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Jeremiah Riley 1730–1804 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1730

Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States

Death Date: Jul 1804

Death Location: Mercer, Kentucky, United States

Father: Eliphaz Riley

Mother: Elizabeth Burkett

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Willett

Children(s): William Riley, Elizabeth Riley, Eleanor Riley, James Riley, Ninnian Riley, Erasmus Riley, Barnabus Riley, Edward Riley, Elender RILEY, George Riley, Mary RILEY, Enoch Riley, Joseph Riley, Milly Rilley, Joel Riley, Susannah Riley, Sally Riley, Daniel Riley, Zaachariah Riley, Gerald Riley, Jeremiah Riley, Mary Riley, Elizabeth Riley

Jeremiah Riley was born in 1730 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States, the child of Eliphaz Riley And Elizabeth Burkett. In 1758, Jeremiah Riley resided in Prince George Parish, Frederick County, MD. Jeremiah Riley married Elizabeth Willett, and had children including Barnabus Riley, Daniel Riley, Edward Riley, Eleanor Riley, Elender Riley, Elizabeth Riley, Enoch Parsons Riley, Erasmus Riley, George Washington Riley, Gerald Riley, James Riley, Jeremiah Riley, Joel Riley, Joseph Riley, Mary Riley, Milly Rilley, Ninnian Riley, Sally Riley, Susannah Riley, William Riley, Zaachariah Riley. Jeremiah Riley passed away in 1804 in Mercer, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • Jeremiah Riley was born in 1730 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States, the child of Eliphaz Riley And Elizabeth Burkett.
  • In 1758, Jeremiah Riley resided in Prince George Parish, Frederick County, MD.
  • Jeremiah Riley married Elizabeth Willett, and had children including Barnabus Riley, Daniel Riley, Edward Riley, Eleanor Riley, Elender Riley, Elizabeth Riley, Enoch Parsons Riley, Erasmus Riley, George Washington Riley, Gerald Riley, James Riley, Jeremiah Riley, Joel Riley, Joseph Riley, Mary Riley, Milly Rilley, Ninnian Riley, Sally Riley, Susannah Riley, William Riley, Zaachariah Riley.
  • Jeremiah Riley passed away in 1804 in Mercer, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eliphaz Riley
1688–1760
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
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Elizabeth Burkett
1694–1759
Birth Location: Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Willett
1736–1772
Birth Location: Frederick, Maryland
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Children(s)

William Riley
1780–1850
Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina
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Elizabeth Riley
1750–1840
Birth Location: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
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Eleanor Riley
1752–1753
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
ER
James Riley
1758–1840
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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Ninnian Riley
1759–
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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Erasmus Riley
1760–1840
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Barnabus Riley
1763–1836
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States
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Edward Riley
1763–1836
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Elender RILEY
1771–
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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George Riley
1772–1859
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Mary RILEY
1772–
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
MR
Enoch Riley
1776–
Birth Location: –
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Joseph Riley
1779–
Birth Location: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
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Milly Rilley
1780–1865
Birth Location: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
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Joel Riley
1781–1827
Birth Location: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
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Susannah Riley
1791–1799
Birth Location: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
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Sally Riley
1795–
Birth Location: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
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Daniel Riley
1803–1838
Birth Location: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
DR
Zaachariah Riley
1758–
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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Gerald Riley
1762–
Birth Location: –
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Jeremiah Riley
1768–1832
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
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Mary Riley
1758–
Birth Location: Maryland
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Elizabeth Riley
1754–1754
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, USA
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Jeremiah Riley's Ancestors

Self
Jeremiah Riley
1730–1804
Birth Place: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Parents
Eliphaz Riley
1688–1760
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Burkett
1694–1759
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Hugh ("Aodh") Riley
1653–1738
Piscataway, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Margaret Plummer
1670–1736
South River Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
John (Burkett) Jr
1665–1735
Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Ann Mills
1668–1730
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jeremiah Riley's Descendants

