Riley line

Louise Riley

1882 to 1918

First recorded in the 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

The record

Born
10 Aug 1882 , Karnes County, Texas, USA
Died
3 Apr 1918 , Runge, Karnes County, Texas, USA
Buried
Runge Catholic Cemetery
Occupation
Own Income

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.

  • 1910 census: age 27, Daughter of head of household, single, white, female.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 406

  • Baptized Oct. 28, 1883, per records of the Catholic Church at Panna Maria; pictured in the John Riley family photo.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 330

  • Buried in the Runge Catholic Cemetery; remembrances from her funeral are shown on this page.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

  • Child of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara Riley; listed as deceased.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 372

  • Child of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen Riley; never married nor had children; died without a will.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 62

  • Child of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 59

  • Daughter of John and Margaret; shown in a picture undergoing Catholic Confirmation, with a certificate dated 20 June 1895 spelling the surname 'Rilley'.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 6

  • Daughter of John Joseph Riley and Margaret E. Riley; died without ever having given birth to a child, without having been married, and without leaving a will; never adopted a child.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 486

  • Daughter of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 404

  • Death also detailed separately on this page as: Death Date 3 Apr 1918, Death County Karnes, Certificate 17323. A sideways portrait photograph on this page is captioned with her name, possibly depicting her in death/funeral repose.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 407

  • In 1900 was age 17, single, daughter of the head of household.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 405

  • Listed as Daughter, age 17, single.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418

  • Member of John J Riley's household, Karnes County, 1900 and 1910.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • Mentioned as appearing with Catherine (Kate) Riley in an earlier picture related to a Catholic ceremony for two daughters.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 13

  • Named as one of the children born to the narrator's father and mother.

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3

  • Named in a photo caption of grave markers in the cemetery; headstone reading 'LOUISE RILEY' visible in the background.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 20

  • Never married; her name is spelled 'Louisa' in the 1900 census and on her death certificate, but with an 'e' on the end everywhere else, which is probably a spelling error in the census.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  • Older sister of John Patrick Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 1

  • Shown in the ~1890 family photo.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2

  • Stated her occupation as "Own Income" in the 1910 census; died in 1918.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

  • Subject of an affidavit by Mack Fortner in December 1958, assumed related to the settlement of the James E. Riley Estate.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 397

The family

Parent

Sibling

A life in dates

  1. 10 August 1882 · Riley Ranch/Farm

    Louise Riley was born at the Riley Ranch/Farm.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  2. 1882

    Birth of Louise Riley

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33

  3. Aug 1882 · Texas

    Born August 1882 in Texas, per 1900 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418

  4. 10 Aug 1882 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

    Birth of Louise Riley

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 32

  5. 10 Aug 1882

    Birth of Lovisa Riley

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

  6. 10 Aug 1882

    Birth of Louise Riley

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 23

  7. Aug 1882 · Texas

    Birth of Louisa Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 405

  8. Oct. 28, 1883 · Panna Maria

    Baptized, per records of the Catholic Church at Panna Maria.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 330

  9. Aug. 10, 1883

    Recorded date, per records of the Catholic Church at Panna Maria.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 330

  10. approximately 1890

    A picture of the John Joseph Riley family was taken.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

  11. approximately 1890

    The John Joseph Riley family photo was taken.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2

  12. about 1890 or 1891 · the old Riley home

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

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 330

  13. 20 June 1895 · Panna Maria, Texas

    Catherine (Kate) Riley and Louise/Louisa Riley are shown in a picture undergoing the Catholic Confirmation Ceremony; the awards/certificates are dated this date and are from the Sisters of Incarnate Word in Panna Maria, Texas.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 6

  14. 1900 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

    Residence

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 404

  15. 1900

    In the 1900 census, Louise lived with the family and all of her living siblings.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  16. 1900 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas

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

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418

  17. 1900 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

    Residence at age 18

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 403

  18. 1900 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas

    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

  19. 1910 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes, Texas

    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

  20. 1910 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

    Residence

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 404

  21. 1910

    Margaret, Catherine/Katie, and Louise state their occupation as "Own Income" in the 1910 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

  22. 1910

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

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  23. 1910 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

    Residence at age 28

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 403

  24. 3 April 1918 · Runge

    Louise Riley died without a will, at the age of 35, according to the 1987 Heirship Affidavit and the 1953 James Egan Riley Affidavit. The death certificate indicates she died in Runge.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  25. 1918

    Louise Riley died in 1918.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

  26. 3 Apr 1918

    Death of Lovisa Riley

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

  27. on or about April 3, 1918

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

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 62

  28. 3 Apr 1918

    Death of Louise Riley

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 23

  29. 1918

    Death of Louise Riley

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33

  30. 3 Apr 1918 · Karnes

    Death index detail: Death Date 3 Apr 1918, Death County Karnes, Certificate 17323

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 407

  31. April 3, 1918

    Louise Riley died without ever having given birth to a child or children and without having been married, and without leaving a will; she never adopted a child or children.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 486

