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William Patrick Riley 1893 – 1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 APR 1893

Birth Location: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 12 JUN 1985

Death Location: Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Father: John Riley

Mother: Rosie McGady

Spouse(s): Catherine Merchant

Children(s):

The story of William Patrick Riley began in 1893 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. In 1900, William Patrick Riley established residence. In 1910, William Patrick Riley established residence. William Patrick Riley married Catherine A Merchant. William Patrick Riley passed away in 1985 in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • The story of William Patrick Riley began in 1893 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1900, William Patrick Riley established residence.
  • In 1910, William Patrick Riley established residence.
  • William Patrick Riley married Catherine A Merchant.
  • William Patrick Riley passed away in 1985 in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Riley's Ancestors

Self
William Riley
1893 – 1985
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

William Riley's Timeline

7 Records

1893
15 APR 1893
Birth of William Patrick Riley in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 7
William Patrick Riley resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 17
William Patrick Riley resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 27
William Patrick Riley resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 37
William Patrick Riley resided here
None
1942
1942
Age 49
William Patrick Riley resided here
None
1985
12 JUN 1985
Age 92
Death of William Patrick Riley in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 APR 1893
    Event Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 969; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 56; Image: 173.0.
    [2] Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 720-10-9877; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Worcester Ward 4, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_752; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 247; Image: .
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Worcester Ward 3, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester Ward 3, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_696; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 1734.
    [7] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Worcester County, Massachusetts; Roll: 1674504; Draft Board: 3.
    [8] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: Worcester , Massachusetts.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester Ward 3, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_696; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 1734.
    [2] Age:
    6-7

    Genealogy Event 3
    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:
    16-17

    Genealogy Event 4
    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:
    26-27

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 969; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 56; Image: 173.0.
    [2] Age:
    36-37

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: Worcester , Massachusetts.
    [2] Age:
    48-49

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 JUN 1985
    Event Place: Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 720-10-9877; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Age:
    92

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