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Emma Adelaide Johnson 1860–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 February 1860

Birth Location: Clinton, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 8 Feb 1940

Death Location: Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: John Johnson

Mother: Mary Wright

Spouse(s): William Riley

Children(s): John Riley, Vernetta Riley, Isaac Riley, Marietta Riley, Charlie Riley, Martha Reese, Stanley Sr, James Riley, Alma Riley, William Riley

The story of Emma Adelaide Johnson began in 1860 in Clinton, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Emma Adelaide Johnson resided in Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Emma Adelaide Johnson resided in District 4, Parmleysville, Wayne, Kentucky, USA. Emma Adelaide Johnson married William Porter Riley, and had children including Alma P Riley, Charlie Porter Riley, Isaac Leo Riley, James Osmond Riley, John Lafayette Riley, Marietta Riley, Martha Reese, Stanley Riley Sr, Vernetta Florence Riley, William Franklin Riley. Emma Adelaide Johnson passed away in 1940 in Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Emma Adelaide Johnson began in 1860 in Clinton, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Emma Adelaide Johnson resided in Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Emma Adelaide Johnson resided in District 4, Parmleysville, Wayne, Kentucky, USA.
  • Emma Adelaide Johnson married William Porter Riley, and had children including Alma P Riley, Charlie Porter Riley, Isaac Leo Riley, James Osmond Riley, John Lafayette Riley, Marietta Riley, Martha Reese, Stanley Riley Sr, Vernetta Florence Riley, William Franklin Riley.
  • Emma Adelaide Johnson passed away in 1940 in Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Johnson
1826–1909
Birth Location: Cumberland County, Kentucky, USA
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Mary Wright
1825–1924
Birth Location: Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

William Riley
1857–1929
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
WR

Children(s)

John Riley
1881–1952
Birth Location: Clinton County, Kentucky, United States of America
JR
Vernetta Riley
1879–1935
Birth Location: Albany, Clinton County, Kentucky, United States of America
VR
Isaac Riley
1886–1973
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
IR
Marietta Riley
1888–1957
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MR
Charlie Riley
1890–1973
Birth Location: Shipley, Clinton County, Kentucky, United States of America
CR
Martha Reese
1896–1925
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
MR
Stanley Sr
1895–1972
Birth Location: Albany, Clinton County, Kentucky, USA
SS
James Riley
1897–1980
Birth Location: Albany, Clinton County, Kentucky, USA
JR
Alma Riley
1900–1983
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
AR
William Riley
1884–1969
Birth Location: Albany, Clinton County, Kentucky, United States of America
WR

Emma Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Emma Johnson
1860–1940
Birth Place: Clinton, Kentucky, USA
Parents
John L. Johnson
1826–1909
Cumberland County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Pauline) Wright
1825–1924
Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Henry Johnson
1800–1885
Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Martha Wood
1809–1865
Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Calvin Johnson
1771–1825
Abiah Roberts
1778–1867
John Sr
1783–1861
Sarah Crouch
1792–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Seth Johnson
1746–1816
Jemima Miller
1748–1821
Collins Roberts
1725–1782
Hannah Sears
1737–
Judge Sr
1737–1800
Sarah Wood
1747–1839
James Crouch
1768–1855
Agnes Denton
1770–1836

Emma Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Emma (Adelaide) Johnson (1 February 1860–8 Feb 1940) m. William (Porter) Riley (7 August 1857–12 March 1929)
  1. 1. John (Lafayette) Riley 1881–1952 m. Tina Pitman 1888–1946
    1. 1. George (Carvin) Riley 1907–1959 m. Ida (Catherine) Carender 1923–1986 m. Myrtle (Christine) Smith 1913–1935
      1. 1. Mary (Ruth) Riley 1940–2015 m. Jerry (Leroy) Rinehart 1940–2020
      2. 2. Gerald (Carvin) Riley 1932–1990
      3. 3. David (Lawrence) Riley 1943–2021
      4. 4. Martha (Catherine) Riley 1944–2020
      5. 5. John (Lynn) Riley 1949–2021
      6. 6. Elvis (Lafayette) Riley 1935–1935
    2. 2. Mary (Lillie) Riley 1908–1998
    3. 3. Wilson Riley 1912–1987
    4. 4. Nettie (Aldeen) Riley 1913–1995
    5. 5. Edna (M) Riley 1911–
  2. 2. Vernetta (Florence) Riley 1879–1935 m. George (W) Gann 1846– m. McNichols 1877–1910
    1. 1. Carrie (Effie) McNichols 1901–1976 m. Hugh (Vester) Vantrease 1894–1961 m. Ross (Rufus) Gass 1891–1973 m. John Gann 1898–1930
      1. 1. Hubert (J.) Vantrease 1943–2014
      2. 2. James (Clinton) Vantrease 1936–2011 m. Betty (Jane) Harbison 1934–2012
  3. 3. Isaac (Leo) Riley 1886–1973
  4. 4. Marietta Riley 1888–1957
  5. 5. Charlie (Porter) Riley 1890–1973
    1. 1. Myra Riley 1935–
  6. 6. Martha Reese 1896–1925
    1. 1. Ruby (Thornhill) Reese 1915–1990 m. Christine Reese 1922–2004
      1. 1. Alma (J) Reese 1938–2009
  7. 7. Stanley (Riley) Sr 1895–1972
  8. 8. James (Osmond) Riley 1897–1980
  9. 9. Alma (P) Riley 1900–1983
  10. 10. William (Franklin) Riley 1884–1969 m. Mildred (Lucille) Riley 1923–2003 m. Rose (Etna) Bertram 1892–1983
    1. 1. Bessie Riley 1909–1924
    2. 2. Maggie (Alma) Hamlin 1916–1985
    3. 3. Roxie (Pearl) Riley 1910–1910

Emma Johnson's Timeline

10 Records

1860
1 February 1860
Birth of Emma Adelaide Johnson in Clinton, Kentucky, USA
Clinton, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Emma Adelaide Johnson resided here in Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 10
Emma Adelaide Johnson resided here in District 4, Parmleysville, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
District 4, Parmleysville, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1878
Abt 1878
Age 18
Emma Adelaide Johnson resided here in Clinton
Clinton
1880
1880
Age 20
Emma Adelaide Johnson resided here in District 13, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
Emma Adelaide Johnson resided here in Illwill, Clinton, Kentucky, USA
Illwill, Clinton, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
Emma Adelaide Johnson resided here in Illwill, Clinton, Kentucky, USA
Illwill, Clinton, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
Emma Adelaide Johnson resided here in Civil District 6, Trousdale, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 6, Trousdale, Tennessee, USA
1940
6 February 1940
Age 80
Death of Emma Adelaide Johnson in Rome, Smith, Tennessee, USA
Rome, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1940
8 Feb 1940
Age 80
Burial of Emma Adelaide Johnson in Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 February 1860
    Event Place: Clinton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 4, Parmleysville, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 4, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: M593_503; Page: 78B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1878
    Event Place: Clinton
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910); Roll: 994031

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 13, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Page: 366D; Enumeration District: 094

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Illwill, Clinton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Illwill, Clinton, Kentucky; Roll: 516; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1240516

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Illwill, Clinton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Illwill, Clinton, Kentucky; Roll: T624_471; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1374484

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Trousdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Carthage, Smith, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 February 1940
    Event Place: Rome, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1940
    Event Place: Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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