  32. 3 Apr 1918 · Runge, Karnes County, Texas, USA

    Death of Louise Riley

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 32

  33. 3 Apr 1918 · Runge, Karnes County, Texas, USA

    Death of Louise Riley at age 35

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 403

  34. December 1958

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

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 397

  35. Undated

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

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3

  36. Undated

    Certificate of Death for Louise states cause of death was Interstitial Nephritis.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  37. Undated · Runge Catholic Cemetery

    She is buried in the Runge Catholic Cemetery.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

  38. Undated

    Listed as deceased.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 372

  39. 7-24-21 · Rockwall

    Death recorded, certificate 20600

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 407

  40. Undated

    Some remembrances from the funeral of Louise Riley are shown below.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

  41. Undated

    Louise had diabetes, according to Margie Stefka; this may have contributed to her death from kidney failure.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  42. Undated

    Louise died about 5 months after her father, John Joseph, had died.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  43. 4-3-18 · Karnes

    Death recorded, certificate 17323

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 407

The documents

  • census · 1900-06-12

    1900 census - John J Riley household

    Household of John J Riley, Karnes County, Precinct 5, Supervisor District 13, Enumeration District 64 (page note 1 attached).

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • census · 1910

    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

  • census · 1900

    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

  • census · 1910-05-23

    1910 census - John J Riley household

    Household of John J Riley, Karnes County, Precinct 5, Supervisor District 9, Enumeration District 113.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • census · 1900-06-12

    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

  • census

    1900 United States Federal Census

    1900 United States Federal Census; 2 citations provide evidence for Name, Residence, Birth

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 403

  • census · 1910

    1910 census

    1910 census listing Louise living with the family; William and James not living at home.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  • census · 1910

    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

  • census · 1900-06-12

    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

  • census

    1910 United States Federal Census

    1910 United States Federal Census; 1 citation provides evidence for Birth, Name

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 403

  • census · 1900

    1900 census

    1900 census listing Louise (spelled Louisa) living with the family and all of her living siblings.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  • census · 1910

    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

  • certificate · 3 Apr 1918

    Louisa Riley death index detail

    Individual detail entry: Death Date 3 Apr 1918, Death County Karnes, Certificate 17323. Source Information: www.Ancestry.com Database: Texas Death Index, 1903-2000

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 407

  • certificate · 3 April 1918

    Certificate of Death

    Death certificate for Louise Riley, spelling her name Louisa, indicating she died in Runge of Interstitial Nephritis.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  • certificate

    Texas Death Index, 1903-2000

    Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; 1 citation provides evidence for Death, Name

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 403

  • certificate · 1918

    Thumbnail of a scanned death record document for Louise Riley

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 403

  • certificate · 1958-12-03

    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

  • certificate · 20 June 1895

    Confirmation certificates for Catherine (Kate) Riley and Louise/Louisa Riley, from the Sisters of Incarnate Word in Panna Maria, Texas; shown on the following page with the last name spelled 'Rilley'.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 6

  • church

    Information from the Catholic Church at Panna Maria giving birth and baptism dates for Catherine Riley, Louisa Riley, and John Patrick Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 330

  • family_group_sheet

    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

  • family_group_sheet

    JOHN JOSEPH RILEY - Family Group Sheet

    Family group sheet table listing children of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara with sex, birth, spouse, marriage, and death details.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 32

  • headstone

    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

  • other

    A statement (source of the quoted passage about the narrator's parents' marriage and the naming of their children).

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3

  • other · 1953

    1953 James Egan Riley Affidavit

    1953 James Egan Riley Affidavit stating Louise never married and died without a will.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  • other · 1953-12-14

    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

  • other · 1903-1940

    Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 - Riley surname listing

    Clipped printout of a Texas Death Index search-results table for the Riley surname, listing names, death dates, certificate numbers, and counties for entries from 1903-1940

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 407

  • other · 1987

    1987 Heirship Affidavit

    1987 Heirship Affidavit stating Louise never married and died without a will.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  • other · December 1958

    Mack Fortner Affidavit on Louise Riley

    Affidavit for Louise Riley done in December 1958, assumed to have been required in the final settlement of the James E. Riley Estate.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 397

  • other

    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

  • photograph · about 1890 or 1891

    John Riley Family

    Family picture made in the yard at the old Riley home, about 1890 or 1891, captioned 'John Riley Family' with individuals identified left to right.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 330

  • photograph

    Small oval-cropped black-and-white photograph of a young woman, head tilted, wearing a plaid/checked garment, identified as Louise Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 406

  • photograph

    Sideways portrait photograph of a person lying down (possibly in death/funeral repose), wearing a plaid garment

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 407

  • photograph

    Small black-and-white head-and-shoulders photograph of a person, likely Louise Riley

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 404

  • photograph

    Portrait photograph of a young person lying down, wearing a plaid jacket.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 405

  • photograph

    Portrait photograph of a young child, Louise Riley, wearing a plaid dress

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 403

  • photograph · approximately 1890

    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

  • photograph

    Louise RILEY

    Portrait of a young girl

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 23

  • photograph · approximately 1890

    Photograph of the John Joseph Riley family, listing members left to right.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

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  • 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2
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  • 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 13
  • 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3