James Egan Riley

A life in dates

1. approximately one year after 17 January 1886

   James Egan Riley was born approximately one year after the death of James Riley and was named James also.

   2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

2. 1887

   Birth of James Egan Riley

   2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33

3. Jan 4, 1887 · Runge, Tex.

   Birth of James E. Riley

   2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

4. 8 Jan 1887 · Karnes County, Texas

   Birth of James Egan Riley

   2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 32

5. 8 Jan 1887

   Birth of James Egan Riley

   2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

6. 1887

   James was born in 1887.

   2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 8

7. Jan 8 1887 · Runge, Karnes Co. Texas

   Place and date of birth given on draft card

   2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 494

8. Jan 1887 · Texas

   Born January 1887 in Texas, per 1900 census.

   2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418

9. 8 Jan 1887 · Karnes County, Texas

   Birth of James Egan Riley.

   2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 416

10. 8 January 1887 · Riley Ranch/Farm, Karnes County, Texas

    James Egan Riley was born at the Riley Ranch/Farm.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

11. 8 Jan 1887 · Texas;United States of America

    Birth date and place recorded on draft registration record.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 422

12. 1887

    He was born in 1887, giving him a reasonably long life for men born when he was born.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

13. approximately 1890

    A picture of the John Joseph Riley family was taken.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

14. approximately 1890

    The John Joseph Riley family photo was taken.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2

15. about 1890 or 1891 · the old Riley home

    Family picture was made in the yard at the old Riley home.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 330

16. 1890

    Heirship Affidavit (November 1987) by Opal Phillips and Mrs. John O. Riley, and Affidavit by James Egan Riley (1953), both state Mary Elizabeth Riley died in 1890.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

17. about 1893

    A picture shows children of John and Margaret: John Patrick Riley, George Maurice Riley, and James Egan Riley; George appears about 3 years old.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 6

18. 1900 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

    1900 United States Federal Census enumeration recorded 12 June 1900 by Francis Staley for the John Riley household

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 410

19. 1900 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas

    Household enumerated in the 1900 United States Federal Census, Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas, Enumeration District 64, Sheet 6B, taken by enumerator J. Francisco Staty.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418

20. 1900

    In the 1900 census, James Egan Riley is 13 years old and living with the family along with all of his siblings.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

21. 1900 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

    Residence at age 13, per 1900 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 416

22. 1900 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

    Residence

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 417

23. 1907-1909

    A photo of James Egan Riley and George Maurice Riley as young men was probably taken somewhere around 1907-1909, guessing George's age to be a mid-to-late teenager.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 8

24. 18 April 1910 · San Antonio Ward 4, Bexar, Texas

    Enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census as a lodger

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 419

25. 1910 · San Antonio

    In the 1910 census, at age 23, James Egan Riley is listed as living in San Antonio as a lodger in a household headed by Jesse.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

26. 1910 · San Antonio Ward 4, Bexar County, Texas

    In the 1910 census, he is listed as a lodger in San Antonio and is working for a Novelty Company with fellow lodgers.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 417

27. 1910

    In the 1910 census, Louise lived with the family, similar to 1900, except William and James were not living at home.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

28. 1910 · San Antonio

    James Egan Riley is living in San Antonio, at least temporarily, per the 1910 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

29. 1910 · San Antonio Ward 4, Bexar County, Texas

    Residence at age 23; listed as a lodger in San Antonio, working for a Novelty Company with fellow lodgers, per 1910 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 416

30. About July 1917 · Camp Cody, New Mexico, USA

    Appointed Quartermaster Sergeant on 24 Oct 1917 while serving in the Quartermaster Corp at Camp Cody, New Mexico. He was promoted to 2nd Lt. on 13 Aug 1918, location unknown.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 417

31. June 27, 1917 · Fort Sam Houston, Texas

    Accepted for enlistment at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 492

32. 5 Jun 1917 · Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas, USA

    WWI Draft Registration: Works in Kenedy, Texas. Occupation difficult to read; looks like stenographer & typesetter.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 417

33. 5 Jun 1917 · Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas, USA

    Lives and works in Kenedy, Texas at age 30, per WWI Draft Registration. Occupation difficult to read; looks like stenographer & typesetter; maybe works for publisher.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 416

34. 1917

    James Egan Riley joined the military in 1917; his place of residence is not known in 1920 as he transitions from military life back to civilian life.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

35. June 12th, 1917

    James Egan Riley enlisted in the U.S. Army Q. M. C. and served during the World War.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 218

36. 1917 · Karnes County, Texas

    James Egan Riley completed WWI draft registration card (Registration Card No. 15), signed and dated 6-5-17 by registrar C.W. Martin.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 422

37. Jul 1917 · Camp Cody, New Mexico, USA

    Military service at age 30; military papers indicate he was appointed Quartermaster Sergeant on 24 Oct 1917 while serving in the Quartermaster Corp at Camp Cody, New Mexico; promoted to 2nd Lt. on 13 Aug 1918, location unknown.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 416

38. August 13, 1918

    Discharged to accept commission per S.O. 1.3, W.D. August 13, 1917; service honest and faithful, no AWOL, recommended for re-enlistment.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 492

39. July 31, 1918

    Last paid to include this date, by Capt. E. B. Franks, Q.M. R.C.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 492

40. 13 August 1918

    Appointed as a commissioned officer; states he had been on continuous active duty since this appointment.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

41. August 1918

    Promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant, Quarter Master Corps.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

42. September 1918

    WWI Draft Registration listed his brother, James Egan Riley, as his nearest relative, not his wife

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

43. August 13, 1918 · Washington

    James Egan Riley appointed Second Lieutenant, Quartermaster Corps, U.S. Army, by commission of the President of the United States, recorded October 16, 1918.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 489

44. AUG 16 1919

    Received of M.J. Bulliard, Capt. Q.M. Corps, U.S.A., twenty two and 10/100 dollars in cash as balance due soldier.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 492

45. May 1919 · Camp Sherman, Ohio

    Military records indicate he was in Ohio in May 1919, at age 32, shortly before he was to be discharged.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 416

