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Walter Riley 1881–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1881

Birth Location: Polk Co, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 27 Aug 1936

Death Location: Rocky, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA

Father: Benjamin Riley

Mother: Elizabeth Cassleberry

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In 1881, Walter Riley entered the world in Polk Co, Arkansas, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Riley And Elizabeth Catherine Cassleberry. In 1900, Walter Riley resided in Potter, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Walter Riley resided in Potter, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA. Walter Riley passed away in 1936 in Rocky, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Walter Riley entered the world in Polk Co, Arkansas, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Riley And Elizabeth Catherine Cassleberry.
  • In 1900, Walter Riley resided in Potter, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Riley resided in Potter, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA.
  • Walter Riley passed away in 1936 in Rocky, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA.

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Walter Riley's Ancestors

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Walter Riley
1881–1936
Birth Place: Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Riley
1835–1909
Jefferson City, Cole Co, Missouri, USA
Elizabeth (Catherine) Cassleberry
1845–1929
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Eliphas Riley
1785–
South Carolina
Lucinda ("Lucy") Venable
1808–
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Venable
1755–1836
Sarah Venable
1774–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr
1729–1810

Walter Riley's Timeline

6 Records

1881
24 Jun 1881
Birth of Walter Riley in Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
1900
18 Jun 1900
Age 19
Walter Riley resided here in Potter, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
Potter, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
1910
21 Apr 1910
Age 29
Walter Riley resided here in Potter, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
Potter, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 37
Walter Riley resided here in Mena, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
Mena, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
1936
26 Aug 1936
Age 55
Death of Walter Riley in Mena RFD #2, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
Mena RFD #2, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
1936
27 Aug 1936
Age 55
Burial of Walter Riley in Rocky, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
Rocky, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1881
    Event Place: Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [3] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1936; Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Potter, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Potter, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Mena, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1936
    Event Place: Mena RFD #2, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1936; Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1936
    Event Place: Rocky, Polk Co, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1936; Roll: 4

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