William Maurice Riley

A life in dates

1. 1914

   Birth of William Maurice Riley

   2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33

2. 4 June 1914 · Runge, Texas, USA

   Birth of William Maurice Riley.

   2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 936

3. 4 June 1914 · home of his parents in DeWitt County (death certificate says Runge, Texas)

   William Maurice Riley was born on 4 June 1914 to William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Riley. His death certificate says he was born in Runge, Texas, but he was actually born at the home of his parents, located in DeWitt County.

   2011 Riley Family History, p. 1

4. 1914

   Birth year given for William Maurice Riley.

   2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

5. 4 June 1914 · Runge, Texas, USA

   Birth of William Maurice Riley

   2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 535

6. 4 June 1914

   Birth of William Maurice Riley

   2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

7. about 1916

   A picture was taken including John (on the right) with Dan and Maurice (thought to be dressed like a girl); this would be the time and age for John where he would be in school.

   2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

8. approximately 1918,1925, and 1928

   Maurice Riley is shown (in photographs) at approximately these times.

   2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

9. 1920 · Precinct 8, DeWitt County

   The 1920 census records say he lived in Precinct 8 of DeWitt County, with his name spelled Morris.

   2011 Riley Family History, p. 1

10. mid-1920's · Cabeza School

    Maurice, at approximately 12 years of age, attended Cabeza School; Cabeza only went to grade 10, so he finished Cabeza's high school. It was necessary to go to another school to finish high school, which he did not do, probably because he had to help run the farm. His completion of Cabeza schooling occurred at a time when the Depression hit the nation.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 13

11. 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

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 937

12. early 1920's · Cabeza School

    William Maurice Riley shown on front row, fourth from left, in a school picture from Cabeza taken in the early 1920's.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

13. 1921 or 1922 · Cabeza School

    A Cabeza School class picture including him, taken when he was 7-9 years old.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 1

14. about 1921 · Cabeza School

    A photograph of the Cabeza School was taken, showing Maurice in the front row, before Helen or Margie had started school.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

15. 1923 · Cabeza School

    School picture taken at Cabeza School showing Dan Riley with head bowed, Maurice Riley, Edgar Lee Niemeier, and Veda Butler; teachers L. H. Menn, Maude Russell, and Ruth Warner.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

16. 1923 · Cabeza School

    The 1923 school picture shows Maurice sitting in front of his friend Edgar Lee Neimier.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 1

17. about 1925 · front yard of the Riley Ranch household

    A photograph was taken of Maurice with JP (on Maurice's left) and James in the front yard of the Riley Ranch household.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

18. about 1925

    Photo taken of Mitt Riley with Maurice, Helen, and Margie in about 1925.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

19. approximately 1928

    He and his brother James are shown in a picture with cousin Maurice Riley at the house of their grandmother, Margaret Ellen Riley; JP is on the right and James on the left, and in the picture he is two years younger than Maurice and two years older than James.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

20. April 1930

    The 1930 census was taken in April of that year, and Maurice was nearly 16 years old at that time.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

21. 1930

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

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

22. 1930 · Precinct 8, DeWitt County

    The 1930 census records say he lived in Precinct 8 of DeWitt County, with his name spelled Morris.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 1

23. 1930

    Maurice (15) is listed as cropper in the 1930 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

24. mid 1930's · Runge

    A story involving John and Maurice in the mid 1930's, told by John's grandson Pat Riley, took place in Runge

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 32

25. 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

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 938

26. 1931-09-22

    Maurice Riley would be about 17 years old at the time of the letter.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 63

27. 1931-09-22 · Ganado, Texas

    Maurice Riley wrote a letter to his mother Mitt Riley from Ganado, Texas, apparently looking for work during the Great Depression; he mentions arriving safely ("we got here without trouble") and asks her to take care of his pigs and colts.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 63

28. 1932

    By 1932, Maurice became a full time worker at the Riley household.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

29. 1932 · Runge High School

    Military papers say Maurice left school in 1932, and that the last school he attended was Runge High School; he would be almost 18 years old by the time he quit school.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

30. 1934

    With the death of his father and brother a few years after the letter, Maurice Riley had to take on even more responsibilities at the age of only 20.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 63

31. 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).

