Riley line

William Joseph Riley

1876 to 1934

First recorded in the 2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

Photograph of a man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, suspenders, and tie, seated in a wicker chair. — 1908-1909 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 11

The record

Born: 25 Dec 1876 , Karnes County, Texas, USA
Died: 27 Sept 1934 , Runge, Karnes County, Texas, USA
Buried: Catholic Cemetery, Runge, Texas
Occupation: General Farmer / Farmer

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 32, head of household, father and mother both born in Ireland, married to Maggie Reiley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 542
Acknowledged a notarized instrument in Karnes County, Texas on October 3, 1929.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 137
Addressee of Maurice's Jan. 15, 1945 V-Mail letter from Germany; referred to as 'Folks' in the letter's greeting.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 76
Along with John Patrick Riley, one of two siblings to marry and have children.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Appears in the mid-1920s family photo, second row, at the Riley Ranch.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Before he died, his greatest worry was not being able to pay the taxes and losing his land; died in 1934, about 5 years into the Depression; never lost his land.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
Began to court Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes after meeting her through the family's association with the Riley Ranch; married her on 18 December 1904.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
Born in a log cabin, according to his daughter Margie Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
Brother of James E. Riley; married once to Maggie Mae Riley; had five children; deceased at time of affidavit (referred to as 'the death of her husband').

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 60
By the 1910 census he was married and had moved out to a place for his new family; followed in his father's footsteps raising cattle and became successful.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
Caught pneumonia in 1934 and died at age 56; father of Dan Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
Child of John Joseph and Margaret Riley; one of only two of the children who married, per Margie Stefka's interview; had a house but all the single ones lived together.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Child of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara Riley; listed as deceased. Married Maggie Mae Haynes Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 372
Dan Riley's father; became the foreman of the Riley Ranch.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 890
Deceased at the time of the 1955 affidavit ('the late William J. Riley'); husband of Mrs. Maggie Mae Riley and father of William Maurice Riley and other children.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 553
Described as deceased; one of two decedents whose sole and only surviving heirs at law are named on this page.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 556
Died from pneumonia; buried in the Runge Catholic Cemetery.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
Died from pneumonia; son of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 539
Died of pneumonia at age 56 in 1934; contracted the illness while being cared for at home by his son Dan.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
Died of pneumonia in 1934; was a heavy smoker; was president of the school and the PTA and proud of his family.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Died of pneumonia when Helen was twelve years old.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 26
Died when Helen was thirteen years old.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Died when Maurice was about 19.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
Eldest son of John and Maggie Riley; pictured with a mustache and thinning hair in a photo thought to be from the early 1900s, taken when he was probably in his early-to-mid-twenties; married in 1904.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 11
Eldest son of the family; had five children, and modern day descendants get their heritage through him; this is where the extensive Riley heritage comes from.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
Family atmosphere described in Section 10 for Will and Mitt Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Father of Dan Riley per 1920 census; birthplace Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 896
Father of Dan Riley per 1930 census; also listed as head of household with wife Maggie, and children John, Marion, Dan in the census image caption.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 897
Father of Daniel O'connell Riley; his story told elsewhere in the book.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 887
Father of Daniel O'Connell Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 894
Father of Daniel Reiley per 1910 census.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 895
Father of Helen and Margie (and by implication Maurice); died when Helen was thirteen.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
Father of Helen and Margie Riley; parent of John Oliver.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
Father of Helen Riley/Warzecha; his and his wife Mitt's story is told in Section 10 of this document.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
Father of John and Dan Riley; occupation listed as farmer in the 1910 census.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
Father of John O Reiley, per 1910 census.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 828
Father of John Oliver Riley, Dan, Maurice, Helen, and Margie.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Father of John Oliver Riley; he and his wife lived in Dewitt County per the 1910 census, though the births of their children were generally registered as Runge, Karnes County.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
Father of John Oliver Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 827
Father of Margaret Helen Riley and of John, Dan, and Maurice, born earlier.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
Father of Margaret Helen Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1075
Father of Margie and Helen Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
Father of Marjorie (Margie) Mae Riley Stefka.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 3
Father of Marjorie Mae Riley; age 46 on her birth certificate; family's residence identified as DeWitt County in 1920 and 1930 census's, though family more associated with Runge.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
Father of Marjorie Mae Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1108
Father of Marjorie Mae Stefka, who was his last living child.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
Father of Marjorie R. Stefka.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 52
Father of Maurice Riley of Corpus Christi, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
Father of Maurice; husband of Mitt; died from pneumonia several months before 4 April 1935.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 21
Father of William Maurice Riley; portraits exist of him with his son John.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
Father of William Maurice Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
First born child of John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley; his life is chronicled in Sections 10/11.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
First child of John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley; lived his entire life at the Riley Ranch; foreman of the Riley Ranch.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
First known child of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Had Track 4, 308.5 acres; per 1910 census married to Mitt about 5 years, living in Precinct 8 of DeWitt County; house is thought to be the W J Riley household.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Head of household in the 1920 census; age 42; father born in Ireland, mother born in Louisiana; married; White; rented home; able to read and write.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 543
Head of the household with Mitt; had died by the time Maurice and Ruby lived there.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Heirs assigned 99 5/10 A tracts.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 438
His death certificate is included in the documentation; the informant is listed as John Riley, Jr.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 35
His death, along with Dan Riley's, changed things considerably for the Riley family.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
His family received sections of land in the Partition of Land, per section 11.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 614
His story discussed the Cabeza School; John Patrick had many cousins that were part of the William Joseph Family.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
His story discusses the family's difficulties with the cattle business during the Depression.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
His story notes the family's difficult times during the Depression; Catherine's brother.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
His story was already covered in the document, used as the model for how John Patrick Riley's story will be told.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Honored his father John Joseph Riley by giving the name Daniel O'connell to his second born son.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 889
Household head, DeWitt County, 1910, 1920, and 1930. Per page note 2, possibly named William Joseph Riley, and this residence was his home until his death shortly before the 1930 census.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140
Husband of Mitt (Maggie) Riley, buried beside her.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 33
Husband of Mitt Riley; first three children to Will and Mitt were boys.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
Listed as 'Will' in the Texas Death Index; distinct from the Will Riley of Galveston County.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 545
Listed as 'Will' in the Texas Death Index; distinct from the Will Riley of Travis County.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 545
Listed as father of Helen Riley in the 1930 census.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1077
Listed as father of John Riley in the 1920 census, born in Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 829
Listed as father of Marjorie Mae Riley on the census record.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1109
Listed as father of Morris Riley in 1920 census

