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Riley Alford 1855–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 1855

Birth Location: Mount Meigs, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America

Death Date: 8 Nov 1934

Death Location: Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Rich Alford

Mother: Francis Poindexter

Spouse(s): Emma Whitehurst-Barnes, Fannie Alford

Children(s): Milton Alford, Callie Alford, Eliza Alford, Jessie Alford, Mollie Arrington), Rich Alford

In 1855, Riley Alford entered the world in Mount Meigs, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America, born to Rich Richard Alford And Francis Fannie Poindexter. In 1870, Riley Alford resided in Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA. Riley Alford married Emma Whitehurst Barnes, Fannie Alford, and had children including Callie Callie Alford, Eliza Jane Alford, Jessie May Alford, Milton Alford, Mollie Alford Downing Arrington, Rich Alford. Riley Alford passed away in 1934 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Riley Alford entered the world in Mount Meigs, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America, born to Rich Richard Alford And Francis Fannie Poindexter.
  • In 1870, Riley Alford resided in Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA.
  • Riley Alford married Emma Whitehurst Barnes, Fannie Alford, and had children including Callie Callie Alford, Eliza Jane Alford, Jessie May Alford, Milton Alford, Mollie Alford Downing Arrington, Rich Alford.
  • Riley Alford passed away in 1934 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rich Alford
1824–1911
Birth Location: Bullock County, Alabama, USA
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Francis Poindexter
1825–1948
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
FP

Spouses(s)

Emma Whitehurst-Barnes
1875–1931
Birth Location: –
EW
Fannie Alford
1862–1948
Birth Location: Bullock County, AL
FA

Children(s)

Milton Alford
1896–1960
Birth Location: Bullock County, Alabama, USA
MA
Callie Alford
1893–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
CA
Eliza Alford
1880–
Birth Location: Alabama
EA
Jessie Alford
1904–1941
Birth Location: Alabama
JA
Mollie Arrington)
1890–1978
Birth Location: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA
MA
Rich Alford
1881–1911
Birth Location: Bullock County, AL
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Riley Alford's Ancestors

Self
Riley Alford
1855–1934
Birth Place: Mount Meigs, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America
Parents
Rich Richard Alford
1824–1911
Bullock County, Alabama, USA
Francis ((Fannie)) Poindexter
1825–1948
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Albert Poindexter
1808–
Winnie Poindexter
1815–
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Riley Alford's Descendants

1.
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Riley Alford (April 1855–8 Nov 1934) m. Emma Whitehurst-Barnes (1875–Nov 1931) m. Fannie Alford (Oct 1862–23 Aug 1948)
  1. 1. Milton Alford 1896–1960 m. Eliza (Jane) Broadax 1888–1954
    1. 1. Katherine (Alford) Carr 1923– m. Franklin Carr 1916–2002
    2. 2. Catherine Alford 1923–
  2. 2. Callie ("Callie") Alford 1893– m. John (Milton) Hines 1878–1952
    1. 1. George (Hilria Hines) Sr 1914–1958 m. Katie (Loula) Hobbs 1918–1995
  3. 3. Eliza (Jane) Alford 1880–
  4. 4. Jessie (May) Alford 1904–1941 m. Robert Wilson 1908–
    1. 1. Johnnie (Wilson) Davis 1922–1947 m. Mildred Pinkston 1925–
      1. 1. John (Wilbert) Davis 1938–1995
  5. 5. Mollie (Alford (Downing,) Arrington) 1890–1978 m. Willis Downing 1874–1934 m. Samuel (Clifton Wallace) Arrington 1886–1972
    1. 1. Mattie (P) Downing 1906–1969
    2. 2. James (Chatman Downing) Sr. 1908–1977 m. Naomi Garlington 1911–1935 m. Anna (Mae) Downing 1917–2011
      1. 1. Alfonso (Quince) Downing 1928–1997
      2. 2. Ponce (de Leon) Downing 1940–2013
      3. 3. Constance (B) Downing-Parker 1943–2017
      4. 4. Cornell (L) Downing 1944–1987
    3. 3. Henry (Lee) Downing 1910–1951 m. Ruby (M) Sheppherd 1910–1996
      1. 1. Juanita Downing-Clark 1931–2009 m. Archie Clark 1918–1998
        1. 1. Samual Downing 1947–2005
    4. 4. Willie (Charles) Downing 1915–2003 m. Catherine Byers 1924–1998 m. Edith Hall 1936–1957
    5. 5. Jessie (Smith) Downing 1912–1983
      1. 1. Leroy (Andrew Smith) Jr 1931–2000
    6. 6. Betty (Jean) Downing 1939–1994
    7. 7. Ruby Downing 1912–
  6. 6. Rich Alford 1881–1911

Riley Alford's Timeline

10 Records

1855
April 1855
Birth of Riley Alford in Mount Meigs, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America
Mount Meigs, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 15
Riley Alford resided here in Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1880
30 Nov 1880
Age 25
Riley Alford was married in Bullock, Alabama, USA
Bullock, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Riley Alford resided here in Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Riley Alford resided here in Honey Cut, Macon, Alabama, USA
Honey Cut, Macon, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Riley Alford resided here in Mount Meigs, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Mount Meigs, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Riley Alford resided here in Old Elam, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Old Elam, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
1929
1929
Age 74
Riley Alford resided here in Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
1934
4 November 1934
Age 79
Death of Riley Alford in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
1934
8 Nov 1934
Age 79
Burial of Riley Alford in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America
Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 1855
    Event Place: Mount Meigs, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Old Elam, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: T625_37; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 130
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: 3; Family History Film: 1254003; Page: 143A; Enumeration District: 030
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: M593_4; Page: 137A; Image: 90524; Family History Library Film: 545503
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Honey Cut, Macon, Alabama; Roll: 27; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1240027
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mount Meigs, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: T624_28; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1374041
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1880
    Event Place: Bullock, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: M593_4; Page: 137A; Image: 90524; Family History Library Film: 545503

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: 3; Family History Film: 1254003; Page: 143A; Enumeration District: 030

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Honey Cut, Macon, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Honey Cut, Macon, Alabama; Roll: 27; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1240027

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mount Meigs, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mount Meigs, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: T624_28; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1374041

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Old Elam, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Old Elam, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: T625_37; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1305 L. Weterm Pkd Rd.
    Record Source: Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 November 1934
    Event Place: Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1934
    Event Place: Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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