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Michael Riley 1839 – 1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1839

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 22 Mar 1876

Death Location: Waterbury, New Haven, CT

Father: Bernard Riley

Mother: Mary Driscoll

Spouse(s): Mary Bergin

Children(s): Mary Reilly, Elizabeth Riley, James Riley, Margaret Riley

In 1839, Michael Riley entered the world in Ireland, born to Bernard (Barney) Riley and Mary J Driscoll. In 1850, Michael Riley resided in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. In 1860, Michael Riley resided in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Michael Riley married Mary Bergin, and had children including Mary J. Reilly, Elizabeth A (Lil) Riley, James Henry Riley, Margaret Elizabeth (Peg) Riley. Michael Riley passed away in 1876 in Waterbury, New Haven, CT.

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Biography

  • In 1839, Michael Riley entered the world in Ireland, born to Bernard (Barney) Riley and Mary J Driscoll.
  • In 1850, Michael Riley resided in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1860, Michael Riley resided in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  • Michael Riley married Mary Bergin, and had children including Mary J. Reilly, Elizabeth A (Lil) Riley, James Henry Riley, Margaret Elizabeth (Peg) Riley.
  • Michael Riley passed away in 1876 in Waterbury, New Haven, CT.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Michael Riley's Ancestors

Self
Michael Riley
1839 – 1876
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
Bernard (Barney) Riley
1810 –
Ireland
Mary (J) Driscoll
1815 – 1856
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Michael Riley's Descendants

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Michael Riley (Abt 1839 – 22 Mar 1876) m. Mary Bergin (Feb 1848 – 23 July 1910)
  1. 1. Mary (J.) Reilly (Nov 1864 – abt 1929)
  2. 2. Elizabeth (A (Lil)) Riley (Oct 1866 – 5 Feb 1920)
  3. 3. James (Henry) Riley (Feb 1867 – Before 1910)
  4. 4. Margaret (Elizabeth (Peg)) Riley (22 Jul 1868 – 23 Mar 1961)

Michael Riley's Timeline

6 Records

1839
Abt 1839
Birth of Michael Riley in Ireland
Ireland
1850
1850
Age 11
Michael Riley resided here in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1860
1860
Age 21
Michael Riley resided here in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 24
Michael Riley resided here in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
1870
1870
Age 31
Michael Riley resided here in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1876
22 Mar 1876
Age 37
Death of Michael Riley in Waterbury, New Haven, CT
Waterbury, New Haven, CT

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1839
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: M593_112; Page: 838A; Family History Library Film: 545611
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: M653_84; Page: 45; Family History Library Film: 803084
    [4] 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, USA
    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: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 838A; Family History Library Film: 545611

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1876
    Event Place: Waterbury, New Haven, CT

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