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 937
Listed as father of William Maurice Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 934
Listed as head of household and spouse of Magie Riley in 1920 census.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 549
Listed as Head of household in the 1930 census, Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 544
Listed as Maggie Reiley's spouse in the 1910 census.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 548
Listed as Morris Riley's father in the 1930 census summary.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 938
Listed as parent of William Maurice Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 953
Listed as Son in the John O Riley household.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 938
Listed as Son in the Riley household, 1880 census.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 43
Listed as son of John Riley in the 1880 census, 'At Home'; father born Ireland, mother born Ireland.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 37
Listed as Son, age 22, single.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418
Listed as spouse of Maggie Riley (Head of House) in 1930 census.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 550
Listed his occupation as farmer in the 1930 census; became foreman of the Riley Ranch; died of pneumonia in 1934.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
Listed in the 1900 census as son of John Riley, age 22, single, born December 1877 in Texas; father born Ireland, mother (M E Riley) born Louisiana.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 541
Lived near the boundary line between Karnes County and De Witt County for many years; father of William Maurice Riley and four other children; husband of Maggie Mae Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 552
Married 18 Dec 1904.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 46
Married Maggie Haynes about 1904; died without a will; left surviving five children.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 63
Married Maggie Mae Haynes.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 46
Member of John J Riley's household, 1880 and 1900 census, Karnes County.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140
Mitt Riley's husband of 30 years; died at the same time as Dan Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Named as father of John Oliver Riley

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 851
Named as father of Marjorie Mae Riley on her birth record; record misspells his name as "William John Riley".

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
Named as one of the children born to the narrator's father and mother.

2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 3
Named in the Section 10 title ("William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae Haynes"), where Margie's family story is included.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
Natural heir-at-law of John J. Riley, deceased; party to the 1929 partition deed.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 132
Nephew of John McNamara; with Mitt Riley, continued the family's Catholic traditions.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Offspring of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara; married Maggie Mae Haynes.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Older brother of John Patrick Riley, 6 years older than him.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
One of the two oldest boys in the family, to whom the "rent" arrangement applied.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
Owned, with Mitt Riley, the home in Texas where the porch photo was taken.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
Page identifies him as the parent of John O. Riley, Maurice Riley, Helen Riley Warzecka, and Margie Riley Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 450
Page title subject; married Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 37
Parent of William Maurice Riley

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 931
Passed away in 1934, the same year as Dan, Helen's second oldest brother.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Pat Riley's brother; his story is discussed in Section 10; died in 1934, a little over a year after Pat, also leaving the family in difficult financial circumstances with children still at home.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Per Margie Stefka, born in a log cabin; listed in 1880 census, age 3.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Pictured after a December 1926 hunting trip, apparently with a 30-30 rifle and a 1923 Model T touring car; also pictured with his friend Leo in the car's passenger seat.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Pictured on a horse holding a rope, probably working cattle.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Received 306 acres in the 1929 partitioning and purchased 99 more acres; died by 1942, leaving his land presumably to his widow Maggie Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Received Tract 4 (containing acreage on the A. B. Barrier, Francis N. Hackney, and James Keland surveys) in this partition deed.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 136
Received Tract 4 of the Riley land partition, 308½ acres situated partly in Karnes and partly in DeWitt Counties.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 135
Recipient of the Oct. 22, 1944 letter from Maurice, addressed as 'Dear folks'; referred to as his mother.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 74
Referenced as subject of the story in Section 10 discussing the impact of the deaths.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 891
Referred to alongside Momma as close to the Fortner family.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
Referred to as being close to Sutie, Lua, and Conn.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Shown in a picture with Margie on his lap and Annie Lee McNamara in the back seat of the car.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Shown in the ~1890 family photo; note states birth year is 1876, though the original document had 1879.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2
Shown on the 1929 partition map holding Track 4, 308.5 acres.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Sibling of Louise; not living at home by the time of the 1910 census.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Son in the John Riley household per 1880 census; race listed as White.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 402
Son of John Joseph Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Son of John Riley and Margaret E. Riley; married only once, to Maggie Mae Riley; died without a will and no administration was needed on his estate.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 555
Son of John Riley and Margeret E. Riley, white, male, age 3, occupation At Home, marital status single, in the 1880 census; a photograph possibly of him as a baby accompanies this page.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 540
Son of John Riley, listed as a Farmer in the 1900 census.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
Son, age 3, 1880 census

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 727
Speculated to be the baby shown in the photo with John and Margaret.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 4
Spouse of Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 538
Survived by widow Maggie Mae Riley and four children.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 59
Texas Death Index entry, certificate 41672; page includes a photo of him as a young child.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 545
This section provides information on William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Riley and their family, including Ancestry.com records, affidavits, an Abstract of Title, a Partition of Land document, and a Warranty Deed.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 533
Took an active role in community activities; was president of the Cabeza school and the PTA; per Margie Stefka, was very proud of his family.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
William and Mitt Riley got their own household and farm/ranch when first married; had five children.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

The family

Married

Maggie Mae Mitt Haynes 16 Dec 1904 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Maggie Mae Mitt/Mittie Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 1

Parent

Ella Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 541
John J Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 132
John Joseph Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Margaret Ellen McNamara 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Margaret Riley 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 11

Child

Daniel O'Connell Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Helen Riley Warzecha 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
John Oliver 2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
John Oliver Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
John Oliver Rily 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 552
Margaret Helen Warzecha 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 552
Marjorie Mae Margie Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Marjorie Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 63
William Maurice Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Wm M Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 555

Sibling

Catherine Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
James Egan Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 60
John Patrick Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Louise Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

John Oliver Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 556
John Robert Mcnamara 2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Leo 2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Maggie Mae Mitt Haynes 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 556
Margaret Helen Warzecha 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 556
Marjorie Mae Margie Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 556
William Maurice Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 556

A life in dates

25 Dec 1876

Birth of William Joseph Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 37
Dec. 25, 1876

Double headstone inscription gives birth date Dec. 25, 1876 for William J. Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 33
25 Dec 1876

Birth of William Joseph Riley

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
25 Dec 1876

William Joseph Riley, the first known child of John and Margaret, was born.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
25 Dec 1876 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Birth of William Joseph Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 893
25 Dec 1876 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Birth

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 539
1876

Birth of William Joseph Riley

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33
25 December 1876

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
25 December 1876 · Riley Ranch/household

William Joseph Riley was born on Christmas Day at the Riley Ranch/household, which at that time was a log cabin. He was the first child born to John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
25 Dec 1876 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Birth of William Joseph RILEY

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
23 Jul 1876 · Alamo County, Texas, USA

Birth of William Joseph Riley

2011 Riley Family History, p. 42
Dec 1877 · Texas

Birth date and birthplace of William Joseph Riley as recorded in the 1900 census.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 541
abt 1877 · Texas

Estimated birth year about 1877, birthplace Texas, per 1880 census detail.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 540
Dec 1877 · Texas

Born December 1877 in Texas, per 1900 census.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 418
abt 1878 · Texas

Estimated birth year from 1930 census age (52).