46. 8 May 1919 · Camp Travis, Texas

    Made a request for a 15-day leave of absence and a transfer to Camp Travis in Texas, in order to search for employment; states he is on no Special Duty and has no duties connected with demobilization.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

47. 8 May 1919 · Camp Sherman, Ohio

    Stationed at Camp Sherman in Ohio.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

48. June 2nd, 1919

    James Egan Riley was honorably discharged as a 2nd Lt., Q.M.C.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 218

49. May 1919 · Camp Sherman, Ohio

    Military records also indicate that he was in Ohio in May 1919. This was shortly before he was to be discharged.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 417

50. 1920 · Riley Ranch

    James Egan Riley is not included in the 1920 census, but is known to have lived with the family at the Riley Ranch household.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

51. 1922-04-14 · Karnes County, Texas

    James E. Riley, son of Maggie E. Riley, gives sworn affidavit in Karnes County, Texas stating that he knows of no survivor of Capt. Franklin Jones' Company who could confirm his father John Riley's military service; he recalls his father speaking of Florence Mahoney and John Falvey, whom records at Austin show were members of the same Company.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 236

52. December 1926

    Hunting trip; pictures taken afterward show William Joseph Riley and James Egan Riley, apparently using 30-30 rifles, with a 1923 Model T touring car that had chains on its tires.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

53. 1929 · Karnes and DeWitt Counties

    Several years after John Joseph Riley's death, the family partitioned the remaining land — about 1815 acres — among family members; this became the Riley Ranch, split roughly evenly between Karnes and DeWitt Counties.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

54. Oct. 3 1929 · DeWitt County, Texas

    Partition Deed allotting a 346.1 acre tract of land to James E. Riley, between Margaret E. Riley et al, recorded in Vol. 99, page 568 Deed Records of DeWitt County, Texas and Vol. 85, pages 459-462 Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 485

55. October 3, 1929 · Karnes County, Texas

    Partition Deed: Margaret E. Riley (widow), James E. Riley, Catherine Riley, William J. Riley, and John P. Riley, as surviving widow and natural heirs-at-law of John J. Riley (who died intestate), partitioned their undivided interests in the land among themselves, according to a survey and subdivision into five separate tracts by Wm. H. Leckie, State Land Surveyor, granting, selling and conveying to each other their respective interests, in consideration of fifty dollars.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 132

56. 3rd day of October A.D. 1929 · Karnes County, Texas

    Notary acknowledgment before C. R. Alexander in Karnes County, Texas, in which Margaret E. Riley, James E. Riley, Catherine Riley, William J. Riley and John P. Riley acknowledged executing a foregoing instrument.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 137

57. 1930 · Riley Ranch

    The family members living at the Riley Ranch now include Margaret Ellen, Katherine, James Egan, and George McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

58. 1930 · Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

    Residence at age 43; listed as farmer in 1930 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 416

59. 1930 · Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas

    James E Riley's home in 1930 was Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 420

60. April 1930 · Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas

    Household enumerated in the 1930 United States Federal Census by Francis M Bentley, Enumeration District No. 128-13, Sheet No. 2 B, Supervisor's District No. 23rd.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 420

61. 1930 census

    Family members staying at the household in the 1930 census included Margaret Ellen, James Egan Riley, Catherine Riley, and Margaret's brother, George McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 19

62. 1930 · Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

    Listed as farmer in 1930 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 417

63. 1932-04-14 · Karnes County, Texas

    Affidavit of James E. Riley subscribed and sworn before Notary Public C.R. Alexander, filed in support of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley's widow's pension claim (WO-1711039) for John Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 237

64. 1932-04-18 · Runge, Texas

    John Riley (son) writes to E. M. Morgan, Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, providing evidence for his mother Maggie E. Riley's widow's pension claim, enclosing sworn statements and a certified copy of a marriage license.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 228

65. JUL 27 1932

    Photostat of muster roll returned to Jas E. Riley

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 251

66. 18th day of April, 1932 · San Antonio, Texas

    James E. Riley's letter and affidavit were sworn before a Notary Public at San Antonio, Texas, regarding his mother's pension claim based on his father John Riley's service.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 229

67. June 1st, 1932 · Runge, Texas

    James E. Riley wrote a letter from Runge, Texas to the Director of Pensions regarding his mother Mrs. Maggie E. Riley's widow pension claim (W O 1711039) as widow of John Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 239

68. July 27, 1932

    E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, writes to James E. Riley returning a photostatic copy of the roll of Company A Texas Frontier Forces and discussing the pension claim.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 245

69. May 28, 1932

    E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, wrote to Mrs. Maggie E. Riley responding to her letter of April 7, 1932, suggesting Fritz Brehmer and William Hohenberger as possible witnesses who might recall her late husband, and referencing the State Archivist's list of pensioners; James E. Riley had named Florence Mahoney and John Talvey as members of the same company, but they were not receiving pensions

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 238

70. 27 January 1932

    Margaret "Maggie" Ellen Riley submitted a preliminary letter of application and pension application form for a pension based on John Riley's service in the Frontier Forces, aided by her son James Egan Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 207

71. February 24, 1938

    James E. Riley wrote a letter requesting information about whether the recent Act increasing pension rates of Indian War veterans was applicable to widows.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 250

72. March 9, 1938

    E. L. Bailey, Director of Dependents Claims Service, replies to James E. Riley's letter of February 24, 1938 regarding whether the recent Act increasing pension rates for Indian War veterans applies to widows, stating it does not apply to dependents, and that Maggie E. Riley, widow of veteran John Riley, is receiving pension at $30.00 per month, the maximum payable.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 250

73. 1938-02-24 · Runge, Texas

    James E. Riley writes to the Veterans Administration inquiring whether the Act approved August 1937, which increased pension rates to veterans of Indian Wars, applies to widows of Indian War veterans, on behalf of his mother.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 249

74. 1938

    The only birth record found for the children of John and Margaret Riley was for James Egan Riley, and it was not created until 1938 with affidavits from Margaret Riley and John Butler.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

