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Riley Davis 1851–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 November 1851

Birth Location: Sidney, Fremont, Iowa, United States

Death Date: 26 October 1930

Death Location: Clifton, Franklin, Idaho, United States

Father: James Davis

Mother: Martha Gordon

Spouse(s): Jennette McMurrin

Children(s): Maude Davis

The story of Riley Davis began in 1851 in Sidney, Fremont, Iowa, United States. In 1860, Riley Davis resided in Ross, Fremont, Iowa. In 1870, Riley Davis resided in Salt Lake City Ward 8, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, . Riley Davis married Jennette Mcmurrin, and had children including Maude Davis. Riley Davis passed away in 1930 in Clifton, Franklin, Idaho, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Riley Davis began in 1851 in Sidney, Fremont, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1860, Riley Davis resided in Ross, Fremont, Iowa.
  • In 1870, Riley Davis resided in Salt Lake City Ward 8, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, .
  • Riley Davis married Jennette Mcmurrin, and had children including Maude Davis.
  • Riley Davis passed away in 1930 in Clifton, Franklin, Idaho, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Davis
1808–1882
Birth Location: Greenbrier, Monroe, West Virginia, United States
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Martha Gordon
1820–1865
Birth Location: Delaware, Indiana, United States
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Spouses(s)

Jennette McMurrin
1854–1897
Birth Location: Govan, Renfrewshire, Scotland
JM

Children(s)

Maude Davis
1887–1936
Birth Location: Clifton, Oneida, Idaho, United States
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Riley Davis's Ancestors

Self
Riley Davis
1851–1930
Birth Place: Sidney, Fremont, Iowa, United States
Parents
James Ward Davis
1808–1882
Greenbrier, Monroe, West Virginia, United States
Martha (Elizabeth) Gordon
1820–1865
Delaware, Indiana, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Riley Davis's Descendants

1.
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Riley Davis (26 November 1851–26 October 1930) m. Jennette McMurrin (23 December 1854–27 March 1897)
  1. 1. Maude Davis 1887–1936 m. Leander (Myron Merrick) Boyce 1882–1971
    1. 1. June (Davis) Boyce 1924–2016 m. Albert (Ray) Reese 1924–1994

Riley Davis's Timeline

7 Records

1851
26 November 1851
Birth of Riley Davis in Sidney, Fremont, Iowa, United States
Sidney, Fremont, Iowa, United States
1860
1860
Age 9
Riley Davis resided here in Ross, Fremont, Iowa
Ross, Fremont, Iowa
1870
1870
Age 19
Riley Davis resided here in Salt Lake City Ward 8, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, USA
Salt Lake City Ward 8, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, USA
1900
1900
Age 49
Riley Davis resided here in Clifton, Oneida, Idaho, USA
Clifton, Oneida, Idaho, USA
1930
1930
Age 79
Riley Davis resided here in Clifton, Franklin, Idaho
Clifton, Franklin, Idaho
1930
23 October 1930
Age 79
Death of Riley Davis in Clifton, Franklin, Idaho, United States
Clifton, Franklin, Idaho, United States
1930
26 October 1930
Age 79
Burial of Riley Davis in Clifton, Franklin, Idaho, United States
Clifton, Franklin, Idaho, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 November 1851
    Event Place: Sidney, Fremont, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Sons of Utah Pioneers Memorial Gallery Index Cards
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clifton, Franklin, Idaho; Roll: 399; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 576.0; FHL microfilm: 2340134
    [3] Idaho, Death Index
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Salt Lake City Ward 8, Salt Lake, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1611; Page: 594B; Image: 359255; Family History Library Film: 553110
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clifton, Oneida, Idaho; Roll: 234; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1240234
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ross, Fremont, Iowa; Roll: M653_321; Page: 19; Family History Library Film: 803321

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ross, Fremont, Iowa
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ross, Fremont, Iowa; Roll: M653_321; Page: 19; Family History Library Film: 803321

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Salt Lake City Ward 8, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Salt Lake City Ward 8, Salt Lake, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1611; Page: 594B; Image: 359255; Family History Library Film: 553110

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clifton, Oneida, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clifton, Oneida, Idaho; Roll: 234; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1240234

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Clifton, Franklin, Idaho
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clifton, Franklin, Idaho; Roll: 399; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 576.0; FHL microfilm: 2340134

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Idaho, 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: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, ca. 1949 - ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Grou

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 October 1930
    Event Place: Clifton, Franklin, Idaho, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Sons of Utah Pioneers Memorial Gallery Index Cards
    [2] Idaho, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 October 1930
    Event Place: Clifton, Franklin, Idaho, United States
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