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Jesse Lee Riley 1905–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Dec 1905

Birth Location: Monroe, Leflore, Oklahoma

Death Date: 1 Aug 1971

Death Location: Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Otis Riley

Mother: Bertha Meyers

Spouse(s): Irma Smith

Children(s): jerry Riley, Jesse Junior

Jesse Lee Riley was born in 1905 in Monroe, Leflore, Oklahoma, the child of Otis Madison Riley And Bertha Estelle Meyers. In 1920, Jesse Lee Riley resided in Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA. In 1935, Jesse Lee Riley resided in Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas. Jesse Lee Riley married Irma Irene Smith, and had children including Ernstine Riley, Jerry Lee Riley, Jesse L Riley Junior. Jesse Lee Riley passed away in 1971 in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Jesse Lee Riley was born in 1905 in Monroe, Leflore, Oklahoma, the child of Otis Madison Riley And Bertha Estelle Meyers.
  • In 1920, Jesse Lee Riley resided in Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1935, Jesse Lee Riley resided in Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas.
  • Jesse Lee Riley married Irma Irene Smith, and had children including Ernstine Riley, Jerry Lee Riley, Jesse L Riley Junior.
  • Jesse Lee Riley passed away in 1971 in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Otis Riley
1882–1958
Birth Location: Scott County, Arkansas, USA
OR
Bertha Meyers
1888–1984
Birth Location: Tipton, Moniteau, Missouri, United States
BM

Spouses(s)

Irma Smith
1908–1976
Birth Location: Oklahoma
IS

Children(s)

jerry Riley
1940–2000
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Jesse Junior
1929–1994
Birth Location: Oklahoma
JJ

Jesse Riley's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Riley
1905–1971
Birth Place: Monroe, Leflore, Oklahoma
Parents
Otis Madison Riley
1882–1958
Scott County, Arkansas, USA
Bertha (Estelle) Meyers
1888–1984
Tipton, Moniteau, Missouri, United States
Grandparents
James (Madison) Riley
1841–1906
Indiana, United States
Sarah (Francis) Bough
1859–1929
Greene, Indiana, United States
Hartley (Sebastian) Meyer
1858–1930
Moniteau, Cooper, Missouri, United States
Lena (Carrie "Caroline") Burnett
1861–1941
Tipton, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Riley
1792–1871
Francis Brannon
1799–1882
John Bough
1827–1879
Sarah Workman
1830–1870
John Meyer
1813–1885
Margaret Freddermann
1822–1880
James Burnett
1813–1883
Martha Gouge
1836–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Riley
1775–1806
Nancy Neal
1772–1820
Frederick II
1798–1899
Rebecca Sexton
1803–1883
Isaac Workman
1786–1831
Tabitha Truax
1787–1860
Johannes Maier
1787–1875
MARIA (MEYER)
1790–1873
James Gouge
1800–1852
Malinda King
1820–1901

Jesse Riley's Descendants

1.
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Jesse (Lee) Riley (4 Dec 1905–1 Aug 1971) m. Irma (Irene) Smith (15 September 1908–19 October 1976)
  1. 1. jerry (lee) Riley 1940–2000 m. Marjorie (Willene) Gabbord 1942–2010
  2. 2. Jesse (L Riley) Junior 1929–1994 m. Derotha (Vivian "Dot") Oliver 1927–2006
    1. 1. Estalene Riley 1947–2011

Jesse Riley's Timeline

6 Records

1905
4 Dec 1905
Birth of Jesse Lee Riley in Monroe, Leflore, Oklahoma
Monroe, Leflore, Oklahoma
1920
1920
Age 15
Jesse Lee Riley resided here in Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Jesse Lee Riley resided here in Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas
Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas
1940
1940-1945
Age 35
Jesse Lee Riley resided here in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
1953
1953
Age 48
Jesse Lee Riley resided here in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
1971
1 Aug 1971
Age 66
Death of Jesse Lee Riley in Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas
Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1905
    Event Place: Monroe, Leflore, Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 430-58-4795; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records
    [4] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Arkansas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00175; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 66-38
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: T625_81; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 135

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: T625_81; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 135

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00175; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 66-38

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Arkansas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00175; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 66-38

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1971
    Event Place: Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 430-58-4795; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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