75. June 23rd, 1942

    James E. Riley wrote a letter to the Director, Dependents Claim Service, Veterans Administration, advising of his mother's death and asking about the June check.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 264

76. December 16, 1942 · Karnes County, Texas

    Land (Third Tract, 185.6 acres, partly in Karnes County and partly in DeWitt County) was allotted to James E. Riley, designated as Tract "A" in a Partition Deed dated December 16, 1942, and recorded in Volume 133, page 21 et seq., of the Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 484

77. Dec. 16, 1942 · Karnes County, Texas

    Partition deed executed dividing Margaret E. Riley's land among her natural heirs at law, joined by their spouses, and by Nora Riley and Maggie Mae Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 427

78. 1942 · R.F.D. 2, Runge, Karnes, Texas

    Residence at time of draft registration

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 494

79. July 15th, 1942 · Washington, D. C.

    Letter received from the Treasury Department regarding disposition of Check No. 5662770 for $30.00, advising return of mail

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 270

80. June 23rd, 1942 · Runge, Texas

    James E. Riley wrote a letter from Runge, Texas to the Director, Dependents Claim Service, Veterans Administration, reporting his mother Maggie E. Riley's death and inquiring about the June benefit check for veteran John Riley, XC-2,647,699.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 263

81. 1942

    Catherine Riley's mother died in 1942, and Catherine came to depend on her brother James.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

82. June 23rd, 1942

    James E. Riley had written to the Veterans Administration regarding the death of his mother

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 270

83. July 20th, 1942 · Runge, Texas

    James E. Riley writes to G. F. Allen, Chief Disbursing Officer, Bureau of Accounts, Division of Disbursements, Treasury Department, returning pension check No. 5,662,770 dated June 30, 1942 for $30.00 made out to his deceased mother Maggie E. Riley, and referencing prior correspondence with the Veterans Administration

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 272

84. 1942-10

    Survey plat prepared by A. Conrads dividing the Margaret E. Riley land into numbered tracts among heirs.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 438

85. 1942 · R.F.D. 2, Runge, Karnes, Texas

    WWII draft registration (D.S.S. Form 1), serial number 42, signed by registrant

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 494

86. August 6, 1942

    R. J. Hinton, Director of Dependents Claims Service, wrote to James E. Riley explaining that accrued pension under the Act of Congress approved March 2, 1895 is not an asset of the decedent's estate, is not payable to heirs, and may be paid to reimburse whoever paid the expenses of Maggie E. Riley's last illness and burial, and enclosing Form 5036 for a claim.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 273

87. 16 December, 1942

    Signing of witness/attorney-in-fact signature block for a deed involving Riley family members

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 433

88. July 16, 1942

    Veterans Administration Director of Finance H. V. Stirling sent a letter to James E. Riley regarding payment of pension to date of death of Maggie E. Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 268

89. July 20th, 1942 · Runge, Texas

    James E. Riley writes a letter from Runge, Texas to Mr. H. V. Stirling, Director of Finance of the Veterans Administration, acknowledging correspondence about his mother's death and pension check disposition.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 271

90. June 1942

    Maggie Riley died; James E. Riley notified the government of her death, including correspondence regarding termination of the pension payments.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 207

91. July 10th, 1942 · Runge, Texas

    James E. Riley wrote a letter to the Treasury Department, Division of Disbursement, regarding disposition of a $30.00 dependent's check issued to Maggie E. Riley for June 1942.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 264

92. 1942

    A Riley family member sold a tract of land to James E. Riley (Deed from Riley Family to James E. Riley), after the Margaret E. Riley land was partitioned.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 397

93. June 20, 1942

    Death of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley, reported in a letter acknowledging receipt of James E. Riley's letter dated July 10, 1942.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 267

94. December 16, 1942 · Karnes County, Texas

    Deed conveying the First Tract (99.1 acres in Karnes County) from Wm. Maurice Riley et al to James E. Riley, recorded in Volume 133, page 30 et seq., Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 482

95. July 20th, 1942 · Runge, Texas

    James E. Riley writes to Mr. H. V. Stirling, Director of Finance, Veterans Administration, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the death of his mother and pension check disposition

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 270

96. July 20th, 1942 · Runge, Texas

    James E. Riley writes to the Chief Disbursing Officer, U.S. Treasury Department, returning a $30.00 check issued to his deceased mother Maggie E. Riley (check No. 5,662,770, dated June 30, 1942), referencing prior correspondence dated July 10 and July 15, 1942, and a July 16, 1942 letter from the Veterans Administration

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 269

97. February 15, 1943 · Karnes County, Texas

    The deed from Catherine Riley to James E. Riley was filed and recorded in Volume 133, page 28 of the Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 446

98. Feb. 12, 1943 · Karnes County, Texas

    Land conveyed by Catherine Riley to James E. Riley by deed, recorded in Vol. 133 page 28, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 483

99. 1943

    Catherine sold part of her land to James Egan.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

100. Feb. 12, 1943 · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley, a single man, conveyed a 99.1 acre tract of land to Marjorie Mae Stefka et al, recorded in Vol. 133, page 38-39 Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 485

101. 12 day of February A. D. 1943 · Karnes County, Texas

     Notary acknowledgment before Pryor L. Hammack: James E. Riley, described as a single man, and Catherine Riley, described as a feme sole, personally appeared and acknowledged executing the foregoing instrument

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 433

102. 12th day of February, A. D. 1943 · Karnes County, Texas

     Catherine Riley conveys by deed 181.7 acres of land in Karnes and DeWitt County, Texas to James E. Riley, with warranty to defend title.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 447

103. February 12, 1943 · Karnes County, Texas

     Catherine Riley, a feme sole of Karnes County, Texas, for $1817.00 (Eighteen Hundred Seventee[n] and No/100 Dollars), granted, sold and conveyed to James E. Riley of Karnes County, Texas, a tract of land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas (Tract "B" from the division of the Margaret E. Riley Estate), described by metes and bounds.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 446

104. 1943

     Catherine Riley sold some of her land to James E. Riley (Deed from Catherine Riley to James E. Riley), after the Margaret E. Riley land was partitioned.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 397

