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Thomas Riley 1678–1757 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1678

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 1757

Death Location: United States

Father: Aodh Gentleman"

Mother: Margaret Ploumer

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Laurence, Eleanor Jewell

Children(s): Miles\Moses Riley, John Riley

The story of Thomas Riley began in 1678 in Ireland. In 1723, Thomas Riley resided in Rental Rolls, Stafford County, VA. Thomas Riley married Eleanor Jewell, Elizabeth Laurence, and had children including John Riley, Miles Moses Riley. Thomas Riley passed away in 1757 in United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Riley began in 1678 in Ireland.
  • In 1723, Thomas Riley resided in Rental Rolls, Stafford County, VA.
  • Thomas Riley married Eleanor Jewell, Elizabeth Laurence, and had children including John Riley, Miles Moses Riley.
  • Thomas Riley passed away in 1757 in United States.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Riley's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Riley
1678–1757
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
Aodh "Hugh" Riley "The Gentleman"
1653–1738
Piscatawny, Prince George, Maryland, United States
Margaret Ploumer
1657–1797
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Miles (Maolmordha) Riley
1614–1669
Cavan, Ireland
Mary ("Nancy" Hull) Totty
1619–1670
County Cavan, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Ferrall Riley
1580–1660
Joseph Hull
1594–1665
Joane Joanna
1598–1632
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugh O'Reilly
1558–1660
Mary McGuire
1557–1618
Joan Oxford)
1551–1629

Thomas Riley's Descendants

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Thomas Riley (1678–1757) m. Elizabeth Laurence (1676–1736) m. Eleanor Jewell (1683–1758)
  1. 1. Miles\Moses Riley 1700–1778 m. Sarah ((Mary Sarah)) Hillhouse 1725–1778
    1. 1. John Riley 1760–1835 m. Nancy (Jane) Lynch 1766–1831 m. Mary Tyner 1765–1828
      1. 1. Thomas (James Riley (Slave) Owner) 1788–1850 m. Jane ("Jinny") Blue 1787–1858
        1. 1. John (Calvin) Riley 1816–1859 m. Delilia (Jane) Curlin 1830–1865
        2. 2. James (Monroe) Riley 1819–1864
        3. 3. Jackson (Andrew) Riley 1814–
      2. 2. Andrew (J) Riley 1778–1852
      3. 3. Mary Riley 1793–1850
      4. 4. Nancy Riley 1796–
      5. 5. Sarah Riley 1785–
      6. 6. John ("Jack" W Jr) Riley 1800–1888
      7. 7. Francis Riley 1802–
      8. 8. Samuel (Clayton) Riley 1785–
      9. 9. Jacob ("Jake" Riley(S.) Owner) 1789–1860
      10. 10. Thomas (Lynch) Riley 1782–1830
      11. 11. William (Michael Riley (S.) Owner) 1799–
      12. 12. Joseph (J. Riley) Sr. 1780–1850
      13. 13. Andrew Riley 1778–1852
      14. 14. John (Jack W) Riley 1800–1866
      15. 15. Sarah Riley 1785–
      16. 16. Nancy Riley 1796–
    2. 2. James Riley 1758–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Riley 1760–
    4. 4. Mary Riley 1762–
    5. 5. Hannah Riley 1764–
  2. 2. John Riley 1720–1783

Thomas Riley's Timeline

3 Records

1678
1678
Birth of Thomas Riley in Ireland
Ireland
1723
1723
Age 45
Thomas Riley resided here in Rental Rolls, Stafford County, VA
Rental Rolls, Stafford County, VA
1757
1757
Age 79
Death of Thomas Riley in United States
United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1678
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1723
    Event Place: Rental Rolls, Stafford County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Indexes to Naturalization petitions to the U.S. Circuit and District Courts for Maryland, 1797-1951; Microfilm Serial: M1168; Microfilm Roll: 13

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1757
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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