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 59

32. 1934

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

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

33. 4 April 1935 · Karnes County

    Marriage license issued for Maurice Riley and Ruby Shaw

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 947

34. 4 April 1935 · Kenedy, Texas

    Maurice married Ruby Levora Shaw in Kenedy, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

35. 4 April 1935

    Maurice met and married Ruby Levora Shaw.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 21

36. 1935

    Marriage of William Maurice Riley and Ruby Levora Shaw

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33

37. 1935

    Maurice got married in 1935, the beginning of his family and heritage.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

38. 1935

    William Maurice Riley married Ruby Levora Shaw

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 36

39. 1935

    William Maurice Riley got married in 1935.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

40. 1935

    Got married

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

41. 4 April 1935

    Marriage of William Maurice RILEY and Ruby Lavora SHAW

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

42. 4 April 1935 · Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas, USA

    Marriage of William Maurice Riley and Ruby Levora Shaw

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 930

43. 4 April 1935 · Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas, USA

    Marriage event listed for William Maurice Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 936

44. 4 April 1935

    Marriage of William Maurice Riley and Ruby Levora Shaw

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 932

45. 4 April 1935 · Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas, USA

    Marriage of Ruby Levora Shaw and William Maurice Riley

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 939

46. 5 April 1935 · Karnes County

    Marriage license filed, recorded in Book 11 Page 83 of Marriage Records

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 947

47. 4 day of April 1935 · KARNES CITY, Texas

    Marriage license issued and marriage solemnized between Mr. Maurice Riley and Miss Ruby Shaw in Karnes County, Texas; officiated by R. H. Montgomery, Christian Minister.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 948

48. 4 January 1936

    A girl was still-born to Maurice and Ruby.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 21

49. 4 January 1936

    A female child of Maurice and Ruby was stillborn.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

50. 30 October 1937

    Robert Maurice Riley was born to Maurice and Ruby.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 21

51. 30 October 1937

    Maurice and Ruby had a male child, Robert Maurice Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

52. 15 July 1940 · Karnes County, Texas

    Court ordered Maurice Riley to pay $10.00 per month to the Clerk of the District Court for support of the boy, Robert Maurice Riley, then two and one-half years of age, continuing until further order of the Court.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 950

53. 20th day of June, 1940 · Karnes County, Texas

    District Court of Karnes County, Texas heard cause No. 4399, Ruby Riley vs. Maurice Riley, and granted Ruby Riley a divorce from Maurice Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 949

54. 20 June 1940

    Maurice and Ruby's divorce was finalized.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 21

55. 1940 to 1942 · Corpus Christi, Texas

    Maurice's military papers indicate he worked for Pontiac Refining Company in Corpus Christi, Texas from 1940 to 1942.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

56. late 1940 to mid-1942 · Corpus Christi

    Maurice must have lived in Corpus Christi from around late 1940 to mid-1942, and that is where Maurice and Opal were living after their marriage and just before he went into the military.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

57. 1940 · Runge area

    Maurice probably moved from the Runge area around the time he began working for Pontiac Refining Company.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

58. 20 June 1940

    Divorce of Maurice and Ruby finalized.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

59. 1940 · Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA

    According to Military papers, he worked for Pontiac Oil Refinery in Corpus Christi before joining the Army in 1942.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 936

60. 20th day of June, 1940 · Karnes County, Texas

    Court awarded custody of the child Robert Maurice Riley, then two and a half years old, to the Plaintiff (Ruby Riley), with the father allowed visitation at reasonable times.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 949

61. 20th day of June, 1940 · Karnes County, Texas

    Court ordered Maurice Riley to contribute Ten ($10.00) Dollars per month toward the support of the child Robert Maurice Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 949

62. 28 Feb 1941 · Yorktown, Dewitt, Texas, USA

    Marriage of William Maurice Riley and Opal Marie Sachtleben

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 933

63. 1941

    Marriage of William Maurice Riley and Opal Marie Sachtleben

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33

64. 28 February 1941 · Karnes County, Texas

    Maurice and Opal were married on 28 February 1941 in Karnes County, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 23

