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Riley Cooley 1885–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Feb 1885

Birth Location: Crawford County, Illinois

Death Date: Apr 1968

Death Location: Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, USA

Father: Albert Cooley

Mother: Francis Johnson

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Riley Cooley was born in 1885 in Crawford County, Illinois, the child of Albert Cooley And Francis Ann Johnson. In 1900, Riley Cooley resided in Licking, Crawford, Illinois, USA. In 1942, Riley Cooley resided in Vandalia, Illinois. Riley Cooley passed away in 1968 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • Riley Cooley was born in 1885 in Crawford County, Illinois, the child of Albert Cooley And Francis Ann Johnson.
  • In 1900, Riley Cooley resided in Licking, Crawford, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1942, Riley Cooley resided in Vandalia, Illinois.
  • Riley Cooley passed away in 1968 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, USA.

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Riley Cooley's Ancestors

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Riley Cooley
1885–1968
Birth Place: Crawford County, Illinois
Parents
Albert Cooley
1862–1915
Crawford County, Illinois
Francis (Ann) Johnson
1867–1923
Illinois
Grandparents
Joel (Henry) Cooley
1819–1882
Washington County, Ohio
Drusilla (Mahalia) Ridenour
1835–1866
Indiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Cooley
1797–1877
Sophia Havens
1799–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Cooley
1775–1809
Mary Mullen
1777–1821
Edward Havens
1774–1847
Mary Pepper
1765–1830

Riley Cooley's Timeline

4 Records

1885
2 Feb 1885
Birth of Riley Cooley in Crawford County, Illinois
Crawford County, Illinois
1900
1900
Age 15
Riley Cooley resided here in Licking, Crawford, Illinois, USA
Licking, Crawford, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 57
Riley Cooley resided here in Vandalia, Illinois
Vandalia, Illinois
1968
Apr 1968
Age 83
Death of Riley Cooley in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, USA
Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1885
    Event Place: Crawford County, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 52
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Licking, Crawford, Illinois; Roll: 295; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1240295

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Licking, Crawford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Licking, Crawford, Illinois; Roll: 295; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1240295

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Vandalia, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 52

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1968
    Event Place: Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, USA

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