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James Albert Riley 1874–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 July 1874

Birth Location: Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 26 Jun 1930

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Ambrose Riley

Mother: Artema Souders

Spouse(s): Louisa Harris

Children(s): Bertha Riley, Theodore Riley

In 1874, James Albert Riley entered the world in Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Ambrose Bramlett Riley And Artema G Souders. In 1920, James Albert Riley resided in Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, James Albert Riley resided in District 3, District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. James Albert Riley married Louisa Lula Harris, and had children including Bertha May Riley, Theodore Roosevelt Riley. James Albert Riley passed away in 1930 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1874, James Albert Riley entered the world in Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Ambrose Bramlett Riley And Artema G Souders.
  • In 1920, James Albert Riley resided in Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, James Albert Riley resided in District 3, District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Albert Riley married Louisa Lula Harris, and had children including Bertha May Riley, Theodore Roosevelt Riley.
  • James Albert Riley passed away in 1930 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Riley's Ancestors

Self
James Riley
1874–1930
Birth Place: Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Ambrose Bramlett Riley
1853–1910
Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
Artema (G.) Souders
1848–1875
Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Riley) Jr
1828–1893
Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth Riley
1818–
Tennessee
Thomas (Oscar) Souders
1828–1865
Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA
Senia Morgan
1825–1880
Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Sowder
1797–1879
Elizabeth Cox
1804–1854
John Morgan
1794–1874
Martha Milsap
1805–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James COX
1782–1853
Elizabeth BARRON
1785–1860
William Sr.
1770–1853
Elizabeth Bobbitt
1775–1864
Thomas Milsap
1766–

James Riley's Descendants

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James (Albert) Riley (26 July 1874–26 Jun 1930) m. Louisa ("Lula") Harris (16 Aug 1876–20 Feb 1942)
  1. 1. Bertha (May) Riley 1896–1936 m. Conrad (John) Raeuchle 1884–1959
    1. 1. Gertrude (Marie) Raeuchle 1925–2017 m. Victor (Elmer) Reichle 1920–1979
  2. 2. Theodore (Roosevelt) Riley 1904–1965

James Riley's Timeline

4 Records

1874
26 July 1874
Birth of James Albert Riley in Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America
Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 46
James Albert Riley resided here in Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
James Albert Riley resided here in District 3, District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
District 3, District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1930
26 Jun 1930
Age 56
Death of James Albert Riley in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 July 1874
    Event Place: Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_582; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 225
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 0197; FHL microfilm: 2340487
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_582; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 225

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 0197; FHL microfilm: 2340487

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1930
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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