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 544
25 December 1879

William Joseph Riley was the first born child of John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
1880

The family is believed to be living in a log cabin in 1880, per Margie Stefka's statement that her father William Joseph Riley was born in a log cabin.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
1880 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Age 4, residence

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
1880 · Karnes, Texas

Son, age 3, listed in household

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 727
1880-06-10 · Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas

Enumerated in the 1880 United States Federal Census, Schedule 1 - Inhabitants, Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 402
1880-06-10 · Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas

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
1880 · Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas

Enumerated in the 1880 United States Federal Census as son of John Riley, listed 'At Home', born Texas, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 37
1880 · Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas

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
1880 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Residence

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 539
1880-06-10 · Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas

Census schedule enumerated by census taker in Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 37
approximately 1890

A picture of the John Joseph Riley family was taken.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
approximately 1890

The John Joseph Riley family photo was taken.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2
approximately 1890

A picture was taken that is part of the family portrait for the John Joseph Riley family.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
1900-06-12 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

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
1900 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

Age 24, residence

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
1900 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County

In the 1900 census, William and John Patrick are listed as Farmers.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
1900 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

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
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
1900 · Justice Precinct 5, Karnes County, Texas

Residence

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 539
15 Feb 1901

Marriage of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae Haynes

2011 Riley Family History, p. 42
18 Dec 1904 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Marriage of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 32
about 1904

William Joseph Riley married Maggie Haynes.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 63
18 Dec 1904 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Marriage; record obtained from Latter Day Saints (Mormon) data base

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 546
18 Dec 1904 · DeWitt County, Texas, USA

He married Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 539
1904

Marriage of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33
18 Dec 1904

Marriage of William Joseph Riley

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 826
About 1904

Marriage of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 37
18 Dec 1904 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Marriage of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 893
18 Dec 1904

Marriage of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 932
18 Dec 1904 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Marriage - Record obtained from Latter Day Saints data base.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 539
1904

William Joseph Riley married Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 11
18 Dec 1904 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Marriage of William Joseph Riley to Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes, age 27. Record obtained from Latter Day Saints (Mormon) data base.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
16 Dec 1904

Marriage of William Joseph Riley and Meggie Mae "Mint" Haynes

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
1904

William Joseph Riley married Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes

2011 Riley Family History, p. 36
19 Dec 1904 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Marriage of William Joseph RILEY and Maggie Mae "Mitt" HAYNES

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
18 December 1904 · Karnes County, Texas

William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes were married; the ceremony was performed by G. W. Harvey, a minister of the Gospel.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 38
18 December 1904

William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes were married.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
18 Dec 1904 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Marriage of Maggie Mae Haynes to William Joseph Riley; record obtained from Latter Day Saints (Mormon) database

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 538
1905

First child of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes was born, beginning their family.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
31 March 1909 · Riley Ranch near Runge, Texas

Daniel O'connell Riley was born at the Riley Ranch near Runge, Texas, the second born child of William Joseph and Maggie Mae Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 887
1910 · Precinct 8, DeWitt County

In the 1910 census, William Joseph Riley and Mitt Riley have been married about 5 years and are living in Precinct 8 of DeWitt County.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
1910 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas

Age 34, residence

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
1910 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County

Family living in Justice Precinct 8 in DeWitt County per the 1910 census, about 2 or 3 years before the tricycle/steps photo

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
1910 · Dewitt County

In the 1910 census, John's parents Will and Mitt Riley lived in Dewitt County.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
1910 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

Household residence recorded in 1910 census

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 828
1910 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

1910 census record showing Daniel Reiley, age 1 1/12, born abt 1909 in Texas, son of M J Reiley and Maggie Reiley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 895
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
1910 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

1910 United States Federal Census recorded M J Reiley, age 32 (estimated birth year abt 1878), born in Texas, head of household, father born in Ireland, mother born in Ireland, married, spouse Maggie Reiley, residing in Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 542
1910 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas

Residence

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 539
about 1912

Picture taken showing Will and Mitt Riley with sons Dan on the tricycle and John on the step; Nora Riley, wife of Pat Riley, is visiting and sitting on Mitt Riley's right-hand side.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
circa 1913-1914 · Texas

Photo of Nora Foley Riley on the porch of the home of Will and Mitt Riley in Texas, with John O. Riley, Nora Riley, Mitt Riley, Will Riley, and Dan Riley on a tricycle; assumed taken circa 1913 or 1914 since Dan (born 1909) appears about 4 or 5.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
About 1917 · DeWitt County, Texas

Age 41, World War I Draft Registration. He registered but he did not serve.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
About 1917 · DeWitt County, Texas

Residence - World War I Draft Registration

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 539
1920 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

1920 census: Magie Riley, age 36, born abt 1884 in Texas, wife of W J Riley, residing Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas; father born Louisiana, mother born Louisiana

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 549
1920-02-09 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

1920 US Federal Census enumeration of household in Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas: John Riley, age 14, born abt 1906 in Texas, son of W J Riley and Magie Riley, both born in Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 829
1920-02-07 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

Enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas, Enumeration District 48, Sheet 21B

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 543
1920 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas

Residence

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1920 · Precinct 8, DeWitt County

Family still living in Precinct 8 of DeWitt County, renting their home, per the 1920 census.

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1920 · Precinct 8, DeWitt County

William's occupation is listed as General Farmer in the 1920 census.

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1920 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas

Age 44, residence

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1920 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County

Family's residence in Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County also recorded in the 1920 census

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1920 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

Morris Riley (age 5, born abt 1915 in Texas) enumerated as Son in household of W J Riley in the 1920 US Federal Census

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mid-1920's · Riley Ranch

Family photographs were taken at the Riley Ranch household showing George McNamara, Lizzie McNamara, Catherine Riley, Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Riley, John McNamara, Margie, Helen, JP, James, Will Riley, Pat Riley, Mitt Riley, and Annie McNamara.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
1920 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

W J Riley's home in 1920 was in Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

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29 January 1921 · Runge, Texas

Margaret Helen Riley was born, the first girl born to Will and Mitt Riley after three boys (John, Dan, and Maurice).

