John Joseph Riley
1835 to 1917
First recorded in the 2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
The record
- Born
- 24 June 1835 , Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland
- Died
- 1 Nov 1917
- Buried
- Catholic Cemetery, Runge, Texas
- Occupation
- Rancher, contractor, farmer
In the volumes
Quoted word for word from the page, with the page named. Where the passage is a document the volumes reproduce rather than their own narration, its author is named too.
John Joseph Riley was born in Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland on 24 June 1835; there are some records to indicate that his birth was possibly on 20 June 1837, but those are unofficial.
He came to the US as part of the great migration from Ireland due to the "Potato Famine" that devastated Ireland in the mid-1800's.
He arrived in the Massachusetts area, but came to Texas in the 1850's and began working to make a better life for himself than he could have in Ireland.
When the Civil War started, he joined the Confederacy in April of 1861 and became a member of the Texas Mounted Riflemen under General Bell and Colonel Woods.
He fought in several battles and was discharged in June 1865 and then he settled in Karnes County.
He later joined the Frontier Forces (a forerunner of the Texas Rangers) in 1870 at Fort Mason, Texas for a short period of time.
In reply to your form letter of February eighteenth, you are advised that, according to the records of this office, John Riley served as a Private in Captain Franklin Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces from Oct. 6. 1870, date of muster into service, until his honorable discharge, Nov. 12, 1870.
I, Fannie M. Wilcox, acting State Librarian, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of that part of the rolls of Company A, Frontier Battalion, Captain Franklin Jones commanding, pertaining to the service of John Riley on file in the Texas State Library.
John Joseph Riley was married to Margaret Ellen McNamara on 15 January 1876 in San Antonio, Texas.
During this period, John Riley began to buy land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, eventually having more than 4000 acres.
The settlement was founded about 1876 by the families of three sheep men, P. P. Short, John Riley, and Joshua Butler.
One of his accomplishments is that he was the contractor that built the Helena Courthouse in about 1872.
John and Margaret were Catholics and helped to establish the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Runge about 1901.
John died on 1 November 1917 on his ranch and is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Runge, Texas; his wife died in 1942 and is buried by his side.
What the pages say
Each line below is one statement the research records about this person, with the page it was read from. These are summaries of what a page asserts, not quotations from it.
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1880 census record shows 60 acres improved land, 2000 acres unimproved, farm value $1800, implements $15, livestock $800; occupation Sheep Raiser; later a successful cattle rancher (Riley Ranch).
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 46
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1900 census: Head of household, age 62/63, immigrated 1846, father and mother both born in Ireland, married 24 years, naturalization mark noted.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 38
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1910 census: age 71, Head of household, father and mother both born in Ireland, immigrated 1845, married.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 39
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A drawing received was thought to show a young John Joseph Riley, though it was concluded the picture is not a Riley family picture; he is otherwise associated with a set of family pictures along with the McNamara family.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 14
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A later sibling list on this page gives his years as 1835-1918, which differs from the 1 Nov 1917 death date given earlier on the page.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 6
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A naturalization record lists his native country as Ireland, naturalized about 1857 at Napon, Wisconsin, signing with an X for his mark, and notes he lost his naturalization papers; the record indicates he had been in the state 8 years, meaning he came to Texas about 1859; he was first found in the 1880 census in Karnes County (with his family started, no 1860 or 1870 record found), and is thought to have worked for and been friends with Lockwood Birdsall.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 18
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A record found on Ancestry.com shows he joined a British Regiment called the 97th Foot Soldiers; the unit he served in is thought to have been in Canada and composed primarily of soldiers of Irish descent.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 21
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A St. Joseph statue in the church was dedicated to him, per a booklet on the church's history.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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A young man from Karnes County who had lived with and worked for Lockwood Birdsell following the Civil War; served as a private in Company A of the Frontier Battalion.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 27
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According to Riley family stories was a member of the Texas Rangers; records show he joined the Frontier Forces of Texas at Fort Mason in 1870, serving from 6 October to 12 November 1870; he could not write.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 207
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Alternative research timeline proposed for his life prior to arriving in Texas; friend, employee, and Frontier Forces (Texas Rangers) comrade of Lockwood Birdsall in Karnes County after the Civil War.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26
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Assignee of the Cuadrilla Irrigation Company; granted a Texas land patent for 83½ acres in Karnes County by virtue of Land Scrip No. 10, transferred to him May 13th, 1877.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 85
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Assistant Surgeon, paid Oct 6 to Nov 11, 1870, per last status report.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 246
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Belonged to the same Regiment (36th Texas Cavalry, Woods Regiment) as the Hollands during the Civil War.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 873
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Bid $5.12 at public auction for 408 acres of tax-delinquent land and received a tax deed dated May 7, 1878 conveying the land to him, his heirs and assigns.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 77
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Born in Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland; the Catholic Church in Cahersiveen named for Daniel O'Connell is probably the one he attended when young and likely where he was christened.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 53
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Brother of Daniel Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 20
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Brother of Daniel; lived close by in 1855.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 15
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Brother of Egan Riley, thought to be the younger brother John living with him in the boarding house in 1855.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 114
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Brother of Mary Riley; has a sepia-toned photographic thumbnail used as family-panel icon, unlike other relatives who have generic silhouette icons.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 66
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Brother of Patrick Riley, born 24 June 1835 in Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 142
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Built a prominent home for his family; began digging a well at his first chosen house site, encountered a gas pocket, believed the spot haunted, and moved his home site elsewhere, showing his superstitious nature.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 47
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Built the Courthouse in Helena in 1873; bought land in Karnes and Dewitt Counties where his family settled.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 276
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Built the Helena County Courthouse in 1873.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 287
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Built the Helena, Texas courthouse in 1873; later built a house for his family in the late 1880's or early-to-mid 1890's, one of the nicest in the area.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
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Built the Riley Ranch-House.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
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By 1860 had gone to Texas, so does not appear in the family records for the Mary & John Crowley family.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 48
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Came from Ireland and settled on Salt Creek, five miles southwest of Cabeza; raised sheep and owned 2,000 acres, sold down to 1,000 acres by 1954.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 279
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Came to Karnes County about 1865; married Margaret Ellen McNamara on 15 January 1876 when he was 41; purchased land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties for his businesses.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
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Catherine McNamara's family lived as part of the John and Margaret Riley family in Karnes and DeWitt Counties.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
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Child of John Riley and Elizabeth Gilson; lived in Massachusetts from the 1850's to the 1900's; his summary is in the John & Elizabeth Riley Family Tree while his details remain in the Riley_Shaw Family Tree, both on Ancestry.com.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 10
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Cited as an example of someone who was separated from the family.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 8
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Claimant soldier, Company A under Capt Franklin Jones, Frontier Battalion of Texas (Indian Wars); pension record processed 1932.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 275
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Co-signed (with Maggie E. Riley) a promissory note for $2200.00 to G. A. Ray, secured by a trust deed conveyance of property in Karnes County.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 125
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Confederate Army veteran and later Frontier Forces (Texas Ranger); tombstone and pension records give conflicting birth dates.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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Confederate Army veteran and later Frontier Forces (Texas Rangers) enlistee; family story questions whether his name was originally O'Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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Confederate Army veteran; dictated an account of his Civil War service; wife wrote the certification line for this record.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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Confederate service record: enlisted May 15 (also shown as April 26), 1862 at San Antonio, age 24, in Co. G, 36 Regiment Texas Cavalry (also known as Woods' Regiment, Texas Cavalry, C.S.A.); transferred to Co. I, Captain Stevens Co., May 15, 1862; muster roll for January and February 1864 shows him present; no later record found.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 205
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Confederate service records show two sets of pay stubs/index cards for a John Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 188
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Confederate soldier who wrote this reminiscence of his Civil War service; account was written down by his wife on his behalf.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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Confederate soldier whose military service record card is reproduced on this page, documenting enrollment, muster, and pay details.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 194
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Confederate soldier, Company E, 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry (McCulloch's), rank in and out Private.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 182
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Confederate soldier, Corporal then listed as Private, Capt. E. A. Stevens' Company, Company I, 36th Regiment Texas Cavalry; age 24 years.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 190
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Confederate soldier, Pvt in Woods' Regiment Texas Cavalry / Wood's Regiment Texas Mounted Volunteers, Co. I, age 24 in July & Aug 1862 muster roll.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 192
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Confederate soldier; deceased husband of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley; did not draw a pension.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 196
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Confederate soldier; Pvt. in Capt. Governor H. Nelson's Co., 1 Regiment Texas Volunteers (age 23, 1861) and later Pvt., Co. G, Woods' Regiment Texas Cavalry / 36th Cavalry Texas (age 24, 1862).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 189
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Contractor for the Helena Courthouse; helped start the Cabeza, Texas community and school, and ran sheep and cattle ranches there.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 42
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Conveyed land (originally acquired from A.B. Evans & wife) to the Roman Catholic Church, San Antonio Diocese, for a burial ground; signed with his mark before notary E.G. Sillett on 7 August 1897 at Runge, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 375
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Conveys land in Karnes County, Texas to Colin Campbell in trust to secure his $1500.00 promissory note to Grace F. Hadley, dated September 29th, 1891 at Helena, Karnes County, Texas; signed the note.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 100
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Could not read or write per the 1900 census, yet raised children who received an education; listed occupation as Stockman and Farmer and his land free of mortgage in 1910; died in 1917, after which Margaret Ellen became head of the family.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
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Could not read or write; a 1857 naturalization document for a 'John Riley' from Ireland, born 1835, is thought (but not certain) to belong to him.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 20
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Could not read or write; helped build a school in Cabeza so his children could get an education; his land was farmed/ranched by the family.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 13
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Death Date: 1 Nov 1917; Death County: Karnes; Certificate: 31893, per Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 40
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Deceased husband of Maggie E. Riley and father of James E. Riley; alleged former comrade of Capt. Franklin Jones' Company, though no surviving member could confirm this after a lapse of 47 years.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 236
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Deceased husband of Maggie E. Riley and father of James E. Riley; served in Capt. Franklin Jones' Company; subject of widow's pension claim.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 237
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Deceased husband of Maggie E. Riley; served in the Texas Frontier Forces under Capt. Franklin Jones' Company "A"; the pension claim W. O. 1711039 concerns his widow.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243
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Deceased; his widow Maggie E. Riley applies for a pension based on his army service.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 197
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Deceased; husband of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley; the two lived continuously together as man and wife from their marriage and were never divorced.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 234
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Deceased; served as a private in Co. A, Frontier Battalion under Capt. Franklin Jones, Oct. 6, 1870 to Nov. 11, 1870; his widow Maggie E. Riley applied for an Indian Wars widow's pension.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 217
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Described as 'our common ancestor'; the 1880 census shows him living in Karnes County, Texas, with Daniel Riley noted as visiting.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 136
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Described as dynamic, energetic, and successful; per the 1910 census could not read or write; worked splitting rails, served in the Frontier Forces, fought in the Civil War; bought over 4,000 acres in Karnes and DeWitt Counties in the 1870's; started sheep and cattle ranches; his family helped establish Cabeza, Texas; per a Karnes County historical news article he was a contractor who built the Court House in Helena, Texas in 1873, still standing; supported by his wife Margaret Ellen Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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Described as Maggie E. Riley's late husband; the letter concerns whether he was identical with a John Riley who served in Company A, Texas Frontier Forces, under Captain Franklin Jones from October 6th to November 11, 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 227
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Described as the Ranger's great grandfather's great grandfather; married Margaret Cummings at 16, split rails for 50 cents a day, and accumulated 2500 acres of land.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 58
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Died in 1917.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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Died November 1, 1917 at age 40; husband of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley; his funeral was prepared and conducted by H.N. Matula.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 231
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Died of heart failure at age 82; he and many descendants are buried in the cemeteries in Runge, Texas; this is the lineage of the John Joseph Riley family.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
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Early parishioner of St. Anthony Parish in Runge, Texas; donated land to the church; appears in a photo in the parish's 75th Anniversary booklet.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 13
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Emigrated from Ireland; census records suggest arrival in Massachusetts around 1845-1846 as a child; family stories say he came at 17 or as a grown man; settled in Texas, enlisted in the Confederate Army in San Antonio in April 1861, and came to Karnes County around June 1865.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Enlisted Oct. 6th, 1870 at Fort Mason, Texas in Company "A", Frontier Forces under Captain Franklin Jones; discharged Nov. 11th, 1870 after campaign against Comanche and Apache Indians; also served in the Confederate Army 1861-1865.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 218
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Enlisted October 6, 1870 in Company A, Frontier Battalion under Captain Franklin Jones; his pension claim could not be identified as of 1932.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 221
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Enlisted October 6, 1870, in Company A, Frontier Battalion, Captain Franklin Jones commanding; his pension claim could not be identified by the Director of Pensions in 1932.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 222
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Enlisted October 6, 1870, in Company A, Frontier Battalion, under Captain Franklin Jones.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 223
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Established the Cabeza School with his neighbors.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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Executed a new promissory note to Grace F. Hadley secured by a deed of trust on 776-1/3 acres conveyed to him by C. H. Mayfield in a partition; received land back from trustee Colin Campbell upon release.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 108
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Executed a promissory note for $1500.00 to Grace F. Hadley on September 29th, 1891, and a Deed of Trust to Colin Campbell securing it, conveying an undivided one-half interest in land in Karnes & DeWitt Counties, Texas; received a Release Deed of Trust from Colin Campbell on June 25, 1892; divided jointly-owned land with Chas. H. Mayfield by mutual deed of conveyance.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 107
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Father of Catherine "Katherine" Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 408
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Father of Doris and Marilyn; decided to leave farm/cotton work in the early 1930s and walked to Corpus Christi for work as a longshoreman, later worked in oil refining and retired from Eastline Pipeline Transmission Company about 1971.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
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Father of George Maurice Riley; in the 1920 census his occupation is listed as stockman (or cattleman) and farming.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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Father of George Maurice Riley.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 9
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Father of James E. Riley; served in Capt. Jones Company "A", Texas Frontier Forces at the same time as Florence Mahoney.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 244
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Father of James Riley (per the grave marker inscription).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Father of James Riley; of Irish descent; family attended the Catholic Church in Panna Maria.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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Father of John Patrick Riley, George Maurice Riley, James Egan Riley, Catherine (Kate) Riley, and Louise/Louisa Riley; referred to as 'John' on this page.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 6
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Father of John Patrick Riley; built the Riley house; helped establish the community of Cabeza.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Father of John Patrick Riley; called 'John Riley' in the narrative text and 'J. J. Riley' (birthplace Ireland) in the marriage record.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 48
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Father of John Patrick Riley; occupation listed as "Stockman" (cattleman) in the 1910 census; pays rent to the two oldest boys living with the family.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Father of John Patrick Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 618
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Father of Katie Riley, per 1910 census.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 411
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Father of Louise Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 403
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Father of Louise Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 404
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Father of Maurace Riley per 1910 census.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 426
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Father of William "Will" Joseph Riley; lived in Karnes County per the 1910 census.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Father of William J. Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 555
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Father of William Joseph Riley; described as very dynamic, ambitious and energetic in settling the country around the Riley Ranch; married Margaret Ellen McNamara.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Father of William Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 36
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General Accounting Office has record of pay for service from Oct 6, 1870 to Nov 11, 1870, Company A, Texas Frontier Forces; recommended as pensionable service.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 248
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Grandfather of Daniel O'connell Riley; his story is told in Section 1. Born in Cahersiveen, likely attended and was christened at the local Catholic church there.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 887
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Grandfather of Marjorie Mae Stefka, who was his last living grandchild.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
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Grantee in the deed; land was conveyed to him in fulfillment of a prior title bond.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 91
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Grantee of a tract of land conveyed 'to have and to hold' unto him and his heirs and assigns, in fee simple forever, subject to redemption by the unknown owner.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 78
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Grantee of land and premises described by metes and bounds in a deed witnessed 25 May 1892; the deed binds the grantor and his heirs to warrant and defend the land to him, his heirs and assigns.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 95
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Grantee to whom T. M. Harwood conveyed land by deed dated 2 December 1881.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 93
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Grantee to whom the land premises are conveyed and warranted forever.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 84
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Grantee who purchased two tracts of land from Jas. D. Nehls.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 89
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Grantee/assignee of a State of Texas land patent relinquishing land to him and his heirs or assigns forever.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 88
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Grantee/heir named in a deed of conveyance; land was conveyed to him and his heirs and assigns forever.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 76
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Grantor in a deed of trust dated September 29, 1891, conveying land in DeWitt and Karnes Counties, Texas to Colin Campbell for five dollars.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 98
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Grantor; states he is lawfully indebted to Daniel Campbell in the sum of Six Hundred Dollars, evidenced by a promissory note dated January 13th, 1894 in Karnes County, Texas; the conveyance is made in trust upon this condition.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 110
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Great-grandfather of Robert M. Riley; contractor who built the Helena Courthouse (built approx. 1872); article misspelled his middle name as 'Jacob'; age 82 at death per the article.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 39
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Had children with Margaret Riley born in the 1870's and 1880's.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Had seven children according to family records; the 1900 census states eight.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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He and his family were instrumental in settling the area northeast of Runge, Texas and helped establish Cabeza, Texas; he gave land to Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Runge for a cemetery.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 294
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Head of household in 1880 census, age 40
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 727
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Head of household in 1880 census, Karnes County, Texas; race listed as White.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 402
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Head of household in 1900 census, age 62, married 24 years, born in Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418
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Head of household in 1900 census, age 62, married 24 years, born Ireland, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 425
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Head of household in 1900 census, age 62, married 24 years; father and mother both born Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 410
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Head of household in the 1880 census, age 40, married, White; father and mother both born in Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 37
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Head of household in the 1900 census, age 62, married 24 years; his father was born in Maryland and mother in Texas per the census schedule, though the earlier index entry for son Wm J Riley lists John Riley's birthplace as Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 541
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Head of household, white, male, age 40, occupation Farmer, in the 1880 census of Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 540
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Head of the family covered in this section's support records.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 397
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Head of the John Joseph Riley family shown in a photograph taken approximately 1890.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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Helped establish a foundation of land and businesses, mostly cattle business, that served the Riley family well; his sons helped continue that tradition.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
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His family's gravesites and tombstones are located adjacent to the McNamara gravesites in Runge Catholic Cemetery.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
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His land heritage (266 acres) was partitioned to family members in 1929.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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His land was partitioned in 1929.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
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His siblings are the subject of this section; all immigrated to the US in the 1840s to early 1850s and settled around Monson, Massachusetts.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 14
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His stated birth date (20 June 1837, per his Civil War account) conflicts with his tombstone and death record (25 June 1835); research into his parents and siblings could not be completed or verified.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 49
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His Voter Registration Record says he came to Texas about 1859; a Riley family story by Opal Riley says that after coming to Texas he split rails for about 50 cents a day and eventually bought 2500 acres of land.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31
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Honorably discharged from the Frontier Forces in 1870; purchased land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties from 1871-1892; built the Karnes County Courthouse in Helena, Texas about 1872; helped start Cabeza, Texas; married Maggie McNamara in 1876; had eight children with Maggie; had the Riley Ranch House built about 1895.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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Husband of Maggie E. Riley, deceased; father of the letter's writer; reportedly served in Capt. Franklin Jones' Co. 'A', Texas Frontier Forces after the Civil War, though the Veterans Administration questions whether he is identical to the John Riley who served Oct 6-Nov 11, 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 228
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Husband of Margaret Ellen (McNamara) Riley, who filed a Widow's Pension Application for him.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 706
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Husband of Margaret Ellen Riley; their offspring received the 1929 partitioning of land.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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Husband of Margaret Ellen Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
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Husband of Margaret Riley; by the 1920 census he had died.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
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Husband of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley; his widow's residence on the home ranch is the subject of this affidavit (WO-1711039).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 235
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In memoriam card and funeral notice describe him as born 1835, died Nov. 1, 1917, aged 82 years.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
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In the 1900 census he lists his occupation as Planter; living in Justice Precinct 5 of Karnes County; had a mortgage on his land and regularly mortgaged portions of it, paying back loans in short periods.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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In the mid-to-late 1800's, he and his family were part of frontier settlers who settled north and east of present-day Runge, Texas; there is a section about William Joseph Riley with pictures and stories documenting the community school.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 277
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Irish family head who settled northeast of Runge; those who died were buried on his farm.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 356
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Irish family who had settled six miles northeast of Runge before 1901; those who died in the community were buried on his farm.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 346
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Irish family who settled six miles northeast of Runge; those who died in the area were buried on his farm.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 321
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Irish immigrant, contractor who built the Helena Courthouse, Confederate soldier, and pioneer settler in Karnes County.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 41
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Irishman who immigrated to the US about 1846, came to Texas in the 1850's, pioneer settler in Karnes County, and the contractor who built the Helena Courthouse about 1872; some unofficial records give his birth as possibly 20 June 1837.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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It was thought that Morgan Riley could be a relative of John Joseph Riley and his father John Riley, but no specific tie was found.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 190
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Joined the Confederate Army in 1861 in San Antonio; his service record said he was going to Karnes County after the war; came to Karnes County about 1865.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34
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Joined the Confederate Army in 1861, served through the end of the war, joined in San Antonio, and came to Karnes County in about 1865; his account of military service appears in Mamie Yeary's book Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray 1861-1865.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 16
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Key ancestor from whom this documentation of ancestry and heritage descends; came from Ireland and immigrated to the US during the Potato Famine period; described as a driven and dedicated individual.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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Land the McNamara's lived on in the 1900 and 1910 censuses was probably provided by him; also built the Riley household/farm referenced in the interview.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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Land was inherited from him and later partitioned in 1929.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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Landed in Boston at 17, fought in the Civil War in a Cavalry Unit, joined the Texas Rangers after discharge, split rails after coming to Texas, and accumulated 2500 acres of land.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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Landed in Boston at 17, name was then O'Riley; fought in the Civil War in a Cavalry unit and later joined the Texas Rangers.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 58
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Late private in Captain Franklin Jones' Company A, Texas Frontier Forces, serving October 6, 1870 to November 11, 1870 (1 month and 6 days); paid by the State of Texas, reimbursed by the United States; signed by mark to the company roll. Subject of a Veterans Administration widow pension inquiry, W. O. 1711039.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 226
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Leased land he owned in Karnes County, Texas to John L. Rutledge for five years beginning April 1, 1884.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 129
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Lessor of the 1955-acre tract to John L. Rutledge; land bounded in part by the fence of said John Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 130
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Line 23 of this census page is marked with a hand-drawn arrow added by a later researcher.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 33
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Listed age 22 in the 1855 Massachusetts State Census for Monson, Hampden County, born in Ireland, occupation Fisher, marked with a 'v' notation.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 118
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Listed age 23 in the same 1855 Massachusetts State Census household as Egon Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 117
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Listed as farm owner (line 6) in the 1880 census Schedule 2, Productions of Agriculture, Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 45
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Listed as father of George Maurice Rieley on the christening record.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
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Listed as father of George Maurice Riley in Family Members section.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 423
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Listed as father of J P Riley in the 1900 census, born in Ireland
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 619
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Listed as father of J. P. Riley on the death certificate, born in Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
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Listed as father of James E. Riley on his death certificate.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
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Listed as father of James Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 415
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Listed as father of John Patrick Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 616
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Listed as father of Louisa Riley in the 1900 census.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 405
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Listed as father of Louise Riley in the 1910 census.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 406
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Listed as father of Mary Elizabeth Riley in Family Members panel.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 400
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Listed as father of Pat Riley in the 1910 census; born in Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 620
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Listed as Head of household and Margaret E.'s spouse in the 1880 census; occupation possibly Black Smith per household entries.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 43
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Listed as parent of James Egan Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 416
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Listed as parent's name on Katherine Riley's 1920 census entry.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 412
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Listed as spouse of Maggie Riley on the 1910 census.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 45
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Listed as spouse's name of M E Riley, married 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 44
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Listed in Company G, I roster of the 36th Texas Cavalry; separate soldier record confirms Regiment 36 Texas Cavalry, Rank In and Rank Out Private, Film Number M227 roll 31.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 183
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Listed occupation as Sheep Raiser in the 1880 census; started large sheep and cattle ranches with P. P. Short; married Margaret Ellen McNamara in 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
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Made a series of land purchases in Texas totaling 4008.4 acres, per a chart titled 'Land Purchases by John Joseph Riley'.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Married Maggie Ellen McNamara on 15 January 1876 in Bexar County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 233
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Married Maggie Ellen McNamara; marriage license recorded in Volume "F" page 168 of the Marriage License Records of Bexar County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 232
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Married Margaret Ellen McNamara 15 Jan 1876 in Bexar County, Texas, USA.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 704
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Married Margaret Ellen McNamara in 1876; per family memory he was 44 when he married her, though records show he was approximately 40.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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Married Margaret Ellen McNamara on 15 Jan 1876 in Bexar County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 41
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Married Margaret Ellen McNamara Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 372
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Married Margaret Ellen; his family's picture appears near John's in the 75th anniversary publication.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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Married Margaret McNamara on 15 January 1876 in San Antonio; his beard is described as long in other photos and short in a photo thought to be from around the time of the marriage.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5
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Married to Margaret Ellen Riley about 1865; died without a will.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 62
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Mary Riley's younger brother; applied for Naturalization in Wisconsin on 31 Oct 1857.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 46
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Mass was offered at his home; his family was present at the July 4, 1901 dedication.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 369
