Roll: 1821; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0168; FHL microfilm: 1241821
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1703; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1375716
    [8] Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [10] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chippewa Herald-Telegram; Publication Date: 14 Dec 1971; Publication Place: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.34490559,0.401

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Rockford, Wright, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Veazie, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Veazie, Washburn, Wisconsin; Roll: 1821; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0168; FHL microfilm: 1241821

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1703; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1375716

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1978; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 319

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin; Roll: 2564; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 590.0; FHL microfilm: 2342298

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4464; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 9-2
    [2] Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, Publication Date: 12/ Nov/ 1935; Publication Place: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.34152725,0.17189582,0.5110298&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Arthur, Chippewa, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4464; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 9-2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Eau Claire Mancr
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chippewa Herald-Telegram; Publication Date: 14 Dec 1971; Publication Place: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.34490559,0.401

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 13, 1971
    Event Place: Chippewa Falls, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 396-30-8460; Issue State: Wisconsin; Issue Date: 1951
    [2] Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [4] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chippewa Herald-Telegram; Publication Date: 14 Dec 1971; Publication Place: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.34490559,0.401

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cadott, Chippewa County, Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
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