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Joseph Mitchell Riley 1824–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1824

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 21 Apr 1876

Death Location: Newark, New Jersey, USA

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Spouse(s): Nancy Riley, Harriet Taylor, Mary Riley

Children(s): William Riley, Lugenia Riley, Martha Riley, Ann Riley, Sarah Riley, James Riley, Elizabeth Riley, Samuel Riley, John Riley, Clarence Riley, Ernest Riley, Mary Riley, George Riley, Lora Riley, Rosanna Riley, Arthur Riley, Marissa Riley, Josephine Riley

In 1824, Joseph Mitchell Riley entered the world in South Carolina, born to George M Riley And Hannah Day. In 1850, Joseph Mitchell Riley resided in The District, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA. In 1860, Joseph Mitchell Riley resided in Edgefield, Pleasant Lane, Edgefield, South Carolin. Joseph Mitchell Riley married Harriet B Taylor, Mary Riley, Nancy Riley, and had children including Ann Riley, Arthur Riley, Clarence E Riley, Elizabeth Riley, Ernest P Riley, George Riley, James Greenbury Riley, Jennie B Van Orden, John Emmett Riley, Josephine Riley, Lora Riley, Lugenia Riley, Marissa Riley, Martha Riley, Mary Riley, Rosanna Riley, Samuel Capers Riley, Sarah Riley, William Lee Riley. Joseph Mitchell Riley passed away in 1876 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1824, Joseph Mitchell Riley entered the world in South Carolina, born to George M Riley And Hannah Day.
  • In 1850, Joseph Mitchell Riley resided in The District, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Joseph Mitchell Riley resided in Edgefield, Pleasant Lane, Edgefield, South Carolin.
  • Joseph Mitchell Riley married Harriet B Taylor, Mary Riley, Nancy Riley, and had children including Ann Riley, Arthur Riley, Clarence E Riley, Elizabeth Riley, Ernest P Riley, George Riley, James Greenbury Riley, Jennie B Van Orden, John Emmett Riley, Josephine Riley, Lora Riley, Lugenia Riley, Marissa Riley, Martha Riley, Mary Riley, Rosanna Riley, Samuel Capers Riley, Sarah Riley, William Lee Riley.
  • Joseph Mitchell Riley passed away in 1876 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.

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Joseph Riley's Ancestors

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Joseph Riley
1824–1876
Birth Place: South Carolina
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Joseph Riley's Descendants

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Joseph (Mitchell) Riley (abt 1824–21 Apr 1876) m. Nancy Riley (20 May 1837–6 January 1918) m. Harriet (B) Taylor (abt 1851–10 Feb 1877) m. Mary Riley (abt 1822–)
  1. 1. William (Lee) Riley 1864–1943 m. Margaret Riley 1858–1948 m. Maggie (L) Riley 1874–1948
    1. 1. Maude (Hamilton Mary) Riley 1894–1945 m. Homer (James) Sr 1893–1941
      1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) James 1928–1984 m. Netrolia (Caldwell) James 1928–2003
        1. 1. Alvin James 1946–1999
      2. 2. Alberta (James) Nicholson 1922–1998 m. Melvin (C.) Nicholas 1917–1976 m. Melvin (C) Nicklos 1917–
        1. 1. Lester Nicholas 1943–2016
        2. 2. Almarce Nicklos 1945–1980
      3. 3. Florence (Lee) Humphreys 1924–2001
      4. 4. John (Buster) James 1917–1980 m. Millie (M) James 1901–1947 m. Bessie James 1918–
        1. 1. Charles (H) Moore 1923–
        2. 2. Raymond Maars 1921–1992
      5. 5. Henry (Willis) James 1926–1993 m. Louise ((James)) Darns 1929–2021
      6. 6. Jessie (Collins) JAMES 1920–
      7. 7. Herbert (H.) James 1931–2004
      8. 8. Homer (R. James) Jr. 1934–2018
    2. 2. Annie (Laura) Riley 1885–1962 m. William (F) Reilly 1877–1958
      1. 1. William (Charles) Reilly 1923–2007 m. Mary (Smith) Reilly 1925–2010
      2. 2. Louise Reiley 1914–
      3. 3. Vince Reiley 1912–
    3. 3. Joe Riley 1897–
    4. 4. Port Riley 1901–
    5. 5. Lavania Riley 1903–1975 m. Herman (L) Evans 1900–
    6. 6. Theodore (Caperous) Riley 1899–1939
    7. 7. Ruth (Corneal) Robbins 1905–1992 m. Charles (W) Robbins 1899–
  2. 2. Lugenia Riley 1869–
  3. 3. Martha Riley 1865–
  4. 4. Ann Riley 1867–
  5. 5. Sarah Riley 1858–1960
  6. 6. James (Greenbury) Riley 1867–1914
  7. 7. Elizabeth Riley 1869–
  8. 8. Samuel (Capers) Riley 1871–1947
  9. 9. John (Emmett) Riley 1872–1941
  10. 10. Clarence (E.) Riley 1875–1947
  11. 11. Ernest (P.) Riley 1882–1915
  12. 12. Mary Riley 1849–
  13. 13. George Riley 1856–
  14. 14. Lora Riley 1871–
  15. 15. Rosanna Riley 1875–
  16. 16. Arthur Riley 1876–
  17. 17. Marissa Riley 1846–
  18. 18. Josephine Riley 1874–

Joseph Riley's Timeline

5 Records

1824
abt 1824
Birth of Joseph Mitchell Riley in South Carolina
South Carolina
1850
1850
Age 26
Joseph Mitchell Riley resided here in The District, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
The District, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
Joseph Mitchell Riley resided here in Edgefield, Pleasant Lane, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
Edgefield, Pleasant Lane, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
Joseph Mitchell Riley resided here in Saluda, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
Saluda, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
1876
21 Apr 1876
Age 52
Death of Joseph Mitchell Riley in Newark, Essex, New Jersey
Newark, Essex, New Jersey

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1824
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, NJ, USA; New Jersey Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1711-1878

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: The District, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Edgefield, Pleasant Lane, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Saluda, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Orange

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, NJ, USA; New Jersey Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1711-1878

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1876
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Card Records of Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, ca. 1879-ca. 1903; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Num
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, NJ, USA; New Jersey Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1711-1878

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Card Records of Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, ca. 1879-ca. 1903; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Num
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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