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Willie Mae Riley 1902–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Aug 1902

Birth Location: Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 08 Aug 1961

Death Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

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Spouse(s): John Hisey, Fred Hamberger, Jesse Sr.

Children(s): Mary Meeks

Willie Mae Riley was born in 1902 in Jefferson, Alabama, USA, the child of John Martin Riley And Hulda Jane Halcomb. In 1920, Willie Mae Riley resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1925, Willie Mae Riley resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. Willie Mae Riley married Fred L Hamberger, Jesse Otis Meeks Sr, John Clinton Hisey, and had children including Jesse Otis Meeks Jr, Mary Elizabeth Meeks. Willie Mae Riley passed away in 1961 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • Willie Mae Riley was born in 1902 in Jefferson, Alabama, USA, the child of John Martin Riley And Hulda Jane Halcomb.
  • In 1920, Willie Mae Riley resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1925, Willie Mae Riley resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • Willie Mae Riley married Fred L Hamberger, Jesse Otis Meeks Sr, John Clinton Hisey, and had children including Jesse Otis Meeks Jr, Mary Elizabeth Meeks.
  • Willie Mae Riley passed away in 1961 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

John Hisey
1884–1949
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
JH
Fred Hamberger
1888–1985
Birth Location: Kentucky
FH
Jesse Sr.
1902–1977
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
JS

Children(s)

Mary Meeks
1920–1988
Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
MM

Willie Riley's Ancestors

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Willie Riley
1902–1961
Birth Place: Jefferson, Alabama, USA
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Willie Riley's Descendants

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Willie (Mae) Riley (13 Aug 1902–08 Aug 1961) m. John (Clinton) Hisey (30 Jun 1884–23 Dec 1949) m. Fred (L) Hamberger (21 Sep 1888–01 Nov 1985) m. Jesse (Otis Meeks) Sr. (28 Apr 1902–01 Mar 1977)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Meeks 1920–1988

Willie Riley's Timeline

8 Records

1902
13 Aug 1902
Birth of Willie Mae Riley in Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Willie Mae Riley resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1925
1925
Age 23
Willie Mae Riley resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Willie Mae Riley resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Willie Mae Riley resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
Willie Mae Riley resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1941
1941
Age 39
Willie Mae Riley resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1961
08 Aug 1961
Age 59
Death of Willie Mae Riley in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1902
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T627_92; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 68-45
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_25; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 94; Image: 296
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2122; Page: 43A; Enumeration District: 1214; Image: 885.0; FHL microfilm: 2341856

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_25; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 94; Image: 296

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2122; Page: 43A; Enumeration District: 1214; Image: 885.0; FHL microfilm: 2341856

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T627_92; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 68-45

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T627_92; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 68-45

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Aug 1961
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Web: Birmingham, Alabama, Obituary Index, 1930-1996
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