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December 1926

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

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1929

346.1 Acres assigned to William J. Riley in the Riley land partition.

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1929 · Karnes and DeWitt Counties

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

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October 3, 1929 · Karnes County, Texas

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

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

Deed of partition conveying Tract 4 (31½ acres on A.B. Barrier survey in Karnes County, 133 acres on said Barrier, 63 acres on Francis N. Hackney survey, 81 acres on James Keland survey in DeWitt County) to William J. Riley, his heirs and assigns forever.

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

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

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1929

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.

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1930

1930 census lists Maurice as a "cropper" while his father lists his occupation as farmer.

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1930 · Precinct 8, DeWitt County

William and Mitt Riley own their home and still live in Precinct 8 of DeWitt County, per the 1930 census.

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1930 · Precinct 8, Dewitt County, Texas

Age 54, residence

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1930 · Precinct 8, Dewitt County, Texas

Residence

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1930 · Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

1930 United States Federal Census: Helen Riley, age 9, listed as Daughter, residing in household of William J Riley and Maggie Riley.

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1930 · Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

Household enumerated in the 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas.

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shortly before the 1930 census · DeWitt County

Page note 2 states this DeWitt County residence was the home of William Joseph or Maggie Mae Riley until their death shortly before the 1930 enumeration.

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1930-04-23 · Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

1930 United States Federal Census enumeration of the household of John O Riley in Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas

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1930

William is listed as Farmer in the 1930 census.

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27 Sept 1934 · Runge, Karnes County, Texas, USA

Death - William Joseph Riley died from pnuemonia. He is buried in the Runge Catholic Cemetery.

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27 Sept 1934 · Runge, Texas, USA

Death of William Joseph Riley

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27 Sept 1934

Death of William Joseph Riley

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29 Sep 1934 · Karnes

Texas Death Index entry: death, certificate 41672

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September 30, 1934 · boundary line between Karnes County and De Witt County

William J. Riley died, having lived near the boundary line between Karnes County and De Witt County for many years

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Sept. 27, 1934

Double headstone inscription: William J. Riley (Father, Dec. 25, 1876 - Sept. 27, 1934).

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1934

Contracted pneumonia, a serious case, with no medical facilities available; had to recover at home.

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1934

Poppa died, about 5 years into the Depression; before he died his greatest worry was not being able to pay the taxes and losing his land.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
1934

Dan Riley cared for his sick father, crawling into bed with him to keep him warm, and both were heavy smokers who shared cigarettes; as a result both got pneumonia.

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1934

William Joseph Riley caught pneumonia; recovered at home due to lack of medical facilities.

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27 September 1934

William Joseph Riley died at the age of 56.

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1934

Helen's father and her second oldest brother Dan passed away.

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September 27th, 1934

William J. Riley died, survived by his widow Maggie Mae Riley and four children: John Oliver Riley, William Maurice Riley, Marjorie Mae Riley Stefka (and a fourth child not fully given on this page).

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on or about September 27, 1934

William Joseph Riley died without a will.

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1934

Margie's father died in 1934, when Margie was eleven, Helen thirteen, and Maurice nineteen.

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27 September 1934

Died of pneumonia at the age of 56.

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27 Sept 1934 · Runge, Karnes County, Texas, USA

Death of William Joseph Riley.

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1934

William Joseph Riley, Pat Riley's brother, died a little over a year after Pat, in 1934.

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27 Sept 1934 · Runge, Karnes County, Texas, USA

Death of William Joseph RILEY

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1934

William and Dan both died from pneumonia; Maurice was 20 years old at the time.

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27 Sep 1934 · Runge, Karnes County, Texas, USA

Age 57. William Joseph Riley died from pneumonia.

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27 Sept 1934 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Death of William Joseph Riley

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September 30, 1934

William J. Riley died without leaving a will.

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27 Sept 1934

Death of William Joseph Riley.

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1934

Death of William Joseph Riley

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1942

Partitioning of the land left by Margaret Ellen Riley after her death; a Plat showed the division of her land, including land purchased by John Patrick Riley (135 acres) and William Joseph Riley (99 acres) from the 1929 partitioning.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
1942-10

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

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1945-01-15 · Germany

Sgt. Maurice M. Riley writes a V-Mail letter from Germany to his mother, saying he is O.K., complaining about the cold weather, and saying he'll never complain about cold in Texas again if he gets back.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 76
2 Sep 1954 · Runge, Karnes County, Texas, USA

Death of William Joseph Riley

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September 4, 1954 · County of De Witt

Affidavit sworn by William E. Butler and Otto Faschenbauer before an authority in De Witt County, Texas, regarding the family history of William J. Riley.

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13 May 1955 · Nordheim, Texas

Aug. Helmers and Wm. Butler, credible persons of De Witt County, Texas, swore an affidavit stating they were well acquainted with the late William J. Riley and his wife Mrs. Maggie Mae Riley, who lived in the vicinity of Nordheim, Texas near the DeWitt/Karnes County boundary line for many years, and with all their children for at least 35 years, and that they are intimately acquainted with William Maurice Riley, one of the sons of William J. Riley and Maggie Mae Riley, and believe the facts in William Maurice Riley's affidavit of 13 May 1955 to be true.

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1958

A 1958 Abstract of Title exists for William Maurice Riley, described as William Joseph Riley's son, found in Section 2.

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1987 · Runge, Texas

A Warranty Deed represents the settlement of some lots in Runge, Texas, involving the children of William and Mitt Riley.

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Undated

By the 1910 census William Joseph Riley is now married and has moved out to a place for his new and growing family.

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Undated

Helen and Margie's father died; Helen was thirteen years old at the time and Margie was two and one-half years younger.

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Undated

Dan Riley made special attempts to care for his father; would crawl into bed with him when he had chills to keep him warm; both were heavy smokers; Dan would light a cigarette for his father and share it with him.

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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
Undated · Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas

Tract 4, 308½ acres situated partly in Karnes and partly in DeWitt Counties, conveyed to William J. Riley

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Undated · Riley Ranch near Runge, Texas

William Joseph Riley lived his entire life at the Riley Ranch near Runge, Texas.