105. 15 September A. D. 1950

     James E. Riley published and signed his last will and testament, witnessed by Joe Lee Hensley and Sam L. Harrison.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 453

106. About 1951 · San Antonio, Bexar, Texas County, USA

     Residence at age 64. A family story says he spent the last two years of his life at St. Anthony's Hotel in San Antonio. Death certificate says he spent last 6 years in San Antonio.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 416

107. 1 Aug 1951

     Oil & Gas Lease filed 25 Oct 1951, recorded County Record ID Volume 202, Page 322, covering 2 Tracts JE Riley Land

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 652

108. About 1951 · San Antonio, Bexar, Texas County, USA

     Death certificate says he spent last 6 years in San Antonio.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 417

109. 1 Aug 1951

     Oil & Gas Lease dated 1 Aug 1951, filed 25 Oct 1951, County Record Volume 202, Page 322, covering 2 Tracts JE Riley Land

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 448

110. 14th day of December, 1953 · Bexar County, Texas

     James E. Riley subscribed and swore to the affidavit before notary Constance Ball Terrell.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 60

111. 1953

     Affidavit by James E. Riley about the family of John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 31

112. the 15th day of December, 1953 · Runge, Karnes County, Texas

     Mack Fortner swore an affidavit corroborating the heirship affidavit of J. J. Riley and Margaret E. Riley, as signed by their son James E. Riley, stating he knew J. J. Riley and Margaret E. Riley and their children well, having visited their home from time to time since 1897, and having known them as an acquaintance for several years prior to 1897.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 61

113. 14th day of December, 1953 · Bexar County, Texas

     James E. Riley personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged execution of the instrument.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 60

114. 1953

     An affidavit stating that John and Margaret had 7 children was made by James Egan Riley, son of Joseph and Margaret.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

115. 1953

     Affidavit by James Egan Riley states that John and Margaret Riley only had seven children.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

116. December 14, 1953 · County of Bexar

     James E. Riley swore an affidavit before the undersigned authority in Bexar County stating he is 67 years old, a single man never married, and the son of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 59

117. 13 Oct 1955

     Release Lease filed 17 Jan 1956, recorded Volume 237, Page 597, covering 2 Tracts JE Riley Land

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 652

118. 13 Oct 1955

     Release of Lease dated 13 Oct 1955, filed 17 Jan 1956, County Record Volume 237, Page 597, covering 2 Tracts JE Riley Land

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 448

119. 7 June 1956

     Oil & Gas Lease dated 7 June 1956, filed 23 June 1956, County Record Volume 242, Page 331, covering 4 Tracts JE Riley Land

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 448

120. 7 June 1956

     Oil & Gas Lease filed 23 June 1956, recorded Volume 242, Page 331, covering 4 Tracts JE Riley Land

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 652

121. Feb. 10, 1957 · San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas

     Death of James E. Riley at Nix Hospital, San Antonio, from acute myocardial infarction due to coronary arteriosclerotic heart disease, with chronic bronchial asthma as a contributing condition; attended by Dr. Roger Hollan from 1/29/57 to 2/10/57, death at 6:05 A.M.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

122. 10 Feb 1957 · San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA

     His death record shows Bexar County, Texas as the place of death.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 417

123. Feb. 27, 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     Last Will and Testament of James E. Riley filed; recorded by T. H. Stewart, Clerk County Court, Karnes County, Texas, by Elizabeth A. Swize, Deputy.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 453

124. 6th day of May 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     Order Approving Inventory, Appraisement and List of Claims for the estate of James E. Riley deceased, examined and approved by County Judge W. S. Pickett, having been filed May 6, 1957 by John P. Riley, Adm'r.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 460

125. Aug 1957 · Galveston County, Texas, USA

     Address noted in Power of Attorney to John P Riley for settling estate of James E. Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 640

126. 1957

     James Egan Riley died; Abstract of Title excerpt concerns partitioning of land after his death as part of settlement of his estate.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 614

127. August 1957

     He signed a Power of Attorney to his brother for the handling of the will of his uncle, James Egan Riley, at which time the records indicate he was still single.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 21

128. 6th day of May 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     Inventory and appraisement of the estate of James E. Riley was approved by the court.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 461

129. 31 August 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     Instrument executed authorizing John P. Riley, administrator of the Estate of James E. Riley, to pay Minnie Arthur $1000.00 in cash from estate funds on deposit at the First National Bank of Nordheim, Texas, before division of the estate among the heirs at law, in full settlement of her claims for housekeeping services rendered to James E. Riley during his lifetime and as a beneficiary under any last will and testament of his; the signers agree John P. Riley shall not be liable for making the payment even if Minnie Arthur's claims are not valid.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 476

130. 10th day of February, 1957 · Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas

     James E. Riley, a single man who had never been married, departed this life, owning land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 572

131. Feb. 10, 1957 · Runge, Tex. cemetery

     Removal-Burial of James E. Riley, handled by Akers Funeral Home

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

132. 11th day of March A. D. 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     Application of John P. Riley for letters of administration upon the estate of James E. Riley heard by the County Court.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 454

133. February 1957 · San Antonio

     James Egan Riley died in San Antonio.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

134. on or about February 10, 1957

     James Riley died without a will; never married nor had any children.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 62

135. 10 Feb 1957

     Death of James Egan Riley

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

136. 1957

     Died at age 70.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

137. 22 October 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     Judge W. S. Pickett of the County Court of Karnes County approved the claim as a first class claim after it was on the claim docket for 10 full days

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 478

138. 11th day of March, 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     Oath of administration for the estate of James E. Riley sworn by John P. Riley before Karnes County Judge W. S. Pickett

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 456

139. 10th day of February 1957 · Karnes And DeWitt Counties, Texas

     James E. Riley, a single man who had never been married, departed this life, owning land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 557

140. 1957

     James Egan Riley died in 1957.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 533

141. 12 October 1957 · Goliad County, Texas

     Minnie Arthur, a widow, swore an affidavit before notary W. P. Baumgarten claiming $1000.00 owed to her by the estate of James E. Riley for services performed as nurse and housekeeper during his lifetime