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Mass was offered at his home.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 331
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Maurice's brother; Maurice worried he might have to join the war effort.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 64
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Member of the 36th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Woods) during the Civil War; married Margaret Ellen McNamara.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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Military register (WO25/254B) records: Register Number 3906, age 20 at enlistment 20 Dec 1854, born in parish Cahersiveen, County Kerry; deserted 5 May at Colchester after 136 days service.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 22
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Moved to Texas away from his parents and siblings; when he died no one, not even his wife, knew who his parents were because they were not identified on his death record; naturalized in Wisconsin in 1857; postulated to have moved to Wisconsin with sister Mary Riley's family before travelling to Texas in 1859.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 9
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Named as a beneficiary released from the Deed of Trust lien in a 1912 quitclaim by G. A. Ray.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 128
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Named as adjoining landowner (C.I. Co. tracts) on the plat.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 438
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Named as father of Daniel Riley (entry #56).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 43
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Named as father on Mary Elizabeth's grave marker.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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Named as one of the parties of the first part in a deed of trust concerning property in Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 118
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Named as the soldier on a Veterans Administration Pension Service form (W.C. No. 1717039), Form 3-463, dated July 16, 1932.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 247
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Named at the start of the page alongside Joshua Butler as one of three families at Cabeza.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 279
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Named one of his sons James Egan Riley. Unlike his siblings, he did not marry in Massachusetts between 1851 and 1855.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 7
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Named veteran in pension case XC-2,647,699; husband of Maggie E. Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 273
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Of Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas; died without leaving a will.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 59
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Of Karnes County, Texas; executed a deed of trust with his wife Maggie E. Riley to G. A. Ray in 1903 on land including a tract patented to him as Assignee of Caudrilla Irrigation Co. in 1880; received a release deed of trust from Ray in 1912.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 127
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Of Karnes County, Texas; granted a deed of trust to Colin Campbell dated January 13, 1894, conveying two tracts of land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 109
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Of Karnes County, Texas; granted a Deed of Trust to Grace F. Hadley on June 25, 1892, conveying land on Mustang Creek in Karnes and DeWitt Counties for ten dollars paid by Colin Campbell, with Colin Campbell as trustee.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 103
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Of Karnes County, Texas; granted, sold and conveyed a parcel of land to J. A. Forest, Bishop of the San Antonio Diocese, for one dollar and other considerations.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 374
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Of Karnes County, Texas; made and delivered a Deed of Trust to Daniel Campbell as trustee on two tracts of land to secure a promissory note for Six Hundred Dollars, which was released on August 3, 1896 after full payment.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 113
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Of Karnes County, Texas; with his wife Maggie E. Riley, conveyed three tracts of land in trust to J. L. Browne on December 22, 1903; was patentee, as Assignee of Cadwina Irrigation Co., of the 95.5-acre first tract.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 124
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One of three sheep men who settled and began the town of Cabeza in 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 283
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One of three sheepmen who founded the Cabeza settlement about 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 277
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Owned land whose descendants' partition map is shown on this page; the land was partitioned after his death.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 58
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Page discusses whether one of the six candidate Daniel Rileys was his nephew, which would mean he had a brother named Daniel, Patrick, Garrett, or James; research sought his family in the 1850 census with a son John age 13 to 15 and an older brother named Daniel, Patrick, Garrett, or James.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 50
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Page states his family has not been defined or located; his only found Wisconsin record is a Naturalization record.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 24
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Parent of William Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 535
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Parents listed as Unknown.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 399
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Party of the first part in a five-year land lease to John L. Rutledge; signed by his mark; acknowledged the instrument before County Clerk A. Maley on 25 July 1885.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 131
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Party of the first part who signed a deed/instrument at Runge on 11 May 1898 by his mark; husband of Mrs. M. E. Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 120
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Party of the first part, along with Mrs. M. E. Riley, indebted to W. J. Rutledge and signer of the promissory note and deed of trust.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 117
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Party of the first part, with wife M. E. Riley, in a Deed of Trust dated May 11, 1898 to W. J. Rutledge / A. J. Bell for land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 115
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Passed on heritage of the Riley family that John and Margaret were interested in.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 60
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Patentee of 95.5 acres in Karnes County, Texas, as assignee of the Cuadrilla Irrigation Co.; scrip originally transferred to him May 18th, 1877.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 87
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Per James Egan Riley's birth certificate (referenced in the Riley Family History document), he was born in Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 23
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Personally appeared before County Clerk A. Maley on 29 September 1891 and acknowledged executing a foregoing instrument in Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 102
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Pictured with his wife Margaret and two children around the time of their marriage; in one photo he has a fuller beard than in the other.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 4
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Possibly Mary Riley's brother; possibly in Wisconsin 1857-1859.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 67
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Possibly the same as John Joseph Riley; found in an 1860 Louisiana census of a work crew, thought to have been "splitting rails" for 50 cents a day.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 32
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Primarily raised sheep, then went into the cattle business; devout Catholic; helped establish Saint Anthony Parish in Runge, Texas; came to Boston about 1845; lived on the land that became the Riley Ranch until his death.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
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Private in Capt. E. A. Stevens' Company, 36th Regiment Texas Cavalry (Confederate), age 24 years per 1862/1863 muster rolls
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 193
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Private, Co. A, Texas Frontier Force, served in Indian War; enlisted 10-6-70, discharged 11-11-70; C. No. 26476; hospital record states 'Died'; cause and place of death not shown.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 254
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Private, enlisted October 6, 1870, in Company A, Frontier Battalion during the Indian Wars; discharged November 11, 1870, after one month and six days of service.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 220
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Purchased 160 acres in DeWitt County from N. B. Evans and Lovella Evans for $350.00 in 1878.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 83
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Purchased 160 acres in Karnes County, Texas from S. B. Wright and his wife Ann B. Wright for three hundred dollars by deed dated June 24, 1871.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 75
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Purchased over 4000 acres of land through numerous deeds and patents; died before 1929 when the family partitioned about 1815 remaining acres.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Purchased two tracts of land totaling 1,695 acres from Thomas M. Harwood in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, paying $565 cash and executing two promissory notes of $565 each at 10 percent interest, payable in one and two years.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 79
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Received a patent from the State of Texas and was later grantee in several deeds within this chain of title.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 69
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Referenced as having a story elsewhere in the book discussing the Potato Famine and emigration from Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Referred to as one of the parents (with Margaret Riley) of James Egan Riley and other children; associated with the Riley household/farm he built.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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Referred to via 'the John Riley Estate,' which was divided into subdivisions including Subdivision No. 1.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 432
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Regimental number 3906 in a British Army register (WO 25/542B); enlisted 20 Dec 1854 at age 20; page marks his entry with a hand-drawn arrow.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 25
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Register number 3906; enlisted 20 Dec 1854 at age 20; born in the parish of Cahersiveen, County Kerry; noted as non-effective, deserted 5 May at Preston (per this page's record, differing from another page which said Colchester); service of 136 days; no remarks.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 23
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Registered a brand in 1867, thought to have worked for Lockwood Birdsall in Karnes County, naturalized about 1857 in Napon/Fond du Lac County Wisconsin, could not read or write per 1867 Voter Registration; census records give conflicting arrival dates from Ireland.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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Registered a brand similar to Lockwood's on 10 August 1867, changing the "P" to an "R"; could not read or write; earliest record of him buying land was in 1871.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29
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Served as a member of Capt. Franklin Jones' Company "A", Texas Frontier Forces, from Oct. 6th, 1870 to Nov. 11th, 1870; husband of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley; lived for many years near Runge, Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 242
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Served as a member of Capt. Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces, Oct. 6 to Nov. 11, 1870; deceased husband of Maggie E. Riley and father of James E. Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 239
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Served as a member of Company "A", Texas Frontier Forces, Captain Franklin Jones commanding, from Oct. 6th to Nov. 11th, 1870; husband of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 240
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Served as a Private in Captain Franklin Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces from Oct. 6, 1870 until his honorable discharge Nov. 12, 1870; subject of pension file W. O. 1711039.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 209
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Served as a Private in Captain Franklin Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces, mustered Oct. 6, 1870, honorably discharged Nov. 12, 1870; birth-place given as Ft. Mason, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 225
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Served as a Private in Captain Franklin Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces, mustered Oct. 6, 1870, honorably discharged Nov. 12, 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 224
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Served in Company "A", Texas Frontier Forces, under Capt. Franklin Jones, from Oct. 6th to November 11, 1870; his name appears on the original Muster Roll along with Florence Mahoney and John Falvey.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 229
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Served in Company A of the Frontier Forces starting September 1870 at Fort Mason; worked splitting rails for 50 cents a day in Texas; acquired land near Runge, Texas in the late 1870s and early 1880s; could not write.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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Served in the 36th Regiment of the Texas Cavalry (Woods) during the Civil War.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 823
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Served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War; enlisted in Company "A" of Frontier Forces at Fort Mason on Oct. 6, 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 330
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Served in the Confederate Army from 1861 through 1865; he could not write, so his summary of service must have been dictated by him and typed by someone else.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 180
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Served in the Confederate Army, came to Karnes County when discharged; from Ireland; devout Catholic; married Margaret Ellen McNamara.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Served in the Frontier Forces; friend of Lockwood Birdsall; helped establish life in Karnes and DeWitt Counties.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30
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Settled in south-central Texas near Runge; his tombstone and death record give his birth year as 1835, but census records and a pension-application story give alternate dates (June 1837, about 1839, about 1840, 20 June 1837); immigrated to the United States in the mid-1840's during the Potato Famine.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Sibling of Mary.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 52
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Sibling of the children of John Riley and Elizabeth Gilson whose sections follow.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 11
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Signed (by mark) the instrument ratifying and confirming the acts and deeds of Colin Campbell as trustee/substitute, dated the 13th day of January 1894, and personally appeared before the county clerk to acknowledge execution of the instrument.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 112
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Signed a deed of trust by mark (his X mark) on 25 June 1892, conveying land in Karnes County, Texas to secure a promissory note, with Colin Campbell as trustee.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 105
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Signed a promissory note dated 13 January 1897 for $600 to Daniel Canpbell, secured by a deed of trust on 628-2/5 acres of land in Karnes and Deltltt counties.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 111
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Signed a promissory note for fifteen hundred dollars dated June 25, 1892 at Helena, Karnes Co., Texas, payable to Grace F. Hadley, secured by a deed of trust on real estate in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 121
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Signed as informant on Mrs. Maggie R. Riley Sr.'s death certificate.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
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Signed the deed of trust with his mark on 29 September 1891, pledging property as security for a promissory note.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 101
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Signed the foregoing instrument by his mark; husband of Maggie E. Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 126
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Single man who made his home at Birdsall's, remained in the area, married and raised a family of five, and appears on the Frontier Forces roster.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241
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Soldier whose service as Pvt in Texas Frontier Forces is the basis of his widow Maggie E. Riley's Indian Wars pension.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 256
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Soldier, Private, Company A, Texas Frontier Forces, service number 2647699.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 253
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Soldier, service number 170-70, Company A, Frontier Forces of Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 251
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St. Joseph Statue donated in his memory.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 359
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Started out raising sheep on the land, but eventually switched to raising cattle; came from Ireland and settled on Salt Creek, five miles southwest of Cabeza, where he raised sheep and owned 2,000 acres of land; one of three men who started Cabeza about 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
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Started the small community of Cabeza along with some of his neighbors; father of Doris.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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Started the small community of Cabeza, Texas with some of his neighbors.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Statue of St. Joseph was placed in his memory at Saint Anthony's Parish; discussed with Catherine Farrell/McNamara in referenced stories.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 305
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Subject of a 1930 request for his Confederate military service record; reported to have enlisted in the First Texas Mounted Riflemen under Genl. Bell, Captain Nelson, changed in 1862 to Co "I" Capt. Stevens Co., Col Wood's Regiment.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 204
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Subject of a detailed research timeline covering birth, immigration, residence, and Civil War-era military service (British Canadian Foot Soldiers); called 'John Riley' in his naturalization and enlistment records.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Subject of a family group sheet prepared by Gerald Sparks.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Subject of a page 17 write-up titled "History of the John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara Riley family"; gave 1% acres of land to the church in August 1897 for a burial ground/cemetery, though a land record on file at the Karnes County Courthouse says he sold the land to the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 306
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Subject of pension claim W. C. 1,711,039.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 245
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Subject of section 1B3; Daniel Riley was investigated to see if he was related to him; found to have different parents.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 198
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Subject of the 2011 Riley Family History document and this addendum; came from Ireland to the US in the mid 1800's and to Texas in the 1850's, may have had family in Massachusetts, served in the Confederate Army and later the Frontier Forces (Texas Rangers), built the Helena Courthouse, co-founded Cabeza, Texas, and helped start St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Runge.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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Subject of the affidavit; treated by the Pressly family physicians for many years.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 230
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Subject of the family history document; research has not found his parents or siblings in Ireland or Massachusetts.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 79
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Subject of the Frontier Battalion Company A service record certified by the Texas State Library.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 219
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Subject of the Riley Family History document; came to the United States from Ireland in about 1851; his Irish family and parents were later identified through research.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Subject of this addendum documenting his parents and siblings; lived in Karnes County, Texas in 1880 with his family; identified as the younger brother named John Riley living with Egan Riley in the 1855 census in Monson, Massachusetts; parents were John Riley and Elizabeth Gilson.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
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Subject of this section; his family records, land transactions, and Ireland origins are documented here.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 31
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Subject of this timeline; moved to Wisconsin, came to Texas, worked in Louisiana, served in the Confederate Army and later the Frontier Forces (Texas Rangers), and started a sheep business.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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Subject, with his wife Margaret Ellen Riley, of an Affidavit of Heirship dated November 9, 1987, filed the same date as the Affidavit of Adverse Possession and the Warranty Deed.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 666
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Subject, with Margaret E. Riley, of a foregoing affidavit of heirship signed by their son James E. Riley; known well by Mack Fortner.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 61
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Texas Death Index entry: county Dallas, date 6-8-17, certificate 15559.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 40
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Texas Death Index entry: county Ferris, date 12-31-29, certificate 59234.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 40
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Texas Death Index entry: county Harris, date 12-18-31, certificate 56477.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 40
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The 1860 Louisiana census entry for "John Riley" is considered a possible record for him.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 32
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The investigation to find relatives of John Joseph Riley is why the data for Morgan Riley and Daniel Riley and Mary Moran is included in this Addendum.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 201
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The John Riley family has a page with historical information in the First Parishioners section; the Riley home was used for mass before the parish was built.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 305
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The name of Daniel O'Connell meant a lot to him.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 889
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The page speculates it is not known specifically if he and his cattle business drove cattle up the Chisholm Trail, though it is considered possible.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
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Those who died during this period were buried on his farm.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 306
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Tombstone gives birth as 24 June 1835; Confederate Pension Application story says 20 June 1837, but tombstone is assumed correct. Arrival in USA given as both 1845 and 1846 by different census records. Served in the Frontier Forces (Texas Rangers) under Capt Franklin Jones at Ft Mason, Oct-Nov 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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Uncle of Daniel Riley, living in Karnes County, Texas, per the 1880 census; research tied him to the John and Elizabeth (Gilson) Riley family.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 138
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Uncle of Daniel Riley, living in Texas in 1880 (referenced as brother of Patrick Riley per page context of Daniel visiting his uncle).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 141
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Uncle of Daniel Riley, living in Texas in 1880.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 140
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Veteran of Indian Wars and Campaigns; husband of Maggie E. Riley, now deceased.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 249
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Veteran of the Indian Wars; claim number XC-2,647,699; his widow Maggie E. Riley receives his pension.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 250
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Veteran referenced by claim number XC-2,647,699; husband of Maggie E. Riley, referred to as "the above named veteran."
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 264
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Veteran whose Civil War and Spanish American War records were located and enclosed with the letter.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 216
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Veteran, claim number XC-2,647,699; husband of Maggie E. Riley (predeceased her).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 263
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W.O. 1711039; served in Captain Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces; deceased by the time of this 1932 letter; his widow Mrs. Maggie E. Riley sought pension evidence on his behalf.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 238
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Was about 41 years old when he married Margaret in 1876; came to the US and to Texas and was a hard worker.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2
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Was an integral part of the settlement and development of Karnes and DeWitt Counties in the late 1800's and early 1900's; family stories say he emigrated from Ireland and settled in Massachusetts as a grown man, though census records indicate he arrived in 1845 or 1846, meaning he would have been 10 or 11 years old.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 3
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Went to Texas in 1859; apparently in Wisconsin from about 1957 to 1959; thought to have gone to Wisconsin at close to the same time as the Mary & John Crowley family, since both were living in Monson in 1855.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 47
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Worked for Lockwood Birdsall in Karnes County, probably immediately following the Civil War, and later served under him in the Frontier Forces, joining in October 1870 as a private.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28
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Younger brother of Egan Riley, thought to be John Joseph Riley, living with him in the 1855 boarding house.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 96
The family
Married
- Margaret Ellen McNamara 15 Jan 1876 2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
Parent
- Elizabeth Gilson 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
- John Riley 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
Child
- Catherine Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
- George Maurice Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
- James Egan Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
- James Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
- John Patrick Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
- Louise Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
- Mary Elizabeth Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
- Unnamed Child Of John And Maggie Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
- William Joseph Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Sibling
- Daniel Riley 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
- Eagan Reilly 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
- Marjorie Mae Margie Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
- Mary Crowley 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
- Patrick Riley 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
- William Maurice Riley 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 64
Related
- Catherine Kate Farrell 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34
- Catherine Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
- Chas H Mayfield Karnes & DeWitt Counties 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 107
- Colin Campbell September 29th, 1891 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 107
- Daniel Campbell Karnes County, Texas 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 113
- Daniel O'Connell Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 887
- Daniel Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
- Daniel¹ Riley 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 138
- Grace F Hadley September 29th, 1891 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 107
- John Oliver Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 41
- John Patrick Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
- John Robert Mcnamara 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 727
- Lockwood Birdsall Karnes County 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 18
- Marjorie Mae Margie Riley 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 3
- Patrick Riley 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
- Tom H Riley 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 24
A life in dates
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Came to the US from Ireland.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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John Joseph Riley and his family were part of frontier settlers who settled in the territory to the North and East of what is currently Runge, Texas, in the mid-to-late 1800's.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 277
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The known children of John Riley and Elizabeth Gilson were born between about 1821 and 1835; John Joseph is thought to be the youngest. The siblings settled in Massachusetts after coming to the US, except John Joseph who came to Texas.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 6
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Birth of John Joseph Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
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Birth of Patrick's brother John Joseph Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 142
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Born in Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 330
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Birth of brother John Joseph Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 20
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Born in Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland; some unofficial records indicate a possible birth date of 20 June 1837.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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Birth of John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 41
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John Joseph Riley's birth, per his death record and his tombstone.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Birth of John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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His tombstone gives birth as 24 June 1835; his Confederate Pension Application has a story that says 20 June 1837. Tombstone assumed correct.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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Birth of John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 37
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Tombstone gives birth as 24 June 1835; assumed correct.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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John Joseph Riley was born.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Birth of John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33
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Birth of brother John Joseph Riley
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 66
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Birth date given on headstone for John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
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Naturalization document states John Riley was born in 1835 in Ireland.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 20
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Birth of John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
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His tombstone and death record say this was his birth date instead.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 49
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Life dates given for John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1074
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Born in Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland; some records indicate his birth was possibly 20 June 1837, but those are unofficial.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 41
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John Riley was born.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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Confederate Pension Application contains a story giving birth as 20 June 1837, conflicting with the tombstone date.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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Birth date recorded on 1900 census
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 38
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Born June 1837 in Ireland, per 1900 census.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418
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Born June 20th, 1837.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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Possible alternate birth date for John Joseph Riley, taken from a summary of his Civil War service dictated by him around 1912 for 'Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray' by Miss Mamie Yeary; this date is not considered likely.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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A story, supposedly written by John Joseph Riley about his military service as part of a Civil War widow's pension application, states he was born on this date.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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John Joseph Riley stated he was born on this date in his Civil War account.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 49
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Birth date and birthplace of John Riley as recorded in the 1900 census.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 541
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John Joseph Riley and William and Catherine McNamara came from Ireland and immigrated to the US during the Potato Famine period
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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The siblings of John Joseph Riley came to the US one at a time, arriving between 1840 and 1851 according to records found.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 7
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John Joseph Riley immigrated to the United States during the Potato Famine in Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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John Joseph Riley arrived in the United States.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 49
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The 1900 and 1910 census records say that John Riley arrived from Ireland in 1845 or 1846.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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According to 1900 and 1910 census records, he arrived in approximately 1845 or 1846, meaning he would have been approximately 8 to 11 years old when he arrived; the census records indicate he arrived in the Massachusetts area.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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According to the 1900 and 1910 census records, John Joseph Riley arrived in the United States in about 1845 or 1846.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 20
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John Joseph Riley came to Boston in about 1845.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
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Census records indicate John Joseph Riley arrived in the United States, which would mean he was 10 or 11 years old, contradicting family stories that he was a grown man when he came.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 3
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Census records show both 1845 and 1846 as arrival dates; 1910 census says 1845.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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1900 and 1910 census records state he came to the US in 1845 or 1846; not verified and not considered likely.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Arrival at age 10; 1910 census says 1845.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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Year of immigration listed for J J Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 39
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Arrival at age 11; 1900 census says 1846.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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Immigrated from Ireland to the United States, arriving in the Massachusetts area.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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Census records show both 1845 and 1846 as arrival dates; 1900 census says 1846.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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Immigration year recorded on 1900 census
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 38
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Came to Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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John Riley and Catherine Farrell/McNamara were in Texas in the late 1850's.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 32
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Family stories say he came to Boston when he arrived; no specific arrival records for Massachusetts have been found. All known Riley relatives in Massachusetts arrived before 1851, some as early as 1840.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Came to Texas.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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A new possible date of 1851 for John Riley's arrival is suggested, to be discussed further.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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Naturalization papers dated 31 Oct 1857 in Wisconsin for John Riley state he arrived in New York in August 1851, age 25, born in 1835.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Possible arrival in New York (alternative timeline), instead of 1845 or 1846.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26
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1857 Naturalization Document states John Riley immigrated to the United States in about August 1851, arriving in New York.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 20
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John Joseph Riley came to the United States from Ireland.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Enlisted in the British Army, regimental number 3906, age 20 at enlistment, per WO 25/542B register.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 25
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Enlistment recorded in register
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 22
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Joined the British 97th Foot Soldiers Regiment in Ontario, Canada.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26
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John Riley enlisted in the 97th Foot Soldiers (British Canadian Foot Soldiers); his registration said he was from Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland and was 20 years old.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Enlistment; register number 3906, age 20 at enlistment
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 23
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1855 Massachusetts State Census taken for the town of Monson, Hampden County, listing John Riley as a fisherman born in Ireland, age 22.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 118
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Brothers Egan and John Riley live close by.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 15
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An 1855 census record shows Egan Riley had a younger brother, John Riley, living with him; this John Riley is identified as John Joseph Riley who later went to Texas.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
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John Joseph Riley and the Mary & John Crowley family were living in Monson.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 47
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1855 Massachusetts State Census records him living with his brother Egan (spelled Egon in the census) Riley; both worked as Pickers at the Wool Mill in Monson.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Deserted the British Regiment and made his way to Wisconsin.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26
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John Riley deserted from the British Canadian Foot Soldiers.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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1855 State Census shows Egan (spelled Egon) living in a boarding house run by a family named Foley, with his younger brother John (thought to be John Joseph Riley); both listed as Picker - Wool Mill, ages marked with a question mark.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 96
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Enumerated in the same household (number 336) in the 1855 Massachusetts State Census.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 117
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If John Riley did leave from Colchester in 1855 and return to the United States (page frames this as hypothetical/'if').
