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William Spencer Riley 1888–1944 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: abt 1888
Birth Location: Virginia
Death Date: 22 Dec 1944
Death Location: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Father: Elijah Riley
Mother: Elizabeth German
Spouse(s): Virginia Allison, Meta Wells
Children(s): Ruth Riley, Shirley Riley, Dora Riley, Clara Riley, Catherine Riley, William Riley, Albert Riley, Ida Riley, Meta Riley, Annie Riley, James Sr, William Riley
The story of William Spencer Riley began in 1888 in Virginia. In 1900, William Spencer Riley resided in Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia, USA. William Spencer Riley married Meta Gaskins Wells, Virginia Bulah Allison, and had children including Albert Lee Riley, Annie Elizabeth Riley, Catherine Riley, Charles Riley, Clara Virginia Riley, Dora Ida Riley, Ida Virginia Riley, James Wallace Riley Sr, Meta Gaskins Riley, Ruth Riley, Shirley Riley, William Franklin Riley, William Spencer Riley. William Spencer Riley passed away in 1944 in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA.
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Biography
- The story of William Spencer Riley began in 1888 in Virginia.
- In 1900, William Spencer Riley resided in Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia, USA.
- William Spencer Riley married Meta Gaskins Wells, Virginia Bulah Allison, and had children including Albert Lee Riley, Annie Elizabeth Riley, Catherine Riley, Charles Riley, Clara Virginia Riley, Dora Ida Riley, Ida Virginia Riley, James Wallace Riley Sr, Meta Gaskins Riley, Ruth Riley, Shirley Riley, William Franklin Riley, William Spencer Riley.
- William Spencer Riley passed away in 1944 in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA.
Immediate Family
Parents
Elijah Riley
1838–1911
Birth Location: Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth German
1843–1905
Birth Location: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)
Virginia Allison
1901–1982
Birth Location: Virginia
VA
Meta Wells
1887–1960
Birth Location: Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)
Ruth Riley
1932–2005
Birth Location: Maryland
RR
Shirley Riley
1939–2009
Birth Location: Maryland
SR
Dora Riley
1916–
Birth Location: Virginia
DR
Clara Riley
1928–1985
Birth Location: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
CR
Catherine Riley
1923–1976
Birth Location: Virginia
CR
William Riley
1924–1999
Birth Location: Dickerson, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
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Albert Riley
1930–1983
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Ida Riley
1915–2006
Birth Location: Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
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Meta Riley
1918–1987
Birth Location: Fauquier, Virginia, USA
MR
Annie Riley
1912–1980
Birth Location: Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
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James Sr
1913–1984
Birth Location: Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
JS
William Riley
1908–1983
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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William Riley's Ancestors
Self
William Riley
1888–1944
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Elijah Riley
1838–1911
Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (E) German
1843–1905
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Riley's Descendants
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William (Spencer) Riley
(abt 1888–22 Dec 1944)
m. Virginia (Bulah) Allison (abt 1901–7 Mar 1982)
m. Meta (Gaskins) Wells (25 Aug 1887–02 Feb 1960)
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1. Ruth Riley 1932–2005
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2. Shirley Riley 1939–2009
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3. Dora (Ida) Riley 1916–
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4. Clara (Virginia) Riley 1928–1985 m. Larry (L) Lowman 1920–1987
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1. Lawrence (L ‘Lee’ Lowman) Jr. 1951–2019
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5. Catherine Riley 1923–1976
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6. William (Franklin) Riley 1924–1999 m. Betty (Jean) Clawson 1941–2008 m. Betty (Jane) Stitt 1922–1978
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7. Albert (Lee) Riley 1930–1983
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8. Ida (Virginia) Riley 1915–2006
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9. Meta (Gaskins) Riley 1918–1987 m. Louis Rector 1911–
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10. Annie (Elizabeth) Riley 1912–1980 m. Hubert (F) Kerns 1906–
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11. James (Wallace Riley) Sr 1913–1984
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12. William (Spencer) Riley 1908–1983
William Riley's Timeline
9 Records
1884
4 Aug 1884
Birth of William Spencer Riley in Rappahanock, Virginia, United States
Rappahanock, Virginia, United States
1888
abt 1888
Birth of William Spencer Riley in Virginia
Virginia
1900
1900
Age 12
William Spencer Riley resided here in Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
1906
Abt 1906
Age 18
William Spencer Riley resided here in Prince William County , VA.
