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William L Riley 1888–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Oct 1888

Birth Location: Emerson, Thurston, Nebraska, USA

Death Date: 16 Sep 1916

Death Location: Jackson, Dakota County, Nebraska, United States of America

Father: Miles Riley

Mother: Catherine O'Neil

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of William L Riley began in 1888 in Emerson, Thurston, Nebraska, USA. In 1895, William L Riley resided in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. In 1900, William L Riley resided in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. William L Riley passed away in 1916 in Jackson, Dakota County, Nebraska, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William L Riley began in 1888 in Emerson, Thurston, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1895, William L Riley resided in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1900, William L Riley resided in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA.
  • William L Riley passed away in 1916 in Jackson, Dakota County, Nebraska, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Miles Riley
1854–1921
Birth Location: Randolph, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
MR
Catherine O'Neil
1858–1935
Birth Location: Canada English
CO

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Riley's Ancestors

Self
William Riley
1888–1916
Birth Place: Emerson, Thurston, Nebraska, USA
Parents
Miles Thomas Riley
1854–1921
Randolph, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Catherine O'Neil
1858–1935
Canada English
Grandparents
Patrick Riley
1832–1903
Roscommon, Ireland
Catherine (Mara) Sullivan
1833–1910
Ireland
William (O'Neill) Sr
1835–1912
Ireland
Bridget Cain
1839–1928
Tipperary, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Riley's Timeline

5 Records

1888
05 Oct 1888
Birth of William L Riley in Emerson, Thurston, Nebraska, USA
Emerson, Thurston, Nebraska, USA
1895
1895
Age 7
William L Riley resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
William L Riley resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
William L Riley resided here in Sioux Ward 3, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux Ward 3, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1916
16 Sep 1916
Age 28
Death of William L Riley in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Oct 1888
    Event Place: Emerson, Thurston, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: 467; Page: 27; Enumeration District: 0170
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sioux Ward 3, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T624_429; Page: 17a; Enumeration District: 0189; FHL microfilm: 1374442
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: 467; Page: 27; Enumeration District: 0170

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sioux Ward 3, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sioux Ward 3, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T624_429; Page: 17a; Enumeration District: 0189; FHL microfilm: 1374442

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1916
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jackson, Dakota County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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