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 24
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Egan (Eagan/Egon) Riley living in a boarding house with his younger brother John (thought to be John Joseph Riley); both worked as Picker - Wool Mill
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 114
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Moved to Wisconsin, per his Naturalization papers dated 31 Oct 1857
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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Got his Naturalization papers in Wisconsin in 1857.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 9
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John Joseph Riley (Mary's younger brother) applied for his Naturalization in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, per his timeline mentioned in his own story
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 46
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Age 35 (John Crowley) residence; there are varying records for the birth places of the children of John & Mary; probable the family lived in Wisconsin between about 1857 and 1863. It is possible that her brother John Joseph Riley was in Wisconsin in 1857-1859.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 67
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A registration for naturalization for a "John Riley" on 31 October 1857 in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin was found.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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John Riley is supposed to have received his Naturalization.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 24
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A naturalization record for a 'John Riley' from the general time period of 1857 is thought to belong to John Joseph Riley, matching information from the 1867 Voter Registration record.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 20
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John Riley said he was naturalized in about 1857 in Napon, Wisconsin.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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Naturalization papers dated
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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Naturalization record states native country Ireland, naturalized about 1857 at Napon, Wisconsin; signature given as John Riley (X for His Mark); general remarks note he lost his naturalization papers.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 18
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John Riley's naturalization occurred in 1857.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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Petitioned for his Naturalization in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26
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John came to Texas; 1867 Voter Registration for John Riley in DeWitt County stated he had been in the state for about 8 years, thus coming in about 1859; thought he probably came to Karnes or DeWitt County
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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Made it to Texas.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26
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John Joseph Riley later went to Texas.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 47
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Record states he had been in the state for 8 years, which means he came to Texas in about 1859.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 18
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John Joseph Riley's Voter Registration Record says he came to Texas about this time, around when William McNamara got out of the military.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31
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Postulated that John Joseph Riley moved to Wisconsin with the Crowley family initially, but then travelled to Texas in 1859.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 9
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John Riley and Catherine Farrell/McNamara were possibly both in Louisiana in the early 1860's.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 32
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An 1860 census in Louisiana shows a "John Riley" born in 1835 in Ireland, listed as a Day Laborer for a company crew, in a list of men's names furnished by the contractor of the Bayou Rapides company.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 32
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By 1860, John Joseph Riley has gone to Texas.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 48
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Settled in Karnes County, one of the pioneer families to help develop the area between Runge and Helena.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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Working in Louisiana per an 1860 census for John Riley working in Rapides, Louisiana for a company with a large number of employees, thought to be the company where he 'worked for 50 cents a day' as noted in Opal Riley's note
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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Enumerated as a free inhabitant in the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Schedule 1, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, Alexandria post office; occupation Day Labor, born Ireland.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 33
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Enlisted as Private in Confederate Army, Texas Mounted Riflemen under General Bell, Col Henry McCulloch, and Capt Nelson, at age 25.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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He enlisted in the Confederate Army in April 1861 in San Antonio, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Enlisted as Private in Confederate Army, Texas Mounted Riflemen under General Bell, Col Henry McCulloch, and Capt. Nelson; part of the 36th Regiment, Texas Calvary (Woods')
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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John Riley joined the Confederate Army in San Antonio, Texas.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34
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Joined the Confederate army at San Antonio, Texas, as private in First Texas Mounted Riflemen, under Gen. Bell.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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John Riley also served in the Confederate Army as a soldier during the Civil War.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 218
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Enlisted in San Antonio, Texas; service took place in Texas and Louisiana.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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Joined the Confederacy and became a member of the Texas Mounted Riflemen under General Bell and Colonel Woods.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 41
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Joined the Confederacy and became a member of the Texas Mounted Riflemen under General Bell and Colonel Woods; fought in several battles.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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First battle fought without firing a gun, at San Antonio, Texas, where a force of Union soldiers were taken prisoners.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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Joined for duty and enrolled at Bastrop by H. Nelson, period 12 months; muster-in roll dated San Antonio, Texas, age 23 years, valuation of horse $100, equipments $20.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 189
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John Joseph Riley joined the Confederate Army in San Antonio and served through the end of the war.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 16
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First Captain was named Nelson, and first Colonel, Henry McCulloch.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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First battle fought without firing a gun; a force of Union soldiers were taken prisoners.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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John Riley joined the Confederate army as a private in First Texas Mounted Riflemen under Gen. Bell.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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Appears on Company Muster-in Roll, Capt. Governor H. Nelson's Co., 1 Regiment Texas Volunteers (later Company E, 1st McCulloch's Regiment Texas Cavalry), roll dated San Antonio, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 189
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John Joseph Riley's service in the Confederate Army.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 180
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Appears on Company Muster Roll, Pvt., Co. G, Woods' Regiment Texas Cavalry (36th Cavalry, Texas), age 24 years, valuation of horse $100, equipments $100.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 189
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John Riley enlisted as Private, Co. G, 36 Regiment Texas Cavalry, Confederate States Army, at San Antonio, age 24 years.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 205
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John Riley served as Pvt, Co. I, Woods' Regiment Texas Cavalry, appearing on Company Muster Roll for May 15 to June 30, 1862; enlisted May 15, 186[2] at San Antonio by E. A. Stevens, for a period of 3 years or the war; valuation of horse $145.00, equipments $15.00; present.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 192
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Mustered into service at San Antonio by Lt Maclin (per Sept & Oct 1862 muster roll card)
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 193
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Changed to Company I, Capt. Stevens, Col. Wood's Regiment.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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Enrolled as private in Capt. E. A. Stevens' Company, 36th Regiment Texas Cavalry (also known as Company I, 36th Texas Cavalry; regiment also called the 32d and Wood's/Woods'), enrolled May 15, 1862 at San Antonio by Capt Stevens (per Mch & Apl 1863 muster roll card); age 24 years
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 193
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Confederate military service record card for John Riley, Private, Co. I, 32 Regiment Texas Cavalry (36th Cavalry): enrolled May 15, 1862 at San Antonio by Capt Stevens; mustered into service May 15, 1862 at San Antonio by Lt Macklin; last paid by Capt Eckford to Aug 31, 1863; valuation of horse $145.00, equipments $13.00; appears on Company Muster Roll for Jan & Feb 1864; recapitulation indicates present.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 194
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John Riley's unit was changed to Company I, Capt. Stevens, Col. Wood's Regiment.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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Enrolled as private in Capt. E. A. Stevens' Company, Wood's Regiment Texas Mounted Volunteers, at San Antonio by E. A. Stevens (per Sept & Oct 1862 muster roll card); age 24 years
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 193
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Last paid by Capt Eckford to this date; company muster roll for Sept & Oct 1862 lists valuation of horse $145/100, equipments $10/100
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 193
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Transferred to Capt. E. A. Stevens' Company.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 189
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John Riley was transferred to Co. I, Captain Stevens Co.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 205
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Paid as Corporal, Jefferson Guards(?), Texas; pay period 28 Feb 1862 to 14 June 1862, pay $46.06, clothing $15.00, total $61.06.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 190
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Appears on Company Muster Roll for period May 15, 1862 to May 15 [struck through], dated May 10, 1862, age 24 years; valuation of horse $145.00, equipments $13.00.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 190
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John Riley, age 24, served as Pvt in Capt. E. A. Stevens' Company, Wood's Regiment Texas Mounted Volunteers (also known as Company I, 36th Regiment Texas Cavalry), appearing on Company Muster Roll for July & August 1862; enrolled May 15, 1862 at San Antonio by Capt Stevens; mustered into service May 15, 1862 at San Antonio by Lt Maclin; last paid by Capt Eckford to June 30, 1862; valuation of horse $145.00, equipments $15.00.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 192
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Last paid by Capt French to this date; company muster roll for Mch & Apl 1863 lists valuation of horse $14/100, equipments $15/100
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 193
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Banks took to his boats and left for New Orleans; no more real fighting, Riley put to picket duty along the Mississippi River.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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Muster roll for January and February, 1864, last on file, shows John Riley present, and no later record has been found.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 205
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Banks took to his boats and left for New Orleans; no more real fighting, put to picket duty along the Mississippi River.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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Discharged from the Confederate Army.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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Returned to Karnes County, Texas after leaving the hospital; discusses his friendship with Lockwood Birdsell, for whom John apparently worked, and who later helped him start his sheep business
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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John Joseph Riley came to Karnes County in about 1865.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34
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He came to Karnes County in approximately June of 1865 after service in the Confederate Army.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Military records say that he moved to Karnes County after his service in the Confederate Army.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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John Joseph Riley was married to Margaret Ellen Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 62
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Discharged from Confederate Army after spending the last days of his military service in a hospital; discharge took place in Columbus, Texas
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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John Riley received his discharge.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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Discharged from Confederate service and then settled in Karnes County.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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John Riley came to Karnes County.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
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Military records say he moved to Karnes County after his Confederate Army service, at age 30.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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John Riley came to Karnes County.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 16
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Discharged from Confederate Army after spending last days in hospital, at age 30.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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Discharged from Confederate service, then settled in Karnes County.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 41
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Received his discharge.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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Application by Margaret Ellen (McNamara) Riley for Widow's Pension for husband John Riley says that she lived in Karnes County from 1866 until her death. Therefore her parents moved there in 1866.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 706
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John Riley registered a very similar brand, appearing to change the "P" in Lockwood's brand to an "R".
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29
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John Riley lived in DeWitt County in 1867, having been there for 4 months.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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Voter Registration in DeWitt County; by this time John has started his sheep business and other business adventures
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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John Riley had a voter registration showing him living in DeWitt County.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29
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It is thought John Riley came to DeWitt County in March 1867.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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John Riley registered a brand, similar to and adjacent to the Birdsall brand on the registration page.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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Voter registration in DeWitt County, number 371, precinct 2; time in state 8 years, time in county 4 months, time in precinct 4 months.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 17
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It is thought John Riley started his own sheep stockman business in 1867, the same year his brand was registered.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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Brand Registration in Karnes County; along with his friend Lockwood Birdsell, John Riley registered a brand for his stock (sheep and later cattle)
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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First knew John Riley in the year 1869, per the letter writer (John Riley's son).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243
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John Riley served as a member of Capt. Franklin Jones' Company "A", Texas Frontier Forces.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 242
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John Joseph Riley, a young man from Karnes County who had lived with and worked for Lockwood following the Civil War, served as a private in Company A.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 27
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John Riley enlisted in Company A, Frontier Battalion, Captain Franklin Jones commanding.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 222
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Served in the Frontier Forces (Texas Rangers) under Capt Franklin Jones at Ft Mason, from October through November 1870, at age 35.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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Served in the Frontier Forces (Texas Rangers) under Capt Franklin Jones at Ft Mason. Served from October through November 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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John Riley mustered into service as a Private in Captain Franklin Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 225
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According to the Saint Anthony's booklet, he joined Company "A" of the Frontier Forces at Fort Mason, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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Joined the Frontier Forces (a forerunner of the Texas Rangers) for a short period of time.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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John Joseph Riley was honorably discharged as part of the closing of Fort Mason, having served a little over a month.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 207
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John Riley enlisted at Fort Mason, Texas, in Company "A", Frontier Forces, under Captain Franklin Jones, serving in the campaign against the Comanche and Apache Indians.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 218
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John Riley discharged; term of service one month and six days.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 220
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John Joseph Riley was involved in some land grants and purchases and acquired many acres of land in the area of what is currently Runge, Texas; per the story of Cabeza he had 2000 acres, per a story by Opal Riley he had 2500 acres. Land purchase records are on file at the Karnes County Courthouse and were included in an Abstract.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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John Riley enlisted in Company A, Frontier Battalion, under Captain Franklin Jones.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 221
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John Riley was honorably discharged from Captain Franklin Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 224
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John Joseph Riley joined the Frontier Forces as a private, serving under Lockwood Birdsall.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28
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John Joseph Riley joined Company A of the Frontier Forces when Fort Mason reopened as headquarters for Companies A and B.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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He bought land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, accumulating over 4,000 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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A John Riley served in Company 'A', Texas Frontier Forces, under Capt. Franklin Jones, from October 6th to November 11, 1870; the letter writer's father John Riley claimed to have served in this same company, alongside Florence Mahoney and John Falvey, though the pension bureau asks whether the two John Rileys are identical.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 228
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John Riley served as a member of Company "A", Texas Frontier Forces, under Captain Franklin Jones, enlisting as a Ranger in 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 240
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Got together with the Butler and Short families to start a small school and community known as Cabeza, Texas, which remained in place until mid-1900; most of the Riley family children went to school in Cabeza.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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Joined the Frontier Forces (Texas Rangers) under Capt. Franklin Jones at Ft Mason, Texas; thought to have served with his friend Lockwood Birdsell who had joined in Aug 1870
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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John Riley and P. P. Short began large sheep and cattle ranches.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 42
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Honorably discharged from the Frontier Forces when Fort Mason closed.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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Asst Surg John Riley Jr. paid for service, last status report
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 246
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Texas Rangers enlistment records verify he enlisted into the Frontier Forces at Fort Mason, Texas; his birthplace is listed there as Fort Mason, though he was actually born in Ireland, likely a record-keeping mistake.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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Honorably discharged from the Frontier Forces after a short period of service.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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Children of John and Margaret Riley were born in the 1870's and 1880's.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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John Riley honorably discharged from Captain Franklin Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 209
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John Riley mustered into service as a Private in Captain Franklin Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 224
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John Riley (per claim, possibly the applicant's late husband) served in Company A, Texas Frontier Forces, under Captain Franklin Jones.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 227
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Joined the Frontier Forces (a forerunner of the Texas Rangers) at Fort Mason, Texas for a short period.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 41
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John Riley served as a private in Co. "A", Frontier Battalion, under Capt. Franklin Jones, per certified copy of service record from the Texas State Library Muster Rolls.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 217
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Helped start the community of Cabeza, Texas, recognized on a historical marker along with Joshua Butler and P P Short as instrumental in starting and establishing the community; all of John Riley's children and grandchildren attended the school there.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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John Joseph Riley joined the Frontier Forces of Texas at Fort Mason, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 207
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John Riley served in Company "A", Texas Frontier Forces, under Capt. Franklin Jones, Commanding; his name appears on the original Muster Roll along with Florence Mahoney and John Falvey.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 229
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John Riley enlisted as private in Company A, Frontier Battalion, Captain Franklin Jones commanding, during the Indian Wars.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 220
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Served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War; enlisted in Company "A" of Frontier Forces at Fort Mason.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 330
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John Riley served as a private in Captain Franklin Jones' Company A, Texas Frontier Forces, for 1 month and 6 days, and was paid by the State of Texas, which was reimbursed by the United States. The soldier signed by mark to the company roll.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 226
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General Accounting Office record shows service of John Riley from Oct 6, 1870 and payment to Nov 11, 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 248
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Served as a member of Capt. Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 239
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John Riley was honorably discharged, having served thirty days or more in the war with, or campaign against, the Comanche and Apache Indians.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 218
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John Riley mustered into service as a Private in Captain Franklin Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 209
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Deed: S. B. Wright sold land to John Riley for $300, 160 acres (filed 26 Oct 1871, County Record Vol C p.65).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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S. B. Wright and his wife Ann B. Wright sold and conveyed 160 acres in Karnes County, Texas to John Riley for three hundred dollars.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 75
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John Riley started buying land in 1871, showing his progressively improving status.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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Purchased land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, with purchases covering the period 1871 to 1892; records cover over 4,000 acres of land but he finally worked around 2,000-2,500 acres, some obtained through government grants, some through purchases involving the Quadrilla Irrigation Company.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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Deed from S. B. Wright and Ann B. Wright to John Riley filed.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 75
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John Riley purchased 160 acres from S. B. Wright by deed for $300, filed 26 Oct 1871 (Volume C, Page 65).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Earliest record of John Riley buying land.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29
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Was the contractor who built the County Courthouse in Helena, Texas when it appeared Helena would be the County Seat for Karnes County.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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Was the contractor who built the Helena Courthouse.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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He was the contractor who built the Helena Court House, understood to have been built in approximately 1872.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 39
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Was the contractor that built the Helena Courthouse.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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John Joseph Riley was the contractor who built the Helena County Courthouse.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 287
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John Joseph Riley built the Courthouse in Helena.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 276
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According to a Karnes County historical news article, he was a contractor who built the Court House in Helena, Texas in 1873, which is still standing.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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John Joseph Riley was a contractor who built the Helena, Texas courthouse in 1873.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
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Lockwood Birdsall left that part of the State; John Riley and John Falvy assisted in rounding up his horse stock.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241
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The settlement of Cabeza was founded by three sheepmen, P. P. Short, John Riley, and Joshua Butler, at an elevated site.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 277
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Marriage of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33
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Marriage year recorded on 1900 census (Years Married: 24)
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 38
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Marriage of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 893
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1900 Census says married in 1876; Confederate Pension records and Bexar County marriage record say 15 Jan 1876 in Bexar County.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 41
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Marriage of Margaret Ellen McNamara and John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 704
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Marriage to John Joseph Riley. 1900 Census says they were married in 1876. Confederate Pension records say 15 Jan 1876 in Bexar County. Bexar County marriage record available; it says 15 Jan 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 35
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John Joseph Riley married Margaret (Maggie) Ellen McNamara in San Antonio in the Catholic Church, with Margaret's parents as witnesses.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2
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The settlement of Cabeza, Texas was founded by three sheep men: P. P. Short, John Riley, and Joshua Butler.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 41
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These three families at Cabeza (John Riley, Joshua Butler, and the earlier Strickland family/ranch site) were the only residents between Yorktown and Helena.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 279
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Maggie Ellen McNamara married John Riley, by Rev. T. J. Johnston.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 218
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It is thought the second photo (with short beard) was taken about the time of John and Margaret's marriage, about 1876.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5
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Marriage of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 37
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Cabeza was started by three sheep men (P. P. Short, John Riley, and Joshua Butler); S. A. Butler, Jr. (Jack) in a 1954 history theme said Short was a cattle man instead.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
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Marriage license No. 4970 issued by Sam S. Smith, Clerk District Court Bexar County.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 233
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County marriage record available; it says 15 Jan 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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Settlement of Cabeza, Texas founded by three sheep men: P. P. Short, John Riley, and Joshua Butler.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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Marriage license for John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara given under the hand and seal of the County Court of Bexar County, Texas, issued by County Clerk Sam S. Smith (by deputy S.G. Rinton).
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5
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John Joseph Riley married Margaret (Maggie) Ellen McNamara, a young lady of Irish ancestry. The parents of Margaret Ellen McNamara were witnesses to the marriage (Catherine's name is misspelled on the record). John was approximately 40 (or 38, depending on actual birth date) years old and Margaret was only 14 years old at the time of the marriage.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
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Marriage of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Cabeza was the only town between Yorktown and Helena in Karnes County; three sheep men settled the area and began the town.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 283
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John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara, 15 yrs old, married by consent of her father Wm. McNamara; license executed by T. J. Johnston, Pastor of St. Mary's Church.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 233
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William Joseph Riley, thought to be the first child of John and Margaret, was born; speculated to be the baby in the first photo.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 4
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Marriage year as recorded in 1900 census; 24 years married, spouse named John.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 44
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Marriage license executed by T.J. Johnston, Pastor of St. Mary's Church, San Antonio, joining John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara in matrimony, witnessed by William McNamara and Catherine McNamara.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5
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John Riley and Margaret McNamara were married at a Catholic Church in San Antonio; her parents William and Catherine McNamara were official witnesses.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5
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Marriage of Margaret Ellen McNamara and John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 705
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Married Margaret Ellen McNamara.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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Margaret Ellen McNamara married John Joseph Riley; she was 14 years old at the time and John was 41.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
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The 1900 census says John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara were married in 1876, in San Antonio, Texas (Bexar County); a copy of the marriage record is available.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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Marriage at age 40. 1900 Census says married in 1876; Confederate Pension records say 15 Jan 1876 in Bexar County; Bexar County marriage record confirms 15 Jan 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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John and Maggie Riley started their family in 1876 and eventually had eight children, though James Egan Riley's affidavit mentioned only seven children, apparently unaware of a child (James Riley) who lived only one week.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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John Joseph Riley and Maggie McNamara were married by T J Johnson, Pastor of St. Mary's Church in San Antonio, Texas. Maggie's parents (William and Catherine McNamara) were the witnesses. The marriage record says she was 15 (actually 14) years old; he was 41.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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Patent from the State of Texas to John Riley (1), 83.5 acres, referencing Cuadrilla Irrigation Co. (filed 9 Oct 1929, Vol 85 p.458).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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John Riley (2) obtained 408 acres from W. Napier, Tax Collector, by deed for $9.62, filed 7 May 1878 (Volume F, Page 67); property obtained for overdue taxes and penalties.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Tax deed from W. Napier, Tax Collector of Karnes County, conveying 408 acres (originally granted to A. B. Barrier, owner unknown) to John Riley, following a tax sale for unpaid 1877 taxes on 480 acres; John Riley bid $5.12 for the land, with total consideration of $9.62.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 77
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John Riley (1) received a patent for 83.5 acres from the State of Texas, filed 9 Oct 1929 (Volume 85, Page 458); no amount paid. Footnoted with reference to Cuadrilla Irrigation Co.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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N. B. Evans and his wife Lovella Evans conveyed 160 acres in DeWitt County on the headwaters of Salt Branch (a branch of Ecleto creek, a tributary of the San Antonio river) to John Riley for $350.00, per deed dated June 13, 1878, filed July 3, 1878, recorded Vol. F, page 169, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 83
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Deed: N. B. Evans sold land to John Riley for $350, 160 acres (filed 3 July 1878, Vol F p.169).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Deed: W. Nelms, Tax Collector, conveyed land to John Riley (2) for $9.62, 408 acres — property obtained for overdue taxes and penalties (filed 7 May 1878, Vol F p.67).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Deed: Thos. M. Harwood sold land to John Riley for $3,000, 1066 and 695 acres (filed 25 May 1878, Vol F p.123).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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A tract of land is conveyed in fee simple forever to John Riley, his heirs and assigns, together with all rights, privileges and appurtenances, provided the land may be redeemed by the said unknown owner or by his heirs or legal representatives within two years from the date, in the manner provided by law. Sealed and signed by the Tax Collector of Karnes County.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 78
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Deed conveying land to John Riley signed by N. B. Evans and Lovilla Evans, witnessed at Helena.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 84
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John Riley purchased 1066 acres (also listed with 695 acres) from Thos. M. Harwood by deed for $3,000, filed 25 May 1878 (Volume F, Page 123).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Thomas M. Harwood bargained and sold to John Riley two tracts of land, one of 1,055 acres and one of 640 acres, totaling 1,695 acres, situated mostly in Karnes County and partly in DeWitt County; bond for title given, with warranty deed to follow upon payment of two promissory notes.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 79
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Governor R. B. Hubbard grants a Letter Patent to John Riley, assignee of the Cuadrilla Irrigation Company, for Eighty three & 1/2 (83½) acres of land in Karnes County by virtue of Land Scrip No. 10 issued to said Co. by the Commissioner of the General Land Office, August 19th, 1876, and transferred to John Riley May 13th, 1877.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 85
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John Riley purchased 160 acres from N. B. Evans by deed for $350, filed 3 July 1878 (Volume F, Page 169).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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William Joseph Riley was the first born child of John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Maggie E. Riley married John Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 196
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John Riley listed as owner of a farm in the 1880 census Schedule 2 (Productions of Agriculture), line 6, with 60 acres improved, farm value $2000, livestock value $1800.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 45
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John Riley purchased 480.4 acres (also listed with 220 acres) from Jas. D. Nelms by deed for $628, filed 11 Sept 1880 (Volume G, Page 261).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Patent from the State of Texas to John Riley (1), 95.5 acres, referencing Cuadrilla Irrigation Co. (filed 22 Dec 1903, Vol 31 p.118).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Enumerated in the 1880 United States Federal Census, Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas, as head of household, occupation Sheep Raiser, born Ireland, age 40, parents both born Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 37
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H. A. Graves enumerated Schedule 2 (Productions of Agriculture) for Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas on June 9 and 10, 1880, listing ten farms.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 45
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Jas. D. Nehls of Burleson County, for $628.00, granted, bargained, sold, and conveyed to John Riley of Karnes County two tracts of land: one of 480 2/5 acres in Karnes County by patent, and one of 220 acres by patent situated in DeWitt County (per late abstract claimed to be in Karnes County), both tracts originally granted to Michael Barrier, assignee of A. B. Barrier, with deeds recorded in Book G, 22nd May 1880, pages 155 to 170.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 89
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The family was living in Precinct 1 of Karnes County at the time of the 1880 census; family had selected Karnes County as home though land was purchased in both Karnes and DeWitt Counties.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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John Riley listed his occupation as Sheep Raiser in the 1880 census.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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Daniel Riley was noted as visiting John Joseph Riley in the 1880 census for John Joseph Riley living in Karnes County, Texas.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 136
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Daniel Riley went to visit his uncle, John Joseph Riley, in Texas
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 140
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Catherine and her sons lived with the John and Margaret Riley family (per the 1880 US Federal Census).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
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State of Texas, by Governor O. M. Roberts, grants John Riley, assignee of the Cuadrilla Irrigation Co., 95.5 acres in Karnes County by virtue of A. B. Scrip No. 23/50 issued to the Co. October 5th, 1878, the original having been transferred to Riley May 18th, 1877; patent filed December 22, 1903, recorded Volume 31, page 118, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 87
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Enumerated in the 1880 United States Federal Census, Schedule 1 - Inhabitants, Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 402
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Residence at age 45.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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Deed: Jas. D. Nelms sold land to John Riley for $628, 480.4 and 220 acres (filed 11 Sept 1880, Vol G p.261).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Deed from Jas. D. Nehls to John Riley filed for record, recorded in Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Volume G, page 261.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 89
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Residence in 1880.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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Daniel J Riley shown as a visitor in the 1880 census record for John Joseph Riley, living with his family.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
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Farmer, Head of household, age 40
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 727
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John Riley (1) received a patent for 95.5 acres from the State of Texas, filed 22 Dec 1903 (Volume 31, Page 118); no amount paid.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Census taken showing several farms in Precinct 1 of Karnes County, including a record for John Riley.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 46
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1880 United States Federal Census enumeration of the Riley household, Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas, enumerated 10 June 1880
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 43
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1880 census gives his birth as about 1840.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Household enumerated in the 1880 United States Federal Census, Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas, on 10 June 1880.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 540
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The 1880 census said that Daniel J. Riley, John's nephew, was visiting at the home of John Joseph Riley in Karnes County.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 3
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The 1880 census shows Daniel J. Riley visiting the family of John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 49
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1880 census lists John Joseph Riley's occupation as "Sheep Raiser".
