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Riley Sweeney 1835–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Aug 1835

Birth Location: Pike

Death Date: 17 May 1913

Death Location: Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: James Sweeney

Mother: Lallie Sweeney

Spouse(s): Cosby J

Children(s): James Sweeney, Georgia Sweeney, Nancy Sweeney, Mary Sweeney, William Sweeney, Cora Sweeney, Spicy Sweeney, Sarah Sweeney, Elizabeth Sweeney

The story of Riley Sweeney began in 1835 in Pike. In 1853, Riley Sweeney resided in Pike. In 1870, Riley Sweeney resided in District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA. Riley Sweeney married Catherine Cavins, Cosby J, and had children including Cora Sweeney, Elizabeth Sweeney, Georgia A Sweeney, James A Sweeney, Mary E Sweeney, Nancy J Sweeney, Sarah E Sweeney, Spicy K Sweeney, William H Sweeney. Riley Sweeney passed away in 1913 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Riley Sweeney began in 1835 in Pike.
  • In 1853, Riley Sweeney resided in Pike.
  • In 1870, Riley Sweeney resided in District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • Riley Sweeney married Catherine Cavins, Cosby J, and had children including Cora Sweeney, Elizabeth Sweeney, Georgia A Sweeney, James A Sweeney, Mary E Sweeney, Nancy J Sweeney, Sarah E Sweeney, Spicy K Sweeney, William H Sweeney.
  • Riley Sweeney passed away in 1913 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Riley Sweeney's Ancestors

Self
Riley Sweeney
1835–1913
Birth Place: Pike
Parents
James Sweeney
1805–1866
Russell, Virginia, United States
Lallie Sweeney
1805–1860
Kentucky
Grandparents
Nathan Sweeney
1770–1830
Russell, Virginia, United States
Ann Moore
1795–
Virginia
William (Epperson) Ratliff
1782–1857
Montgomery County, Virginia, United States of America
Martha (Patsy) Thornsbury
1790–1857
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Judith Gibson
1745–1840
Nathan Ratliff
1762–1835
William Thornsbury
1777–
Elizabeth Hide
1781–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ratcliff
1731–1825
Susannah Thomas
1745–1810

Riley Sweeney's Descendants

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Riley Sweeney (23 Aug 1835–17 May 1913) m. Cosby J (abt 1835–)
  1. 1. James (A) Sweeney 1858–
  2. 2. Georgia (A) Sweeney 1861–
  3. 3. Nancy (J) Sweeney 1864–
  4. 4. Mary (E) Sweeney 1866–
  5. 5. William (H) Sweeney 1868–
  6. 6. Cora Sweeney 1876–
  7. 7. Spicy (K.) Sweeney 1870–
  8. 8. Sarah (E.) Sweeney 1878–
  9. 9. Elizabeth Sweeney 1854–

Riley Sweeney's Timeline

6 Records

1835
23 Aug 1835
Birth of Riley Sweeney in Pike
Pike
1853
Abt 1853
Age 18
Riley Sweeney resided here in Pike
Pike
1870
1870
Age 35
Riley Sweeney resided here in District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 45
Riley Sweeney resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 65
Riley Sweeney resided here in Frenchtown, Missoula, Montana, USA
Frenchtown, Missoula, Montana, USA
1913
17 May 1913
Age 78
Death of Riley Sweeney in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1835
    Event Place: Pike
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
    [9] Montana, U.S., County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1853
    Event Place: Pike
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Frenchtown, Missoula, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1913
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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