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Walter J Riley 1900 – 1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 OCT 1900

Birth Location: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 19 MAR 1976

Death Location: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: John Riley

Mother: Rosie McGady

Spouse(s): Marion Steele

Children(s): Walter Riley, Richard Riley, Norma Riley, Shirley Riley, Joan Riley, Judith Riley

In 1900, Walter J Riley entered the world in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, born to John B Riley and Rosie McGady. In 1910, Walter J Riley established residence. In 1920, Walter J Riley established residence. Walter J Riley married Marion E Steele, and had children including Walter J Riley, Richard F Riley, Norma M Riley, Shirley E Riley, Joan B Riley, Judith A Riley. Walter J Riley passed away in 1976 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1900, Walter J Riley entered the world in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, born to John B Riley and Rosie McGady.
  • In 1910, Walter J Riley established residence.
  • In 1920, Walter J Riley established residence.
  • Walter J Riley married Marion E Steele, and had children including Walter J Riley, Richard F Riley, Norma M Riley, Shirley E Riley, Joan B Riley, Judith A Riley.
  • Walter J Riley passed away in 1976 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Riley
1861 –
Birth Location: Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Rosie McGady
1864 – 1930
Birth Location: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Marion Steele
1902 – 1974
Birth Location: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Children(s)

Walter Riley
1925 – 1991
Birth Location: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Richard Riley
1926 – 2001
Birth Location: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Norma Riley
1929 – 2000
Birth Location: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
NR
Shirley Riley
1931 – 2009
Birth Location: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
SR
Joan Riley
1933 – 2004
Birth Location: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
JR
Judith Riley
1938 – 1996
Birth Location: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
JR

Walter Riley's Ancestors

Self
Walter Riley
1900 – 1976
Birth Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John B Riley
1861 –
Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Rosie McGady
1864 – 1930
Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Patrick Riley
Mary Riley
Michael McGady
1824 – 1887
Beltany, County Donegal, Ireland
Rosa Deary
1830 – 1885
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John McGeady
1795 –
Catherine Gallagher
1822 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Riley's Descendants

1.
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Walter (J) Riley (16 OCT 1900 – 19 MAR 1976) m. Marion (E) Steele (10 MAY 1902 – 2 MAR 1974)
  1. 1. Walter (J) Riley (6 AUG 1925 – 3 FEB 1991)
  2. 2. Richard (F) Riley (21 NOV 1926 – 2 FEB 2001) m. Marie (R) Fiore (14 MAY 1927 – 3 SEP 2008)
    1. 1. Richard (F) Riley (ABT 1951 – )
    2. 2. Kathleen (A) Riley (ABT 1952 – ) m. Timothy Cavan
    3. 3. Paul (J) Riley (ABT 1953 – ) m. Julie Riley
    4. 4. Thomas (D) Riley (ABT 1954 – ) m. Bozenna Boudrot
    5. 5. John (W) Riley (ABT 1956 – )
    6. 6. James (P) Riley (ABT 1957 – ) m. Pam Riley
    7. 7. William (E) Riley (ABT 1958 – ) m. Pam Potenti
    8. 8. Margaret (E "Peg") Riley (ABT 1959 – ) m. Paul Holloway
    9. 9. Walter (J) Riley (ABT 1960 – )
    10. 10. David (F) Riley (ABT 1961 – ) m. Patty Riley
    11. 11. Mary (A) Riley (ABT 1962 – ) m. John Dowd
    12. 12. Christine (A) Riley (ABT 1963 – ) m. Alan Consolmagno
    13. 13. Elizabeth (A) Riley (ABT 1965 – )
    14. 14. Bernard (J) Riley (ABT 1966 – )
    15. 15. Joseph (F) Riley (ABT 1967 – )
    16. 16. Edward (A) Riley (ABT 1970 – ) m. Trisha Riley
  3. 3. Norma (M) Riley (23 MAY 1929 – 9 OCT 2000) m. Eugene (J) Marcinkus (15 SEP 1926 – 19 NOV 2000)
    1. 1. Eugene (J) Marcinkus (ABT 1953 – )
    2. 2. Mark (F) Marcinkus (ABT 1960 – )
    3. 3. Stephen (J) Marcinkus (ABT 1961 – )
    4. 4. Paul (J) Marcinkus (ABT 1964 – )
  4. 4. Shirley (E) Riley (25 OCT 1931 – 5 SEP 2009) m. Nicholas Montecalvo
    1. 1. Nicholas (C) Montecalvo (ABT 1956 – )
    2. 2. John (J) Montecalvo (ABT 1957 – )
    3. 3. Gina (M) Montecalvo (ABT 1959 – ) m. John Kerley
    4. 4. Andrea (E) Montecalvo (ABT 1966 – ) m. James LaViolette
  5. 5. Joan (B) Riley (1 JAN 1933 – 26 SEP 2004) m. John (W) Risas (18 JUL 1929 – 17 MAR 2010)
    1. 1. Karen (A) Risas (ABT 1957 – ) m. Nelson
      1. 1. Michael (J) Nelson
      2. 2. Kerry (K) Nelson
      3. 3. Andrew (L) Nelson m. Kimberly Lacombe
      4. 4. Patrick (S) Nelson m. Nichole Donahue
  6. 6. Judith (A) Riley (13 JAN 1938 – 17 JAN 1996) m. Donald Kelley
    1. 1. Donna (A) Kelley (ABT 1961 – )
    2. 2. Nancy (A) Kelley (ABT 1963 – )
    3. 3. Jean (M) Kelley (ABT 1965 – ) m. Sullivan

Walter Riley's Timeline

6 Records

1900
16 OCT 1900
Birth of Walter J Riley in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
Walter J Riley resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 20
Walter J Riley resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 30
Walter J Riley resided here
None
1940
1 APR 1940
Age 40
Walter J Riley resided here
None
1976
19 MAR 1976
Age 76
Death of Walter J Riley in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America
Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 OCT 1900
    Event Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 968; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 1054.0.
    [2] Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1712; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 23-15.
    [4] Social Security Death Index, Number: 721-01-9999; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Worcester Ward 4, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_752; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 247; Image: .
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Worcester Ward 3, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Worcester Ward 3, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [2] Age:
    9-10

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Worcester Ward 4, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_752; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 247; Image: .
    [2] Age:
    19-20

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 968; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 1054.0.
    [2] Age:
    29-30

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1940
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1712; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 23-15.
    [2] Age:
    39

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 MAR 1976
    Event Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 721-01-9999; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Age:
    75
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