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John C Riley 1853 – 1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1853

Birth Location: Waterbury, New Haven, CT

Death Date: 11 Feb 1931

Death Location: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Father: Bernard Riley

Mother: Mary Driscoll

Spouse(s): Helen Egan

Children(s): Bernard Riley, THOMAS RILEY, Nellie Riley, Margaret Riley, Anna Riley

The story of John C Riley began in 1853 in Waterbury, New Haven, CT. In 1850, John C Riley resided in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. In 1860, John C Riley resided in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut. John C Riley married Helen (Nellie) F Egan, and had children including Bernard Vincent Riley, THOMAS FRANCIS RILEY, Nellie I Riley, Margaret M Riley, Anna E Riley. John C Riley passed away in 1931 in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John C Riley began in 1853 in Waterbury, New Haven, CT.
  • In 1850, John C Riley resided in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1860, John C Riley resided in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut.
  • John C Riley married Helen (Nellie) F Egan, and had children including Bernard Vincent Riley, THOMAS FRANCIS RILEY, Nellie I Riley, Margaret M Riley, Anna E Riley.
  • John C Riley passed away in 1931 in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bernard Riley
1810 –
Birth Location: Ireland
BR
Mary Driscoll
1815 – 1856
Birth Location: Ireland
MD

Spouses(s)

Helen Egan
1857 – 1942
Birth Location: Waterbury, New Haven, CT
HE

Children(s)

Bernard Riley
1880 – 1944
Birth Location: Connecticut
BR
THOMAS RILEY
1881 – 1949
Birth Location: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
TR
Nellie Riley
1885 – 1947
Birth Location: Waterbury, Connecticut
NR
Margaret Riley
1888 – 1960
Birth Location: Connecticut
MR
Anna Riley
1891 – 1980
Birth Location: Connecticut
AR

John Riley's Ancestors

Self
John Riley
1853 – 1931
Birth Place: Waterbury, New Haven, CT
Parents
Bernard (Barney) Riley
1810 –
Ireland
Mary (J) Driscoll
1815 – 1856
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Riley's Descendants

1.
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John (C) Riley (May 1853 – 11 Feb 1931) m. Helen ((Nellie) F) Egan (Aug 1857 – 6 Apr 1942)
  1. 1. Bernard (Vincent) Riley (14 Jun 1880 – 26 Sep 1944)
  2. 2. THOMAS (FRANCIS) RILEY (4 NOV 1881 – 15 Jun 1949) m. Catherine Keough (15 Sep 1879 – After 1940)
    1. 1. Francis (Thomas) Riley (June 20, 1901 – 8 March 1956) m. MINNIE (EMILY) SMITH (Sept 7, 1905 – October 12, 1940)
      1. 1. Francis (Thomas) Riley (5 July 1935 – 10 Jan 1996) m. Stella (Regina) Balduzzi (12/25/1944 – APRIL 20 2024)
        1. 1. Barbara (J) Riley (25 Sep 1969 – ) m. Raymond Charland (11 Apr 1969 – 04/10/2017) m. Mike Foley
        2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Riley (29 Apr 1975 – ) m. Kirk Kolaitis
        3. 3. Catherine (Reglna) Riley (20 Jul 1977 – ) m. Scott (Alan) Breeden (8 Sep 1977 – )
        4. 4. John (Paul) Riley (1981 – )
        5. 5. Sarah (M) Riley (1981 – 1981)
      2. 2. Barbara (Joan) RILEY (11 June 1936 – 1936)
  3. 3. Nellie (I) Riley (28 Oct 1885 – 18 Apr 1947)
  4. 4. Margaret (M) Riley (30 Jan 1888 – 7 May 1960)
  5. 5. Anna (E) Riley (12 Jun 1891 – 5 May 1980)

John Riley's Timeline

12 Records

1850
1850
John C Riley resided here in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1853
May 1853
Birth of John C Riley in Waterbury, New Haven, CT
Waterbury, New Haven, CT
1860
1860
Age 7
John C Riley resided here in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut
Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut
1870
1870
Age 17
John C Riley resided here in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
John C Riley resided here in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1881
1881
Age 28
John C Riley resided here in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
1885
1885
Age 32
John C Riley resided here in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
1890
1890
Age 37
John C Riley resided here in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
1898
1898
Age 45
John C Riley resided here in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
1911
1911
Age 58
John C Riley resided here in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
John C Riley resided here in Waterbury Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1931
11 Feb 1931
Age 78
Death of John C Riley in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1853
    Event Place: Waterbury, New Haven, CT
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 312; Volume #: Roll 0312 - Certificates: 27501-28100, 24 Jun 1916-01 Jul 1916
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waterbury Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T625_194; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 431
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: 103; Family History Film: 1254103; Page: 72C; Enumeration District: 037
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: M593_112; Page: 854B; Family History Library Film: 545611
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: M653_84; Page: 45; Family History Library Film: 803084
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: M432_45; Page: 26A; Image: 58

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: M432_45; Page: 26A; Image: 58

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: M653_84; Page: 45; Family History Library Film: 803084

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: M593_112; Page: 854B; Family History Library Film: 545611

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: 103; Family History Film: 1254103; Page: 72C; Enumeration District: 037

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1898
    Event Place: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waterbury Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waterbury Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T625_194; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 431

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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