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Franklin James "Frank" Riley 1873–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jun 1873

Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Death Date: 1 Feb 1956

Death Location: Mount Holly, Gaston, North Carolina

Father: James Riley

Mother: Mollie Prim

Spouse(s): Minnie VanPelt

Children(s): Mack Riley, Bertha Riley, John Riley, Tessie Riley, Emma Riley, Elsie Riley, Elver Riley, Mollie Riley, Evia Riley, Hettie Riley, James Sr.

The story of Franklin James "Frank" Riley began in 1873 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. In 1880, Franklin James "Frank" Riley resided in Catawba Springs, Lincoln, North Carolina, United S. In 1900, Franklin James "Frank" Riley resided in Spencer Mountain Mills Town & Gastoniat Town (Prt.. Franklin James "Frank" Riley married Minnie S Vanpelt, and had children including Bertha Riley, Elsie Riley, Elver Riley, Emma Riley, Evia Riley, Hettie M Riley, James Robert Riley Sr, John Riley, Mack William Riley, Mollie Riley, Tessie Riley. Franklin James "Frank" Riley passed away in 1956 in Mount Holly, Gaston, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Franklin James "Frank" Riley began in 1873 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
  • In 1880, Franklin James "Frank" Riley resided in Catawba Springs, Lincoln, North Carolina, United S.
  • In 1900, Franklin James "Frank" Riley resided in Spencer Mountain Mills Town & Gastoniat Town (Prt..
  • Franklin James "Frank" Riley married Minnie S Vanpelt, and had children including Bertha Riley, Elsie Riley, Elver Riley, Emma Riley, Evia Riley, Hettie M Riley, James Robert Riley Sr, John Riley, Mack William Riley, Mollie Riley, Tessie Riley.
  • Franklin James "Frank" Riley passed away in 1956 in Mount Holly, Gaston, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Franklin Riley's Ancestors

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Franklin Riley
1873–1956
Birth Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Parents
James Franklin Riley
1826–
North Carolina
Mollie Prim
1843–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Franklin Riley's Descendants

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Franklin (James "Frank") Riley (4 Jun 1873–1 Feb 1956) m. Minnie (S.) VanPelt (23 May 1874–14 Jun 1962)
  1. 1. Mack (William) Riley 1901–1987 m. Ellen (Andora) Messer 1903–1966
    1. 1. Paul (Edward) Riley 1922–1999
  2. 2. Bertha Riley 1898–
  3. 3. John Riley 1895–
  4. 4. Tessie Riley 1894–
  5. 5. Emma Riley 1921–
  6. 6. Elsie Riley 1918–
  7. 7. Elver Riley 1913–
  8. 8. Mollie Riley 1911–
  9. 9. Evia Riley 1909–
  10. 10. Hettie (M.) Riley 1904–
  11. 11. James (Robert Riley) Sr. 1904–1987 m. Edith (Emily) McGee 1909–1989
    1. 1. James (Robert Riley) Jr. 1931–2000

Franklin Riley's Timeline

7 Records

1873
4 Jun 1873
Birth of Franklin James "Frank" Riley in Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 7
Franklin James "Frank" Riley resided here in Catawba Springs, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
Catawba Springs, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 27
Franklin James "Frank" Riley resided here in Spencer Mountain Mills Town & Gastoniat Town (Prt.), Gaston, North Carolina
Spencer Mountain Mills Town & Gastoniat Town (Prt.), Gaston, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 37
Franklin James "Frank" Riley resided here in Lemley, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Lemley, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 47
Franklin James "Frank" Riley resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 57
Franklin James "Frank" Riley resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
1956
1 Feb 1956
Age 83
Death of Franklin James "Frank" Riley in Mount Holly, Gaston, North Carolina
Mount Holly, Gaston, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1873
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1299; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 96; Image: .
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lemley, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Catawba Springs, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: 970; Family History Film: 1254970; Page: 252C; Enumeration District: 100; Image: 0507.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: 1692; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 1049.0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1196; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 79.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Spencer Mountain Mills Town & Gastoniat Town (Prt.), Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1196; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 79.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: 1692; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 1049.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Catawba Springs, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Catawba Springs, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: 970; Family History Film: 1254970; Page: 252C; Enumeration District: 100; Image: 0507.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1956
    Event Place: Mount Holly, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lowell, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lemley, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lemley, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1299; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 96; Image: .

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