2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
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First located in a census in 1880, in Karnes County, at which time he had started his family; no 1860 or 1870 census record was found for him.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 18
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Census schedule enumerated by census taker in Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 37
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95.5 acres on the Head of Salt Creek, a tributary of Ecleto Creek, about 6 1/2 miles East of Helena, patented to John Riley, Assignee of Cadwina Irrigation Co., by Patent No. 119.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 124
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Daniel Riley went to visit his uncle, John Joseph Riley, in Texas.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 141
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T. M. Harwood conveyed described tract of land to John Riley, his heirs and assigns, with general warranty of title
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 93
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Deed: T. M. Harwood sold land to John Riley for $694, 640 acres (filed 23 June 1882, Vol H p.358).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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John Riley purchased 640 acres from T. M. Harwood by deed for $694, filed 23 June 1882 (Volume H, Page 358).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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T. U. Hinrood, of the State and County aforesaid, for $1,694 paid by John Riley of Karnes County, Texas, bargained, sold, and conveyed to John Riley a tract of land situated in Karnes and DeWitt counties, in full satisfaction of a title bond previously made to John Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 91
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Deed filed and recorded in Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Volume H, page 356.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 91
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Lease agreement made between John Riley (first part) and John L. Rutledge (second part) for five years, beginning April 1, 1884 and ending November 31, 1889, covering tracts of land in Karnes County, Texas, being the property of John Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 129
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John Riley personally appeared before A. Maley, County Clerk of Karnes County, Texas, and acknowledged executing the foregoing lease instrument.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 131
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James Riley born to John and Maggie Riley; no birth record could be found.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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A picture of the John Joseph Riley family was taken.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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The John Joseph Riley family photo was taken.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2
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Photograph of John Joseph Riley taken.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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A picture was taken that is part of the family portrait for the John Joseph Riley family.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Family photo of the seven children of John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley was taken.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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A family photograph was taken showing the family with 7 children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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John Riley executed a Deed of Trust unto Colin Campbell of Karnes County, Texas, as trustee, to secure payment of the promissory note, conveying an undivided one-half interest in two tracts of land in Karnes & DeWitt Counties, Texas (the 640 acres patented to Oliver Hedgecox assignee of F. N. Hackney, and the 1055 acres patented to Ben Fort Smith assignee of James Keland), recorded in the Deeds of Karnes County, Book B, page 250-4.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 107
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Notary acknowledgment before A. Maley, County Clerk of Karnes County, Texas: John Riley personally appeared, known to the clerk as the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged executing it for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 102
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John Riley executed and filed a deed of trust conveying an undivided one-half interest in 640 acres of land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties to Colin Campbell, in consideration of five dollars, recorded in Deed of Trust Records of Karnes County, Vol. B, page 250.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 98
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Deed of Trust filed, Grantor John Riley to Grantee Grace T Hadley, Volume B, Page 250, Amount $1,500, 640 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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John Riley executed and delivered a promissory note in the sum of $1500.00 payable October 1st, 1894 to the order of Grace F. Hadley at the National Bank of Bellows Falls, Vermont, with 10 per cent interest per annum.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 107
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John Riley executes a deed of trust on property in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas, securing a promissory note, with Colin Campbell named as trustee empowered to sell the property at the courthouse door of Karnes County upon default; Grace F. Hadley given power to appoint a substitute trustee if Colin Campbell fails or refuses to act.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 101
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John Riley executes a trust deed conveying land (described by metes and bounds) to Colin Campbell, trustee, to secure a promissory note owed to Grace F. Hadley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 100
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John Riley executed a Deed of Trust to Grace F. Hadley, naming Colin Campbell as trustee, conveying land on Mustang Creek in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas, recorded in Vol. B, page 338 of the Deed of Trust Records of Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 103
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Deed executed by Chas. H. Mayfield to John Riley conveying 776-2/3 acres of land out of the North part of the Francis N. Hackney and James Keland surveys in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, for the further consideration of a deed of conveyance and One Hundred Dollars cash.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 94
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John Riley purchased 776.7 acres from Chas. H. Mayfield by deed for $100, filed 25 June 1892 (Volume N, Page 631); payment also included 776.7 acres of land, i.e. a swap of 776.7 acres, shown as -776.7 in the acreage total.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Release Deed of Trust from Colin Campbell to John Riley, filed June 25, 1892, recorded Volume B, page 335, Deeds of Trust Records, Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 107
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John Riley personally appeared before A. Maley, County Clerk of Karnes County, and acknowledged execution of the instrument.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 105
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Deed of land and premises conveyed by Chas. H. Ilayfteld to John Riley, his heirs or assigns, with warranty to defend title against all claimants; the land is bounded in part by the Francisco Leal grant and a survey in the name of J. R. Foster.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 95
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Promissory note for fifteen hundred dollars signed by John Riley, payable October 1, 1894 to the order of Grace F. Hadley at the National Bank of Bellows Falls, Vermont, with 10% annual interest, dated at Helena, Karnes Co., Texas; secured by deed of trust on real estate in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 121
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Deed: Chas. H. Mayfield sold land to John Riley for $100 plus a swap of 776.7 acres, net -776.7 acres (filed 25 June 1892, Vol N p.631).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Deed of Trust filed, Grantor John Riley to Grantee Grace T Hadley, Volume B, Page 338, Amount $1,500, 640 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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John Riley executed a deed of trust conveying land as security for a promissory note, with Colin Campbell as trustee empowered to sell the land at the Karnes County courthouse door if the note went unpaid; Grace F. Hadley was the party who could name a substitute trustee.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 105
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John Riley executed a promissory note for Six Hundred Dollars to Daniel Campbell (payable at the National Bank of Bellows Falls, Vermont), bearing 10 percent annual interest, due 13th day of January A.D. 1897, secured by a Deed of Trust on his land.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 113
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Due date for John Riley's $1500.00 promissory note to Grace F. Hadley, payable at the National Bank of Bellows Falls, Vermont, with 10% annual interest.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 100
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John Riley executed a deed of trust conveying two tracts of land (originally granted to Michael Barrier, assignee of A. B. Barrier, located in Karnes and DeWitt Counties) to Colin Campbell, in consideration of Ten Dollars paid by Colin Campbell.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 109
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Conveyance made in trust to secure a $600.00 promissory note dated January 13th, 1894, evidencing a debt of Six Hundred Dollars owed by John Riley to Daniel Campbell of the County of Windham, State of Vermont.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 110
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Deed of trust from John Riley to Daniel Campbell filed and recorded in Volume C, page 58 of the Deed of Trust Records of Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 109
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John Riley personally appeared before A. Maley, County Clerk of Karnes County, Texas, and acknowledged that he executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 112
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John Riley signed an instrument ratifying and confirming all acts and deeds of Colin Campbell and his substitutes and successors in the execution of a trust.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 112
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Deed of Trust filed 22 Jan 1894, Grantor John Riley to Grantee Daniel Campbell, Volume C, Page 58, Amount $600, 628.4 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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The Riley home, described as one of the nicest homes in the area, was built in approximately 1895.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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The Riley Household (Riley Ranch House) was built by John Riley, per Opal Riley's note; it was the main family house until both parents had died.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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Release DOT filed 19 Aug 1896, Grantor Daniel Campbell to Grantee John Riley, Volume D, Page 13, Amount $600, 628.4 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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Daniel Campbell, of Windham County, Vermont, released, relinquished, annulled and forever cancelled the Deed of Trust and lien on John Riley's land, the note having been fully paid.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 113
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E.G. Sillett, notary public for Karnes County, Texas, takes acknowledgment of J.J. Riley for the foregoing deed instrument.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 375
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J.J. Riley conveys approximately 1.5 acres of land to J.C. Forest, Bishop of San Antonio Diocese, deeded to the Roman Catholic Church for a Burial Ground, per field notes referencing the survey adjoining the W.J. McKinney survey and the original Robert Kleberg survey line; land originally conveyed to J.J. Riley by A.B. Evans & wife.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 375
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John Joseph Riley gave 1% acres of land to the church, intended for a burial ground or cemetery; the Catholic Cemetery was built elsewhere, but St. Anthony Church still has possession of the land.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 306
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John Biley signed a promissory note for $600 payable to Daniel Canpbell at the National Bank of Beuors Falls, secured by a deed of trust on 628-2/5 acres of land in Karnes and Deltltt counties bearing even date.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 111
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Notary public J. W. Williamson took acknowledgment of the instrument from John Riley and Mrs. M. E. Riley in Karnes County; Mrs. M. E. Riley was examined privily and apart from her husband and declared she willingly signed and did not wish to retract it.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 120
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John Riley and his wife Mrs. M. E. Riley executed and delivered to A. J. Bell, Trustee, a deed of trust on described real estate in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas, to secure a promissory note payable to W. J. Rutledge.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 122
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John Riley and Mrs. M. E. Riley, parties of the first part, signed an instrument (deed) at Runge; John Riley signed by his mark.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 120
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Deed of trust executed at Runge, Texas securing a promissory note for $493.61 payable to W. J. Rutledge, on lands in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, with A. J. Bell as trustee.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 117
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Deed of Trust executed by John Riley and wife M. E. Riley conveying land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties to A. J. Bell as trustee, securing a debt, filed May 12, 1898, recorded in Volume D, page 445, Deed of Trust Records, Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 115
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Deed of Trust filed 12 May 1898, Grantor John Riley, Et Ux to Grantee W. J. Rutledge, Volume D, Page 445, Amount $494, 776.7 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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Note for $493.61 executed by John Riley and Mrs. M. E. Riley, payable to W. J. Rutledge, due January 1, 1901, bearing 10 percent annual interest.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 122
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Household enumerated by Francis Stotz for the Twelfth Census of the United States, Schedule No. 1—Population, Enumeration District 64, Sheet 6B.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 541
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The family is now living in Justice Precinct 5 of Karnes County; the census shows a change in location of the Riley home from Precinct 1 to Precinct 5.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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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
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Home in 1900 recorded in census
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 38
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1900 census notes that John Riley cannot read or write.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
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1900 census shows the John Joseph Riley family in the primary Riley household consisting of the parents and 6 children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
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He and his family were Catholics and they helped start St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Runge.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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Residence at age 65.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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Riley household enumerated in the 1900 census
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 425
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The 1900 census stated that John and Margaret Riley had eight children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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John Riley household, including wife Ella, children (Ferra?, Kate, Eula Belle, Gussie, Wm J), servant Louisa Larue?, boarder Spencer Slack, and others, enumerated in the 1900 U.S. Federal Census.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 541
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In the 1900 census, John Riley lists his occupation as Planter.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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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
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1900 census gives his birth as June 1837.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Residence in 1900.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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The McNamara's were living in the same area, probably on land provided by John Joseph Riley, per the 1900 census.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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1900 United States Federal Census enumerated by Terrence Stott, Justice Precinct No. 5, Karnes County, Texas, Sheet No. 6, Sheet B, Enumeration District 64
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 38
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A later photograph of John Joseph Riley taken.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Louisa Riley enumerated in the 1900 United States Federal Census, listed as daughter of John Riley and M E Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 405
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John and Margaret Riley, as Catholics, helped to establish the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Runge.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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The family (John and Margaret's) helped establish the St. Anthony Church in Runge, having previously attended the Catholic Church in Panna Maria.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 6
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John and Margaret Riley, both Catholics, helped establish the St. Anthony Catholic Church.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 41
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An Irish family by the name of John Riley had settled six miles northeast of Runge.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 346
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John helped to start St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Runge, Texas; the Riley family was instrumental in getting the church built, donated land for its use (originally intended for a cemetery, but the land was not used for that and instead belongs to the church).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 6
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Margaret Lewis White (the narrator, then Nora Lewis) attended the dedication with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lewis, her brother Monroe, her sister Bessie, and her cousins Bennie and Rosie Lewis; the families present included the John Rileys and the J. H. Keepers and her Brown aunts and uncles. She was almost 12 years of age.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 369
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Joseph Faust of Comal County, Texas, released, discharged and quitclaimed the deed of trust to John Riley and M. E. Riley, their heirs or assigns, the note having been fully paid.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 122
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Release DOT filed, Grantor Grace Hadley to Grantee John Riley, Volume 30, Page 206, Amount $1,500, 640 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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Release DOT filed 29 Oct 1929, Grantor Joseph Faust (W. J. Rutledge) to Grantee John Riley, Volume 30, Page 207, Amount $494, 776.7 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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Deed of trust executed securing a promissory note; released/discharged upon payment in full, filed October 9, 1929 in Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas (Vol. 30, page 206), original deed recorded in Book B, pages 338-341.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 121
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John Riley and his wife Maggie E. Riley conveyed three tracts of land in trust to J. L. Browne, Trustee, in consideration of five dollars, to secure trusts thereinafter created.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 124
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John Riley and Maggie E. Riley signed an instrument (power of attorney/deed) before witness J. W. Browne.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 126
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John Riley and Maggie E. Riley personally appeared before Notary Public C. W. Dever and acknowledged the instrument; Maggie E. Riley was examined privily and apart from her husband and acknowledged the instrument as her act and deed, declaring she did not wish to retract it.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 126
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John Riley and his wife Maggie E. Riley executed a deed of trust to G. A. Ray on real estate in Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 127
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John Riley and his wife Mrs. Maggie E. Riley visited with Florence Mahoney in the City of Ft. Worth, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 242
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Lockwood came to visit John and family
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30
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Residence at age 75.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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In the 1910 census, Will's parents John Joseph and Margaret Riley lived in Karnes County.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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George Maurice Riley (called Maurace Riley), age 20, born abt 1890 in Texas, recorded as Son in household, living in Justice Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas; single.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 426
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John Joseph Riley lists his land as free of any mortgages in the 1910 census.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
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In the 1910 census, John Patrick Riley (Pat) is living at home; the census mistakenly identifies him as female and as a daughter to John Joseph Riley; his occupation is listed as "Farm laborer" on the "Home farm".
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Louise Riley enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, age 27, born about 1883 in Texas, living in Justice Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas as Daughter of the household head, single.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 406
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The McNamara's were living in the same area, probably on land provided by John Joseph Riley, per the 1910 census.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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1910 census gives his birth as about 1839.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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J J Riley enumerated as Head of household, age 71, born Ireland, immigrated 1845, living Justice Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas, married to Maggie Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 39
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Pat Riley (Daughter), age 25, residing in household in 1910; born abt 1885 in Texas; single; white.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 620
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1910 census shows the Rileys still living in Precinct 5 of Karnes County.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
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John Joseph Riley lists his occupation as Stockman and Farmer in the 1910 census.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
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Residence in 1910.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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John Joseph Riley's occupation is listed as "Stockman" (interpreted as cattleman) in the 1910 census.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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According to the 1910 census, John Joseph Riley could not read or write.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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G. A. Ray executed a Release Deed of Trust to John Riley et ux, filed Nov. 16, 1912, recorded in Deed of Trust Records of Karnes County, Texas, Volume I, page 623.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 127
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G. A. Ray executes a release/quitclaim deed discharging a Deed of Trust lien on described property in favor of John Riley and Maggie E. Riley, upon full and final payment of the note.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 128
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Release DOT filed 16 Nov 1912, Grantor John Riley, Et Ux (J. L. Browne) to Grantee John Riley, Et Ux, Volume I, Page 623, Amount $2,200, 415.5 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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H.N. Matula, undertaker and funeral director in Runge, Texas, was called to prepare the body of John Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 231
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John Joseph Riley died at the age of 82 at his Ranch; his death record says he died of heart failure with complications from asthma.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 6
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John Riley died.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 218
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Death recorded in Texas Death Index, certificate 31893.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 40
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John Riley died near the town of Runge, Karnes County, Texas, having lived there for many years.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 242
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John Joseph Riley died without leaving a will.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 59
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John Joseph Riley died.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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Died at his ranch home near Runge, Texas.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 41
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Died at his ranch home near Runge, Texas; obituary excerpt (under misspelled name) states he died at his ranch home, age 82, a pioneer settler and the contractor who built Helena Court House.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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Funeral for John Joseph Riley held from the Catholic Church at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
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John Riley died.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 235
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Death of John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Article states John Jacob Riley, 82, died at his ranch home November 1, 1917; he was a pioneer settler and the contractor who built the Helena Court House.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 39
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Death of John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 37
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Death of John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1106
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Death of John Joseph Riley, died Thursday at 8:45 p.m., aged 82 years, at Runge.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
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Death of John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33
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John Riley died in 1917.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
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John Riley departed this life.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 240
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John Riley died at his home near Runge, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 230
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He is buried in the Runge Catholic Cemetery in Runge, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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Death.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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Died in Runge.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 330
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John Joseph Riley died of heart failure at age 82
2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
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John Riley died.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 231
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John Joseph Riley died.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 62
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John Riley died in Harris county, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 196
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Death of John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 41
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Robert M. Riley states his great-grandfather's correct name was John Joseph Riley and that he did die at his ranch home on this date.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 39
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Service recommended as pensionable, per list approved by Commissioner of Pensions.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 248
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Elvie Holland/Wier, granddaughter of John Holland, and her husband Rex Wier came to teach at the Cabeza School, which was established by John Riley and his neighbors; this event is noted as possibly leading to Margaret Holland meeting John Oliver Riley
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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Katherine Riley, age 39, single, listed as Daughter in household headed by John Riley in Runge, Karnes, Texas; born abt 1881 in Texas; father and mother both born in Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 412
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In the 1920 census, George Maurice Riley (recorded as Maurace) is 20 and living at home, helping to support the family, occupation listed as farm laborer; John Riley's occupation is listed as stockman (or cattleman) and farming.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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A photo of the John Joseph Riley house was made in the mid-1920's during a rare snow-storm.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
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By the 1920 census, John Joseph had died and Margaret Ellen became head of the family; the family unit had changed considerably over the decade.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
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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
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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
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Official partition of land inherited from John Joseph Riley occurred.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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Release Deed of Trust filed, recorded in Vol. 30, page 207, Deed of Trust Records of Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 122
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Partitioning of land to the off-spring of John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley gave 292 acres to John Patrick Riley and 306 acres to William Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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Land of the estate of John Joseph Riley was surveyed and partitioned among Riley family descendants into tracts, as shown on a map of partition.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 58
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Land that was John Joseph Riley's heritage was partitioned to family members (266 acres); Catherine owned part of it.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Jim Riley got a section of the John Joseph Riley land that was partitioned, which was 346 acres just to the North of his mother's tract.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
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Texas Comptroller Geo. H. Sheppard writes to the Adjutant General, War Department, requesting the military record of John Riley, reported to have enlisted in a company in the First Texas Mounted Riflemen under Genl. Bell, Captain Nelson, changed in 1862 to Co "I" Capt. Stevens Co., Col Wood's Regiment, in service in the Confederate States Army, on behalf of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 204
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War Department, The Adjutant General's Office, Washington, sent a letter to the Comptroller, State of Texas, Austin, Texas, reporting the Confederate service record of John Riley, signed by C. H. Bridges, Major General, The Adjutant General, by B.B.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 205
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John decided to leave farming/cotton picking, walked to Corpus Christi to get a job as a longshoreman after telling Margaret 'This is no way to make a living.'
2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
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Two notarized affidavits sworn before County Judge Thomas B. Smiley of Karnes County, Texas: one affidavit by witnesses L. H. Reuser and J. F. Brown attesting that Mrs. Maggie E. Riley, applicant for a pension as widow of John Riley deceased, is in fact his widow and has not remarried since his death; a second affidavit by the same witnesses attesting that Maggie E. Riley has been a bona fide resident citizen of Texas since 1886.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 197
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John Joseph Riley's wife filed an application for a Civil War widow's pension, including a story supposedly written by him about his military service.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Margaret Ellen filed a pension application for John Joseph Riley's military service, stating she had lived in Texas since 1866.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Harriet Smither, Archivist, sent a letter to the Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, providing facts concerning John Riley's military service, furnished at the request of J. E. Riley of Runge, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 223
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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
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General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, sent a letter to the Veterans Administration, Director of Pensions, replying to a February 18, 1932 inquiry (Widow Subdivision, W. O. 1711039 John Riley) about John Riley's military service record.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 226
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W. W. Sterling, The Adjutant General, wrote a letter to the Director of Pensions, Washington, replying to a form letter of February eighteenth regarding W. O. 1711039—John Riley, describing his service record and the organization of the Texas Frontier Forces under an Act of the Legislature of June 13, 1870, for protection of the Frontier from hostile bands of Indians from the Ft. Sill Reservation or the Mexican side of the Rio Grande River.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 209
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W. W. Sterling, The Adjutant General, wrote a letter to the Director of Pensions in Washington regarding John Riley's service record, in reply to a form letter of February eighteenth.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 225
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Indorsement: state record of service reviewed
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 251
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Indorsement: G.O.O. record of service and pay
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 251
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Maggie Riley filed a pension that included John Riley's account of his military service.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 16
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Adjutant General W. W. Sterling wrote to the Director of Pensions in Washington in reply to a form letter of February eighteenth, providing John Riley's service record.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 224
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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
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Lockwood Birdsall, then an old man, revisited the area and was entertained by Martha and her husband; he then went to Mr Riley's place where he remained for several days. Martha never saw him again.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241
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E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, wrote to Harriet Smither asking whether the statements on John Riley's service were furnished on request of his office, and for the number of Riley's pension case, as his claim could not be identified.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 221
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Claimant submitted proof of marriage to him (soldier), corroboration of marriage, name, residence and identity, and death
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 251
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County Clerk certificate certifying a true copy of the Marriage License of John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara, as recorded in Volume "F" page 168 of the Marriage License Records of Bexar County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 232
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Harriet Smither furnished a statement, along with a statement from Fannie M. Wilcox, relative to John Riley's Frontier Battalion service.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 221
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E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, wrote to Mrs. Maggie E. Riley requesting sworn statements of two witnesses, preferably former members of Company A, Texas Frontier Forces, to establish whether her late husband was identical with the John Riley who served in that company, as part of her pension claim (W. O. 1711039).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 227
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Veterans Administration Pension Service routing slip (Form 3-463), W.C. No. 1717039, for a soldier named Riley; notes return of papers to Widow's Sub-Division for action on return of a photostatic copy of a muster roll.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 247
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J. R. Fortner, age 82, resident of Runge, Karnes County, Texas, gave a sworn affidavit before Notary Public C. R. Alexander Jr. attesting to John Riley's identity and military service, in support of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley's widow pension claim (W. C. 1711039).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 240
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Letter written by John Riley's son (unnamed on this page) to Mr. E. W. Morgan regarding Maggie E. Riley's widow's pension claim, W. O. 1711039, based on John Riley's Texas Frontier Forces service.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243
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Certification issued for copy of Frontier Battalion Company A rolls pertaining to the service of John Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 219
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E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, wrote to Harriet Smither requesting the number of Mr. Riley's pension case, as his claim could not be identified.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 222
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Harriet Smither, Archivist of the Texas Library and Historical Commission, State Library, Austin, signed a letter certifying John Riley's military service record.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 220
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Veterans Administration Pension Files Subdivision record card processed for soldier John Riley, noting service in Co. A under Capt Franklin Jones, Frontier Bn. of Texas (Indian Wars); remarks note 'No Fed. War'clm.'
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 275
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His wife applied for and did receive a pension for his service.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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Army widow pension card issued to Maggie E. Riley, widow of Pvt. John Riley of the Texas Frontier Forces, under Indian Wars law; certificate No. 1711039, with issue class/rate/dates listed (Orig 30, Jan 30 1932/July 21 1932; 27, July 1 1933/Act Mar. 20 1933).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 256
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Pension application submitted for John Riley's service in the Frontier Forces, by his wife
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30
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Harriet Smither furnished a statement, along with a statement from Fannie M. Wilcox, relative to John Riley's service.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 222
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A.R. Willbern swore an affidavit before notary D.W. Alexander attesting that John Riley and Mrs. Maggie E. Riley lived continuously together as man and wife from their marriage date and were never divorced, and that Mrs. Maggie E. Riley, widow of John Riley, has remained a widow and never remarried.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 234
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Affidavit of Mrs. Nora Henrich subscribed and sworn to before Notary Public L A R Keutley in Tarrant County, Texas, regarding her acquaintance with John Riley and identifying him as the same John Riley who was husband of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 242
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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
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A picture of Julius and Annie Lee with a baby (assumed to be Alton) was taken beside the Riley Ranch household, owned by Margaret Ellen Riley, widow of John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
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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
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Affidavit by James E. Riley about the family of John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 31
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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
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By 1954 John Joseph Riley had sold his land down to 1,000 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 279
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John Joseph Riley was apparently in Wisconsin from about 1957 to 1959.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 47
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Richard Knight, visiting the old Riley Ranch House in Runge, rescued an old powder horn (possibly used by John Joseph Riley in the Civil War) that was going to be thrown away during house cleaning; he kept it for several years, then he and his brother-in-law Bob Hajovsky passed it on to Bob Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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John worked for and eventually retired from Eastline Pipeline Transmission Company, according to Pat Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
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Affidavit by Margaret Riley and Opal Phillips states that John and Margaret Riley only had seven children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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An Affidavit of Heirship of John Joseph Riley and his wife, Margaret Ellen Riley, was executed, being filed the same date as the Affidavit of Adverse Possession and the Warranty Deed.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 666
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Heirship Affidavit by Mrs. John Riley (John Oliver Riley's wife) and Opal Phillips (William Maurice Riley's wife, who remarried after his death) states that John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara were married in approximately 1865; the page notes census records indicate otherwise (text continues on next page).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
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In a documentary conversation, Marjorie Mae (Riley) Stefka said that family stories indicate that John Joseph Riley was a grown man when he came from Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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In a conversation, Marjorie (Riley) Stefka said that when John Joseph Riley was ready to marry, he sent for his bride-to-be Margaret Ellen McNamara, said to have been born in Ireland; it was felt he knew her in Ireland and that her mother and two brothers came with her to the United States.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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It was discovered that John Joseph Riley's wife, Margaret "Maggie" Ellen Riley, filed for a pension from the government for John Riley's service in the Frontier Forces.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 207
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Records for Veteran John Riley's Civil War and Spanish American War service located and reproduced, enclosed with letter to Robert M. Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 216
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John Riley became the husband of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 240
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He is buried in the Runge Catholic Cemetery in Runge, Texas.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 39
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Release of Deed of Trust, Book D-13
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70
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Death records show that all the siblings died in Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 7
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Jno. Riley was a veteran of Indian Wars and Campaigns.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 249
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Died; apparently no one, not even his wife, knew who his parents were because they were not identified on his death record.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 9
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Those who died during this period were buried on the John Riley farm.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 306
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Marriage License of John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara recorded in Vol. 'F', page 168, of the Marriage License Records of Bexar County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 228
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John Joseph Riley belonged to the same Regiment (36th Texas Cavalry, Woods Regiment) as the Hollands, though the Regiment had approximately 1823 members so it is questionable whether John Riley knew the Hollands.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 873
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He served in the Frontier Forces.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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Deed of Trust, Book C-58
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70
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John Riley served in Captain Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces; his widow sought pension evidence for his service
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 238
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Moved to Texas away from his parents and siblings.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 9
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Ordered on forced march to Louisiana where Gen. Banks was trying to reach Tyler, Texas; battle of Mansfield where Confederates were reinforced by Riley's regiment and troops from Arkansas, and Banks was put to flight.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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John Joseph Riley purchased Karnes & Dewitt County land.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 31
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John Riley eventually married and brought up a family of five.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241
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Opal Riley had a painting made from a photo of the old Riley Ranch household and included family historical information about the house and about John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 31
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Family stories say he came from Ireland either when he was 17 or when he was a grown man; it is postulated he came to Texas when he was 17 or after he was a grown man, probably in the early to mid 1850's, after emigrating from Ireland in approximately 1845 or 1846.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Death Index entry, certificate 15559.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 40
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John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen Riley were married one time and one time only, to each other, and had born to them seven named children and adopted none.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 59
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Part of the land John bought was purchased under the name of a company called the Cuadrilla Irrigation Company, another of his business interests.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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John Riley died at some point before both Florence Mahoney and John Falvey's deaths (referenced as 'the death of my father').
