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James Riley 1843–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 SEP 1843

Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 7 AUG 1890

Death Location: Brewer Cemetery, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

Father: Zachariah Riley

Mother: Sarah Fox

Spouse(s): Nancy Estep

Children(s): Squire Riley, Zebedee Riley, William Riley, Joseph Riley, Granville Riley, Zachariah Riley, Sarah Riley, Margaret Riley

In 1843, James Riley entered the world in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States, born to Zachariah Riley And Sarah Fox. In 1850, James Riley resided in Breathitt county, part of, Breathitt, Kentucky, Un. In 1850, James Riley resided in Breathitt county, part of, Breathitt, Kentucky, Un. James Riley married Nancy Estep, and had children including Granville Riley, Joseph Joe Riley, Margaret Riley, Sarah Riley, Squire Riley, William Bill Riley, Zachariah Riley, Zebedee Riley. James Riley passed away in 1890 in Brewer Cemetery, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1843, James Riley entered the world in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States, born to Zachariah Riley And Sarah Fox.
  • In 1850, James Riley resided in Breathitt county, part of, Breathitt, Kentucky, Un.
  • In 1850, James Riley resided in Breathitt county, part of, Breathitt, Kentucky, Un.
  • James Riley married Nancy Estep, and had children including Granville Riley, Joseph Joe Riley, Margaret Riley, Sarah Riley, Squire Riley, William Bill Riley, Zachariah Riley, Zebedee Riley.
  • James Riley passed away in 1890 in Brewer Cemetery, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zachariah Riley
1817–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Sarah Fox
1821–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Estep
1845–1921
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, United States
NE

Children(s)

Squire Riley
1883–1942
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
SR
Zebedee Riley
1878–1958
Birth Location: Laurel, Kentucky, United States
ZR
William Riley
1871–1938
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Joseph Riley
1872–1921
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
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Granville Riley
1882–1956
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
GR
Zachariah Riley
1876–1958
Birth Location: Lee, Kentucky, United States
ZR
Sarah Riley
1869–
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
SR
Margaret Riley
1885–1945
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
MR

James Riley's Ancestors

Self
James Riley
1843–1890
Birth Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Zachariah Riley
1817–
Kentucky, United States
Sarah Fox
1821–
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Riley's Descendants

1.
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James Riley (25 SEP 1843–7 AUG 1890) m. Nancy Estep (18 JAN 1845–8 JAN 1921)
  1. 1. Squire Riley 1883–1942 m. Ellen Stamper 1882–1941
  2. 2. Zebedee Riley 1878–1958 m. Delila Estep 1885–1935
    1. 1. Hobert Riley 1902–1956
    2. 2. Ellen Riley 1905–1981
    3. 3. Louvena Riley 1908–1980
  3. 3. William (Bill) Riley 1871–1938
  4. 4. Joseph (“Joe”) Riley 1872–1921
  5. 5. Granville Riley 1882–1956
  6. 6. Zachariah Riley 1876–1958
  7. 7. Sarah Riley 1869–
  8. 8. Margaret Riley 1885–1945

James Riley's Timeline

7 Records

1843
25 SEP 1843
Birth of James Riley in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 7
James Riley resided here in Breathitt county, part of, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Breathitt county, part of, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 7
James Riley resided here in Breathitt county, part of, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Breathitt county, part of, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 27
James Riley resided here in Travellers Rest, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
Travellers Rest, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 27
James Riley resided here in Travellers Rest, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
Travellers Rest, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 37
James Riley resided here in Precinct 1, Perry, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 1, Perry, Kentucky, United States
1890
7 AUG 1890
Age 47
Death of James Riley
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 SEP 1843
    Event Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2022), James Riley, ; Burial, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States of America, Old Riley Cemetery; citing record ID 232773133, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 December 2021), James Riley, ; Burial, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States of America, Brewer Cemetery 1; citing record ID 207712243, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [3] United States Census, 1850, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 December 2020), James Riley in household of Zechriah Riley, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    [4] United States Census, 1870, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 May 2021), James Riley, 1870.
    [5] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2021), Wm. J. Riley in entry for William Riley, 05 Jul 1938; citing Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, reference fn 40528; FHL microfilm 2,023,609.
    [6] United States Census, 1880, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 January 2022), James Riley, Perry, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Perry, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brewer Cemetery, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2022), James Riley, ; Burial, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States of America, Old Riley Cemetery; citing record ID 232773133, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 December 2021), James Riley, ; Burial, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States of America, Brewer Cemetery 1; citing record ID 207712243, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 AUG 1890
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2022), James Riley, ; Burial, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States of America, Old Riley Cemetery; citing record ID 232773133, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 December 2021), James Riley, ; Burial, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States of America, Brewer Cemetery 1; citing record ID 207712243, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Breathitt county, part of, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Travellers Rest, Owsley, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Breathitt county, part of, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Travellers Rest, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
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