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 478

142. 16 October 1957 (presented 14 October 1957)

     John P. Riley, administrator of the estate of James E. Riley, examined and allowed the claim

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 478

143. 1957-10-10 · Goliad, Texas

     Minnie Arthur submits a claim against the estate of James E. Riley for $1000.00 for services rendered during his lifetime as nurse and housekeeper.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 479

144. October 10, 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     Minnie Arthur, a widow, executed a quitclaim deed releasing her right, title, interest, claim and demand in the property of the estate of James E. Riley, deceased, including the 713.4 acre First Tract, in favor of the estate of James E. Riley and John P. Riley, James M. Riley, John O. Riley, Maurice Riley, Helen Riley Warzecka and Margie Riley Stefka.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 481

145. 10 Feb 1957 · San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA

     Death at age 70. Death record shows Bexar County, Texas as place of death, but he is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Runge, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 416

146. 4th day of May 1957

     Inventory of estate property filed, listing property including $5254.51 on deposit with Cuero Federal Savings & Loan Association (page one/page 1 of inventory).

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 469

147. 10 February 1957

     James Egan Riley died without a will, per the Riley Heirship Affidavit.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

148. 10 February 1957 · San Antonio

     Jim Riley died in San Antonio.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

149. 11th day of March 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     John P. Riley, as Principal, and Trinity Universal Insurance Co., as Surety, executed a bond in the sum of $13,000.00 to the County Judge of Karnes County, conditioned on John P. Riley's faithful performance of his duties as Administrator of the Estate of James E. Riley, deceased.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 455

150. 10 Feb 1957 · San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA

     Death of James Egan Riley

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 32

151. 1957 · Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas

     Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of James E. Riley produced before appraisers by John P. Riley, Administrator, appraised at $24,969.00 for real estate (713.4 acres in Caudrilla Irrigation Company Survey, W. J. McKinney Survey, Robert Kleberg Survey, A. B. Barrier Survey, Maggie E. Riley Survey and N. B. Evans Survey), net value of estate $29,348.55, community property none

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 459

152. 4th day of May, A. D. 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     John P. Riley, Adm'r, swore that the foregoing Inventory and List of Claims is a true and complete statement of the property and claims of James E. Riley deceased that have come to his knowledge; sworn before notary Pryor L. Hammack.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 460

153. 27 day of Feb. A. D. 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     John P. Riley filed in the County Court of Karnes County, Texas an application for Letters of Administration upon the estate of James E. Riley, deceased.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 453

154. 10th day of February 1957 · Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas

     James E. Riley, a single man who had never been married, departed this life, owning and being possessed of 714.2 acres of land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 653

155. May 6, 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     Final determination of no Texas inheritance tax due by the Estate of James E. Riley, Deceased; certificate issued by County Judge, filed with Karnes County Court.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 480

156. 10 Feb 1957 · Bexar County

     Death recorded in Texas Death Index; certificate number 6216.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 421

157. 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     Filing of final account for final settlement in the estate of James E. Riley, deceased, No. 2581, Karnes County Court, Texas, by administrator John P. Riley; all debts paid, estate held open for twelve months since original grant of letters of administration, no inheritance tax due.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 469

158. 1957

     Death of James Egan Riley

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33

159. 10th day of February A. D. 1957 · San Antonio, Texas

     James E. Riley died in San Antonio, Texas; his domicile was Karnes County, Texas, where all his property was situated, though his temporary residence was the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 450

160. 10th day of February 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley died a resident of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 461

161. the 10th day of October, 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     Minnie Arthur, a widow, released and quitclaimed all her right, title, interest and claim in the described land to the estate of James E. Riley, deceased, and to John P. Riley, James M. Riley, John O. Riley, Maurice Riley, Helen Riley Warzecka and Margie Riley Stefka, their heirs and assigns forever.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 485

162. 1958-01-31 · DeWitt County / Karnes County

     Plat of the subdivision of the James E. Riley Tract into Tracts A through F, prepared by Everett L. Booe, Jr., Registered Engineer, State of Texas, filed as Volume 258 - Page 16.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 583

163. March 17, 1958 · County Court of Karnes County, Texas

     Hearing of Final Account in the probate proceeding for the Estate of James E. Riley, No. 2581

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 465

164. 3rd day of March 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Final settlement account filed by John P. Riley, administrator, in the estate of James E. Riley; court ordered citation by publication requiring interested persons to appear and contest by 17th day of March, 1958.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 472

165. March 11, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Partition Deed among John P. Riley et al. filed, describing 714.2 acres of land (544.6 acres in Karnes County, 169.6 acres in DeWitt County) by metes and bounds, following the death of James E. Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 653

166. October 1958

     Deed transfer of JP Riley's land received from James Egan Riley Estate to Maurice Riley; by this time JP Riley and Fern had divorced

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

167. March 1958

     John and Fern were still married at the time of the partitioning of land from the James Egan Riley Estate, per Abstract of Title records

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

168. 17th day of March 1958 · Karnes City, Texas

     Citation by publication issued for hearing on final settlement, set for the first Monday after ten days from publication, being the 17th day of March 1958, at the County Courthouse in Karnes City, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 467

169. March 17, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Hearing of the 'Final Account' in the estate of James E. Riley scheduled in the County Court of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 464

170. March 17, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     John O. Riley, as affiant, waives service of notice of the Final Account hearing in the estate of James E. Riley, set for March 17, 1958.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 463

171. March 11, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Partition deed between the James E. Riley heirs, recorded in Vol. 25b (256), pages 5-17, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 985

172. March 1958 · Karnes City, Karnes County, Texas

     Citation issued in probate proceeding, Estate of James E. Riley, in the County Court of Karnes County, with service to be by publication in the Karnes County News.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 473

173. 1958-01-31 · DeWitt County / Karnes County

     A plat of the subdivision of the James E. Riley Tract into Tracts A through F was made, recorded in Volume 258, Page 16.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 569

174. 1958-01-31 · DeWitt County / Karnes County

     Plat of the subdivision of the James E. Riley Tract into Tracts A through F, each approximately 120.7 acres, prepared by Everett L. Booe Jr.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 665