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 229
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Served briefly with the Frontier Forces (i.e. the Texas Rangers).
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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John was primarily raising sheep at this time, then eventually went into the cattle business, requiring workers such as Martin Monaghon.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
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According to Opal Riley's brief story, he fought in the Civil War and was in a Cavalry Unit; since he lived in Texas right after the war, it was assumed he fought for the Confederacy.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Parties wished a new note to be executed by John Riley and a new deed of trust covering the 776-2/3 acres now owned by said Riley under his deed of conveyance from Chas. H. Mayfield, recorded in Karnes County, Texas in Vol. N.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 108
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John Joseph Riley is buried in the Runge Catholic Cemetery beside his wife Margaret "Maggie" Ellen Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 6
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Relieved by State Militia and sent to Matagorda to keep Yankee gunboats from landing.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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Deed, Book G-261
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70
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John Joseph Riley built a home for his family that was one of the more prominent homes built in the area at the time.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 47
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According to the 1900 census, John and Margaret had a total of 8 children with 6 living.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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A new note was executed by John Riley unto Grace F. Hadley for the amount named in the note, secured by a new deed of trust on the 776-1/3 acres conveyed by C. H. Mayfield to John Riley in the partition of the land between them.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 108
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Release of Deed of Trust, Book B-335
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70
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The 1867 Voter Registration provides proof that John Riley could not read or write.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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Buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Runge, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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John Riley and Chas. H. Mayfield, who jointly owned the two tracts of 640 acres and 1055 acres, divided said land by mutual deed of conveyance; the part conveyed to Riley was taken from the two surveys and described by field notes beginning at the N.W. corner of the F. N. Hackney Survey, a stake at the S.W. corner of a survey in the name of J. R. Foster, in the East boundary line of a grant in the name of Neil McLain; thence running with the Neil McLain East boundary to a stake at the N.W. corner of a 36-9/10 acre tract in the name of Nathan Allen; thence to said Allen's N.E. corner; thence to the north boundary of a survey in the name of D. Nicodemus.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 107
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John Riley has a mortgage on his land per the 1900 census, and land records show he regularly mortgaged portions of his land but paid back the loans in short periods of time, apparently using the loans in the operation of his businesses.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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Lived in both Karnes and DeWitt counties, where he bought land used for making a living and to raise his family.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 17
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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
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The family, always led by John and then Maggie after John died, lived in that house for many years; the house is now gone.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 6
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A record found on Ancestry.com states that John Riley joined a British Regiment called the 97th Foot Soldiers.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 21
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Bought land in Karnes and DeWitt counties using money earned and grants received from his military service.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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Death Index entry, certificate 56477.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 40
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J. J. Riley of Karnes County, for one dollar and other considerations, granted, sold and conveyed to J. A. Forest, Bishop of the San Antonio Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, a parcel of land in Karnes County, Texas, in the S.E. part of a subdivision of one hundred acres of land (of the Robert Ribsey ...) [text continues on next page].
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 374
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John Joseph Riley and some of his neighbors started the small community of Cabeza
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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Deed of trust provides that upon default, Colin Canpbe1l (or a substitute appointed by Daniel Canpbell) shall seize and sell the land at public auction before the courthouse door of Karnes County to satisfy the note.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 111
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John Riley, Lockwood Birdsall, Florence Mahoney, John Yalvy, John and Stephen Thompson were intimate friends, associated together, and lived in the same neighborhood for several years, per the affidavit of Martha L. Leckie.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243
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Pat attended school at the community of Cabeza, which his father helped establish.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Florence Mahoney and John Riley made their home at Birdsall's; the Thompson brothers John and Steve lived with two other brothers about four miles away.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241
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Eventually accumulated 2500 acres of land
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 58
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During this time those who died were buried on the John Riley farm.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 321
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Death recorded, file no. 6492
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 551
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Father Thomas Moczygemba, pastor at Yorktown, would occasionally come to the Riley home or the Brown home to offer mass
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 356
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John Riley, as Assignee of Caudrilla Irrigation Co., was patented 95-5/10 acres on the head of Salt Creek about 6-1/2 miles east of Helena, Karnes County, Texas, on Jan. 21st 1880, by Patent No. 119 Vol. 32.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 127
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Referenced as having died, after which land was partitioned to Riley family members.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 31
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Served as a member of the Texas Frontier Forces, in Capt. Franklin Jones' Company "A", per the Muster Roll dated Nov. 11th, 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243
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Deserted at Colchester
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 22
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John Joseph Riley and some of his neighbors started the small community of Cabeza, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Mustered into service by Lt Macklin.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 190
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John's picture is included in the 75th anniversary publication of St. Anthony Catholic Church's celebration, in the same area as a picture of the John Joseph Riley family, indicating both families were members there; picture probably taken in the early 1900's.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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Enlistment in Co. A, Texas Frontier Force, Indian War service
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 254
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John Joseph Riley was born in Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 52
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John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara Riley married; two early photos were taken around the period of their marriage.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 4
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There is a record of an application by Maggie E. Riley (his wife) for a Pension from the service of John Riley in the Confederate Army.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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After being discharged from the Confederate Army, he went to Karnes County; he bought land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties and lived there for the remainder of his life.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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John Joseph Riley was born in Ireland, specifically Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 53
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Sent to Western border of Texas to prevent Mexicans from stealing cattle; put on picket duty on Mustang Island.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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After the battle of Mansfield, John Riley's command was put under Gen. Tom Green, Gen. Bell having been returned to Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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It is thought that John Riley came back to Karnes County after the Civil War and worked for Lockwood Birdsall.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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Born in Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland, per a birth certificate for James Egan Riley naming him as father
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 23
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John Joseph Riley came from Ireland and settled on Salt Creek, five miles southwest of Cabeza; he also raised sheep and owned 2,000 acres of land.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
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Prior to the Saint Anthony Parish, the Rileys would have a Priest visit the household or would go to service in Yorktown or Panna Maria, about 15 miles away.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
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Began to buy land in Karnes and Dewitt Counties, eventually having more than 4000 acres; started out raising sheep, later switched to raising cattle.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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It is thought that Daniel O'connell Riley's name was given to him as a special tribute to his grandfather John Joseph Riley, and in reference to the Irish political leader Daniel O'Connell.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 887
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Margie (Riley) Stefka, John Joseph Riley's granddaughter, provided insight into his life via a report documented for the community of Cabeza, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
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Statue of St. Joseph given in memory of John Joseph Riley, implying he was deceased at the time of donation
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 326
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An Irish family by the name of John Riley had settled six miles northeast of Runge before the church was built
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 356
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Soldier record: Regiment Name 36 Texas Cavalry; Rank In Private; Rank Out Private; Film Number M227 roll 31.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 183
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Margie Stefka recounts a family story about how John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara are believed to have met and married, that Margaret Ellen was fifteen when they married, and that when she came over she brought her mother (Grandma Mac) and her two sons John and George.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31
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Marjorie Mae Stefka was the last living grandchild of John Riley and Maggie Riley, and the last living child of William Riley and Mitt Riley.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
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An Irish family by the name of John Riley had settled six miles northeast of Runge.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 321
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His family was one of the three families that settled the area and helped establish a community of Cabeza, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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John Riley and Maggie E. Riley executed a promissory note for $2200.00 payable to G. A. Ray, due four years after date at eight per cent interest per annum, secured by the deed of trust; the note was later fully paid to G. A. Ray.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 127
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S. B. Wright et ux conveyed by deed to John Riley (Vol-Page C-65).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 69
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John Riley leased land to John L. Rutledge for a period of five years, with a fence-building provision using posts from John Riley's land, and John Riley covenanted to secure Rutledge's quiet and peaceable enjoyment of the land for the five-year term.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 131
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Daniel Riley went to Texas and is identified as the Daniel J Riley living in the household of his uncle, John Joseph Riley, in Karnes County, Texas, in the 1880 census.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 138
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After he was discharged from the Army, he joined the Texas Rangers.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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John Riley was a member of Capt. Jones Company "A", Texas Frontier Forces at the same time as Florence Mahoney
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 244
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Family memories say that when John Joseph Riley was ready to marry, he sent for his bride (Margaret Ellen McNamara).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Family story told by Margie Stefka: "John Riley sent for his wife and her mother came with her."
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34
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Florence Mahoney worked for Lockwood Birdsall along with John Riley.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28
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John Riley is referred to as "your late husband," indicating he had died before this letter
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 238
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After coming to Texas, he split rails for, it is believed, 50 cents a day.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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Next battle at Alexandria, La., where Banks got back to his gunboats.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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A booklet from Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in Runge, Texas has some history including the John Joseph Riley family, and it says he served in the Confederate Army.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Deed of Trust, Book B-250
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70
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John Riley was interred in the Runge Catholic Cemetery.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 230
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Married a 16 year old girl named Margaret Cummings at the age of 16
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 58
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Settled in Karnes and/or Dewitt Counties after the war.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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Family story said his name was O'Riley at one time and that he changed it to Riley; an Irish priest suggested the O'Riley form may have arisen from the Irish-accented phrase "John of the house of Riley." No records confirm the name was ever O'Riley, so family records are based on it being Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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John Riley served in Frontier Forces Texas (service no. 170-70, Co. A)
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 251
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Thos. M. Harwood conveyed by deed to John Riley (Vol-Page F-123).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 69
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John Joseph Riley gave some land to the church to be used for a cemetery; the cemetery was not built on the land, but the Church still owns the land.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 294
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Later, John Riley went into the cattle business and became quite successful according to stories that were told.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 46
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Lockwood Birdsall registered a brand in Karnes County on 27 July (year not given on this page); it is thought that John Riley worked for Lockwood Birdsall and was also good friends with him, as discussed further in Section 1A2.5.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 18
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Hospital record lists 'Died'; date of death partially recorded, cause and place of death not shown
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 254
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Mr. Riley (at the time named O'Riley) landed in Boston when he was 17 years old.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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Date of marriage listed on veteran's service/pension card, relation 'W.' (wife)
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 254
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John Joseph Riley and his family were instrumental in settling the area to the northeast of what later became Runge, Texas; the Rileys also helped establish the community of Cabeza, Texas, where the children went to school.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 294
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A few days after leaving the hospital, John Riley came to Karnes County, where he resided at the time of writing.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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John Joseph Riley had Civil War military service, described in a story he supposedly wrote.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Family stories said John Riley lived in Massachusetts after coming from Ireland and before coming to Texas.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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The family of John Joseph Riley attended the Catholic Church in Panna Maria at the time James Riley was born; the church was primarily Polish and John Joseph Riley's family was of Irish descent; no church records for the Riley family were found.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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John Riley (the elder) is deceased; his widow Maggie E. Riley is claimant in a widow's pension claim, W.C. 1711039.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 228
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John Riley tract, 1135.1 Ac.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 376
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Records show he bought over 4000 acres of land, and probably maintained over 2000 acres during his cattle business operations.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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Landed in Boston at age 17; at that time the name was O'Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 58
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The Rileys helped establish the Saint Anthony Parish in Runge, Texas, and became prominent members during the early 1900s.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
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Buried in the Runge Catholic Cemetery.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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Family stories say John Riley arrived in Massachusetts.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 20
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John Riley and P. P. Short started large sheep and cattle ranches; John Riley later got into the cattle business, aided by the railroad's arrival in the mid-1870s, and made a success of it, passing the heritage to his family.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
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Sent to the Western border of Texas to prevent Mexicans from stealing cattle; put on picket duty on Mustang Island, near Corpus Christi.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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Their children attended schools in Yorktown and Helena until a schoolhouse was built on Short's land.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 42
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A statue of St. Joseph at the Parish was dedicated to the memory of John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
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According to Opal Riley's brief story, he immigrated to the United States when he was 17 and arrived in the Boston, Massachusetts area.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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After the battle of Mansfield, John Riley's command was put under Gen. Tom Green, Gen. Bell having been returned to Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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Possible record of John Joseph Riley working on a crew to "split rails" for 50 cents a day.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 32
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Deed of Trust, Book B-338
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70
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Karnes and DeWitt Counties are the locations of the land purchased by John Joseph Riley and used for his businesses.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
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He eventually accumulated 2500 acres of land.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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John Thomas Holland and his brother Rufus Holland served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, in the 36th Regiment of the Texas Cavalry (Woods), the same regiment in which John Joseph Riley served.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 823
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Tract B (C.I. Co.) shown adjoining land of John Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 438
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Affidavit given by Martha Leckie as part of the pension application, discussing the friendship between John and Lockwood
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30
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N. B. Evans et ux conveyed by deed to John Riley (Vol-Page F-169).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 69
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By the 1920 census, John Joseph Riley, husband of Margaret, has died.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
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Served with the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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Started sheep herding as a way to make a living and later switched to cattle, becoming a successful entrepreneur.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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John Riley took sick and spent the last days of the War in a hospital.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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John Joseph Riley bought land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties and raised a family there.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 39
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John Thomas Holland and Rufus were both members of the 36th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Woods), the same unit John Joseph Riley served in during the Civil War
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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The John Riley family gave the church a 1½ acre plot in Runge for a cemetery; the cemetery was built elsewhere but the Church retained the land.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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The Riley Ranch-House was built by John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
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It is known that John Joseph Riley settled in Texas, but the exact time is not known.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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John J. Riley was born in Cahersiveen, Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 31
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He fought in the Civil War.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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The conclusion reached is that Margaret Ellen McNamara was born in New Orleans in 1861 and she and John Joseph Riley were married in 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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John Joseph Riley came from Ireland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 279
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John Falvy followed his father-in-law (Birdsall); John Riley remained in the area, eventually married and brought up a family of five.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241
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Confederate service, Private, Co's. J, 36 Texas Cavalry (Woods' Regiment, 32 Texas Cavalry); card numbers 5041193, 2815, 2893, 2978, 3062, 3147, 3214
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 188
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John Joseph Riley was born in Cahersiveen, Ireland, and probably christened at the Catholic Church there.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 13
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Mass was also offered at the homes of John Riley and J. H. Keepers, and probably at other homes.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 331
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The Riley family helped establish the Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Runge and owned some lots in town.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 294
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A St. Joseph statue in the church's history booklet was dedicated to John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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John Joseph Riley buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Runge
2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
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He fought in the Civil War and was in a Cavalry Unit.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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John Riley served as a Confederate soldier in the war between the States.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 196
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It is felt there was a family connection between John Riley and Catherine Farrell; his wife was the daughter of William and Catherine McNamara, and the marriage was possibly arranged.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34
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H.N. Matula prepared and conducted the funeral of John Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 231
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John Riley leased approximately 1955 acres of land in Karnes County to John L. Rutledge for a term of five years, for grazing purposes only, at twelve and a half cents per acre per year, payable half on 1st April and half on 1st October each year; Rutledge was put in possession of the land and agreed to erect boundary fencing.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 130
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John Joseph Riley started out raising sheep on the land, but eventually switched to raising cattle.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
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Release of Deed of Trust, Book 30-207
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70
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Mustered into service at San Antonio by J. R. Kelso.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 189
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Mustered into service at San Antonio by Lt Macklin (per Mch & Apl 1863 muster roll card)
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 193
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Margaret Ellen married John Joseph Riley before John Robert McNamara's birth.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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After being mustered out of the Frontier Service, John Riley returned to Karnes County, Texas, and resided near the town of Runge, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 240
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There is no record of his Irish family that he immigrated with being with him when he came to Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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Colin Campbell, as trustee, released and reconveyed unto John Riley the land described in the deed of trust.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 108
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Opal Riley's Riley family story states that after coming to Texas, John Riley split rails for about 50 cents a day and eventually bought 2500 acres of land.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31
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John Joseph Riley began to dig a well at the spot he first chose to build his house on the Riley farm; something whooshed up at him (a natural gas pocket), and he claimed the spot was haunted and moved his home site elsewhere.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 47
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Martha's acquaintance with John Riley was continuous from the period indicated to the day he died.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241
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John Riley is referred to as deceased.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 217
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Maurice is worried about Gus Warzecha, husband of his sister Helen, and about his brother John Riley, hoping they don't have to join the war effort.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 64
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John Riley was a veteran (pensioner), referenced by claim number XC-2,647,699; pension case referenced as MBAC-9-10.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 273
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Gen. Banks followed to Pleasant Hill and defeated again; skirmishes almost every day until reaching Blair's Landing, where Gen. Tom Green was killed.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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Daniel O'Connell, the Irish political leader known as The Liberator or The Emancipator, was born in Cahersiveen, the same home town as John Joseph Riley; Cahersiveen has a Catholic church named in his memory, likely where John Joseph Riley was christened.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 887
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In the regular 1880 census, John Riley's occupation is listed as Sheep Raiser.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 46
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Death Index entry, certificate 59234.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 40
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State of Texas granted patent to John Riley (Patent, Vol-Page 31-118).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 69
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Riley land was purchased in both Karnes and DeWitt Counties.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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Pay records indicate a John Riley served a term with the Frontier Battalion from April 1883 through August 1883; the signature on these pay stubs is likely not his because he could not write, so this was probably not a second enlistment by him.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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Mr. Birdsall helped John Riley establish himself and build a life
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30
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He started sheep and cattle ranches and had to do some farming as part of his operations.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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Margaret Hennessy was unable to attend Mass because of her age, so Father Tom Moczygemba offered Mass about four times a year at the home of her son-in-law, a place now owned by her great granddaughter Mary Lee Brown Wagenschein. Mass was also offered at the homes of John Riley and J. H. Keepers.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 369
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Ordered on forced march to Louisiana where Gen. Banks was trying to reach Tyler, Texas; Banks got as far as Mansfield, La., where his men were checked until reinforced by John Riley's regiment and other troops from Arkansas; Banks put to flight and retreated toward Alexandria, La.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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John Joseph Riley was the contractor for the Helena Courthouse.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 42
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It is felt that John Joseph Riley and his family lived in Massachusetts after arriving in the United States, based on family stories.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 20
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As John Joseph Riley became more successful, he built a house in the late 1880's or early-to-mid 1890's for his family, one of the nicest in the area.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
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John and Margaret lived on land that became the Riley Ranch until their deaths.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
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Rev. Thomas Moczygemba, pastor at Yorktown, would come once in a while to the Riley home and also to the Brown home to offer Mass.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 346
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John Riley served as a veteran of the Indian Wars.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 250
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John Joseph Riley worked for Lockwood Birdsall when he lived in Karnes County, probably immediately following the Civil War.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28
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The land was partitioned after John Joseph Riley died.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 58
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A few days after discharge, left the hospital and came to Karnes County, where he now resides.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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The family moved into the Riley house built by John Joseph Riley, after starting out in a log cabin.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Fought in the Civil War and was in a Cavalry unit
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 58
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A child born to John and Maggie Riley lived for only one week.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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After their marriage, John and Margaret made their home on the Riley land, where they started their family.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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Birth-place is given as Ft. Mason, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 209
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Daniel J. Riley, a nephew to John Joseph Riley, is listed as a visitor to the family in the census; born in Massachusetts, date of birth approximately 1858.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
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The Riley Ranch was a big part of the settlement of the area, enabling other families to make a living as tenants; its development along with other families and ranches led to the community of Cabeza.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
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Lease, Book J-429
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70
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Before St. Anthony's Parish was built in Runge, the Pastor in Yorktown would come to either the Riley home or the Brown family home to hold mass
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 305
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John Joseph Riley married Margaret Ellen McNamara (implied by 'his wife')
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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Joined the Texas Rangers after being discharged from the Army
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 58
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Last battle of the campaign fought at Yellow Bayou, where Banks received reinforcement from New Orleans and his force outnumbered the Confederates about ten to one; Texas lost more men than in any other battle of the campaign.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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Statue of St. Joseph placed in memory of John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 305
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L. B. Wright and his wife Ann E. Wright conveyed land to John Riley and his heirs and assigns forever, warranting and defending the premises against all claimants.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 76
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Enrolled at San Antonio by Josiah Taylor.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 189
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Relieved from Mustang Island duty by State Militia, sent to Matagorda to keep Yankee gunboats from landing.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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John eventually went to work for Oil Refining Companies, according to Margie Stefka.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
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John Joseph Riley worked splitting rails for 50 cents a day in Texas, according to Opal Riley's story; he probably worked in several other jobs.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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Deed, Book F-67
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70
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St. Joseph Statue donated in memory of John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 359
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Trust deed conveyance made to secure payment of a promissory note for $2200.00, payable four years after date to the order of G. A. Ray at Karnes City, Texas, with interest; note signed by John Riley and Maggie E. Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 125
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John Riley served as a private (Company E) in the 1st Regiment, Texas Cavalry (McCulloch's) (1st Mounted Riflemen), Confederate Texas Troops; rank in Private, rank out Private.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 182
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From the Margie Steka transcript, William Joseph Riley grew up and became a cattleman; he was the foreman for the Riley Ranch, which included Grandpa Riley's (John Joseph Riley) land and all of the Riley land (land that had been transferred to his children). There were quite a few tenants that came to work the land, and he was the boss to all of them.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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John Joseph Riley donated land to the church.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 13
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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
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T. M. Harwood conveyed by deed to John Riley (Vol-Page H-358).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 69
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John Joseph Riley served in the Confederate Army and came to Karnes County when he was discharged.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Confederate service, Private, Co. G, 1st (McCulloch's) Texas Cavalry (1st Texas Mounted Riflemen), subsequently part of 8th (Taylor's) Battalion Texas Cavalry; card number 50202588
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 188
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Names appearing on the Roster and Payroll of Captain Jones Co. "A" Frontier Forces: Lockwood Birdsall, Florence Mahoney, John Falvy, John Riley, and John and Stephen Thompson.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241
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Release of Deed of Trust, Book 30-206
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70
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Took sick and spent the last days of the War in a hospital at Columbus, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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John Joseph Riley sent for Margaret McNamara once he felt suitable money-wise and career-wise; she was fifteen when they married.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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Their life probably started in either Karnes or DeWitt County in a log cabin.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2
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State of Texas issues a land patent relinquishing to John Riley, assignee, and his heirs or assigns forever, all right and title in and to land heretofore held and possessed by the State.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 88
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John Joseph Riley settled on Salt Creek, five miles southwest of Cabeza, raised sheep, and owned 2,000 acres of land.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 279
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John Joseph Riley was a sheep-herder and later went into cattle, usually Hereford cattle.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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Became friends with Lockwood Birdsall when he came to Karnes County after the Civil War; apparently worked for Lockwood, probably got help starting his sheep business, served under Lockwood in the Frontier Forces (Texas Rangers), and became life-long friends with him.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26
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Listed on soldier roster, Company G, I, rank in Private, rank out Private, in the 36th Texas Cavalry.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 183
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He was one of the pioneer families that helped establish the community of Cabeza, Texas.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 39
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Worked at various vocations over time; one family story said he split rails for 50 cents a day.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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Deed, Book N-631
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70
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Most likely all of the children of John and Margaret were born in a log cabin.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
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Discharge from Co. A, Texas Frontier Force
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 254
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Benedict Brown was buried on the John Riley farm, where those who died during this period were buried
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 356
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John Joseph Riley bought his land and settled with his family in Karnes and Dewitt Counties.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 276
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John Joseph Riley and Margaret McNamara were thought to have known each other in Ireland before he emigrated.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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Tract with East line 1805 Vrs shown adjoining land of John Riley (C.I. Co.).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 438
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John Riley passed away
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30
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John Riley served as a Private in Company A, Texas Frontier Forces.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 253
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A family memory written down by Opal Riley said John Joseph Riley was 44 when he married a 16 year old girl named Margaret; records show John was approximately 40 and Margaret was 14.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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The Opal Riley story indicated he joined the Texas Rangers; records of a J. J. O'Reilly and a John Riley were located in the Texas Ranger archives, but the J. J. O'Reilly records did not correspond with his birth date, so those records are not applicable.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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A land record on file at the Karnes County Courthouse says he sold the land to the Archdiocese of San Antonio; St. Anthony Parish is part of that Archdiocese, and the Church has the mineral rights, which is the reason the record was available amid current oil/gas drilling in the area.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 306
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All of the records for John Joseph Riley say that he lived in Karnes and DeWitt Counties for the rest of his life.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34
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Split rails for 50 cents a day
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 58
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He was a pioneer settler in the area between Helena and Nordheim.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 39
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Enrolled as Private in Capt. E. A. Stevens' Company by E. A. Stevens.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 190
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Probably made his way to Massachusetts either with his family or to where family already lived, and probably lived with family there for a period of time.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26
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John Riley established himself first in the sheep industry, but in his later years was more dependent on farming.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241
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At the age of 44 years, John Joseph Riley married a 16 year old girl named Margaret.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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No data has been found about his parents or siblings, so the ancestry data presented in the document is based only on his history.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Deserted at Preston (this page's record); service totaled 136 days
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 23
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Interment of John Joseph Riley at the Catholic Cemetery.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
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Deed of trust naming John Riley and M. E. Riley as parties of the first part, covering property in Karnes County, Texas, with trustee sale provisions in case of default.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 118
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He worked splitting rails.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
The documents
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1880 U.S. Census Non-Population Schedule 2 (Productions of Agriculture), Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas
Schedule 2 - Productions of Agriculture, Supervisor's Dist. No. 6, Enumeration Dist. No. 84, Page No. 8, enumerated by H. A. Graves on June 9 and 10, 1880, listing ten farms including John Riley (line 6) with columns for acreage, farm values, livestock, crops, and farm products.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 45
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1900 census record stating John Riley came to the US in 1845 or 1846 (not verified, not considered likely).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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1910 census record showing Will and Mitt Riley living in Dewitt County, and John Joseph and Margaret Riley living in Karnes County.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Cropped strip of the 1910 census population schedule showing the right-hand continuation columns (numbered roughly 21-40) with handwritten entries.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 620
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1900 United States Federal Census
Twelfth Census of the United States, Schedule No. 1—Population, for Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas, Sheet No. 6, Supervisor's District No. 13, Enumeration District No. 64, enumerated 12 June 1900 by Francis Staley; listing the John Riley household.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 410
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1900 United States Federal Census
Twelfth Census of the United States, Schedule No. 1—Population, Karnes County, Texas, Justice Precinct No. 5, Supervisor's District No. 13, Enumeration District No. 64, Sheet No. 6B, enumerated by Francis Otoli(?) on 12 June 1900; entry for J P Riley including relationship to head, birth date, birthplace, race, gender, and parents' birthplaces
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 619
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1855 State Census
Shows Egan (as Egon) and his brother John living in a boarding house run by the Foley family in Monson, Hampden County, MA; both Picker - Wool Mill.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 96
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1910 census
1910 census listing the Riley family in Precinct 5 of Karnes County, occupations, and mortgage-free land status.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
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SCHEDULE I.—Inhabitants in Precinct No. 1, in the County of Karnes, State of Texas
Scanned 1880 U.S. Federal Census Schedule I page listing the Riley household (John, Margaret E., William, and others) in Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 43
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Middle portion of the scanned census schedule showing the Personal Description and Nativity columns (color/race, sex, birth date, age, marital status, place of birth) for household members, rows 90-97.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418
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1855 census
1855 census record for Egan Riley showing a younger brother named John Riley (identified as John Joseph Riley) living with him.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
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1880 census
1880 census gives his birth as about 1840.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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1880 census
The 1880 census for John Joseph Riley showed a nephew from Massachusetts visiting, a clue that led to identifying his Irish family.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Right-hand continuation columns of the same census sheet, showing employment status, education, and home ownership/farm schedule data (John Riley listed as owner, farm schedule numbers 92-94) for the household.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 541
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3 Aug 1855 record showing Eagan (sp Egon) living in a boarding house in Monson with his younger brother John (thought to be John Joseph Riley); both listed as Picker - Wool Mill; ages have a question mark, probably a guess.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 114
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1855 Massachusetts State Census
Records John Riley living with his brother Egan (Egon) Riley, both employed as Pickers at the Wool Mill in Monson.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Massachusetts, State Census, 1855
Ancestry.com database entry for Egon Riley in the 1855 Massachusetts State Census, household number 336, Reel Number 11, Volume Number 15, listing his age, birth year, birth place, and full household member list; original data from the 1855-1865 Massachusetts State Census microform held by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 117
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1880 census
1880 census record for John Joseph Riley's household in Karnes County, Texas, listing Daniel J Riley as a visitor.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 1
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1910 census
1910 census gives his birth as about 1839.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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1900 census
1900 census gives his birth as June 1837.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Thirteenth Census of the United States: 1910 - Population
Scanned excerpt of the 1910 U.S. Federal Census population schedule showing header and left-hand columns (name, relation, personal description, sex, age, marital status, birthplace) for the Riley household.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 411
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1900 census stating John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara were married in 1876; also gives 8 children with 6 living; also gives Louisiana as Margaret's birthplace.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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Twelfth Census of the United States, Schedule No. 1 - Population
1900 United States Federal Census population schedule (Schedule No. 1) for Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas, Supervisor's District No. 13, Enumeration District No. 64, Sheet No. 6, listing Louisa Riley as daughter of John Riley and M E Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 405
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Massachusetts, State Census, 1855 for Egon Riley
1855 Massachusetts State Census schedule for the town of Monson, Hampden County, taken 3 August 1855, listing usual residents as of 1 June 1855 with name, age, sex, color, occupation, birthplace, and infirmity columns; includes Egon Riley and John Riley among 42 enumerated individuals across multiple households.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 118
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FOURTEENTH CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES: 1920 - POPULATION
1920 United States Federal Census population schedule for Runge, Karnes County, Texas, showing the Riley household including Katherine Riley; Roll: T625_1824; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 161; Image: 855.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 412
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1880 census
1880 census for Karnes County, Texas, showing Daniel J Riley in the household of his uncle John Joseph Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 138
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1900 and 1910 census records indicating John Joseph Riley arrived in approximately 1845 or 1846 in the Massachusetts area.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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1910 census record stating John Riley came to the US in 1845 or 1846 (not verified, not considered likely).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Twelfth Census of the United States, Schedule No. 1—Population
Scanned population schedule sheet for Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas, Supervisor's District 13/72, Enumeration District 64, Sheet No. 6B, listing the John Riley household including Wm J Riley, enumerated by Francis Stotz.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 541
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1880 census stating that Daniel J. Riley, John's nephew, was visiting at the home of John Joseph Riley in Karnes County.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 3
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THIRTEENTH CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES: 1910 - POPULATION
Scanned 1910 Thirteenth Census of the United States population schedule page (Karnes County, Texas, Justice Precinct 5, Enumeration District 113, Sheet 23A) listing the Riley household with handwritten personal description, occupation, nativity, and other census columns.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 620
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1900 Census stating Margaret Ellen McNamara and John Joseph Riley were married in 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 35
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1880 census showing Daniel J. Riley visiting the family of John Joseph Riley, and stating Daniel was born about 1858 in Massachusetts.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 49
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1880 census listing John Joseph Riley's occupation as Sheep Raiser.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
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Twelfth Census of the United States, Schedule No. 1 - Population
Household population schedule, Supervisor's District 13, Enumeration District 64, Sheet No. 6B, enumerated 12 June 1900 by J. Francisco Staty, listing John P Riley as head (row 44/46) with wife and six children.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418
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1860 U.S. Census, Rapides County, Louisiana
1860 census in Louisiana listing a "John Riley," born 1835 in Ireland, a Day Laborer among a large crew of mostly Irish men, with a note that the list was furnished by the contractor of the Bayou Rapides company and was imperfect, as many men had left soon after 1 June.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 32
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1880 Census
1880 census, the first census record for the John Joseph Riley family, taken in Precinct 1 of Karnes County; lists John Riley, Margaret Riley, William Riley, Mary Elizabeth Riley (age 10 months), Kate McNamara, George McNamara (age 9), John McNamara (age 3), Daniel J. Riley (age 22, born Massachusetts), and Martin Monaghon (age 52); John Riley's occupation listed as Sheep Raiser.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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SCHEDULE 1.—Inhabitants in Precinct No. 1, State of Texas, in the County of Karnes
1880 United States Federal Census, Schedule 1, Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas, Supervisor's District No. 6, Enumeration District No. 84, Page No. 11, listing the Riley household.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 37
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1900 census
Census record indicating John Joseph Riley arrived in the United States about 1845 or 1846.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 20
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1910 census
1910 census record listing John Patrick Riley (mistakenly as female and daughter) and John Joseph Riley (occupation Stockman).