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Undated

Birth record for Marjorie Mae Riley, daughter of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae Haynes; the record spells her name "Margorie May Riley", the father's name as "William John Riley", and the mother's maiden name as "Maggie May Riley".

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
Undated · Cabeza

William Joseph Riley took an active role in community activities and was president of the Cabeza school and the PTA, taking time from running a ranch to help; according to Margie Stefka he was very proud of his family.

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Undated · Catholic Cemetery, Runge, Texas

She is buried next to her husband, William Joseph Riley.

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Undated

Margie Stefka said her father, William Joseph Riley, was born in a log cabin.

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Undated

Photo of William J Riley with Margie on his lap, and Annie Lee McNamara in the back seat of the car.

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Undated · Riley farm

Margie states that Poppa (William Joseph Riley) and Pat (John Patrick Riley) were the only two of John Joseph and Margaret Riley's children who married, but all of the children stayed at the house; Poppa and Momma, and Pat and Nora, each had other houses, but all of the single ones lived together at the Riley farm built by John Joseph Riley.

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Undated

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.

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Undated

Catherine, called "Aunt Kate" by the children of William and Pat Riley, never married and lived with the family; a picture of her gives her the status of "Old Maid", the sister of William Riley.

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Undated

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

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Undated

William and Mitt Riley got their own household and farm/ranch when they first married and this is where they had their family.

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Undated

Tract, 99 5/10 A, assigned to William J. Riley Hrs.

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Undated

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

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Undated

Poppa died; Maurice was about 19 at the time.

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9-29-34 · Karnes

Texas Death Index entry, certificate 41672

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Undated

William J. Riley and Maggie Mae Riley were married one time and only to each other.

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Undated · Catholic Cemetery, Runge, Texas

William Joseph Riley is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Runge, Texas.

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Undated

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

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Undated

Will Riley died, changing things considerably for the Riley family.

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Undated · Riley Ranch

As Dan grew older he worked on the Ranch/Farm helping his father manage the operations

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Undated

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

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Undated

William Joseph Riley married Maggie Mae Haynes

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Undated

Partition of Land document awarding sections of land to members of the William Joseph Riley family and to members of the John Patrick Riley family.

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Undated

Their father died when Helen was thirteen and Margie was two and a half years younger.

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Undated

Will and Dan had died by this time.

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Undated

Margie's father was president of the school and of the PTA, and was very proud of his family.

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Undated

Helen's father and oldest brother died of pneumonia when Helen was twelve years old.

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Undated

Five children born of the marriage of William J. Riley and Maggie Mae Riley: John Oliver Riley, Daniel Riley, William Maurice Riley, Marjorie Mae Riley, and Helen Riley.

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Undated

John grew up with a close family atmosphere, described in Section 10 for Will and Mitt Riley; the Riley family was close with other families.

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Undated

A death certificate for William Joseph Riley is included; the informant listed is John Riley, Jr.

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Undated

Will and Dan Riley died from pneumonia several months before Maurice and Ruby's marriage.

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Undated · Track 4, Karnes/DeWitt County

Assigned Track 4, 308.5 Acres, in the Riley Land Partition

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 59
Undated

William J. Riley and Maggie Mae Riley married only one time each, to each other; neither had been married before.

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Undated

Will Riley's occupation is listed as farmer

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Undated · Runge, Texas

Helen was born into a hard working and successful family in the farming and cattle-raising business.

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Undated · Runge, Texas

Buried in the Catholic Cemetery.

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Undated · DeWitt County

Track 4, 308.5 acres, part of the 1929 partition, associated with William J. Riley on the map.

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Undated

The census says that they rent the house where they are living, which can be seen in the background of the picture.

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Undated · Riley Ranch

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.

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Undated · Riley Ranch

William Joseph Riley became the foreman of the Riley Ranch

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Undated

1910 census lists children including John and Dan, and Will with son John (shown elsewhere).

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Undated · Riley Ranch

A photo probably taken in the late 1920's or early 1930's, showing Lizzie McNamara, Catherine Riley, Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Riley, Will Riley, Pat Riley, Mitt Riley, Annie McNamara, John McNamara.

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Undated

Listed as deceased.

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Undated

Mitt Riley's husband of 30 years died

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Undated

William J. Riley is described as deceased; his debts, funeral expenses, and estate taxes have been paid in full.

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Undated · Riley Ranch

William Joseph Riley married Maggie Mae Haynes; her family was one of the tenants living on the Riley land and supporting the operations of the Riley Ranch.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 46
Undated · Runge Catholic Cemetery

He is buried in the Runge Catholic Cemetery.

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Undated

It is not known if there were different customs at this time or if Mitt Riley liked to have her sons wear dresses since she did not have any girls; the first three children to Will and Mitt were boys.

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Undated

A picture shows William Joseph Riley on a horse holding a rope, probably working cattle, with his brother Pat standing beside a buggy.

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10-20-40 · Travis

Texas Death Index entry, certificate 48126

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Undated

Will and Mitt Riley, continuing the traditions of their parents, were devout Catholics.

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12-23-16 · Galveston

Texas Death Index entry, certificate 27912

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Undated · Riley Ranch

William Joseph became the foreman of the Riley Ranch, and Maurice became part of the ranching business, developing horsemanship skills used in local rodeos.

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The documents

census · 1910

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
census · 1910

1910 census listing the family living in Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County, with Will Riley's occupation as farmer

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
census · 1920

1920 census showing the same family residence

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
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).

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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 · 1910

1910 census record stating William Joseph and Mitt Riley have been married about 5 years, living in Precinct 8 of DeWitt County, with children John and Dan; notes they rent the house where they are living.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
census · 1880-06-10

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
census · 1930

FIFTEENTH CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES: 1930 POPULATION SCHEDULE

Scanned 1930 U.S. Federal Census Population Schedule page, Enumeration District 62-23, Sheet No. 10A, DeWitt County, Texas, showing household listings including the Riley family with columns for name, relation, home data, personal description, place of birth, and occupation.

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census · 1900-06-12

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.