175. March 17, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Margie Stefka, as affiant, waives service of notice of the Final Account hearing in the estate of James E. Riley, set for March 17, 1958.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 463

176. March 11, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Partition Deed for John P. Riley et al., filed March 24, 1958, recorded Vol. 258, page 5, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, partitioning 714.2 acres of land (544.6 acres in Karnes County and 169.6 acres in DeWitt County) formerly owned by James E. Riley, described by metes and bounds.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 557

177. December 1958

     Mack Fortner made an affidavit on Louise Riley, assumed to have been required in the final settlement of the James E. Riley Estate.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 397

178. 1958

     Maurice Riley bought some land from his cousins, JP Riley and James M. Riley, in 1958 after they received the partition of land from the James Egan Riley Estate.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 928

179. March 3, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Order of Court ordering citation by publication on final account and the giving of other notice, filed in the estate of James E. Riley, deceased.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 475

180. 2nd day of December A. D. 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Karnes County Abstract Company certifies a Deed from Marjorie Mae Stefka et al. to James E. Riley as a true and correct copy, recorded in Volume 133, page 30 et seq. of the Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 445

181. March 11, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Partition deed between the James E. Riley heirs describing the land as "Third Tract", recorded in Vol. 258, pages 5-17, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 983

182. October 18, 2010 · St. Louis

     National Personnel Records Center sends Robert Riley photocopies of military record material for veteran James E. Riley, in response to a records request (Request Number 929515873).

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 491

183. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley died prior to this 1958 probate filing (estate of James E. Riley, Deceased).

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 467

184. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley is referred to as deceased; his estate (No. 2581) is administered in the County Court of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 476

185. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     Deed conveys a described tract containing 99.1 acres of land in Karnes County, Texas, located in the Runge Independent School District and comprising parts of the Caudrilla Irrigation Co. Survey (Abstract No. 106), the W.J. McKinney Survey, and the Robert Kleberg original survey, unto James E. Riley, his heirs and assigns forever, with the grantors binding themselves to warrant and forever defend the premises to him.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 440

186. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     Estate of James E. Riley, deceased, No. 2581, County Court of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 464

187. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley died, estate required administration.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 455

188. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley is deceased; estate probate proceeding No. 2581 pending

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 465

189. Undated

     James E. Riley submitted three affidavits (of J. R. Fortner, Mrs. Martha L. Leckie, and Mrs. Nora Henrich) hoping to complete the evidence required by the Pension Bureau for the pension claim of his mother Mrs. Maggie E. Riley

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 244

190. Undated · Louisiana

     James's individual census index entry lists his mother's birthplace as Louisiana, though the household schedule row for the wife gives her birthplace as Ireland.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418

191. Undated

     Referenced as decedent in estate proceedings

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 471

192. Undated

     James E. Riley died without leaving a lawful will, as sworn by John P. Riley

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 456

193. Undated · Austin

     James E. Riley states he knows of no surviving member of Capt. Franklin Jones' Company who could corroborate his father John Riley's military service; he recalls his father speaking of Florence Mahoney and John Falvey, whom Austin records show as members of the same Company.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 237

194. Undated

     Children born to the narrator's father and mother: James E Riley, Catherine Riley, John Patrick Riley, William J Riley, Louise Riley, George Maurice Riley, and Elizabeth Riley, and no others; the couple never adopted a child or children.

     2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3

195. Undated

     Tract of 1852 A assigned to James E. Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 438

196. Undated

     The line runs along the boundary between the A. B. Barrier Survey and the Daniel Nicodemus Survey to an iron stake at the Northwest corner of this tract (original subdivision No. 1) and Southwest corner of Subdivision No. 2, surveyed for James E. Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 428

197. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley is deceased (estate No. 2581, County Court, Karnes County, Texas).

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 453

198. Undated · Runge, Texas

     James E. Riley, age 45, residence Runge, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 237

199. Undated

     James E. Riley is deceased; John P. Riley is administrator of his estate.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 479

200. Undated · Karnes County

     Sixth: To John O. Riley is allotted Tract A of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision; John O. Riley shall hold, possess and enjoy in severalty his share (120.7 acres, described by metes and bounds) of the 714.2 acres of the James E. Riley estate.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 563

201. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley died prior to this estate proceeding (estate No. 2581 in Karnes County Court)

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 478

202. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     Partition of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision: Tract C conveyed to John P. Riley as his separate share of the 714.2 acres, described by metes and bounds.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 560

203. Undated

     James E. Riley handled several oil and gas leases for Riley land.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 397

204. Undated · San Antonio

     His funeral notice and his death certificate say that he was at the Nix Hospital at the time of his death in San Antonio; he was 70 years old.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

205. Undated · Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas

     James E. Riley owned 714.2 acres of land, 544.6 acres in Karnes County and 169.6 acres in DeWitt County, described by deeds in Vol. 133 and Vol. 85 Deed Records of Karnes County, and by metes and bounds referencing adjoining surveys including the John P. Riley tract.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 572

206. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley is deceased; his estate is in probate proceeding No. 2581.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 472

207. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     Court ordered administration granted upon the estate of James E. Riley, deceased, with John P. Riley to receive letters of administration upon taking oath and giving bond of $7,000.00; M. S. Alexander, Pat Mixon and T. E. Sistrunk appointed disinterested appraisers of the estate.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 455

208. Undated

     Tract described as 'Jas. E. Riley to W.J. Riley Hrs.', 99 5/10 A.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 438

209. Undated

     James Egan Riley was born about 1 year after James Riley (who died as an infant); they used the same name of James.

