JOHN MORIS² RILEY
1856 to 1940
First recorded in the 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 551
The record
- Born
- 09 Jun 1856 , Monson, Massachusetts
- Died
- 1940 , Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
- Occupation
- Laborer at Wool Mill; "Boss Gigger"
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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1923 passport has date of birth as 9 June 1856; no records found after 1930 census, assumed died before 1940 census.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 99
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Age 24, listed as household member in 1880 census.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 128
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Age 4 in the 1860 census, listed in the household of Hegan Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 122
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Age 4, in Hogan Riley's household.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 31
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Age 9 in 1865, single.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 125
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Applied for a passport whose write-up describes that Delia Riley Callahan possessed a family Bible.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 8
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Applied for a U.S. passport in 1923 from Hampden County, Massachusetts, stating he was a native and loyal citizen of the United States.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 135
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Child of Egan Riley; working in the Cotton Mill per 1870 census.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 116
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First child born to Egan and Ellen Riley; born 9 June 1856 in Monson, MA.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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His 1923 passport lists his birth date as 9 June 1856; assumed to have died before the 1940 census as no later records were found.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 112
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Listed age 4, in Morgan Riley's household, in the 1860 census.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 162
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Listed as age 9 in the Agin Riley household in the 1865 Massachusetts State Census.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 124
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Listed as child of Egan Riley in the ancestry record.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 130
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Listed as household member, age 4, in the 1860 census.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 121
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Passport from 1923 gives birth date as 9 June 1856; assumed died before 1940 census.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 111
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Referenced in earlier discussions about his passport.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 109
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Son of Aegan and Ellen Riley, age 24, listed as unemployed.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 129
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Son of Egan and Ellen; noted unemployed for 4 months in 1880 census; went on to lead a reasonably successful life.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 97
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Son of Egan Riley and Ellen Dorney; filed a 1923 passport application stating his father came to the US about 1840.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 96
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Son of Egan Riley, born 9 Jun 1856; died 1940; lived with parents in Monson in 1860.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 115
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Son of Egan Riley; filed a 1923 passport application stating his father came to the US about 1840.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 114
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Son of Egan Riley. His passport provided family information, said to come partly from a family Bible belonging to Egan Riley's mother, Elizabeth Gilson.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 7
The family
Married
- Catherine Kate Davaney 11 Aug 1890 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 99
- Catherine Riley 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 135
Parent
- Eagan Reilly 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 7
- Ellen E Dorney 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 96
- Ellen Riley 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
Child
- William James Riley 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
Sibling
- Delia L Bridget Riley 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 7
A life in dates
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Egan Riley came to the US, per a 1923 passport application by his son John Moris Riley
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 114
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Birth of Son John Moris Riley to Egan Riley (age 30)
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 115
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Child of Egan and Ellen: John Moris Riley (1856-1940).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 96
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John Moris Riley was born.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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Birth of John Moris Riley
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 112
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Birth of John Moris Riley; 1923 passport lists date of birth as 9 June 1856
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 99
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Passport from 1923 gives birth date as 9 June 1856.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 111
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John M. Riley swore he was born at Monson, in the State of Massachusetts, on or about the ninth day of June, 1858.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 135
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Persons whose usual place of abode on 1 June 1860 was in this family, per the 1860 census schedule of Monson.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 31
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Morgan Riley household, dwelling 1249, family 1243, listed in the 1860 census.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 162
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Enumerated in the 1860 United States Federal Census
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 121
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Egan and Ellen Riley living in Monson, MA with sons John and Patrick; Egan works in the Mill (Cotton or Wool).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 97
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Listed as usual place of abode in the household of Hegan Riley in the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 122
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Residence record (age 34): Residence Post Office Palmer. Eagan (spelled Hegan) is working in the Wool/Cotton Mill. Sons John and Daniel are living with their parents in Monson. Eagan's brothers Daniel and Patrick both live with their families in the neighborhood.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 115
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Enumerated in the Massachusetts State Census for the Town of Monson, Hampden County, in the household of Agin Riley, age 40, a laborer born in County Kerry, Ireland.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 125
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Enumerated in the Massachusetts State Census
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 124
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Family living in Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, about 13 miles NNW of Monson. Egan (spelled Reagan Reily) and children John, Patrick, and Ellen work in the Cotton Mill; Mary attends school; Bridget is 2. Parents cannot read or write but children can. Family lives near Patrick Riley's wife and children, though Patrick's whereabouts are unknown.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 97