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census · 1900

1900 United States Federal Census

1 citation provides evidence for Residence, Birth, Name

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census · 1930-04-23

WILLIAM MAURICE RILEY - 1930 UNITED STATES FEDERAL CENSUS

1930 United States Federal Census population schedule, DeWitt County, Texas, Precinct 8, Enumeration District 62-23 (Ancestry EnDistrict 23), Sheet No. 4, Supervisor's District No. 3, enumerated by Henry J Ewing, listing the household of John O Riley (Head), Margaret M (Wife), Willie (Son), Maggie (Daughter), Morris (Son), William (Son), Marion (Son); Roll 2324, Page 10A, Image 1121.0

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census · 1920

Continuation strip of the same 1920 census schedule with supplementary columns (home ownership, birthplace details, mother tongue) for lines 91-96, including a 'Riley W J' household entry.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 896
census · 1910

THIRTEENTH CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES: 1910 POPULATION

1910 United States Federal Census, Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas; Roll T624_1545; Page 11B; Enumeration District 49; Image 1142. Scanned population schedule sheet showing handwritten household entries.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 895
census · 1910

THIRTEENTH CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES: 1910 POPULATION

1910 United States Federal Census, Population Schedule, Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas; Roll T624_1545; Page 11B; Enumeration District 49; Image 1142. Source: www.Ancestry.com.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 548
census · 1880-06-10

1880 census - John J Riley household

Household of John J Riley, Karnes County, Precinct 1, Supervisor District 6, Enumeration District 84; includes in-laws Catherine McNamara, George W McNamara and John McNamara, nephew Daniel J. Riley, and laborer Martin Monaghon.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140
census · 1900-06-12

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
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 · June 1880

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
census · 1880-06-10

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
census · 1920-02-19

Fourteenth Census of the United States: 1920—Population

1920 U.S. Federal Census population schedule, Sheet No. 21B, Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas, Enumeration District 48, listing Dan Riley as Son in the household, with parents W J Riley and Magic Riley; enumerated by Roy Keiging.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 896
census · 1920

1920 U.S. Census

Records the William Riley family renting their home in Precinct 8 of DeWitt County; lists William's occupation as General Farmer and John (14) as helping at home.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
census · 1930

1930 United States Federal Census

Ancestry.com database entry: Census Place: Precinct 8, Dewitt, Texas; Roll: 2324; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 1121.0.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 550
census · 1930

1930 United States Federal Census

1930 United States Federal Census, Population Schedule, State of Texas, DeWitt County, Precinct #8, Enumeration District No. 62-23, Sheet No. 10A, enumerated by Newsom J. Long on April 23-25, 1930.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 544
census · 1930

1930 United States Federal Census

Ancestry.com database entry for Dan Riley: Census Place Precinct 8, Dewitt, Texas; Roll 2324; Page 10A; Enumeration District 23; Image 1121.0.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 897
census · 1910

1910 United States Federal Census - Ancestry.com, Roll: T624_1545; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 1142

1910 United States Federal Census, Thirteenth Census of the United States, Population schedule, Supervisor's District No. 4, Enumeration District No. 49, Sheet No. 11B, Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas, showing the Reiley family household.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 542
census · 1930

1930 United States Federal Census

1 citation provides evidence for Residence, Birth, Name

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
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 · 1930

1930 United States Federal Census

1930 United States Federal Census entry for Marjorie Mae Riley (Marge Riley), age 6, daughter of William J Riley and Maggie Riley, Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1109
census · 1930

1930 United States Federal Census

www.Ancestry.com Database: 1930 United States Federal Census; Census Place: Precinct 8, Dewitt, Texas; Roll: 2324; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 1121.0.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1077
census · 1930-04-23

Right-hand continuation strip of the same 1930 census schedule, showing additional columns (age at first marriage, education, place of birth of parents, mother tongue, citizenship, occupation, industry, employment status, veteran status) for the same household rows including the Riley family

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 938
census · 1880-06-10

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
census · 1920

1920 United States Federal Census

Census record for Morris Riley listing him as Son of W J Riley and Magie Riley in Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas; source www.Ancestry.com, Roll: T625_1795; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 48; Image: 578

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 937
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 · 1920-02-09

Fourteenth Census of the United States: 1920 - Population

Scanned 1920 United States Federal Census population schedule page, Texas, DeWitt County, Precinct 8, Sheet No. 21B, Enumeration District 48, listing household members including John Riley, W J Riley, and Magie Riley, with columns for name, relation, home ownership, sex, race, age, marital status, citizenship, education, occupation, and place of birth.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 829
census · 1900

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
census · 1930

1930 census listing Maurice as a "cropper" and his father William Joseph as a farmer.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
census · 1900

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
census · 1920-02-07

1920 United States Federal Census

1920 United States Federal Census population schedule, Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas, Enumeration District 48, Sheet 21B, listing the Riley family with columns for name, relation, age, sex, race, birthplace, parents' birthplace, citizenship, education, and occupation.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 543
census · 1920-02-07

1920 United States Federal Census

Fourteenth Census of the United States: 1920, Population schedule, Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas, Supervisors District 9, Enumeration District 48, Sheet 21B, enumerated by Guy J. Kuyping; lists Magie Riley (wife) and W J Riley (spouse) in household

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 549
census · 1920

1920 United States Federal Census

1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
census · 1880-06-10

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
census · 1920

Scanned 1920 U.S. Federal Census population schedule page for DeWitt County, Texas, Justice Precinct 8, listing multiple households including the Riley family

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 937
census · 1930

Scanned 1930 U.S. Federal Census population schedule sheet (Sheet No. 4, Page 10A) for Post/Precinct 8, De Witt County, Texas, showing handwritten household entries in columnar form including name, relation, age, birthplace, occupation

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 550
census · 1920-02-09

1920 census - William J Riley household

Household of William J Riley, DeWitt County (enumeration district excludes Runge), Supervisor District 9, Enumeration District 48.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140
census · 1880

1880 United States Federal Census

1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
census · 1910

1910 United States Federal Census

Thirteenth Census of the United States: 1910 Population; entry for John O Reiley, son, age 4, born abt 1906 in Texas; father MJ Reiley (b. Texas), mother Maggie Reiley (b. Texas); Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas. Source: www.Ancestry.com, Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas; Roll: T624_1545; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 1142.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 828
census · 1920

Cropped extract strip from the census schedule showing household index columns (line numbers, relation, sex, race, age, marital status, place of birth) for the Riley household entry.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 543
census · 1880-06-10

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
census · 1880-06-10

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
census · 1910-04-29

1910 census - William J Riley household

Household of William J Riley, DeWitt County, Precinct 8, Supervisor District 9, Enumeration District 48 (page note 2 attached).