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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1900 census
1900 census listing of the John Joseph Riley family in the primary Riley household: parents and 6 children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
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1900 census
1900 census recording that John Riley could not read or write.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
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1900 Census
1900 census verifying the family had 8 children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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1900 Census
Says Margaret and John Joseph Riley were married in 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 41
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1880 census record for John Riley listing acres of improved and unimproved land, farm value of land/fences/buildings, farm value of implements & machinery, and farm value of livestock.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 46
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1910 United States Federal Census
1910 United States Federal Census entry for Katie Riley, Justice Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas; Roll T624_1567; Page 23A; Enumeration District 113; Image 981.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 411
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1910 United States Federal Census
Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 Population Schedule, Justice Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas; Roll: T624_1567; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 981. Source: Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census database.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 406
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1910 United States Federal Census
Thirteenth Census of the United States: 1910, Population schedule, Supervisor's District No. 9, Enumeration District No. 113, Sheet No. 23 A, Justice Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas; Ancestry.com Roll: T624_1567; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 981.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 426
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1910 United States Federal Census
Ancestry.com database entry for the 1910 census listing Pat Riley (age 25, Daughter) in the household, with father JJ Riley (b. Ireland) and mother Maggie Riley (b. Louisiana). Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas; Roll: T624_1567; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 981.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 620
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1900 and 1910 census records
1900 and 1910 census records stating John Riley arrived from Ireland in 1845 or 1846.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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1880 United States Federal Census
3 citations provide evidence for Name, Birth, Residence.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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1860 U.S. Federal Census, Schedule 1 (Free Inhabitants)
Schedule 1, Free Inhabitants, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, Alexandria post office, enumerated 30 August 1860 by R. M. Talbot, Assistant Marshal. Page No. 186. Lists 40 male residents, nearly all Irish-born day laborers.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 33
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1880 United States Federal Census, Schedule 1
Schedule 1 census schedule, Supervisor's District No. 6, Enumeration District No. 84, Page No. 16, listing the Riley household with ages, race, relationships, occupations, and other columns; sourced from Ancestry.com/LDS database, Roll T9_1315, Family History Film 1255315, Page 8.4000, Enumeration District 84.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 540
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1900 United States Federal Census
Population schedule for the Riley household, Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas, Sheet No. 6, Sheet B, Enumeration District 64, Supervisor's District 13, enumerated 12 June 1900 by Terrence Stott. Source: www.Ancestry.com, Roll T623_1650.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 38
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Left portion of scanned 1900 census schedule page, showing the printed form header (state, county, township, enumeration district, sheet number) and the handwritten Name and Relation columns for the Riley household.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418
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1900 United States Federal Census
Index-style entry for Wm J Riley from the 1900 census, giving his age, birth date, birthplace, and parents' names and birthplaces.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 541
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1900 United States Federal Census
Twelfth Census of the United States, Schedule No. 1 — Population, for Justice Precinct No. 5, Karnes County, Texas, Sheet No. 6B, enumerated 12 June 1900 by Francisco [Sitos?]; lists the Riley household including George Maurice Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 425
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1860 census
1860 census for John Riley working in Rapides, Louisiana, included in Addendum A
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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1880 census showing Daniel J. Riley, nephew of John Joseph Riley, living or visiting with the Riley family in Texas, born in Massachusetts in 1858.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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1900 census listing John Riley as Planter and sons William and John Patrick as Farmers, living in Justice Precinct 5 of Karnes County; shows a mortgage on his land and a change in precinct location.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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1910 census
Census record indicating John Joseph Riley arrived in the United States about 1845 or 1846.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 20
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1910 United States Federal Census
4 citations provide evidence for Name, Birth, Residence, Arrival.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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1900 census
1900 census states John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley had eight children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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1900 census
1900 census stating John and Margaret Riley had eight children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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Scanned 1880 U.S. Federal Census schedule sheet (Schedule 1 - Inhabitants), Karnes County, Texas, Precinct No. 1, showing printed instructions and column headers with handwritten household entries
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 402
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1910 United States Federal Census, Thirteenth Census of the United States, Population Schedule
Population schedule listing J J Riley as Head of household, age 71, born Ireland abt 1839, spouse Maggie Riley; Supervisor's District 9, Enumeration District 113, enumerated 29 May 1910; Roll T624_1567, Page 23A, Image 981
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 39
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1880 census for John Joseph Riley living in Karnes County, Texas, noting Daniel Riley visiting.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 136
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Scanned 1900 U.S. Federal Census population schedule page (Schedule No. 1), left portion showing location, name, relation, personal description, nativity, and citizenship columns for Karnes County, Texas, Justice Precinct 5, including the Riley family entries
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 619
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1900 census
1900 census gives arrival date of 1846.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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1910 census
1910 census indicating John Joseph Riley could not read or write.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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1920 census listing George Maurice Riley (as Maurace), age 20, occupation farm laborer, living at home; John Riley's occupation listed as stockman (or cattleman) and farming.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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1900 United States Federal Census
4 citations provide evidence for Name, Birth, Residence, Arrival.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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1855 census listing Daniel working in the Wool Mill in Monson, with brothers Egan and John Riley living close by.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 15
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1880 US Federal Census
1880 US Federal Census showing Catherine and her sons living with the John and Margaret Riley family in Karnes County, and Catherine's marital status as married.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
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Schedule 1 - Inhabitants, Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas
Printed 1880 census schedule form with instructions and column headers, enumerated 10 June 1880, listing Riley household: John (Head), Margeret E. (Wife), William H. (Son), Mary E. (Dau), with additional rows partially illegible.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 402
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1880 United States Federal Census, Karnes County, Texas, Precinct No. 1
Schedule 1 census page listing the Riley household including John Mc Namara as Brother-in-law; source Ancestry.com/LDS database, Roll T9_1315, Family History Film 1255315, Page 8.4000, Enumeration District 84
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 727
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1910 United States Federal Census (detail)
Cropped detail strip from the right-hand columns of the 1910 census page, showing enumerator's handwritten entries for birthplace, parents' birthplaces, and other data for the household including the Riley family members.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 406
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1910 census
1910 census gives arrival date of 1845.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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Affidavit of Witnesses
Notarized affidavit of witnesses (widow's identity/non-remarriage) sworn before County Judge Thomas B. Smiley, witnessed by L. H. Reuser and J. F. Brown, affirming Maggie E. Riley is the widow of John Riley and has not remarried since his death.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 197
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Original marriage certificate No. 4970
Scan of the original handwritten marriage certificate for John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara, State of Texas, County of Bexar. States Maggie Ellen McNamara is 15 years old, married by consent of her parents Wm. McNamara; license given 14 January 1876 under hand and seal of Sam S. Smith, Clerk District Court Bexar County; executed 15 January 1876 by T.J. Johnston, Pastor of St. Mary's Church, San Antonio, witnessed by William McNamara and Catharine McNamara; returned 9 June 1877; true copy recorded 19 June 1877 by Sam S. Smith, Clerk, by S.G. Rinton, Deputy.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5
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Voter Registration Record
Voter Registration Record for John Joseph Riley stating he came to Texas about 1859.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31
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DECLARATION FOR WIDOW'S PENSION—INDIAN WARS
Declaration for Widow's Pension—Indian Wars, Act of March 3, 1927, filed by Maggie E. Riley, widow of John Riley, notarized by C. R. Alexander, witnessed by W. T. Brown and R. L. Rousset; stamped filed January 30, 1932.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 218
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Notarized affidavit corroborating the heirship affidavit of J. J. Riley and Margaret E. Riley, sworn by Mack Fortner before notary Pryor L. Hammack, Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 61
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AFFIDAVIT TO ANY
Sworn affidavit (case #WO-1711039, re: Mrs. Maggie E. Riley, Widow of John Riley) from James E. Riley, notarized by C.R. Alexander in Karnes County, Texas on 14 April 1922, testifying that he is the son of Maggie E. Riley and that no survivors of Capt. Franklin Jones' Company could be found to confirm his father's service; he recalls his father speaking of comrades Florence Mahoney and John Falvey, whom Austin records show were in the same Company.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 236
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Standard Certificate of Death, No. 27436
Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics death certificate for Mrs. Maggie R. Riley Sr., Karnes County, Runge, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
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Marriage to Margaret Ellen McNamara
Thumbnail of a marriage record document.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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Certificate of Death
Texas Certificate of Death for James E. Riley, State File No. 6216, Registrar's File No. 569, dated Feb. 10, 1957, recorded by local registrar Feb. 11 1957
2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
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Marriage record of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara, married in San Antonio, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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Certificate
Certificate from the Bexar County, Texas Clerk's office (Jack R. Burke, Clerk, signed by M. Pape, Deputy) certifying that the document is a true and correct copy of the Marriage License of John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara and its return, as recorded in Volume "F" page 168 of the Marriage License Records of Bexar County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 232
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Marriage record of John Joseph Riley and Maggie McNamara, stating her age as 15 (actually 14).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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Naturalization papers obtained by John Joseph Riley in Wisconsin in 1857.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 9
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Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
Texas Death Index record for John Joseph Riley: Death Date 1 Nov 1917, Death County Karnes, Certificate 31893.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 40
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Naturalization
Naturalization record for John Riley in Wisconsin; no other records for him in Wisconsin have been found.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 24
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Bexar County marriage record
Marriage record available; it says 15 Jan 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 41
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Death records of each of the siblings identified John Riley and Elizabeth Gilson as parents.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 7
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John Joseph Riley's death record, giving a birth date of 25 June 1835.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 49
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Birth certificate for James Egan Riley, referenced in the Riley Family History document, stating that his father John Joseph Riley was born in Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 23
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Acknowledgment before A. Maley, County Clerk of Karnes County, Texas, that John Riley personally appeared and acknowledged executing the foregoing instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed; given under hand and seal of office the fifteenth day of January A. D. 1894.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 112
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AFFIDAVIT TO ANY FACT
Notarized affidavit sworn by A.R. Willbern in Karnes County, Texas, attesting to the marriage and widowhood of Maggie E. Riley, widow of John Riley, for a pension file; includes a 'RECEIVED APR 21 1932' pension office date stamp and two ink signatures.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 234
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AFFIDAVIT TO ANY FACT
Affidavit to Any Fact sworn by H.N. Matula, undertaker and funeral director, stating he prepared the body and conducted the funeral of John Riley, who died November 1, 1917, age 40; submitted in support of widow's pension Claim #WO-17039 by Mrs. Maggie E. Riley; received by Pension Files Sub Division April 21, 1932.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 231
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Application for Pension
Confederate widow's pension application form for Mrs. Maggie E. Riley, widow of John Riley, filled out with typewritten form text and handwritten answers, signed by the applicant.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 196
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Death record of John Joseph Riley
Death record for John Joseph Riley stating he died of heart failure with complications from asthma.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 6
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Texas Standard Certificate of Death for J. P. Riley
Registrar's No. 3, File No. 12565, DeWitt County, Texas. Lists personal, statistical, occupational, and medical particulars including parents' names and birthplaces, cause of death, informant, undertaker, and burial information.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
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HOLY UNION OF MATRIMONY
Marriage license No. 4970, State of Texas, County of Bexar, authorizing the marriage of John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara; issued 14 January 1876, executed 15 January 1876, returned 9 June 1877, and recorded as a true copy 19 June 1877.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 233
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Certification of Frontier Battalion Company A service rolls for John Riley
Typed certification letter on Texas Library and Historical Commission, State Library, Austin letterhead, signed by Fannie M. Wilcox, Acting State Librarian, certifying a copy of Frontier Battalion Company A rolls, Captain Franklin Jones commanding, pertaining to John Riley's service, dated January 20, 1932. Overlaid with embossed/ink notarial and pension office seal stamps, including one dated JAN 30 1932 (Department of ... Pension Files) and one dated FEB 9 1932 (Pension Service).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 219
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Naturalization registration
Registration for naturalization for a "John Riley" dated 31 October 1857 in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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Typed affidavit of heirship for Louise Riley, sworn by Mack Fortner and Mrs. Cecil Chandler before a Karnes County, Texas notary, with two embossed notary seals and handwritten signatures, stating that Louise Riley was the daughter of John Joseph Riley and Margaret E. Riley and died April 3, 1918 without spouse, children, or a will.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 486
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Naturalization papers
Naturalization papers of John Joseph Riley
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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1857 Naturalization Document
Naturalization record for 'John Riley', thought to belong to John Joseph Riley; states he is from Ireland, born 1835, immigrated about August 1851, and arrived in New York. Apparently signed by John Riley despite his being unable to read or write.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 20
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John Joseph Riley's death record gives his birth year as 1835.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Marriage License Record, Vol. F, page 168
Certified copy of the Marriage License of John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara and the return thereof, recorded in Vol. 'F', page 168, of the Marriage License Records of Bexar County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 228
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Naturalization/voter record page listing Native, Naturalized How, Naturalized When, Naturalized Where, Signature of Elector, and General Remarks for John Riley.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 18
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Marriage to John Joseph Riley
Bexar County marriage record for Margaret Ellen McNamara and John Joseph Riley, dated 15 Jan 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 35
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Certified marriage record No. 4970
Certified copy of the marriage record for John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara, issued by Bexar County, Texas, ordered from Bexar County and shown in the Riley Family History document; decorated with an ornate floral border. Notes license given 14 January 1876, executed 15 January 1876, returned and recorded 19 June 1877, signed by Sam S. Smith, County Clerk, by S.G. Rinton, Deputy, with witnesses William McNamara and Cashemare McNamara and officiant T.J. Johnston, Pastor of St. Mary's Church, San Antonio.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5
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AFFIDAVIT TO ANY FACT
Sworn affidavit form, State of Texas, County of Karnes, in which Dr. Thomas A. Pressly attests that he and his late father Dr. T.J. Pressly were the Riley family's physicians for many years, and that John Riley died at his home near Runge, Texas on 1 November A.D. 1917 and was interred in the Runge Catholic Cemetery; filed in support of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley's widow's pension claim, W.O. 1711039. Printed by Runge News Print. Sworn before notary O. R. Alexander on 14 April 1932. Stamped received APR 21 1932 by the Pension Files Sub Division, Receipt Section, and also stamped MR 31 1932.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 230
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Christening record found via Mormon on-line search, spelling the name George Maurice Rieley with parents Johanne (John) Rieley and Margaretta Mcnamara.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
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Church records were checked for the Riley family at the Catholic Church in Panna Maria, but none were found.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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Marriage Certificate No. 2878
Marriage record card for John Patrick Riley and Nora A. Foley: groom details (residence Rango, Texas; occupation Farmer; birthplace Helena, Texas; father J. J. Riley of Ireland; mother M. E. Mc Namarra of U.S.A.; age 29; first marriage); bride details (residence Utica; occupation Attendant; birthplace Ireland; father M. Foley of Ireland; mother E. Snindon of Ireland; age 25; first marriage); license and marriage date July 17, 1913 in Utica; official A. J. Duina, Priest; witnesses Michael Foley and Catherine Hannon.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 48
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Release/quitclaim document releasing a Deed of Trust lien in favor of John Riley and Maggie E. Riley, signed by G. A. Ray and notarized by J. L. Courtney, Notary Public, Bee County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 128
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Deed, T. M. Harwood to John Riley, Vol H p.358, $694, 640 acres, filed 23 June 1882.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Deed of Trust, John Riley to Grace F. Hadley
Typewritten abstract of a Deed of Trust from John Riley to Grace F. Hadley, with Colin Campbell as trustee, dated and filed June 25, 1892, recorded in Deed of Trust Records Vol. B, page 338, Karnes County, Texas; describes a 776-2/3 acre tract on Mustang Creek in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, being portions of the Francis N. Hackney 640-acre survey and the J. Belden assignee of James Keland 1055-acre survey, surveyed by Wm. Leckie, County Surveyor, on May 23rd, 1892, with metes and bounds referencing surveys of J. R. Foster, Neil McLane, Nathaniel Allen, D. Nicodemus, and A. B. Barrier.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 103
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Typed transcription of a Texas land survey description (metes and bounds) and a trust deed from John Riley conveying the described land to Colin Campbell, trustee, to secure a promissory note to Grace F. Hadley; stamped by the Karnes County Abstract Company.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 100
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Deed conveying land tract with general warranty from T. M. Harwood to John Riley, his heirs and assigns, in fee simple
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 93
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Instrument in which John Riley ratifies and confirms all acts and deeds of Colin Campbell and his substitutes and successors in the execution of a trust; signed the 13th day of January A. D. 1894, witnessed by A. Maley and John Manka.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 112
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Deed, N. B. Evans to John Riley, Vol F p.169, $350, 160 acres, filed 3 July 1878.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Promissory note and deed of trust dated 13 January 1897, John Biley to Daniel Canpbell, for $600 at 10% annual interest, secured by 628-2/5 acres in Karnes and Deltltt counties, with Colin Canpbe1l as trustee; abstracted by Karnes County Abstract Company.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 111
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Deed, Jas. D. Nelms to John Riley, Vol G p.261, $628, 480.4 and 220 acres, filed 11 Sept 1880.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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1958 Abstract of Title
1958 Abstract of Title for William Maurice Riley, William Joseph Riley's son, referenced in Section 2, showing that John Riley regularly mortgaged portions of his land.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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Deed of Conveyance
Deed conveying land and all rights, members, and appurtenances to John Riley and his heirs and assigns forever, signed by L. B. Wright and A. E. Wright under seal, with a warranty clause binding the grantors' heirs, executors and administrators.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 76
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Abstract
Land purchase records on file at the Karnes County Courthouse, included in an Abstract.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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Deeds of Trust
Deed of Trust, John Riley Et Ux to W. J. Rutledge, Vol D p445, $494, 776.7 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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RELEASE DEED OF TRUST
Release Deed of Trust from G. A. Ray to John Riley et ux, filed Nov. 16, 1912, recorded in Deed of Trust Records, Karnes County, Texas, Volume I, page 623.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 127
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Typed page from a land lease/deed abstract describing a metes-and-bounds survey (THENCE calls) for a 1955-acre tract in Karnes County, Texas, leased by John Riley to John L. Rutledge for grazing purposes, produced by the Karnes County Abstract Company.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 130
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Typed transcription (with faint bleed-through of another typed page beneath) of a metes-and-bounds land survey description and deed of trust release, referencing surveys of D. Nicodemus, F. N. Hackney, A. B. Barrier, the Francisco/Francis Leal grant, and C. H. Mayfield, concerning land conveyed to John Riley and a note/deed of trust in favor of Grace F. Hadley, released by trustee Colin Campbell.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 108
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Deed of trust conveying property as security for a $2200.00 promissory note, executed by John Riley and Maggie E. Riley in favor of G. A. Ray, with J. L. Browne named as trustee empowered to sell the property at public auction at the Karnes County Court House door upon default.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 125
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Deed, S. B. Wright et ux to John Riley
Deed dated June 24, 1871, filed October 25, 1871, recorded in Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Volume C, page 65, conveying 160 acres of land in Karnes County from S. B. Wright and his wife Ann B. Wright to John Riley for $300.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 75
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KARNES COUNTY ABSTRACT COMPANY
Typed transcription of a lease agreement page between John Riley and John L. Rutledge, including notary acknowledgments before A. Maley, County Clerk of Karnes County, Texas, with letterhead of Karnes County Abstract Company at bottom.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 131
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Release Deed of Trust
Release Deed of Trust from Grace F. Hadley to John Riley, dated January 13, 1902, filed October 9, 1929, recorded in Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Vol. 30, page 206, discharging a deed of trust originally recorded in Book B, pages 338-341, that secured a $1500 promissory note dated June 25, 1892.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 121
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Deed of Trust
Deed of Trust executed by John Riley unto Colin Campbell as trustee, securing a promissory note, recorded in the record of Deeds of Karnes County, Book B, page 250-4.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 107
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Deed of trust by John Riley conveying land in Karnes County, Texas as security for a promissory note, naming Colin Campbell as trustee; includes acknowledgment before County Clerk A. Maley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 105
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Release Deed of Trust
Release Deed of Trust from Colin Campbell to John Riley, filed June 25, 1892, recorded Volume B, page 335, Deeds of Trust Records, Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 107
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Earliest record of John Riley buying land, in 1871.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29
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Release Deed of Trust
Typed transcription of a Release of Deed of Trust from Joseph Faust to John Riley, dated March 14, 1902, filed October 9, 1929, recorded in Vol. 30, page 207, Deed of Trust Records of Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 122
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Tax Deed, W. Napier, Tax Collector to John Riley
Tax deed from W. Napier, Tax Collector, to John Riley, recorded in Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Volume F, page 67; filed May 7, 1878.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 77
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Deed, S. B. Wright to John Riley, Vol C p.65, $300, 160 acres, filed 26 Oct 1871.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Deed of Trust
