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Eric Simpson Riley 1897–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: December 18, 1897

Birth Location: Parist of Hyan Gree, Nottinghamshire, England

Death Date: 16 JAN 1950

Death Location: Littleham, East Devon District, Devon, England

Father: Charles Riley

Mother: Annie Simpson

Spouse(s): Elsie Gibbons

Children(s): Margaret Riley

The story of Eric Simpson Riley began in 1897 in Parist of Hyan Gree, Nottinghamshire, England. In 1901, Eric Simpson Riley resided in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. Eric Simpson Riley married Elsie Gibbons, and had children including Margaret Riley. Eric Simpson Riley passed away in 1950 in Littleham, East Devon District, Devon, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Eric Simpson Riley began in 1897 in Parist of Hyan Gree, Nottinghamshire, England.
  • In 1901, Eric Simpson Riley resided in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
  • Eric Simpson Riley married Elsie Gibbons, and had children including Margaret Riley.
  • Eric Simpson Riley passed away in 1950 in Littleham, East Devon District, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Eric Riley's Ancestors

Self
Eric Riley
1897–1950
Birth Place: Parist of Hyan Gree, Nottinghamshire, England
Parents
Charles Riley
1865–1950
19 Alfred Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Annie (Ellen) Simpson
1867–1947
Parish of St Peter, Nottinghamshire, England
Grandparents
Samuel (James) Riley
1831–1906
Nottinghamshire, England
Jane Griffin
1830–1905
Nottinghamshire, England
Thomas (James) Simpson
1836–1910
London Road, King's Lynn, King's Lynn
Ann Kitchen
1834–1911
Terrington St Clement, Norfolk
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Riley
1801–1878
Frances Brown
1803–1878
James Griffin
1808–
Harriet
1811–1845
Robert Kitchen
1797–1857
Mary Akers
1800–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Riley
1760–
Hannah Pearson
1762–
William Kitchen
1757–1843
Anne Jessup
1757–1833
John Akers
1770–1832
Ann Wilson
1771–1811

Eric Riley's Descendants

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Eric (Simpson) Riley (December 18, 1897–16 JAN 1950) m. Elsie Gibbons (January 1897–)
  1. 1. Margaret Riley 1928–1994 m. Griffith (Leonard) Jones 1932–1992

Eric Riley's Timeline

8 Records

1897
December 18, 1897
Birth of Eric Simpson Riley in Parist of Hyan Gree, Nottinghamshire, England
Parist of Hyan Gree, Nottinghamshire, England
1898
24 Apr 1898
Age 1
Eric Simpson Riley was baptized in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
1901
1901
Age 4
Eric Simpson Riley resided here in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 14
Eric Simpson Riley resided here in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
1915
1915
Age 18
Eric Simpson Riley resided here in 7 Albert Rd, Lenton Nottingham
7 Albert Rd, Lenton Nottingham
1939
1939
Age 42
Eric Simpson Riley resided here in Derbyshire, England
Derbyshire, England
1950
16 JAN 1950
Age 53
Death of Eric Simpson Riley in Exeter, Devon, England
Exeter, Devon, England
1950
14 Mar 1950
Age 53
Eric Simpson Riley - Probate in Exeter
Exeter

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: December 18, 1897
    Event Place: Parist of Hyan Gree, Nottinghamshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 20493
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3165; Folio: 11; Page: 13
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [6] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1015932F
    [7] Nottinghamshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937, Nottinghamshire Archives; Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England; Pr7661; Reference: Pr7661

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3165; Folio: 11; Page: 13

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 20493

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: 7 Albert Rd, Lenton Nottingham
    Record Source: British Army WWI Service Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1015932F

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 JAN 1950
    Event Place: Exeter, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Littleham, East Devon District, Devon, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1950
    Event Place: Exeter
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)

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