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140
census · 1930

1930 U.S. Census

Records William and Mitt Riley owning their home in Precinct 8 of DeWitt County; William listed as Farmer, Dan (21) as laborer, Maurice (15) as cropper, Helen (9) and Margie (6) as the youngest children; also records John Riley, married to Margaret Holland, renting a house nearby.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
census · 1910

1910 United States Federal Census

1 citation provides evidence for Birth, Name, Residence

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
census · 1930-04-23

1930 census - William J Riley household

Household of William J Riley, DeWitt County, Precinct 8, Supervisor District 62-23, Enumeration District 23.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140
certificate · October 3, 1929

Notary acknowledgment document from the State of Texas, County of Karnes, notarized by C. R. Alexander for Margaret E. Riley, James E. Riley, Catherine Riley, William J. Riley, and John P. Riley, dated October 3, 1929.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 137
certificate

Death certificate of William Joseph Riley

The death certificate for William Joseph Riley is included in the documentation; it names John Riley, Jr. as the informant.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 35
certificate · August 12, 1923

Certificate of Birth for Marjorie Mae Riley, No. 3148

Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics Certificate of Birth, County of Karnes, City/Precinct Runge. Lists father William Joseph Riley (age 46, Texas, farming/agricultural, residence Runge, Texas) and mother Maggie Mae Haynes (age 40, Texas, housewife, residence Runge, Texas). Female, 5th child, legitimate: Yes, date of birth August 12th, 1923. Number of children born to this mother including this birth: Five; number now living: Four. Signed by physician Dr. H. Rushing, born alive at 1 P.M. Includes Medical Attendant's Affidavit sworn before a notary in Karnes County on 15 August 1942 (sic), and a court order/filing certification signed by the County Judge dated January 24th, 1944, Karnes County.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
certificate

Birth record of Marjorie Mae Riley

Birth record for Marjorie Mae Riley (spelled "Margorie May Riley"), daughter of William Joseph Riley (spelled "William John Riley") and Maggie Mae Haynes (maiden name spelled "Maggie May Riley"); properly belongs in Section 23 of the Riley Family History document.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
certificate · 18 December 1904

Addendum A – Marriage Record for Will and Mitt Riley

Marriage record for William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes, found after the initial publication of the Riley Family History document and included as Addendum A.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 38
certificate

Texas Death Index, 1903-2000

1 citation provides evidence for Name, Death

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
certificate · 1955-05-20

Typed notarial acknowledgment page and affidavit of credibility for William Maurice Riley, sworn before notaries R. A. Barton (Calhoun County) and Lawrence Stirl (De Witt County), with supporting affidavit of August Helmers and Wm. J. Butler regarding the family of the late William J. Riley and Maggie Mae Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 553
certificate · May 20, 1955

Affidavit of William Maurice Riley

Affidavit dated May 20, 1955, filed June 2, 1955, recorded Volume 233 page 416, Deed Records Karnes Co. Texas, sworn before a notary public in Calhoun County, Texas, regarding the heirship of Maggie Mae Riley and William J. Riley

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 552
church

Record obtained from Latter Day Saints (Mormon) database, evidencing the 18 Dec 1904 marriage

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 538
deed · 1958

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
deed

Deed of Partition (Tract 3 and Tract 4)

Typewritten page from a land survey/deed of partition describing metes and bounds for Tract 3 (to J. Patrick Riley) and Tract 4 (to William J. Riley) of the Riley family land partition in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas, produced by Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 135
deed

Partition of Land

Legal document for the partition process, awarding land sections to the William Joseph Riley family and the John Patrick Riley family; same document repeated from section 11.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 614
deed · 1987

Warranty Deed

Represents the settlement of some lots in Runge, Texas in 1987; involved the children of William and Mitt Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 533
deed · October 3, 1929

MARGARET E. RILEY ET AL - PARTITION DEED

Partition Deed dividing land owned by the late John J. Riley among his widow Margaret E. Riley and heirs, filed October 9, 1929, recorded in Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Vol. 85, page 459.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 132
deed · 3rd day of October A.D. 1929

Partition deed describing Tract 4 (to William J. Riley) and Tract 5 (266 acres to Catherine Riley) by metes and bounds, with warranty clause binding the grantors jointly and severally to defend title against all claims.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 136
deed · 1929

1929 partitioning of land to the off-spring of John Joseph and Margaret Ellen Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
family_group_sheet

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
family_group_sheet

Affidavit of Heirship

Affidavit of heirship of John Joseph Riley and his wife Margaret Ellen Riley, stating the couple's five surviving children and their descendants.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 63
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

Descendants of William Joseph Riley

Descendants of William Joseph Riley chart, showing William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes and their descendants through five generations

2011 Riley Family History, p. 36
family_group_sheet

John Oliver Riley & Margaret Elizabeth Holland Family Tree

Large ancestor/descendant family tree chart for John Oliver Riley and Margaret Elizabeth Holland, printed rotated on the page, with dozens of individual name/date boxes connected by lines.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 42
family_group_sheet

WILLIAM JOSEPH RILEY - Family Group Sheet

Family group sheet for William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes listing their children

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 535
family_group_sheet

MARJORIE MAE RILEY - Family Group Sheet

Family Group Sheet for Marjorie Mae Riley and Frank George Stefka, listing parents, marriage, and three children.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1114
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
family_group_sheet · 1870-1930

Riley Family - Census Records

Consolidated chart summarizing census records for the Riley family from 1870 to 1930, listing household heads, persons enumerated, and locational/enumeration details for each census year.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140
family_group_sheet

WILLIAM MAURICE RILEY - Family Group Sheet

Family group sheet for William Maurice Riley and Ruby Levora Shaw listing parents, other spouses, and children

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 931
letter

A letter written by Helen recalling loving Maurice, being thirteen when their father died, and that Maurice and their mother did not have it easy.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
letter · 1945-01-15

V-Mail form

V-Mail letter from Sgt. Maurice M. Riley (38158414), Hqs & Sv Tr. 117th Cav Rcn Sq., A.P.O. 339, to Mrs. W.J. Riley, RT. 2, Runge, Texas, dated Jan. 15, 1945, discussing cold weather in Germany, letters from John and Billy, and asking Helen about her boy.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 76
letter · 1944-10-22

V-Mail letter from Maurice (Sgt. W.J. Riley) to Mrs. W.J. Riley

Handwritten V-Mail letter from Sgt. W.J. Riley (Maurice), Hq & Hq Tr. 12th Cav Rcn Sq., APO 339 % PM N.Y. N.Y., written from Holland to his mother Mrs. W.J. Riley, Rt. 2, Runge, Texas, USA, dated Oct. 22, 1944, bearing an Army censor stamp (Passed by 31791, Army Examiner).

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 74
map · 1942-10

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
map

Map showing how land inherited from John Joseph Riley was partitioned, including tracks and their owners, farm and ranch houses, and burial plots.

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map · 1942

Plat of 1942 Partitioning

A Plat showing the division of Margaret Ellen Riley's land in the 1942 partitioning, and also showing the land originally partitioned in 1929.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
map

Riley Ranch partition map

Map showing the 1929 partition of the Riley Ranch into tracks: Track 1 (601.5 ac, Margaret Ellen Riley), Track 2 (346.1 ac, James E. Riley), Track 3 (292.9 ac, Catherine Riley), Track 4 (308.5 ac, William J. Riley), Track 5 (266 ac, John P. Riley), spanning Karnes and DeWitt Counties.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
military · 1917-1918

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

1 citation provides evidence for Residence, Name, Birth

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
military · About 1917

World War I Draft Registration

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 539
obituary

In Loving Memory - Marjorie R. Stefka

Obituary of Marjorie R. Stefka detailing her birth, death, family, church membership, career, survivors, and funeral arrangements

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 52
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 · September 4, 1954

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
other

Abstract of Title

An excerpt from the Abstract of Title involving the partitioning of land after James Egan Riley died in 1957, part of the settlement of his estate; sections of land were awarded to members of the William Joseph Riley family and the John Patrick Riley family.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 533
other · 1953-12-14

Continuation of a typed affidavit regarding heirship of the Riley family, sworn before notary Constance Ball Terrell.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 60
other

Riley Land Partition

Diagram of the Riley land partition showing five numbered tracts assigned to different Riley family members, with symbols marking farm houses, a well, the Riley Ranch House, and burial plots; roads to Helena, Nordheim, Cabeza, and Runge, the DeWitt/Karnes county line, a north arrow and half-mile scale bar

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 59
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 · 1954-09-04

Typed legal affidavit page concerning the heirs at law of William J. Riley and Daniel O. Riley, deceased, signed by William E. Butler and Otto Faschenbauer, notarized by Lawrence Stirl, Notary Public for De Witt County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 556
other · 1929

Riley Land Partition

Riley Land Partition plat map, 1929, showing tracts assigned to Riley family members.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 139
other

Recorded/transcribed interview in which R Riley asks Margie about the deaths of her father and of Dan (Daniel O'Connell Riley), and about her relationship with her brother Maurice.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
other

WILLIAM JOSEPH RILEY - Individual Timeline

Individual Timeline for William Joseph Riley listing birth, residences, marriage, and death events

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 539
other · 1903-2000

WILLIAM JOSEPH RILEY - TEXAS DEATH INDEX, 1903-2000

Scanned printout of a genealogical database table listing Texas Death Index entries (1903-2000) for people surnamed Riley, showing given name, county, date, and certificate number columns.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 545
other

Margie Steka transcript

Margie Steka transcript, referenced as a source describing William Joseph Riley becoming a cattleman and foreman of the Riley Ranch.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
other · 18 Dec 1904

Marriage record obtained from Latter Day Saints data base

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 539
other · 18 Dec 1904

Marriage record obtained from Latter Day Saints (Mormon) data base

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 546
photograph · circa 1913-1914

Group photo on a porch, left to right: John O. Riley, Nora Riley, Mitt Riley, Will Riley, and Dan Riley on a tricycle.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
photograph

William Joseph RILEY

Portrait of a man in hat and suit

2011 Riley Family History, p. 23
photograph

Family photos from the 1920s and 1930s showing the family around the Riley Ranch, including a photo probably taken around 1926 and others probably from the late 1920's or early 1930's.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
photograph · 1924-1925

Photograph of a man in a suit and tie wearing a wide-brimmed hat, standing outdoors near a trellis with plants.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 11
photograph · 1912

Faded, overexposed photograph of a man wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 11
photograph · December 1926

Pictures from a hunting trip; the first shows William Joseph Riley and the second shows James Egan Riley, apparently with 30-30 rifles and a 1923 Model T touring car with chains on the tires.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
photograph

John with his father Will Riley; someone wrote "Crazy John" on this picture; a young boy stands beside a man wearing a wide-brimmed cowboy hat, suspenders, and tall cowboy boots, seated in a wicker chair

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
photograph

Black-and-white photograph of an infant lying on a blanket outdoors, wearing a light-colored outfit and bonnet, presumed to be William Joseph Riley as an infant.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 543
photograph

Black and white photo of an infant lying on a striped blanket, wearing a bonnet, captioned as William Joseph Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 541
photograph

Portrait photograph of a young child, possibly William Riley as a baby, wearing a dress and cap, seated on patterned fabric.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 540
photograph

Black-and-white photo of a young child (Will J. Riley) wearing a striped outfit and cap, seated outdoors.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 545
photograph

Small black-and-white photograph of a baby lying down, wearing a bonnet and striped outfit, presumed to be William Joseph Riley as an infant.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 544
photograph

Portrait photograph of William Joseph Riley, an older man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, tie, and jacket, standing outdoors.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
photograph

Small black-and-white portrait photograph of an infant or young child

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 539
photograph

Picture of William J Riley with Margie on his lap and Annie Lee McNamara in the back seat of the car.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
photograph

Another picture from the hunting trip shows William Joseph Riley with his friend Leo sitting in the passenger seat of the car.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
photograph · 1908-1909

Photograph of a man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, suspenders, and tie, seated in a wicker chair.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 11
photograph · mid-1920's

Family photographs from the mid-1920's showing family members at the Riley Ranch household.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
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

Portrait photograph, elderly man seated

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1106
photograph

Sepia photo of a man, part of the William Joseph Riley / Maggie Mae Haynes entry

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
photograph

Sibling portraits

Portraits exist of siblings John, Dan, Helen and Margie, and of father William with John.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
photograph · approximately 1890

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

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
photograph · about 1912

Picture of Will and Mitt Riley with sons Dan on the tricycle and John on the step, with Nora Riley (wife of Pat Riley) visiting, seated on Mitt Riley's right-hand side; taken about 1912, showing the rented house in the background.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
photograph · early 1900s

Portrait photograph of a young man with a mustache and thinning hair, wearing a suit with a bow tie.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 11
probate

Application for Letters of Administration, Estate of James E. Riley, Deceased

Application No. 2581 filed by John P. Riley in the County Court of Karnes County, Texas, seeking administration of the estate of James E. Riley, referencing Volume 36, page 527 of the Probate Minutes of Karnes County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 450

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