     2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5

210. Undated

     Land was partitioned after James Egan Riley's death as part of the settlement of his estate; sections of land were awarded to members of the William Joseph Riley family and to members of the John Patrick Riley family.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 533

211. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     Administration with will annexed was had upon the estate of James E. Riley in Cause No. 2581 in the County Court of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 558

212. Undated

     Jim (James Egan Riley) brought Kate Riley to Church; they came together.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

213. Undated · Catholic Cemetery, Runge, Texas

     Buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Runge, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 416

214. Undated

     Deed, Book 133-28

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70

215. Undated

     James E. Riley died and left a written will which was void in certain respects and valid in certain respects.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 558

216. Undated

     It was originally thought that James Egan Riley needed the certificate for his service in WWI, but since it was created in 1938 the record was thought to be for another reason, possibly Social Security since the Social Security Act was passed in 1935.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

217. Undated · Karnes County

     During this period (around 1920), James Egan was just getting out of the military and was planning to return to Karnes County.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

218. Undated · Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland

     Birth record of James Egan Riley says he was born in Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 49

219. Undated

     Fifth partition item: William Maurice Riley receives Tract B of the James E. Riley estate subdivision, described by metes and bounds as part of the 714.2 acres of land and premises, to hold in severalty for his part, share, interest and proportion.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 562

220. Undated

     The family was having difficult times due to the Great Depression, as noted in the story of William Joseph Riley; James Egan appeared to help support the family and was a key figure in handling the land with oil and gas leases that was part of the family income.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

221. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley is stated as deceased, with an estate in Karnes County, Texas being divided, partitioned and settled.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 650

222. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     Partition deed between the heirs of James E. Riley dividing 714.2 acres of the James E. Riley Estate land; the described tract (Tract B / Third Tract), bounded by the Nicodemus Survey and a county road, contains 110.7 acres, of which 87.4 acres lie in Karnes County and 23.3 acres lie in Deltltg County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 68

223. Undated

     The application states James E. Riley was never married, had no children, and was not survived by father, mother, brothers, or sisters, as they had all died prior to his death; he was survived by four nephews and two nieces.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 450

224. Undated

     James Egan Riley's birth certificate states he is the seventh child, and George Maurice Riley was born after him, indicating there were eight children.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

225. Undated · Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas

     As part of the partition, Tract "A" is set aside to James E. Riley to hold in severalty, described by metes and bounds beginning at an iron stake in the Northwest fence line of the Runge-Cabeza public road, the Northeast corner of the Margaret A. Riley tract (subdivision No. One) and Southeast corner of subdivision No. Two.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 428

226. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     Abstract of title describing a 291.75-acre tract of land out of the N. B. Evans et al Surveys, owned by William Maurice Riley; the "First Tract" portion is a division of 714.2 acres, bounded in part by the James E. Riley 714.2 acre tract, the Daniel Nicodemus Survey A-217, and the Caudrilla Irrigation Co. Survey A-346, containing 120.7 acres of which 98.4 acres are in Karnes County and 2.3 acres are in DeWitt County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 65

227. Undated

     Power of Attorney from James M. Riley to his brother, JP, for handling the James E. Riley Estate; JP was Executor of the Estate.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 614

228. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     Partition deed between the James E. Riley heirs dividing the James E. Riley Estate lands (711.2 acres), including a map/plat of division, recorded in Vol. 258, pages 5-17, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 67

229. Undated

     In the partition/division of the Margaret E. Riley Estate, Tract "A" was set aside to James E. Riley, Tract "B" was set aside to Catherine Riley, and Tract "C" was set aside to Marjorie Mae Stefka, Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 446

230. Undated · Camp Cody, New Mexico

     Served at Camp Cody in New Mexico before leaving for an unknown location during World War I.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

231. Undated

     Tract of 256 A assigned to James E. Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 438

232. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     Marjorie Alice Stefka (with husband Frank C. Stefka), Helen Warzecha (with husband August Warzecha Jr), John Oliver Riley and wife Margaret Riley, Opal Riley, and William Maurice Riley (acting through attorney in fact Maggie Mae Riley) sold a tract of land in Karnes County, Texas to James E. Riley for $991.00 (Nine Hundred Ninety One and No/100 Dollars).

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 439

233. Undated · Runge Catholic Cemetery

     Jim Riley is buried in the Runge Catholic Cemetery with several others from his family.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

234. Undated · Runge, Karnes County, Texas

     States that his address after discharge will be Runge, Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

235. Undated · Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery

     James E. Riley makes and publishes his last will and testament, directing a Catholic funeral from the Runge Texas Catholic Church and burial in the Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery between the graves of his mother and brother, near a monument like those he placed over his grandmother and uncle's graves; also directs $100 be paid to the pastor for Masses and that his debts and funeral expenses be paid.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 451

236. Undated · Runge, Karnes County, Texas

     Usual residence in Runge, Karnes County, Texas; had stayed in San Antonio 6 years before death

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

237. Undated · Karnes County

     Fifth: To William Maurice Riley is conveyed Tract B of the James E. Riley estate subdivision, described by metes and bounds beginning at the NW corner of Tract A, running with lines of original surveys A-172 and A-283, the James E. Riley line, the Daniel Nicodemus Survey A-217, the Caudrilla Irrigation Co. A-346, and the west ROW line of Runge-Cabeza Road.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 658

238. Undated

     Estate of James E. Riley, deceased, recorded in volume 36, page 527, abstract entry 174.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 71

239. Undated · Karnes County

     Tract A, containing 185.6 acres in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas (composed of parts of the A. B. Barrier Survey, Maggie E. Riley Survey, N. B. Evans Survey, Caudrilla Irrigation Co. surveys, and Lot No. Ten, Block No. 2, Howard Addition, town of Runge), granted, released and confirmed to James E. Riley by the other parties to the deed, to have and hold to him, his heirs and assigns forever.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 429

240. Undated

     James E. Riley had a will but apparently made changes that voided the original will; he appointed his nephew, John Patrick Riley, as executor. The estate of James E. Riley was settled.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 397

241. Undated

     $868.50 (comprising $713.40 oil lease rental, $5.10 from DeWitt Co. Farmers Gin Co., and $150.00 from Veterans Administration as part payment on funeral) deposited in the name of the estate at First National Bank, Nordheim, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 469

242. Undated

     Minnie Arthur, recipient of an award from the James E. Riley Estate, executed a Quitclaim Deed to John P. Riley (Executor for the Estate of James E. Riley) to quitclaim from the Estate of James E. Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 397