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Age 44. Residence Post Office: Enfield. In the census, Eagan (spelled Reagan Reily) and three of his children (John, Patrick, and Ellen) are all working in the Cotton Mill. Mary is attending school and Bridget is 2. Parents cannot read or write but children can.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 116
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Egan (spelled Aegan) still working at the Wool Mill as a Gigger; several children also work at the Wool Mill and all still live with parents. John Moris Riley is noted as unemployed for 4 months.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 97
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1880 U.S. Federal Census enumeration of dwelling 110/100 in Monson, taken 9 June 1880; household headed by Aegan Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 129
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John Moris Riley was living with his parents in the 1880 census.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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Marriage of John Moris Riley and Catherine "Kate" Davaney
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 112
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John married Catherine "Kate" Devaney.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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John Moris Riley married Catherine Davaney.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 111
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Marriage of John Moris Riley
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 99
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Family living in Monson; John working in the Wool Mill as a Laborer; William attending school; all family members can read and write (1900 Federal Census).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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John identified as a "Boss Gigger" in city directories.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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Family living on Pease Ave in Monson, apparently owning their home mortgage free (1910 Federal Census); John still works at Wool Mill, as does son William.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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1920 census record could not be found, but John and Catherine are apparently still living in Monson.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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Passport issued/stamped by the Department of State, Washington, March 30, 1923.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 135
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John and Catherine apparently made a trip to Europe for a vacation; acquired a passport including information on John's background and his father Egan Riley (stating Egan came to the US in about 1840 and was naturalized in the Superior Court of Hampden County in Springfield, Massachusetts).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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Passport dated 30 March 1923, destinations England and Ireland.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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John M. Riley intended to leave the United States from the port of New York, N.Y., sailing on board the Regina on March 31, 1923, to visit England and Ireland for Touring.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 135
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Ship (Cedric) passenger list for return trip from Ireland to New York with arrival date of 30 Apr 1923.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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John and Catherine were designated to leave New York on the ship Regina.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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1930 census: John and Catherine living at 11 Stewart St and own the house valued at $3500; census taken 15 Apr 1930.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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Death of John Moris Riley; no records found after 1930 census, assumed died before 1940 census
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 99
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John Moris Riley died in 1940 per the listed dates (1856-1940).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 96
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No records for John Moris Riley found after the 1930 Census; assumed he died before 1940, but no record of his death could be found.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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Death of John Moris Riley, assumed based on absence of records after 1930 census
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 112
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No records found after 1930 census; assumed died before 1940 census.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 111
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Death recorded, file no. 18916
2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 551
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John M. Riley's occupation was given as Laborer, with permanent residence at Monson, Massachusetts.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 135
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Sworn to before an official this 19th day of [month not given].
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 135
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John Moris Riley applied for a passport.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 8
The documents
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1930 and 1940 census
No census or other records found for John Moris Riley after the 1930 census, leading to the assumption he died before 1940
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 112
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1860 United States Federal Census for Patrick Riley
1860 United States Federal Census, Schedule 1 (Free Inhabitants) for Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, Post Office Palmer, page 209, listing households including Morgan Riley, Patrick Riley, and Daniel Reardy families, enumerated 25 July 1860 by C. C. Shaw, Ass't Marshal.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 162
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1880 Federal Census
Egan (spelled Aegan) working at Wool Mill as a Gigger; several children also work there; John Moris Riley noted unemployed for 4 months.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 97
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Hegan Riley in the 1860 United States Federal Census
1860 United States Federal Census record for Hegan Riley and household
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 121
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1940 census
No record found for John Moris Riley; Charles Callahan listed as widowed; Ellen Elizabeth Riley shown in a mental hospital as Elizabeth O'Reilly.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 111
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1880 Federal Census
1880 census showing John Moris Riley living with his parents.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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1930 and 1940 census records referenced regarding John Moris Riley's death
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 99
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Massachusetts, State Census, 1865
Ancestry.com transcription summary card for Agin Riley in the 1865 Massachusetts State Census, listing personal details and household members.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 124
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1910 Federal Census
1910 Federal Census showing family on Pease Ave, Monson, owning home mortgage free.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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1860 United States Federal Census for Hegan Riley
Schedule 1 (Free Inhabitants), 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, page 209 (post office Palmer), enumerated by S. C. Shaw, Ass't Marshal, on the 25th day of July 1860, as of the first day of June 1860. Lists the households of Hegan Riley (lines 7-10) and Patrick Riley (lines 21-24), among neighboring households.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 122