Prince William County , VA.
1920
1920
Age 32
William Spencer Riley resided here in Center, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Center, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
William Spencer Riley resided here in Mount Airy, Carroll, Maryland
Mount Airy, Carroll, Maryland
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
William Spencer Riley resided here in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
1942
1942
Age 54
William Spencer Riley resided here in Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1944
22 Dec 1944
Age 56
Death of William Spencer Riley in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1884
4 Aug 1884
Birth of William Spencer Riley in Rappahanock, Virginia, United States
Rappahanock, Virginia, United States
1888
abt 1888
Birth of William Spencer Riley in Virginia
Virginia
1900
1900
Age 12
William Spencer Riley resided here in Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
1906
Abt 1906
Age 18
William Spencer Riley resided here in Prince William County , VA.
Prince William County , VA.
1920
1920
Age 32
William Spencer Riley resided here in Center, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Center, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
William Spencer Riley resided here in Mount Airy, Carroll, Maryland
Mount Airy, Carroll, Maryland
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
William Spencer Riley resided here in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
1942
1942
Age 54
William Spencer Riley resided here in Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1944
22 Dec 1944
Age 56
Death of William Spencer Riley in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 4 Aug 1884
Event Place: Rappahanock, Virginia, United States
Record Source:
[1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Fauquier, Virginia; Roll: T625_1888; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 45
[2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia; Roll: 1708; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0033
[3] District of Columbia, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1830-1921
[4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
[5] Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1870-1920, District of Columbia Public Library; Washington, DC, USA; Washington, D.C. Marriage Certificates, 1870-1920
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: abt 1888
Event Place: Virginia
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Maryland; State Headquarters: Maryland; Microfilm Series: M1939; Microfilm Roll: 49
[2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: T627_1501; Page: 64B; Enumeration District: 2-18.
[3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mount Airy, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: 872; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 733.0; FHL microfilm: 2340607.
[4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Fauquier; Roll: 1984713
[5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia; Roll: 1708; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0033
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Abt 1906
Event Place: Prince William County , VA.
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Evening Star; Publication Date: 28 Dec 1906; Publication Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; ,0.78
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Center, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Fauquier, Virginia; Roll: T625_1888; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 45
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Mount Airy, Carroll, Maryland
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mount Airy, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: 872; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 733.0; FHL microfilm: 2340607.
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: T627_1501; Page: 64B; Enumeration District: 2-18.
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Maryland; State Headquarters: Maryland; Microfilm Series: M1939; Microfilm Roll: 49
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Fauquier, Virginia
Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Fauquier; Roll: 1984713
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 22 Dec 1944
Event Place: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 4 Aug 1884
Event Place: Rappahanock, Virginia, United States
Record Source:
[1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Fauquier, Virginia; Roll: T625_1888; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 45
[2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia; Roll: 1708; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0033
[3] District of Columbia, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1830-1921
[4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
[5] Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1870-1920, District of Columbia Public Library; Washington, DC, USA; Washington, D.C. Marriage Certificates, 1870-1920
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: abt 1888
Event Place: Virginia
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Maryland; State Headquarters: Maryland; Microfilm Series: M1939; Microfilm Roll: 49
[2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: T627_1501; Page: 64B; Enumeration District: 2-18.
[3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mount Airy, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: 872; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 733.0; FHL microfilm: 2340607.
[4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Fauquier; Roll: 1984713
[5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia; Roll: 1708; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0033
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Abt 1906
Event Place: Prince William County , VA.
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Evening Star; Publication Date: 28 Dec 1906; Publication Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; ,0.78
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Center, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Fauquier, Virginia; Roll: T625_1888; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 45
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Mount Airy, Carroll, Maryland
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mount Airy, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: 872; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 733.0; FHL microfilm: 2340607.
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: T627_1501; Page: 64B; Enumeration District: 2-18.
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Maryland; State Headquarters: Maryland; Microfilm Series: M1939; Microfilm Roll: 49
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Fauquier, Virginia
Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Fauquier; Roll: 1984713
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 22 Dec 1944
Event Place: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA