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Josiah Riley 1840–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1840

Birth Location: Greasy Ridge, Mason Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States

Death Date: Apr 1890

Death Location: Pomaria Cemetery, Windsor Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States

Father: William Riley

Mother:

Spouse(s): Margaret Clark

Children(s): Rosetta Riley, Harriet Riley, Cora Riley, Lillian Riley, Perry Riley, Charles Riley, James Riley, Joseph Riley, Harry Riley

In 1840, Josiah Riley entered the world in Greasy Ridge, Mason Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States, born to William Riley And Wretta Farris. In 1850, Josiah Riley resided in Union, Lawrence, Ohio. Josiah Riley married Margaret Ann Clark, and had children including Charles Franklin Riley, Cora Belle Riley, Harriet Riley, Harry Oscar Riley, James L Riley, Joseph Riley, Lillian Riley, Perry Oliver Hazard Riley, Rosetta May Rose Riley. Josiah Riley passed away in 1890 in Pomaria Cemetery, Windsor Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Josiah Riley entered the world in Greasy Ridge, Mason Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States, born to William Riley And Wretta Farris.
  • In 1850, Josiah Riley resided in Union, Lawrence, Ohio.
  • Josiah Riley married Margaret Ann Clark, and had children including Charles Franklin Riley, Cora Belle Riley, Harriet Riley, Harry Oscar Riley, James L Riley, Joseph Riley, Lillian Riley, Perry Oliver Hazard Riley, Rosetta May Rose Riley.
  • Josiah Riley passed away in 1890 in Pomaria Cemetery, Windsor Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Riley
1810–1874
Birth Location: Ohio
WR

Spouses(s)

Margaret Clark
1841–1914
Birth Location: Athalia, Rome Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
MC

Children(s)

Rosetta Riley
1877–1960
Birth Location: Union Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
RR
Harriet Riley
1867–1952
Birth Location: Union Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
HR
Cora Riley
1869–1926
Birth Location: Union Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
CR
Lillian Riley
1871–1921
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
LR
Perry Riley
1872–1950
Birth Location: Union Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
PR
Charles Riley
1874–1927
Birth Location: Union Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
CR
James Riley
1876–1955
Birth Location: Union T. P., Lawrence, Ohio
JR
Joseph Riley
1880–
Birth Location: Union Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
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Harry Riley
1883–1975
Birth Location: Union Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
HR

Josiah Riley's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Riley
1840–1890
Birth Place: Greasy Ridge, Mason Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
Parents
William Riley
1810–1874
Ohio
Grandparents
Jerh. Reily
1770–
Ireland
Mary Shiel
1777–
Tullow, Carlow, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Riley's Descendants

1.
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Josiah Riley (10 May 1840–Apr 1890) m. Margaret (Ann) Clark (Oct 1841–1 Jul 1914)
  1. 1. Rosetta (May ( Rose)) Riley 1877–1960 m. Ernest (L.) Singer 1876–1967
    1. 1. Aaron (Franklin) Singer 1919–1992 m. Sarah (Eloise) Dillon 1921–2018
      1. 1. Carol (Ann) Singer 1939–2013 m. Robert (B) Legg 1937–2010 m. Homer (Lee) Holland 1939–2006
      2. 2. Virginia (Rose) Singer 1940–2010
      3. 3. Charles (Franklin) Singer 1942–1987
    2. 2. Edward (Carlysle) Singer 1923–2000 m. Ora (Virginia) Dillon 1922–1978 m. Aileen (Gertrude) Schobert 1926–2014
    3. 3. Ernest (Leslie) Singer 1913–1989 m. Irene Adkins 1913–1954
      1. 1. William (Joseph) Singer 1934–2004
    4. 4. Lloyd (Earl) Singer 1909–1912
    5. 5. Lois (Alberta) Singer 1903–1974 m. Oliver (Stark) Gibson 1900–1983
    6. 6. Leland (Earl) Singer 1904–1912
    7. 7. Emerald (Devern "Babe") SINGER 1907–1993 m. Gladys Provens 1909–1984 m. Georgia (M) Smith 1922–
      1. 1. Johnny (Ernest) SINGER 1937–1984
      2. 2. Patricia ("Patsy" "Pat" Mae) Singer 1930–2009
    8. 8. Evelyn (Margerite) Singer 1909–1993 m. Willard Bennett 1907–1981
      1. 1. James (Edward) Bennett 1937–2005
      2. 2. Jean (Erdell) Bennett 1934–1989 m. Steve (Smith) Pratt 1920–1989 m. Charles (William) McClure 1916–1963
      3. 3. Leslie (Don) Bennett 1930–1930
      4. 4. James (Robert) Bennett 1939–2001
    9. 9. Durwood Singer 1911–1912
    10. 10. Norris (Vedell) Singer 1914–1990
    11. 11. Crystal (Geraldine) Singer 1917–1967
    12. 12. Durwood Singer 1911–1912
  2. 2. Harriet Riley 1867–1952 m. Sheridan (G.) Ferris 1866–1952
    1. 1. Paul (C) Ferris 1906–1998 m. Drusilla (M) Gallaher 1909–1996
      1. 1. Larry Ferris 1932–2017
    2. 2. Iva (Lee) White 1894–1966
    3. 3. Garnett Oakey 1892–1981
    4. 4. Shirley (Mae) Topping 1895–1973
    5. 5. Estell Ferris 1904–1995
    6. 6. Garland (P) Ferris 1901–
  3. 3. Cora (Belle) Riley 1869–1926 m. William Thacker 1865–1961
  4. 4. Lillian Riley 1871–1921
  5. 5. Perry (Oliver Hazard) Riley 1872–1950 m. Elizabeth Ellis 1879–1915 m. Mamie (Beatrice) Harpold 1885–1989
    1. 1. Ernest (G) Riley 1899–1975
      1. 1. Carolina Riley 1921–1974
        1. 1. Jonnie (Marie) Barrett* 1939–2012
      2. 2. Hayward (Edward) Riley 1923–1983
    2. 2. Ernest (G) Riley 1899–1975
    3. 3. Price (Odell) Riley 1924–2009
    4. 4. Beatrice (Eleanor) Riley 1918–2014
  6. 6. Charles (Franklin) Riley 1874–1927 m. Lona (Bell) Moore 1885–1965
    1. 1. Joseph Riley 1908–1961
      1. 1. Alvin Riley 1935–2018
  7. 7. James (L.) Riley 1876–1955 m. Clellie Collins 1884–
  8. 8. Joseph Riley 1880–
  9. 9. Harry (Oscar) Riley 1883–1975 m. Gertrude (B.) Smith 1883–

Josiah Riley's Timeline

9 Records

1840
10 May 1840
Birth of Josiah Riley in Greasy Ridge, Mason Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
Greasy Ridge, Mason Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
1841
1841
Age 1
Birth of Josiah Riley in Greasy Ridge, Lawrence Co., Ohio
Greasy Ridge, Lawrence Co., Ohio
1850
1850
Age 10
Josiah Riley resided here in Union, Lawrence, Ohio
Union, Lawrence, Ohio
1860
1860
Age 20
Josiah Riley resided here in Rome, Lawrence, Ohio
Rome, Lawrence, Ohio
1870
1870
Age 30
Josiah Riley resided here in Union, Lawrence, Ohio
Union, Lawrence, Ohio
1880
1880
Age 40
Josiah Riley resided here in Rome, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
Rome, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
1890
30 Mar 1890
Age 50
Death of Josiah Riley in Greasy Ridge, Lawrence Co., OH
Greasy Ridge, Lawrence Co., OH
1890
30 Mar 1890
Age 50
Death of Josiah Riley in Greasy Ridge, Mason Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
Greasy Ridge, Mason Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
1890
Apr 1890
Age 50
Burial of Josiah Riley in Pomaria Cemetery, Windsor Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
Pomaria Cemetery, Windsor Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Greasy Ridge, Lawrence Co., Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] legg.ged; Source Media Type: Other
    [3] OneWorldTree
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rome, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: T9_1039; Family History Film: 1255039; Page: 299.1000; Enumeration District: 96; Image: 0592.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: M432_701; Page: 386; Image: 550.
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Rome, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: M653_997; Page: 68; Image: 137.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1840
    Event Place: Greasy Ridge, Mason Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union, Lawrence, Ohio
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: M432_701; Page: 386; Image: 550.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rome, Lawrence, Ohio
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Rome, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: M653_997; Page: 68; Image: 137.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union, Lawrence, Ohio
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rome, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rome, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: T9_1039; Family History Film: 1255039; Page: 299.1000; Enumeration District: 96; Image: 0592.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1890
    Event Place: Greasy Ridge, Lawrence Co., OH
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] legg.ged; Source Media Type: Other
    [3] OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1890
    Event Place: Greasy Ridge, Mason Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Apr 1890
    Event Place: Pomaria Cemetery, Windsor Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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