243. Undated · Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas

     Tract 2, 346-1/10 acres in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas, conveyed to James E. Riley, described by metes and bounds

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 134

244. January · Austin, Texas

     James E. Riley made a trip to Austin, Texas, to examine records in the Archives of the State Librarian to confirm his father's Company Commander and service dates.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 229

245. Undated

     James E. Riley is deceased, subject of estate No. 2581.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 469

246. Undated · Yorktown, Texas

     $833.02 on deposit with First National Bank, Yorktown, Texas was transferred for deposit in the name of the estate to First National Bank, Nordheim, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 469

247. Undated · Karnes County

     Metes-and-bounds description of a tract of real estate (a "SAVE AND EXCEPT" exception, being a portion of Tract B of the James E. Riley survey and 50.35 acres in Karnes County), with courses and distances tying to the corners of the original James E. Riley tract.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 66

248. Undated · Runge, Texas

     James Egan Riley's military records are held by Nelda Jauer in Runge, Texas, and copies were also obtained from the National Archives for Military Records.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 397

249. Undated · Track 2, Karnes/DeWitt County

     Assigned Track 2, 346.1 Acres, in the Riley Land Partition

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 59

250. Undated · Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas

     Second Tract of 120.7 acres conveyed, being Tract D and the Fourth Tract in the partition deed, part of the James E. Riley Estate lands, lying in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas (84.8 acres in Karnes County, 35.9 acres in DeWitt County).

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 67

251. Undated

     The court found that James E. Riley is dead and that four years had not elapsed since his decease prior to the filing of the application for administration.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 454

252. Undated · Karnes County

     Track 2, 346.1 acres, part of the 1929 partition, associated with James E. Riley on the map.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

253. Undated

     By this time, the Riley family was firmly entrenched in the cattle business, and these young men were probably cowboys who worked the ranch for their father.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 8

254. Undated · Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas

     Subdivision No. two set aside to James E. Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 483

255. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley is deceased; estate probate No. 2581 pending.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 463

256. Undated · Saint Anthony Hotel, San Antonio

     Said to have lived the last two years of his life at the Saint Anthony Hotel.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

257. Undated · Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas

     Family affidavit generated by James Egan Riley: James E Riley, age sixty seven, states he is the son of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen Riley of Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas, and is a single man, never having been married.

     2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2

258. Undated

     His death certificate also identifies him as a retired rancher.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

259. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley is deceased (estate probate No. 2581)

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 459

260. Undated · Nordheim, Texas

     $5254.51 on deposit with Cuero Federal Savings & Loan Association was transferred for deposit in the name of the estate to First National Bank, Nordheim, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 469

261. Undated · Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery

     George McNamara buried at the Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery, with a monument placed over his grave by James E. Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 451

262. Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

     In the partition deed dividing the Margaret E. Riley Estate, Tract "A" was set aside to James E. Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 482

263. Undated

     James E. Riley served in the U.S. Armed Forces during WW I

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

264. Undated

     James E. Riley died leaving a written will, void in certain respects and valid in others; left no living father, mother, brothers or sisters, but left named nieces and nephews as his only heirs at law.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 654

265. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     John P. Riley filed an application in the County Court of Karnes County for administration of the estate of James E. Riley, stating a necessity for administration because two or more debts existed against the estate.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 450

266. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     John P. Riley, as Administrator, filed an account for final settlement of the Estate of James E. Riley, deceased, praying the court hear and dispose of the account, discharge him of his trust, and close the estate

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 471

267. Undated

     James E. Riley died leaving no living father or mother, brothers or sisters surviving him, but leaving named nieces and nephews as his only heirs at law, all above twenty-one years of age and legally qualified to execute a legal instrument in writing.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 572

268. Undated

     James Egan Riley was serving in the military at the time of the September 1918 registration

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

269. Undated · 155 Globe, San Antonio, Texas

     JP was the executor for the will left by James Egan Riley and handled the distribution of his assets, including some 714 acres of land. At this time JP's address was 155 Globe, San Antonio, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

270. Undated

     JP and his brother James received a tract of land from the partitioning of the Margaret Riley land, which was being handled by JP's uncle, James Egan Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

271. Undated

     His death certificate identifies that he had Chronic Bronchial Asthma, consistent with the story by Margie Stefka about his difficulties being able to work hard, though he apparently did very well in all areas of life he was involved in.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

272. Undated · Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery

     Katherine McNamara buried at the Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery, with a monument placed over her grave by James E. Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 451

273. Undated · Runge, Texas

     Buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Runge, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 417

274. Undated

     Referred to as 'the estate of James E. Riley deceased.'

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 485

275. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     Helen Warzecha, as affiant interested in the hearing of the 'Final Account' in the James E. Riley estate, accepted service of notice and waived other or different notice of the hearing of the final account, set for March 17, 1958.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 464

276. Undated

     Listed as deceased.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 372

277. Undated

     The tract for James E. Riley runs to the Southeast corner of the tract and the Northeast corner of Tract No. "B", set aside for Catherine Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 428

278. Undated · Karnes County

     Sixth: Tract A of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision assigned to John O. Riley, who shall hold, possess and enjoy in severalty his share and proportion of the 714.2 acres, described as a 120.7 acre tract in Karnes County by metes and bounds.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 659

279. Undated · Karnes County

     Right of Way, Book 236-217

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70

280. Undated

     The deceased left a written will, filed with the application as evidence of his wishes, but it was not offered for probate because the deceased had voided it by marking out parts or sections.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 450

281. Undated

     Final Statement (military pay/discharge form) for James E. Riley, 1st Sgt., Q.M.C., M.A., Aviation, 4 P.M.G.M.C.A.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 493

282. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley is described as deceased, with an estate (No. 2581) pending in the County Court of Karnes County, Texas administered by John P. Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 466

283. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     James E. Riley left a written will void in certain respects and valid in certain respects; administration with will annexed was had upon his estate in Cause No. 2581 in the County Court of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 572

284. Undated

     Catherine Riley is still living and has never been married; neither she nor James E. Riley have ever adopted a child.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 60

285. Undated

     Usual occupation rancher; retired at time of death

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 18