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Jeremiah Riley (1730–Jul 1804) m. Elizabeth Willett (25 May 1736–1772)
  1. 1. William Riley 1780–1850 m. Elizabeth Chambers 1772–
    1. 1. James Riley 1816–1860 m. Lydia (Allie) Sisco 1820–1886
      1. 1. John (Lansden) Riley 1847–1915 m. Cornelia (Jane) Adkins 1848–1934
        1. 1. Leonard (Nathan) Riley 1874–1962 m. Mary (Ella) Riley 1881–1924
        2. 2. Marcenia Riley 1869–
        3. 3. William (Marshall) Riley 1871–1937
        4. 4. Lillie Riley 1879–
        5. 5. Sarah Riley 1884–1954
      2. 2. Sarah (J) Riley 1852–1852
      3. 3. Henry (M) Riley 1849–1887
      4. 4. James (W) Riley 1843–1889
      5. 5. Mary (E) Riley 1845–1918
      6. 6. Nancy (Celia A) Riley 1857–1910
      7. 7. Poliny (J) Riley 1854–1887
      8. 8. Ellen Riley 1860–
      9. 9. Joseph (H) Riley 1855–1888
      10. 10. Larkin (M) Riley 1839–
      11. 11. Edward Riley 1830–1881
    2. 2. Thomas Riley 1815–1885
    3. 3. Samuel Riley 1794–
    4. 4. Warden Riley 1795–
    5. 5. Copeland Riley 1797–1870
    6. 6. Polly Riley 1800–
    7. 7. Judson Riley 1807–
    8. 8. Elias (Jefferson) Riley 1808–1880
    9. 9. Elihu Riley 1808–1863
    10. 10. William Riley 1810–
    11. 11. John Riley 1811–1840
    12. 12. Rubin Riley 1811–1888
    13. 13. Fannie Riley 1822–1881
    14. 14. James (W) RILEY 1811–
    15. 15. Fanny Riley 1822–
  2. 2. Elizabeth Riley 1750–1840
  3. 3. Eleanor Riley 1752–1753
  4. 4. James Riley 1758–1840
  5. 5. Ninnian Riley 1759–
  6. 6. Erasmus Riley 1760–1840
  7. 7. Barnabus Riley 1763–1836
  8. 8. Edward Riley 1763–1836
  9. 9. Elender RILEY 1771–
  10. 10. George (Washington) Riley 1772–1859
  11. 11. Mary RILEY 1772–
  12. 12. Enoch (Parsons) Riley 1776–
  13. 13. Joseph Riley 1779–
  14. 14. Milly Rilley 1780–1865
  15. 15. Joel Riley 1781–1827
  16. 16. Susannah Riley 1791–1799
  17. 17. Sally Riley 1795–
  18. 18. Daniel Riley 1803–1838
  19. 19. Zaachariah Riley 1758–
  20. 20. Gerald Riley 1762–
  21. 21. Jeremiah Riley 1768–1832
  22. 22. Mary Riley 1758–
  23. 23. Elizabeth Riley 1754–1754

Jeremiah Riley's Timeline

9 Records

1730
1730
Birth of Jeremiah Riley in Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
1758
1758
Age 28
Jeremiah Riley resided here in Prince George Parish, Frederick County, MD
Prince George Parish, Frederick County, MD
1776
1776
Age 46
Jeremiah Riley resided here in St. John & Geo. Parish, Prince George's County, MD
St. John & Geo. Parish, Prince George's County, MD
1778
1778
Age 48
Jeremiah Riley resided here in Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
1786
1786
Age 56
Jeremiah Riley resided here in Wrights District, Surry County, NC
Wrights District, Surry County, NC
1790
1790
Age 60
Jeremiah Riley resided here in Surry, North Carolina, United States
Surry, North Carolina, United States
1799
20 Jul 1799
Age 69
Jeremiah Riley was married in Kentucky
Kentucky
1800
1800
Age 70
Jeremiah Riley resided here in Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Mercer, Kentucky, United States
1804
Jul 1804
Age 74
Death of Jeremiah Riley in Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Mercer, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Prince George's, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1799
    Event Place: Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1754
    Event Place: Frederick Co., Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Frederick Co., Maryland; Year: 1754; Page Number: 563

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1758
    Event Place: Prince George Parish, Frederick County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1776
    Event Place: St. John & Geo. Parish, Prince George's County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Wrights District, Surry County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Surry, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Montgomery, Maryland; Series: M637; Roll: 3; Page: 50; Image: 404; Family History Library Film: 0568143
    [2] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Surry, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 516; Image: 300; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1804
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
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