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James Riley 1816 – 1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Dec 1816

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1 Aug 1860

Death Location: Lyon County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Riley

Mother: Elizabeth Chambers

Spouse(s): Lydia Sisco

Children(s): Edward Riley, Larkin Riley, James Riley, Mary Riley, John Riley, Henry Riley, Sarah Riley, Poliny Riley, Joseph Riley, Nancy Riley, Ellen Riley

The story of James Riley began in 1816 in South Carolina, United States. In 1840, James Riley resided in Marion, Kentucky, United States. In 1850, James Riley resided in District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky. James Riley married Lydia Allie Sisco, and had children including Edward Riley, Larkin M Riley, James W Riley, Mary E Riley, John Lansden Riley, Henry M Riley, Sarah J Riley, Poliny J Riley, Joseph H Riley, Nancy Celia A Riley, Ellen Riley. James Riley passed away in 1860 in Lyon County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Riley began in 1816 in South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1840, James Riley resided in Marion, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1850, James Riley resided in District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky.
  • James Riley married Lydia Allie Sisco, and had children including Edward Riley, Larkin M Riley, James W Riley, Mary E Riley, John Lansden Riley, Henry M Riley, Sarah J Riley, Poliny J Riley, Joseph H Riley, Nancy Celia A Riley, Ellen Riley.
  • James Riley passed away in 1860 in Lyon County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Riley's Ancestors

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James Riley
1816 – 1860
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
William Riley
1780 – 1850
Surry County, North Carolina
Elizabeth Chambers
1772 –
Orange, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jeremiah Riley
1730 – 1804
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Willett
1736 – 1772
Frederick, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Eliphaz Riley
1688 – 1760
Elizabeth Burkett
1694 – 1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugh Riley
1653 – 1738
Margaret Plummer
1670 – 1736
John Burkett
1665 – 1735
Ann Mills
1668 – 1730

James Riley's Descendants

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James Riley (13 Dec 1816 – 1 Aug 1860) m. Lydia (Allie) Sisco (16 Jul 1820 – 9 Dec 1886)
  1. 1. Edward Riley (8 Oct 1830 – 12 Jul 1881)
  2. 2. Larkin (M) Riley (1839 – )
  3. 3. James (W) Riley (1843 – 5 Oct 1889)
  4. 4. Mary (E) Riley (abt 1845 – 21 Mar 1918)
  5. 5. John (Lansden) Riley (30 May 1847 – 15 Aug 1915) m. Cornelia (Jane) Adkins (10 Jun 1848 – 3 Feb 1934)
    1. 1. Marcenia Riley (abt 1869 – )
    2. 2. William (Marshall) Riley (Dec 1871 – 17 May 1937)
    3. 3. Leonard (Nathan) Riley (06 Apr 1874 – 15 Mar 1962) m. Mary (Ella) Riley (04 Jul 1881 – 27 Nov 1924)
      1. 1. Minnie Riley (Oct 1899 – )
      2. 2. Mary (S) Riley (abt 1904 – )
      3. 3. Ruby (T) Riley (abt 1908 – )
      4. 4. Robert (R) Riley (abt 1910 – )
      5. 5. Roy (Everett) Riley (31 Oct 1918 – 04 Apr 1998) m. Gladys (Ray) Harness (28 Sep 1920 – 14 Oct 2015)
        1. 1. Dolores (Jeanette) Riley (13 Jan 1942 – 26 January 2018) m. Corbitt (Edwin "Ted") Travis (12 Mar 1938 – 6 Mar 2010)
        2. 2. James (Everett) Riley (21 Aug 1946 – 19 Mar 2010)
    4. 4. Lillie Riley (abt 1879 – )
    5. 5. Sarah Riley (May 1884 – 15 Sep 1954)
  6. 6. Henry (M) Riley (1849 – 1887)
  7. 7. Sarah (J) Riley (6 Jan 1852 – May 1852)
  8. 8. Poliny (J) Riley (1854 – 1887)
  9. 9. Joseph (H) Riley (1855 – 1888)
  10. 10. Nancy (Celia A) Riley (1857 – 1910)
  11. 11. Ellen Riley (1860 – )

James Riley's Timeline

5 Records

1816
13 Dec 1816
Birth of James Riley in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 24
James Riley resided here in Marion, Kentucky, United States
Marion, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 34
James Riley resided here in District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky
District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 44
James Riley resided here in Lyon, Kentucky, United States
Lyon, Kentucky, United States
1860
1 Aug 1860
Age 44
Death of James Riley in Lyon County, Kentucky, USA
Lyon County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1816
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lyon, Kentucky; Roll: M653_383; Page: 680; Image: 344; Family History Library Film: 803383
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky; Roll: M432_194; Page: 325B; Image: 228

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Marion, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Marion, Kentucky; Roll: 118; Page: 320; Image: 648; Family History Library Film: 0007829

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky; Roll: M432_194; Page: 325B; Image: 228

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lyon, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lyon, Kentucky; Roll: M653_383; Page: 680; Image: 344; Family History Library Film: 803383

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1860
    Event Place: Lyon County, Kentucky, USA

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