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1880 United States Federal Census for Aegan Riley
1880 U.S. Federal Census, Schedule 1 (Population), for Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, Supervisor's District 6, Enumeration District 290, page 18, enumerated 9 June 1880; lists the Riley household alongside neighboring households (Sweeney/Bartholmew, Halligan, McLeale, Lemoine, King, Nardy).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 129
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1930 Federal Census
1930 census showing John and Catherine living at 11 Stewart St, owning house valued at $3500; census taken 15 Apr 1930.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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1930 census
Last known record for John Moris Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 111
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Massachusetts, State Census, 1865
State census schedule for the Town of Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, enumerated by Jos. P. Foster on 15 August 1865, listing the households of Robert Murphy, James Kenyon, Jerry Moratt, Michael Simon, Agin Riley, Philip Doyle, Timothy/Margaret/Mary Sullivan, and Hiram Blep.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 125
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1870 Federal Census
Family living in Ware, Hampshire County, MA; Egan (spelled Reagan Reily) and children John, Patrick, Ellen working in Cotton Mill; Mary in school; Bridget age 2; parents illiterate, children literate.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 97
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SCHEDULE 1.—Free Inhabitants in Monson in the County of Hampden State of Mass
1860 U.S. Federal Census, Schedule 1 (Free Inhabitants), Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, page 209, enumerated by C. C. Shaw, Ass't Marshal, on 25 July 1860, Post Office Palmer. Lists dwelling/family numbers, names, ages, sex, color, occupation, real and personal estate value, place of birth, and marked columns for married/attended school/cannot read-write/other status.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 31
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1880 United States Federal Census
Ancestry.com 1880 United States Federal Census record for Aegan Riley and household, Monson, Hampden, Massachusetts. Census Place: Monson, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 534; Page: 323B; Enumeration District: 290
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 128
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1860 Federal Census
Shows Egan and Ellen living in Monson, MA with sons John and Patrick; Egan works in the Mill.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 97
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1900 Federal Census
1900 Federal Census showing family in Monson; John working at Wool Mill; William attending school.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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Scanned handwritten page from the original 1865 Massachusetts State Census schedule showing the Riley household entries (household number 217), with ages, sex, birthplace, and residence columns.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 124
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U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925 for Egan Riley
1923 U.S. Passport Application form for John M. Riley of Monson, Massachusetts, sworn regarding his father Egan Riley born in Ireland, accompanied by wife Kate Riley (born June 13, 1868), stamped by the Department of State Passport Division March 30, 1923, Washington. Includes Oath of Allegiance and signature of John Marys Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 135
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Passport, 1923
Passport application listing John Moris Riley's date of birth as 9 June 1856 and Catherine "Kate" Davaney's birth date as 12 June 1868
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 112
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excerpt from passport
A passport for John Moris Riley provided family information, said to come from a family Bible belonging to Egan Riley's mother, Elizabeth Gilson.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 7
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Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915
Scanned page from a Massachusetts marriage register (town clerk's return), a handwritten ledger listing marriages with columns for date, groom and bride names and ages, occupation, residence, birthplace, parents' names, marriage number, and officiant. A red box highlights entry 14 (John W. Riley / Kate Davany) and an orange box highlights entry 18 (Robert D. Ryan / Minnie L. Riley).
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 130
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1923 Passport
Passport for John and Catherine Riley's 1923 trip to Europe, with background information including on Egan Riley's immigration and naturalization.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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1923 passport application
Passport application by John Moris Riley stating Egan Riley came to the US in about 1840.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 96
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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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John Moris Riley's passport
A passport John Moris Riley applied for, containing a write-up describing that Delia Riley Callahan possessed a family Bible.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 8
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City directories
City directories identifying John as "Boss Gigger".
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
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A family Bible belonging to Elizabeth Gilson was in the possession of Delia Riley Callahan, sister of John Moris Riley.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 7
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1923 passport of John Moris Riley listing date of birth as 9 June 1856
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 99
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Family Group Sheet for Egan Riley & Ellen Dorney
Family Group Sheet for Egan Riley & Ellen Dorney
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 99
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Passport application, 1923
Passport gives John Moris Riley's date of birth as 9 June 1856.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 111
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Cedric passenger list
Ship (Cedric) passenger list for the return trip from Ireland to New York.
2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
Every page
The 23 pages of the research this person appears on, in reading order. Open any of them in the volumes and check this page against it.
- 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 551
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 7
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 8
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 31
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 96
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 97
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 99
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 101
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 109
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 111
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 112
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 114
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 115
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 116
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 121
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 122
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 124
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 125
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 128
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 129
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 130
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 135
- 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 162