Typed transcription of a deed of trust document concerning Colin Campbell as trustee, involving John Riley and Grace F. Hadley, related to property in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 101
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CERTIFIED COPY OF PATENT
Certified copy of a Texas land patent (No. 534/No. 30), dated September 20, 1878, filed October 9, 1929, recorded in Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Volume 85, page 458, granting 83½ acres to John Riley, assignee of the Cuadrilla Irrigation Company, signed by Governor R. B. Hubbard and Commissioner W. C. Walsh.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 85
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Deed, Thos. M. Harwood to John Riley, Vol F p.123, $3,000, 1066 and 695 acres, filed 25 May 1878.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Typed page of a deed of trust document naming John Riley and M. E. Riley as parties of the first part, setting out terms for default, trustee sale procedure at the Karnes County Court House, and distribution of sale proceeds.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 118
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Deeds of Trust
Release DOT, Daniel Campbell to John Riley, Vol D p13, $600, 628.4 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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Deed of trust including land survey description (metes and bounds, 1184-14/15 acres) and promissory note text, securing a debt of $493.61 owed by John Riley and Mrs. M. E. Riley to W. J. Rutledge, with A. J. Bell as trustee, on lands in Karnes and DeWitt Counties.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 117
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Deed, T. M. Harwood to John Riley
Deed conveying 640 acres, Volume H, Page 358.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Trust condition of the conveyance: John Riley's $600.00 promissory note to Daniel Campbell, made in Karnes County, Texas, dated January 13th, 1894, quoted in part.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 110
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Deed, Jas. D. Nehls to John Riley
Deed from Jas. D. Nehls to John Riley conveying two tracts of land in consideration of $628.00; filed Sept. 11, 1880; recorded in Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Volume G, page 261.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 89
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Deeds of Trust
Release DOT, Joseph Faust (W. J. Rutledge) to John Riley, Vol 30 p207, $494, 776.7 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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Instrument (power of attorney appointing a substitute trustee) signed by John Riley and Maggie E. Riley on 22 December 1903, witnessed by J. W. Browne, and acknowledged before Notary Public C. W. Dever in Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 126
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Deed and Field Notes, Thomas M. Harwood to John Riley
Bond for title/deed and field notes from Thomas M. Harwood to John Riley for two tracts of land (1,055 acres and 640 acres) in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas, for $3,000 total consideration ($565 cash plus two $565 promissory notes at 10% interest); filed May 25, 1878, recorded in Volume F, page 123, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 79
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Deed, Chas. H. Mayfield to John Riley
Deed conveying 776.7 acres, including a land swap of 776.7 acres, Volume N, Page 631.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Deed, N. B. Evans to John Riley
Deed conveying 160 acres, Volume F, Page 169.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Mutual Deed of Conveyance
Deed by which John Riley and Chas. H. Mayfield divided jointly-owned land, with field notes describing the portion conveyed to Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 107
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Abstract of Title
Document representing land transactions and events back to 187'1 (OCR); excerpts included in this section and in Sections 2 and 13 as they apply to John Joseph and Margaret E. Riley and to the family of John Patrick Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 397
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Deed, W. Nelms (Tax Collector) to John Riley (2), Vol F p.67, $9.62, 408 acres, filed 7 May 1878.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Deeds of Trust
Deed of Trust, John Riley to Daniel Campbell, Vol C p58, $600, 628.4 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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Deeds of Trust
Deed of Trust, John Riley to Grace T Hadley, Vol B p338, $1,500, 640 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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Deed of Trust
Deed of Trust from John Riley and his wife Maggie E. Riley to J. L. Browne, Trustee, conveying three described tracts of land in Karnes County (and one on the Karnes/DeWitt county line) to secure trusts thereinafter created. Filed December 22nd, 1903; recorded in Deed of Trust Records, Volume F, page 184, Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 124
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land record
A copy of a land record on file at the Karnes County Courthouse, obtained from the Church secretary, stating that John Joseph Riley sold the land to the Archdiocese of San Antonio; the Church was investigating the record due to current oil/gas drilling in the area.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 306
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Original deed of trust executed by John Riley and Maggie E. Riley to G. A. Ray, recorded in Deed Trust records of Karnes County, Texas, Vol. F, pages 484-87, securing a $2200.00 promissory note.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 127
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Deed, Chas. H. Mayfield to John Riley
Deed from Chas. H. Mayfield of Bexar County, Texas to John Riley of Karnes County, Texas, conveying 776-2/3 acres out of the F. N. Hackney and James Keland surveys in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, surveyed by Wm. Leckie, County Surveyor of Karnes County, on May 23rd, 1892; filed June 25, 1892, recorded Deed Records of Karnes County, Volume N, page 631.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 94
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Final testimonium and notarial acknowledgment page of a deed or instrument signed by John Riley (by mark) and Mrs. M. E. Riley, acknowledged before notary public J. W. Williamson in Karnes County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 120
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Texas Land Patent to John Riley, No. 119
Typed transcript of a Texas land patent granting 95.5 acres in Karnes County to John Riley, assignee of the Cuadrilla Irrigation Co., dated January 1, 1880, filed December 22, 1903, recorded Volume 31, page 118, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, with full metes-and-bounds survey description referencing adjoining surveys of W. J. McKinney, N. B. Evans, and A. B. Barrier.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 87
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Deed, Jas. D. Nelms to John Riley
Deed conveying 480.4/220 acres, Volume G, Page 261.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Deed, S. B. Wright to John Riley
Deed conveying 160 acres, Volume C, Page 65.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Deeds of Trust
Deed of Trust, John Riley to Grace T Hadley, Vol B p250, $1,500, 640 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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Deed, W. Napier (Tax Collector) to John Riley (2)
Deed conveying 408 acres for overdue taxes and penalties, Volume F, Page 67.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Deeds of Trust
Release DOT, Grace Hadley to John Riley, Vol 30 p206, $1,500, 640 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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Riley Family History document, Section 1, page 5
Copies of many land transactions for purchases in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, included in the original Riley Family History document.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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Deed of Trust, John Riley et ux to W. J. Rutledge
Deed of Trust from John Riley et ux to W. J. Rutledge (A. J. Bell trustee), filed May 12, 1898, recorded Volume D, page 445, Deed of Trust Records, Karnes County, Texas, conveying 776-2/3 acres on Mustang creek in Karnes and DeWitt Counties as security, given by John Riley and wife M. E. Riley to A. J. Bell for Ten Dollars consideration.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 115
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Land partition of the John Joseph Riley land, giving Jim Riley 346 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
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1929 partitioning of land to the off-spring of John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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N. B. Evans et ux to John Riley Deed
Deed from N. B. Evans and wife Lovella Evans to John Riley conveying 160 acres in DeWitt County on the headwaters of Salt Branch near Ecleto creek, for $350.00; filed July 3, 1878, recorded Vol. F, page 169, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas; abstract prepared by Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 83
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Deed of Trust, John Riley to Daniel Campbell
Deed of Trust from John Riley to Daniel Campbell, dated January 13, 1894, filed January 22, 1894, recorded in Volume C, page 58, Deed of Trust Records of Karnes County, Texas; conveys two tracts of land originally granted to Michael Barrier, assignee of A. B. Barrier, in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, including survey No. 351 on Ecleto Creek near Helena.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 109
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Release Deed of Trust
Daniel Campbell released a Deed of Trust on John Riley's land, filed August 19, 1896, recorded in Volume D, page 13, Deed of Trust Records, Karnes County, Texas, after Riley's secured promissory note was paid in full.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 113
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Deeds of Trust
Release DOT, John Riley Et Ux (J. L. Browne) to John Riley Et Ux, Vol I p623, $2,200, 415.5 acres.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 97
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Deed conveyance transcription: premises conveyed and warranted to John Riley by N. B. Evans and Lovilla Evans, witnessed at Helena.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 84
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Deed of conveyance from J. J. Riley of Karnes County to J. A. Forest, Bishop of the San Antonio Diocese, for a tract of land in Karnes County, Texas, part of a one-hundred-acre subdivision (of the Robert Ribsey ...).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 374
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Tax deed conveying a tract of land to John Riley, his heirs and assigns, in fee simple forever, redeemable by the said unknown owner or his heirs or legal representatives within two years, signed and sealed by W. Napier, Tax Collector of Karnes County.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 78
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Deed Records of Karnes County, Vol. H, p. 356
Deed from T. U. Hinrood to John Riley conveying 640 acres in Karnes and DeWitt counties, patented to Oliver Hedgecox as assignee of Francis M. Hackney under Patent No. 617; filed June 20, 1882 and recorded in Deed Records of Karnes County, Volume H, page 356.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 91
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Deed conveying approximately 1.5 acres from J.J. Riley to J.C. Forest, Bishop of San Antonio, for a Roman Catholic burial ground, including field notes, notary acknowledgment by E.G. Sillett, and recording by County Clerk Wm J. Mayfield (by deputy W.J. Seale), filed 20 August 1897 and recorded 21 August 1897.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 375
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Lease, John Riley to John L. Rutledge
Typed abstract/transcript of a land lease deed between John Riley and John L. Rutledge, filed November 12, 1885, recorded Vol. J, page 429, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, including metes and bounds description of the leased tract referencing adjoining owners A. B. Barrier, D. Nicodemus, Hackney, McLane, J. R. Testers, J. Strickland, and A. D. Strickland.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 129
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Deed, Chas. H. Mayfield to John Riley, Vol N p.631, $100 plus a swap of 776.7 acres, filed 25 June 1892.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Deed of Trust, John Riley to Grace T. Hadley
Deed of Trust from John Riley to (heading names) Grace T. Hadley, dated and filed September 29, 1891, recorded in Deed of Trust Records of Karnes County, Texas, Vol. B, page 250; conveys land to Colin Campbell as trustee/grantee per the instrument's body.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 98
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Metes-and-bounds description of a land survey conveyed from Chas. H. Ilayfteld to John Riley, bordering the Francisco Leal grant and a survey in the name of J. R. Foster, with a warranty clause; document processed/abstracted by Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 95
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Deed, Thos. M. Harwood to John Riley
Deed conveying 1066/695 acres, Volume F, Page 123.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Original Deed of Trust
John Riley's original Deed of Trust to Daniel Campbell as trustee, covering two tracts of land, recorded in the deed records of Mortgages of Karnes County, Texas in Book C, pages 58-60 and 61, and also in the Mortgage records of DeWitt County, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 113
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Family Tree - Margaret Helen Riley and August "Gus" John Warzecha
Printed family tree chart titled "Family Tree" for Margaret Helen Riley and August "Gus" John Warzecha, showing ancestor generations with names, birth/marriage/death dates, and small portrait photographs (some real photos, some blank silhouette placeholders) for each individual.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 46
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Family records stating John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley had seven children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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JOHN PATRICK RILEY - Family Group Sheet
Family group sheet for John Patrick Riley, listing his birth, death, parents, wife Nora Agnes Foley, and two children.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 616
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Riley Family History
A Riley Family History document compiled by John Joseph Riley's great-grandson.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 41
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JOHN JOSEPH RILEY - Family Group Sheet
Family group sheet for John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara listing their marriage and children.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 399
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Mr. Spark's family group sheet showing 8 children born to John and Margaret Riley, including the third child Pat, and noting Mary Elizabeth's 1892 death and burial in Panna Maria.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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Riley Family Group Sheet
Riley Family Group Sheet prepared by Gerald Sparks on the John Joseph Riley family, obtained from the Runge Library, stating Mary Elizabeth died in 1892 and was buried in Panna Maria Cemetery.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Descendants of: JOHN JOSEPH and MARGARET ELLEN RILEY
Family chart page listing descendants of John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley with portrait photos and vital data
2011 Riley Family History, p. 23
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Riley Family History
Riley Family History document (sections 1-15 basic document); a copy was provided to the Runge Library, and a digital copy (disc) was provided to St. Anthony Catholic Church; the Runge Museum was later given a copy; also distributed to Riley family members.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 3
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WILLIAM MCNAMARA - Family Group Sheet
Family group sheet for William McNamara and Catherine "Kate" Farrell, listing their birth/death/marriage details and three children with spouses, marriage and death dates.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 704
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Photograph of a weathered stone grave marker in a cemetery, inscribed 'In memory of MARY E., Dau. of John & Maggie RILEY, Born July 25 1879, Died Apr 16 1892', with an epitaph on the base and cut flowers and other headstones visible in the background.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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Grave marker for the Riley family showing a central 'RILEY' headstone with a carved cross and floral motif flanked by two footstones inscribed 'FATHER JOHN JOSEPH RILEY JUNE 24 1835 NOV 1 1917' and 'MOTHER MARGARET ELLEN RILEY JUNE 6 1861 JUNE 20 1942'; other headstones including one reading 'LOUISE RILEY' are visible in the grassy background.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
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Tombstone gives birth date as 24 June 1835.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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John Joseph Riley's tombstone, giving a birth date of 25 June 1835.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 49
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John Joseph Riley's tombstone, cited as source for his birth date of 24 June 1835.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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John Joseph Riley's tombstone gives his birth year as 1835.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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VA reply letter re: reply refer to 311/21/RA, xc 11-05985-F
Letter from Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office (Baltimore, MD) to Robert M. Riley responding to a Privacy Act request, informing him that Civil War and Spanish American War records for Veteran John Riley have been located, reproduced, and enclosed.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 216
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Typed letter from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to the Adjutant General, War Department, requesting the Confederate military service record of John Riley, on behalf of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 204
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Letter re: RILEY, John, XC-2,647,699 (Maggie E. Riley.)
Typed letter from James E. Riley to the U.S. Treasury Department, Division of Disbursement, regarding disposition of a veteran's dependent check following the death of his mother Maggie E. Riley, widow of veteran John Riley. Bears multiple government office receipt stamps (dated JUL 17 1942, JUL 23 1942, and others) and a handwritten "R" notation at top right.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 264
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Typed letter from E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, to Mrs. Maggie E. Riley regarding pension evidence for the late John Riley's service in Captain Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces (W.O. 1711039), referencing an earlier letter of April 7, 1932; bears an embossed/ink seal near the bottom.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 238
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W. O. 1711039 --- John Riley
Typed letter from W. W. Sterling, The Adjutant General of Texas, to the Director of Pensions in Washington, replying to a form letter of February eighteenth and stating that, per office records, John Riley served as a Private in Captain Franklin Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces, from muster on Oct. 6, 1870 until honorable discharge Nov. 12, 1870, with birth-place given as Ft. Mason, Texas; also describes the company's organization under a Jan. 13, 1870 Act of the Legislature to protect the Frontier of the State from incursions from the Ft. Sill Reservation or the Mexican side of the Rio Grande River. Bears a circular official seal/stamp at the bottom.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 225
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W. O. 1711039—John Riley
Typed letter from the Texas Adjutant General's office (signed W. W. Sterling) to the Director of Pensions, Washington, replying to a February eighteenth form letter regarding W. O. 1711039—John Riley, confirming his service record in Captain Franklin Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces, and describing the organization of that Company under the Act of the Legislature of June 13, 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 209
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Typed letter from the Texas Director of Pensions to State Library Archivist Harriet Smither regarding John Riley's Frontier Battalion pension claim, with two round pension-office date stamps and handwritten notations at top, and a 'RECEIVED FEB 19 1932' circular stamp at bottom.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 222
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Typed letter from E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, to Harriet Smither, State Archivist, regarding John Riley's Frontier Battalion service and pension claim, with handwritten annotations, reference numbers, and file stamps.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 221
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Letter to Karnes County Museum
Letter from Robert M. Riley to the Karnes County Museum (Attn: Ramona Noone) regarding the Helena Courthouse and John Joseph Riley as its contractor.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 39
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W. O. 1711039--John Riley
Typed letter from the Texas Adjutant General's Department, Austin, to the Director of Pensions in Washington, regarding John Riley's Texas Frontier Forces service record, signed by W. W. Sterling, with two circular date-stamp seals reading 'RECEIVED MAR 1 1932 Pension Files Section'.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 224
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Typed letter from E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, to James E. Riley regarding pension claim W. C. 1,711,039 for John Riley, returning a photostatic copy of the roll of Company A Texas Frontier Forces, and noting approval of Maggie E. Riley's pension claim.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 245
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Typed letter from James E. Riley of Runge, Texas to the Director of Dependents Claim Service, Veterans Administration, reporting the death of his mother Maggie E. Riley, widow of veteran John Riley, and asking about the June benefit check. Bears his handwritten signature and three circular 'RECEIVED' date stamps (June 26, June 27, and July 3, 1942), plus a handwritten 'R' notation at top.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 263
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R-7243-ND
Typed letter from the General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, to the Veterans Administration Director of Pensions, regarding the military service record of John Riley, referencing Widow Subdivision W. O. 1711039 and a February 18, 1932 letter; includes two official stamps and a handwritten signature by the Chief, Records Division.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 226
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Typed letter from E. L. Bailey, Director of Dependents Claims Service, to James E. Riley, replying regarding pension eligibility for Indian War veterans' widows, referencing veteran John Riley (claim XC-2,647,699) and widow Maggie E. Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 250
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Typed letter from R. J. Hinton, Director, Dependents Claims Service, to James E. Riley regarding accrued pension claim (case MBAC-9-10, veteran John Riley, claim number XC-2,647,699) for the widow of the veteran, Maggie E. Riley, referencing the Act of Congress approved March 2, 1895, enclosing Form 5036, and requesting a certified copy of the public record of death; bears handwritten initials 'H.P.' above the typed signature; references James E. Riley's prior letter of July 20, 1942.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 273
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Handwritten note addressed to Bob describing the Riley family house and ancestors.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 58
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Typed letter from E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, to Mrs. Maggie E. Riley regarding pension claim W. O. 1711039 for John Riley's Texas Frontier Forces service, requesting sworn statements of two witnesses to establish identity of her late husband with the John Riley who served in Company A under Captain Franklin Jones from October 6th to November 11, 1870. Faint text of another document shows through from the reverse side of the page.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 227
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Typed letter from John Riley's son to Mr. E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, regarding Mrs. Maggie E. Riley's widow's pension claim W. O. 1711039 based on John Riley's Texas Frontier Forces service. Bears a 'RECEIVED JUL 6 1932' circular stamp and other agency date stamps, plus a handwritten notation.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243
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Letter/Note from Opal Riley regarding painting of Riley home
Letter describing the Riley home (built approx. 1895) and biographical details of John Joseph Riley, including his immigration, Civil War service, Texas Rangers service, and marriage.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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Letter from William Hohenberger stating he served with the Texas Frontier Forces but could not positively recall John Riley and could not make the requested affidavit; also reports the death of Fritz Brehmer.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243
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Typed letter on Texas Library and Historical Commission letterhead from Archivist Harriet Smither to the Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, regarding the military service record of John Riley, with multiple 'RECEIVED' date stamps from the Pension Files Subdivision and handwritten annotations/signatures in the upper left margin.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 223
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Typed letter dated June 1, 1932 from James E. Riley of Runge, Texas to E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, regarding his mother Mrs. Maggie E. Riley's widow pension claim (W O 1711039) as widow of John Riley, referencing Captain Jones' Company, Texas Frontier Forces; bears a 'RECEIVED JUN 4 1932' date stamp and signature.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 239
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Typewritten letter from J. E. Riley of Runge, Texas to the Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, Washington D.C., enclosing Mrs. Maggie E. Riley's Indian Wars widow's pension application (Form 3-028) and a certified copy of John Riley's service record; bears two circular official stamps including a 'RECEIVED FEB 2' date stamp, and a handwritten signature 'J. E. Riley, Runge, Tex.'
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 217
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Typed letter (page 2) from James E. Riley regarding his father John Riley's Confederate/frontier military service, with pension office stamps, notary signature, and receipt stamp.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 229
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Letter Re: NAB Widow Sub Division, W.C. 1711039, Mrs. Maggie E. Riley
Typed letter from John Riley (son) to Mr. E. M. Morgan, Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, regarding his mother's widow's pension claim, discussing evidence submitted and Texas Frontier Forces service.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 228
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Scanned typed letter from James E. Riley to the Veterans Administration inquiring about pension increase eligibility for his mother, widow Maggie E. Riley, with handwritten claim number annotation (W. C. 1,711,039), signature, and two circular date-received rubber stamps, one reading "RECEIVED MAR 7 1938 DEP. CLAIMS SERVICE DEPENDENTS SUBDIV. Sec. 9" and another partially legible stamp near the top.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 249
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Ireland Data
Map of Ireland showing birth places of family members when known, plus information on Cahersiveen and Daniel O'Connell.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 31
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Plat of Division of Margaret E. Riley Land
Survey plat map showing the division of the Margaret E. Riley land tract into numbered tracts among heirs (F.N. Hackney/Catherine Riley, William U. Riley, J. Patrick Riley, James E. Riley, William J. Riley Hrs., John P. Riley Hrs.), with metes-and-bounds measurements, compass bearings, adjoining landowners (Daniel Nicodemus, A.B. Barrier Co., J.W. White, Robert Kleberg, C.I. Co.), a north arrow, and a scale of 500 varas to the inch, surveyed by A. Conrads in October 1942.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 438
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Map showing how land inherited from John Joseph Riley was partitioned, including tracks and their owners, farm and ranch houses, and burial plots.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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Rotated survey/plat map showing land tracts and ownership parcels straddling the DeWitt-Karnes county line in Texas, with tract acreages and survey/abstract numbers (Francisco A-185, A-304, Cuadrilla A-24, A-308), including a north arrow labeled 'No Scale'.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 376
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Map of Ireland showing counties and provinces (Ulster, Leinster, Connacht, Munster), with arrows pointing to Cahersiveen (Kerry), Limerick County, and Cork County indicating birthplaces of family members
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 52
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IN RE: EST. OF JOHN J. RILEY — MAP OF PARTITION — As surveyed by W.H. Leckie, S.L.S., Sept. A.D. 1929.
Scanned survey map showing tracts of land partitioned among Riley family descendants: Tract 6 (Catherine Riley / F.N. Hackney, 266 Acres), Tract 3 (J. Patrick Riley, 292.9/10 Acres), Tract 4/5 (Wm./A.B. Riley), Tract 2 (A.J. Riley, 345 1/10 Acres), Tract 1 (C.J. Riley, 605 Acres). Roads to Helena, Nordheim, and Cabeza are marked, along with neighboring landowners D. Nicodemus, Francisco Leal, N.B. Evans, J. McKinis, and R. Kief, farm house locations, a legend explaining that black lines show original survey boundaries and red lines/distances show partitions as surveyed, a compass arrow, and a scale note reading 'Scale = 1 Inch = 500 Varas.'
