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Riley Alexander Armstrong 1888–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jul 1888

Birth Location: Grinnell KS

Death Date: 27 Apr 1960

Death Location: San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA

Father: Thomas Armstrong

Mother: Alzina Urquhart

Spouse(s): Mabel Rider

Children(s): Lenore Armstrong

The story of Riley Alexander Armstrong began in 1888 in Grinnell KS. In 1900, Riley Alexander Armstrong resided in Franktown, Douglas, Colorado, USA. In 1910, Riley Alexander Armstrong resided in Precinct 21, Routt, Colorado, USA. Riley Alexander Armstrong married Mabel C Rider, and had children including Lenore Armstrong. Riley Alexander Armstrong passed away in 1960 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Riley Alexander Armstrong began in 1888 in Grinnell KS.
  • In 1900, Riley Alexander Armstrong resided in Franktown, Douglas, Colorado, USA.
  • In 1910, Riley Alexander Armstrong resided in Precinct 21, Routt, Colorado, USA.
  • Riley Alexander Armstrong married Mabel C Rider, and had children including Lenore Armstrong.
  • Riley Alexander Armstrong passed away in 1960 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Armstrong
1858–1940
Birth Location: Henry County, Illinois, USA
TA
Alzina Urquhart
1864–1945
Birth Location: S. Ciota County, Ohio
AU

Spouses(s)

Mabel Rider
1889–1979
Birth Location: Colorado
MR

Children(s)

Lenore Armstrong
1911–1982
Birth Location: Steamboat Springs, CO
LA

Riley Armstrong's Ancestors

Self
Riley Armstrong
1888–1960
Birth Place: Grinnell KS
Parents
Thomas Franklin Armstrong
1858–1940
Henry County, Illinois, USA
Alzina Urquhart
1864–1945
S. Ciota County, Ohio
Grandparents
James Armstrong
1824–1891
Indian Creek, White County, Illinois, USA
Rachel Worrell
1828–1919
Maryland
Alexander (Duncan) Urquhart
1830–1895
Colombiana, Ohio, USA
Clarissa Colegrove
1833–1880
Scioto County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Armstrong
1788–1856
Mary Lamb
1796–1876
Henry Worrell
1800–1851
Harriet Switzer
1801–1853
Robert Urquhart
1791–1861
Isabel Ogilvie
1797–1880
Benjamin Colegrove
1806–1847
Laura Cole
1808–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lancelot Armstrong
1743–1794
Mary Bourn
1758–1792
John Lamb
1760–1842
Comfort Bellah
1760–1843
Caleb Worrell
1765–1820
Rachel Gorsuch
1770–1840
Jesse Switzer
1770–
Agnes Merrick
1770–
Thomas Urquhart
1763–
Margaret Keith
1760–1830
George Ogilvie
1768–1845
Isabella Forsyth
1775–1847
Peleg Colegrove
1776–
Sarah Green
1780–1827
Edmund Cole
1775–1828
Pheobe Mann
1785–1865

Riley Armstrong's Descendants

1.
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Riley (Alexander) Armstrong (30 Jul 1888–27 Apr 1960) m. Mabel (C) Rider (abt 1889–26 MAY 1979)
  1. 1. Lenore Armstrong 1911–1982 m. Harold (Elsworth) Fleming 1903–1941
    1. 1. Glen (Edward) Fleming 1933–2011 m. Marlene (Meryl) Maier 1936–2009
    2. 2. Betty (Mae) Fleming 1929–2010
    3. 3. James (L) Fleming 1927–1977

Riley Armstrong's Timeline

11 Records

1888
30 Jul 1888
Birth of Riley Alexander Armstrong in Grinnell KS
Grinnell KS
1900
1900
Age 12
Riley Alexander Armstrong resided here in Franktown, Douglas, Colorado, USA
Franktown, Douglas, Colorado, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Riley Alexander Armstrong resided here in Precinct 21, Routt, Colorado, USA
Precinct 21, Routt, Colorado, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Riley Alexander Armstrong resided here in Routt, Colorado
Routt, Colorado
1920
1920
Age 32
Riley Alexander Armstrong resided here in Precinct 10, Routt, Colorado, USA
Precinct 10, Routt, Colorado, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Riley Alexander Armstrong resided here in Steamboat Springs, Routt, Colorado, USA
Steamboat Springs, Routt, Colorado, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Riley Alexander Armstrong resided here in Rural, Routt, Colorado
Rural, Routt, Colorado
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Riley Alexander Armstrong resided here in Idaho Springs, Clear Creek, Colorado, USA
Idaho Springs, Clear Creek, Colorado, USA
1942
1942
Age 54
Riley Alexander Armstrong resided here in Idaho Springs, Colorado
Idaho Springs, Colorado
1949
1949
Age 61
Riley Alexander Armstrong resided here in San Jose, California, USA
San Jose, California, USA
1960
27 Apr 1960
Age 72
Death of Riley Alexander Armstrong in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States
San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1888
    Event Place: Grinnell KS
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Colorado, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 923647; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Idaho Springs, Clear Creek, Colorado; Roll: T627_458; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 10-12
    [3] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [4] California, Death Index, Date: 1960-04-27
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 10, Routt, Colorado; Roll: T625_171; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 146; Image: 328
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Steamboat Springs, Routt, Colorado; Roll: 250; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 656.0; FHL microfilm: 2339985
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Colorado; Registration County: Routt; Roll: 1561790
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franktown, Douglas, Colorado; Roll: 122; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1240120
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 21, Routt, Colorado; Roll: T624_125; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374138
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] Colorado, County Marriages and State Indexes

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Franktown, Douglas, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franktown, Douglas, Colorado; Roll: 122; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1240120

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 21, Routt, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 21, Routt, Colorado; Roll: T624_125; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374138

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Routt, Colorado
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Colorado; Registration County: Routt; Roll: 1561790

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Precinct 10, Routt, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 10, Routt, Colorado; Roll: T625_171; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 146; Image: 328

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Steamboat Springs, Routt, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Steamboat Springs, Routt, Colorado; Roll: 250; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 656.0; FHL microfilm: 2339985

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Routt, Colorado
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Idaho Springs, Clear Creek, Colorado; Roll: T627_458; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 10-12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Idaho Springs, Clear Creek, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Idaho Springs, Clear Creek, Colorado; Roll: T627_458; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 10-12

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Idaho Springs, Colorado
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Colorado, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 923647; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: San Jose, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Routt, CO
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1960
    Event Place: San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Date: 1960-04-27
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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