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 58
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Enlistment record
Enlistment record for John Riley in the 97th Foot Soldiers, included in Addendum A of the Riley Family History Document; gives his origin as Cahersiveen, Kerry County, Ireland and age as 20.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Confederate Pension record stating Margaret Ellen McNamara was a resident of Texas from 1866 forward and that she married John Joseph Riley on 15 Jan 1876 in Bexar County.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 35
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Company Muster Roll
Confederate Compiled Service Record card for John Riley, 36th Texas Cavalry, Capt. E. A. Stevens' Company (also known as Company I, 36th Regiment Texas Cavalry), Wood's Reg't Texas Mounted Vol., Company Muster Roll for September & October 1862; enrolled May 15, 1862 at San Antonio by E. A. Stevens; mustered in May 15, 1862 at San Antonio by Lt Maclin; last paid by Capt Eckford to June 30, 1862; valuation of horse $145/100, equipments $10/100; regiment (36th, also called 32d and Wood's) organized June 1, 1862 with ten companies A to K; copyist J. W. Wilkinson (642)
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 193
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WO 25/542B
British Army regimental register page (WO 25/542B), Public Record Office, listing soldiers by regimental number with date of enlistment, age, birthplace, and service details; entry for John Riley (No. 3906) is marked with a hand-drawn arrow.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 25
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Scanned handwritten index/pension card with military service and family data for Capt. Franklin Jones, including enlistment dates, surgeon's certification, death and marriage dates, and status-report checkmarks.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 246
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Campaign and Service Records
Campaign and Service Records found on internet on-line sites, containing some records of military campaigns and personnel for John Joseph Riley's service.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 180
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John Riley's Confederate Army service record, which states he was going to Karnes County after the war.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34
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Muster Roll of Capt. Franklin Jones, Company "A", Texas Frontier Forces
Photostat copy of the Roster and Payroll / Muster Roll of Capt. Jones' Company "A", Frontier Forces, dated Nov. 11th, 1870, listing Lockwood Birdsall, Florence Mahoney, John Yalvy, John Riley, John and Stephen Thompson among others; original held by the Archivist in the State Library, Austin, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243
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Veterans Administration Pension Files Subdivision record card for soldier John Riley, Company A, Frontier Battalion of Texas (Indian Wars), with clerk annotations including 'No. ident. claim, Service record 2/6, 1932', 'No. claim, ident. Alph'b record 2/6, 1932', remarks 'No Fed. War'clm.' signed J.H.C. 7/10/32.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 275
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Pension filed by Maggie Riley, wife of John Joseph Riley, which included John Riley's account of his military service.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 16
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Pension application for John Riley's service in the Frontier Forces, submitted by his wife in 1932
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30
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Copy of the record of John Joseph Riley's service in the Frontier Forces, included in this section.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 207
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Company Muster Roll
Confederate Compiled Service Record card for John Riley, 36th Texas Cavalry, Capt. E. A. Stevens' Co. (also known as Company I, 36th Regiment Texas Cavalry), Company Muster Roll for March & April 1863; enrolled May 15, 1862 at San Antonio by Capt Stevens; mustered in May 15, 186_ at San Antonio by Lt Macklin; last paid by Capt French to Feby 28, 1863; valuation of horse $14/100, equipments $15/100; regiment (36th, also called 32d and Woods') organized June 1, 1862 with ten companies A to K; copyist J. W. Wilkinson (642)
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 193
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Military records say he moved to Karnes County after his Confederate Army service.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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Company Muster-in Roll
Confederate compiled military service record index card for John Riley, Private, Capt. Governor H. Nelson's Co., 1 Regiment Texas Volunteers (subsequently Company E, 1st McCulloch's Regiment Texas Cavalry), age 23, roll dated San Antonio, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 189
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Soldier record card
Individual soldier record: John Riley, first name John, Regiment Name 36 Texas Cavalry, Rank In Private, Rank Out Private, Film Number M227 roll 31.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 183
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Scanned Confederate compiled military service record card for John Riley, Private, Capt. E. A. Stevens' Company, 36th Cavalry, Texas, showing muster roll details, enrollment and muster information at San Antonio, and horse/equipment valuation.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 190
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Confederate Pension Application
Confederate Pension Application with a story giving birth as 20 June 1837.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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Civil War account
John Joseph Riley's Civil War account, in which he stated he was born 20 June 1837.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 49
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Typed letter from the War Department, The Adjutant General's Office, Washington, to the Comptroller, State of Texas, Austin, Texas, reproduced from the holdings of the Texas State Archives, regarding the Confederate service record of John Riley, Private, Co. G, 36th Regiment Texas Cavalry (also known as Woods' Regiment, Texas Cavalry, C.S.A.), signed by C. H. Bridges, Major General, The Adjutant General, by B.B.; document number 47566.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 205
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Military enlistment record, register number 3906, for John Riley, giving enlistment date, age, birth parish and county, non-effective/desertion status, service length, and remarks; this page is described as the 'second page' of this record and differs from another page regarding the desertion location (Preston vs. Colchester)
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 23
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1930 pension application filed by Margaret Ellen for the military service of John Joseph Riley, stating she had lived in Texas since 1866.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Record of the Boys in Gray. 1861-1865
Typed transcript of a Confederate veteran questionnaire/account of John Riley's Civil War service, with handwritten cursive certification line at bottom reading 'The above was written by my Husband John Riley', a circular 'TX' stamp, and record number 47564 in the lower left.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 181
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Pension application
An application by Maggie E. Riley for a Pension from the service of John Riley in the Confederate Army.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Riley Family History document
Riley Family History document with details on John Riley's Confederate military service, his Regiment, pay stubs, and his wife's pension
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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Texas Rangers enlistment record
Record obtained from the Texas Rangers verifying enlistment into the Frontier Forces on 6 October 1870 at Fort Mason, Texas, listing (incorrectly) Fort Mason as birthplace, and honorable discharge in November 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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Muster Roll of Company "A", Texas Frontier Forces
Original Muster Roll of Company "A", Texas Frontier Forces, Capt. Franklin Jones Commanding, on file in the Archives of the State Librarian in Austin, listing John Riley, Florence Mahoney, and John Falvey.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 229
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Affidavit re: Widow Pension Claim W. C. 1711039
Typed and signed affidavit (State of Texas, County of Karnes) by J. R. Fortner attesting to John Riley's Confederate/Texas Frontier Forces service, notarized by C. R. Alexander Jr.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 240
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Veterans service/pension record card for John Riley, Private, Co. A, Texas Frontier Force, Indian War service, listing enlistment/discharge dates, marriage date, birth year, beneficiary, and death information.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 254
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Letter from the Texas Library and Historical Commission, State Library, Austin, dated January 20, 1932, signed by Harriet Smither, Archivist, certifying John Riley's Indian Wars military service record (Company A, Frontier Battalion). The letter bears multiple official 'RECEIVED' date stamps from the Pension Files Sub-Division.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 220
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Soldier roster entry
Roster listing: Rilev. John, Company G,I, Private, Private.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 183
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WO25/254B, p.190 of 245
Register page (page 190 of 245) of document WO25/254B, listing Register Number 3906, Name John Riley, Date of Enlistment 20 Dec 1854, Age at Enlistment 20, Where Born Parish Cahersiveen, Where Born County Kerry, Non Effective: Deserted 5 May, Colchester, Service 136 days, Remarks (none)
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 22
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Roster and Payroll of Captain Jones Co. "A" Frontier Forces
Photostatic copy of the Roster and Payroll of Captain Jones Co. "A" Frontier Forces, referenced in the affidavit as containing names familiar to Martha, including Lockwood Birdsall, Florence Mahoney, John Falvy, John Riley, and John and Stephen Thompson.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241
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Army pension card for Maggie E. Riley, widow of Pvt. John Riley of the Texas Frontier Forces, under Indian Wars law, listing certificate number and pension issue rates and dates.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 256
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1st Regiment, Texas Cavalry (McCulloch's) (1st Mounted Riflemen)
Civil War Soldiers & Sailors System (CWSS) record for John Riley, Company E, 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry (McCulloch's) (1st Mounted Riflemen), Confederate Texas Troops; Soldier's Rank In: Private; Soldier's Rank Out: Private; Film Number M227 roll 31.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 182
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Naturalization Record
A Naturalization Record that may or may not belong to John Joseph Riley, underlying the alternative timeline; petitioned in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin in October 1857.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26
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Discharge from the Frontier Forces upon the closing of Fort Mason.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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Company Muster Roll, R 36 Cav. Texas
Confederate compiled military service record card for John Riley, Co. I, Woods' Regiment Texas Cavalry, Company Muster Roll for May 15 to June 30, 1862.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 192
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Scanned Confederate pay/service card for John Riley, Corporal, showing payment record dated 17 June 1862 and pay period from 28 Feb 1862 to 14 June 1862 with amounts for pay and clothing; a redacted black bar appears near the top.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 190
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Certified copy of John Riley's service record, signed by Fannie M. Wilcox, Acting State Librarian, taken from the original Muster Rolls of Capt. Franklin Jones' Co. "A", Frontier Battalion, on file in the Texas State Library archives, showing John Riley's service from Oct. 6, 1870 to Nov. 11, 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 217
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Texas Ranger archives
Records of a J. J. O'Reilly and a John Riley located in the Texas Ranger archives; the J. J. O'Reilly records did not match his birth date and were deemed not applicable.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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Abstract, Report, and Recommendation
Printed government form for Indian Wars pension service verification for Company A, Texas Frontier Forces, with notes on John Riley's service record, abstracted by R. Wandling, verified by R.E. Lowry, and stamped JUL 1 4 1932 by S.J. Engh, Chief, Invalid Division.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 248
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Company Muster Roll
Confederate compiled military service record index card for John Riley, Private, Co. G, Woods' Regiment Texas Cavalry (36th Cavalry, Texas), age 24, muster roll for April 3 to June 30 1862, remarks note transfer to Capt. E. A. Stevens' Co. 15 May 1862.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 189
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Company Muster Roll
Confederate service record for John Riley, Pvt, Co. I, 32 Regiment Texas Cavalry (36th, also called 3rd and Woods' Regiment Texas Cavalry, organized June 1, 1862 with ten companies A to K); appears on Company Muster Roll for Jan & Feb 1864; enrolled May 15, 1862 at San Antonio by Capt Stevens; mustered into service May 15, 1862 at San Antonio by Lt Macklin; last paid by Capt Eckford to Aug 31, 1863; valuation of horse $145.00, equipments $13.00; recapitulation indicates present; copied by J. W. Wilkinson (547).
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 194
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Confederate service record index card for John Riley, Private, Co. G, 1st (McCulloch's) Texas Cavalry (1st Texas Mounted Riflemen), subsequently part of 8th (Taylor's) Battalion Texas Cavalry, listing card number 50202588
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 188
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A History of Karnes County and old Helena
Excerpt from "A History of Karnes County and old Helena," San Felipe Press, Austin, quoting an obituary-style item that misspells his name: 'JohD Jscob Riley, 82, died at his ranch home November 1, 1917. He was a pioneer settler and was the contractor who built Helena Court House.'
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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Funeral Notice - Mr. John Joseph Riley
Newspaper funeral notice clipping stating John Joseph Riley born 1835, aged 82 years, died Thursday at 8:45 p.m. Nov. 1, 1917 at Runge; funeral from the Catholic Church, interment at the Catholic Cemetery.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
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Karnes County historical news article stating John Joseph Riley was a contractor who built the Court House in Helena, Texas in 1873.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
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Karnes County News Vol. 1, No. 1, 1887 / A History of Karnes County and Old Helena
On-line historical headlines titled 'News from: Karnes County News Vol. 1, No. 1, 1887', subtitled as pages 106-118 of 'A History of Karnes County and Old Helena,' San Felipe Press, Austin 1969, containing an article about John Jacob Riley's death and his role as contractor for the Helena Court House.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 39
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A History of Karnes County and Old Helena (San Felipe Press, Austin, 1969)
Excerpt quoting: "John Jacob Riley, 82, died at his ranch home November 1, 1917. He was a pioneer settler and was the contractor who built Helena Court House."
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 41
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Index to 291.75 acres of the N. B. Evans et al Surveys
Typed title abstract index listing the chain of title (grantor, grantee, instrument type, volume-page, and abstract page) for a 291.75-acre tract (N. 1/2 of Tract B and all of Tracts C & D of the Subdivisions of the Jas. E. Riley Tract, Vol. 258-5), owned by Wm. Maurice Riley; certificate closed November 10, 1958 at 5 P.M.; prepared by Karnes County Abstract Company; abstract totals 234 pages.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 69
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A brief story written by Opal Riley about John Joseph Riley's immigration and Civil War service.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Affidavit of J. R. Fortner, who first knew John Riley in 1869 and knew of his service in the Texas Frontier Service.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243
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Handwritten cursive signature/attribution reading 'The above lines written by my Husband John Riley'.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 199
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History of the John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara Riley family
A brief history on page 17 of the John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara Riley family.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 306
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Family affidavits
Family affidavits indicated John and Margaret only had seven children.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2
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Affidavit
Affidavit by William E. Butler and Otto Faschenbauer regarding the family history, marriage, and heirs of William J. Riley and Maggie Mae Riley; filed April 30, 1955, recorded in the Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Volume 233 page 240.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 555
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Affidavit of James Egan Riley
Affidavit by James E. Riley about the family of John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 31
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Riley Family History document
Document with records of the buying and selling of land by John Riley, consistent with the 2060 acres shown in the 1880 census.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 46
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Widow's Pension Application
Widow's Pension Application filed by Margaret Ellen (McNamara) Riley for her husband John Riley, stating she lived in Karnes County from 1866 until her death.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 706
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History of the church (booklet)
A booklet on the history of the church listing statue dedications: a St. Joseph statue dedicated to John Joseph Riley, a Virgin Mary statue in memory of Mary Elizabeth Riley (who was only 11 when she died), and a statue in memory of William McNamara.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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Family Story about John Joseph Riley
Family historical information about the Riley Ranch house and John Joseph Riley, included with a painting made from an old photo.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 31
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Naturalization papers
Naturalization papers for John Riley (see Addendum A) stating he arrived in New York in August 1851 at age 25, born 1835.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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1946-1955 DEATHS
Table titled '1946-1955 DEATHS' from the Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, listing individuals with surname Riley, county of death, date of death, and file number
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 551
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Riley Family History
A Riley Family History document compiled by Robert M. Riley of Fort Worth, Texas.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 291
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Promissory Note
Promissory note for $1500.00 executed by John Riley payable October 1st, 1894, to the order of Grace F. Hadley at the National Bank of Bellows Falls, Vermont, with 10 per cent interest per annum.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 107
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Lease from John Riley to John L. Rutledge
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 70
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Pay records/pay stubs showing a John Riley served with the Frontier Battalion from April 1883 through August 1883, bearing a signature attributed to John Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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An oral family story as told by Margie Stefka about John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31
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A record on Ancestry.com summarizing John Riley's service in the British Military, specifically joining the 97th Foot Soldiers regiment.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 21
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Robert M. Riley states he has many records of John Joseph Riley, including his death record.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 39
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Saint Anthony's booklet
States that he joined Company "A" of the Frontier Forces at Fort Mason, Texas in 1870.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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James Egan Riley Affidavit
James Egan Riley Affidavit stating John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley had seven children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Letter Patent
Letter patent from the State of Texas relinquishing to John Riley, assignee, and his heirs or assigns forever, all right and title in and to land heretofore held and possessed by the State.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 88
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Death record of John Joseph Riley, which did not identify his parents.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 9
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Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
2 citations provide evidence for Name, Death.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray 1861-1865
Book titled "Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray 1861-1865" by Mamie Yeary, a 948 page compilation of personal accounts of Confederate soldiers, from which John Riley's account was taken.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 16
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Land Patent
Patent, State of Texas to John Riley (1), Vol 31 p.118, 95.5 acres, filed 22 Dec 1903.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Voter registration for John Riley, dated 25 July 1867, referenced as being in Section 1A2.2, showing him living in DeWitt County.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29
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Saint Anthony's Booklet
Saint Anthony's Booklet for their 75th year of existence, containing some history of the Riley family, stating John Joseph Riley bought his land in the late 1870's and early 1880's.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
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James Riley - Overview - Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com printed family tree overview page for James Riley (1886-1886), showing timeline of birth and death and family member panel with parents John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 415
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Patent, State of Texas to John Riley (1)
Land patent for 83.5 acres, Volume 85, Page 458.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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AFFIDAVIT
Typed affidavit page from James E. Riley regarding family heirship, dated December 14, 1953, sworn in Bexar County, filed December 17, 1953, recorded in Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Volume 220, page 597, prepared by Karnes County Abstract Company.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 59
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Report on Cabeza, Texas
A report documented by Margie (Riley) Stefka providing insight into John Joseph Riley's life, referenced as included in more detail in Section 6.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
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Patent, State of Texas to John Riley (1)
Land patent for 95.5 acres, Volume 31, Page 118.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 73
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Mary Elizabeth Riley - Overview - Ancestry.com
Printed screenshot of an Ancestry.com person overview page for Mary Elizabeth Riley from the 'Shaw Family Tree,' showing timeline, family members, and source information.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 400
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75th Jubilee Book
Quoted text describing the founding of the Catholic church at Runge, the donation of land, the contract for the frame church, and the early Catholic families including the Rileys and Browns.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 346
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Summary of Service
Summary of Service - a personal description of John Joseph Riley's service in the Confederate Army, included in the Pension Application filed by Maggie Riley in 1930.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 180
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County marriage record
County marriage record for John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara, giving 15 Jan 1876.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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75th Anniversary Jubilee booklet
Booklet published for the 75th Anniversary of Saint Anthony's Parish, including a history section and pages about the Riley family, statues and donors, First Parishioners, and 'My Memories of St. Anthony's'.
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A booklet from Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in Runge, Texas with history including the John Joseph Riley family, stating he served in the Confederate Army.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
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Marriage record of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara, with her parents as witnesses (Catherine's name misspelled).
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List of special donors and donations to St. Anthony's Church, including statues, altar items, and building fund memorials
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 326
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AFFIDAVIT TO ANY FACT
Affidavit to Any Fact, sworn by Mrs. Maggie E. Riley (WO-1711039) regarding her continuous residence on the home ranch near Runge, Texas since the death of her husband John Riley on November 1st. 1917; sworn before a Notary Public in Karnes County, Texas on 14 April A. D. 1932.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 235
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1867 Voter Registration
1867 Voter Registration listing brand registrations for John Riley (10 August 1867) and Lockwood Birdsall, and evidence John Riley could not read or write.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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1867 Voter Registration
Voter Registration record referenced as basically matching the information in the 1857 Naturalization Document.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 20
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Conversations with Margie Stefka
Oral history conversations recounting stories about John Joseph Riley and Margaret McNamara.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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Family Affidavit defining John Joseph Riley family
Affidavit generated by James Egan Riley identifying himself as son of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen Riley of Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas, aged sixty seven and never married.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
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Civil War widow's pension application
Application for a Civil War widow's pension filed by his wife in 1930, containing a story supposedly written by John Joseph Riley about his military service, stating he was born 20 June 1837.
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Promissory note for $1500.00 signed by John Riley, payable to Grace F. Hadley at the National Bank of Bellows Falls, Vermont, due October 1, 1894, at 10% annual interest plus 10% attorney's fees if placed for collection.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 100
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A Riley family story written by Opal Riley describing John Riley splitting rails after coming to Texas and eventually buying 2500 acres of land.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31
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John & Elizabeth Riley Family Tree (Ancestry.com)
John & Elizabeth Riley Family Tree on Ancestry.com, containing details of the parents and siblings of John Joseph Riley and a summary of John Joseph Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 10
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John Joseph Riley, Contractor for Helena Courthouse
Attachment to the letter: a document/summary defining the history for the family of John Joseph Riley, stating he was the contractor for the Helena Courthouse.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 39
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Widow Pension Brief, W C No. 1711039
Veterans Administration, Bureau of Pensions, Brief — Widow Pension, Act of March 3, 1927, W C No. 1711039, for claimant Maggie E. Riley, widow of soldier John Riley; rate $30 per month commencing January 30, 1932; submitted for admission July 14, 1932 by R Wandling, Examiner; approved for admission July 18, 1932 by N Baker, Legal Reviewer.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 253
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Research on John Joseph Riley's Family
Possible, unverified records found regarding the parents and/or siblings of John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 31
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Land Patent
Patent, State of Texas to John Riley (1), Vol 85 p.458, 83.5 acres, filed 9 Oct 1929.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Opal Riley's note
Opal Riley's note referencing John Riley working 'for 50 cents a day'
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray
Document by Miss Mamie Yeary containing a Civil War service summary dictated by John Joseph Riley around 1912, including a possible alternate birth date of 20 June 1837.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
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Addendum A
Write-up about John Riley building the Courthouse in Helena, Texas, included in Addendum A.
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Form 3-463
Veterans Administration Pension Service Form 3-463 routing slip, W.C. No. 1717039, for soldier Riley, with instructions to return papers to Widow's Sub-Division for action on return of a photostatic copy of a muster roll; signed/noted by W. Baker, Rev.
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Affidavit of Martha L. Leckie
Typed affidavit of Mrs. Martha Louise Leckie (nee Newman) regarding her acquaintance with Lockwood Birdsall, Florence Mahoney, John Falvy, John Riley, and the Thompson brothers, with her signature and a notarial acknowledgment by C.R. Alexander, Notary Public, Karnes County, Texas, dated June 27, 1932.
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1867 Voter Registration
1867 Voter Registration for John Riley in DeWitt County, Texas, included in Addendum A of the Riley Family History document, stating he had been in the state about 8 years
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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Brand Registration
Brand Registration in Karnes County by John Riley and Lockwood Birdsell
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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Riley Heirship Affidavit
Riley Heirship Affidavit stating John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley had seven children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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Riley_Shaw Family Tree (Ancestry.com)
Riley_Shaw Family Tree on Ancestry.com, where the details of John Joseph Riley remain.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 10
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Brand registration for John Riley, dated 10 August 1867, similar to Lockwood's brand with "P" changed to "R".
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29
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Riley Family History document (pension support data)
Pension application by his wife for his Frontier Forces service; details included in the Riley Family History document support data.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5
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Saint Anthony Parish 75th Anniversary booklet
Booklet published by the Saint Anthony Parish of Runge, Texas for its 75th Anniversary, including a parish history that discusses the Riley family and other early parishioners, a photo of the Riley family, and mention of land donated by John Joseph Riley to the church.
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Affidavit from Martha Leckie of Karnes County, included in the pension application, discussing the friendship between John and Lockwood
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30
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Riley Family History
The Riley Family History document about John Joseph Riley and his family, generated in 2011, representing prior research; this addendum adds additional data found since then.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 1
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Addendum A
Addendum A of the Riley Family History document, discussing John Riley's possible close relation to Catherine Farrell
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Scanned tabular death index page (1903-1940) for the surname Riley, listing given names, death counties, dates, and certificate numbers, sourced from Ancestry.com Database: Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
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Voter Registration
First page of John Riley's voter registration record, DeWitt County, showing number 371, date 25 July 1867, name John Riley, place of residence DeWitt County, precinct 2, time in state 8 years, time in county 4 months, time in precinct 4 months.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 17
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Claim Number 1711039
Pension bureau claim card (Form 3-730) for Indian Widow claim, claimant Maggie E. Riley, soldier John Riley, service in Frontier Forces of Texas, listing applications filed, issues, and indorsements dated 1932
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Affidavit to Any One, WO-1711039
Notarized affidavit of James E. Riley, sworn before Notary C.R. Alexander in Karnes County, Texas, regarding his father John Riley's military service and lack of surviving comrades who could corroborate his service, filed in support of Mrs. Maggie E. Riley's widow's pension claim (WO-1711039); received by the Pension Division, West Section on April 21, 1932.
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Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray, 1861-1865
Typewritten reminiscence account of Confederate soldier John Riley describing his Civil War service, with a handwritten signature line at bottom attributing authorship to his wife on his behalf, and a circular 'TX' stamp near the bottom right.
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Cabeza Historical Marker
Texas Historical Commission marker text describing the founding and history of Cabeza, Texas, including settlement by Joshua Butler, ranching by John Riley and P. P. Short, schools, post office (1889-1907), and community decline by the 1950s.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 42
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Riley Family History
Riley Family History document containing early research and family stories about John Riley living in Massachusetts before Texas.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
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Typewritten notary acknowledgment by County Clerk A. Maley for John Riley, Karnes County, Texas.
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Affidavit of Heirship
Affidavit of Heirship of John Joseph Riley and his wife, Margaret Ellen Riley, referenced within the Affidavit of Adverse Possession.
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Voter Registration
John's Voter Registration in DeWitt County
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4
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In Re: MBAB Widow Sub-Division, W. O. 1711039, Mrs. Maggie E. Riley
Typed notarized affidavit of Mrs. Nora Henrich regarding her acquaintance with John Riley, sworn before a notary public in Tarrant County, Texas, with faint show-through text from the reverse side of the page visible behind it, and a partial embossed notary seal stamp visible at the lower left margin.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 242
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Pay Stub Records
Pay Stub Records - records of pay stubs for John Joseph Riley, provided by online sites.
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Affidavit of Heirship
Affidavit of Heirship sworn before the undersigned authority in Karnes County, Texas, by Opal M. Phillips and Mrs. John O. Riley, setting out the family and heirs of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 62
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Oval-framed portrait photograph of an elderly bearded man in a suit and vest.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 41
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Winter photograph of a wood-frame farmhouse with a large brick chimney, surrounded by bare trees and snow, with a wooden picket fence and a stack of stones or firewood in the yard, and a large barrel/cistern in the foreground.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 47
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A drawing (not a photo) of a man and woman of questionable identification; initially thought to depict a young John Joseph Riley and his wife Maggie Riley, but concluded not to be a Riley family picture.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 14
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Photo of the John Joseph Riley house, taken during a rare snow-storm, showing the house after it had deteriorated some.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
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Bearded man in suit, portrait photo of John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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Portrait photograph of a bearded man wearing a long coat, identified as John Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 37
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Black and white portrait photograph of a man, head and shoulders, wearing a dark jacket over a light shirt.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 36
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Portrait photograph of an elderly bearded man, likely John Joseph Riley, wearing a coat and tie
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 39
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Portrait photograph of a bearded man, identified as John Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 38
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Head-and-shoulders portrait photograph of a man in a suit, identified as John Joseph Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 40
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In Loving Remembrance of John Joseph Riley
In memoriam mourning card with Sacred Heart illustration and prayer, giving birth date June 24, 1835 and death date Nov. 1, 1917.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
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Small sepia-toned photographic thumbnail used as the family-panel icon for John Joseph Riley, in contrast to the generic silhouette icons used for other relatives.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 66
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Photograph of Doris with her parents John and Margaret standing beside a Model T Ford, thought to belong to James Egan Riley.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
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Family photo of the seven children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
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John Joseph Riley family photo
The John Joseph Riley family photo, taken in approximately 1890, showing family members left to right.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2
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Photo showing John and Margaret with two children, of poor quality, John's face somewhat obscured; from the collection of Margie Stefka.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 4
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Portrait photograph of John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
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Cabeza historical marker
Photograph of a Texas historical marker plaque titled 'Cabeza' describing the settlement founded by Joshua Butler, John Riley, and P.P. Short.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 41
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Cabeza Historical Marker Photograph
Photograph of a Texas Historical Commission marker titled "Cabeza", mounted on a stone base.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 42
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Family photograph of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara's family, showing 7 children.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
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Photograph of the John Joseph Riley family, listing members left to right.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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75th anniversary publication
Picture of John included in the 75th anniversary publication of St. Anthony Catholic Church's celebration, near a picture of the John Joseph Riley family.
2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
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John Joseph RILEY
Portrait of a bearded man in suit, identified as John Joseph Riley
2011 Riley Family History, p. 23
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Residence, Justice Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas
Small thumbnail photo of a house/residence.
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 34
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John Joseph Riley, 1835 - 1917
Studio portrait of an elderly man with a long white beard, wearing a suit jacket.
2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2
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- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 138
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 140
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 141
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 142
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 190
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 198
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 201