65. 28 Feb 1941

    Marriage of William Maurice Riley and Opal Marie Sachtleben

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 935

66. 28 Feb 1941 · Yorktown, Dewitt, Texas, USA

    Marriage of William Maurice Riley and Opal Marie Sachtleben, data obtained from Schroeder and Jacob Family Tree.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 936

67. 28 February 1941 · Yorktown, Texas

    Maurice and Opal were married in Yorktown, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

68. 28 Feb 1941 · DeWitt County, Texas, USA

    Marriage of William Maurice Riley and Opal Marie Sachtleben

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 535

69. 19 May 1942 · Fort Sam Houston, Bexar, Texas, USA

    Inducted into active duty.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 936

70. 19 May 1942 · Fort Sam Houston, Texas

    U.S. Army enlistment of William M Riley; residence Karnes County, Texas; nativity Texas; race White, citizen; branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; grade Private; component Selectees (Enlisted Men); education 2 years of high school; civil occupation unskilled occupations in refining of petroleum; marital status Married; height 74; weight 149

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 953

71. 16 December 1942 · State of Kansas

    Opal Riley, wife of William Maurice Riley, examined privily and apart from her husband, acknowledged the instrument as her act and deed, having willingly signed it for the purposes and consideration expressed, and stated she did not wish to retract it.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 443

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

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

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 427

73. May 1942

    Maurice enlisted in the Army.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

74. 1942-12-16 · Geary County, Kansas

    Notary acknowledgment: Opal Riley, wife of William Maurice Riley, appeared before Roy Luke, Notary Public, and acknowledged the foregoing instrument as her act and deed.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 436

75. May 1942 · England

    Letter from Maurice to Helen Warzecha in May 1942 - Maurice is getting ready to ship to England for WWII invasion of Europe.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 928

76. 1942

    Maurice's military enlistment records from 1942 say he had 2 years of high school, and his military papers indicate he completed 8 years of grammar school and 1 year of high school.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

77. 19 May 1942 · Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX

    Maurice enlisted at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX; he was the only male at home after his father and brother had died, and the military was sensitive to such situations.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 64

78. 19 May 1942 · Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas

    Maurice enlisted in the Army at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

79. 25 June 1942

    The letter was written; Maurice had apparently not yet gotten word that his grandmother had passed away.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 64

80. 16 Decenber, A.D. 1942

    Witnesses signed the foregoing instrument.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 441

81. 16 December, 1942

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

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 433

82. 19 May 1942

    Enlistment

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 952

83. 1942-06-26

    Letter from Maurice at Fort Riley, Kansas to Mitt Riley.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 64

84. May 1942 to Oct 1945

    Service in 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 952

85. December 16, 1942 · Karnes County, Texas

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

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 482

86. 1942

    Maurice's service in the Army during WW II began, covered over the next few pages, running from 1942 through the latter part of 1945.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

87. 19 May 1942 · Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio

    Maurice enlisted in the Army at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio on 19 May 1942, listing his address as Runge, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 23

88. 1942

    Margie Stefka recalled that Maurice went into WW II around 1942, was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas for training, and probably went to England as part of the D-Day Invasion.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 23

89. 1943-10-21 · Desert Training Center, California

    Maurice writes from the Desert Training Center, California, stating he is stationed there for continued training, has made the rank of Corporal, received a good conduct medal (one of 11 out of 200 men), and is about to leave Saturday on a three-week problem, likely to Arizona and Nevada.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 68

90. 9 February 1943 · De Witt County, Texas

    Mrs. Maggie Mae Riley personally appeared before E. A. Speckels, notary, and acknowledged that she subscribed the name of William Maurice Riley to the foregoing instrument as his attorney in fact, and her own name as attorney in fact.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 434

91. 13 February 1943 · Karnes County, Texas

    Notary Pryor L. Hamnack of DeWitt County, Texas, took acknowledgment that Mrs. Maggie Mae Riley, as attorney in fact for William Maurice Riley, subscribed his name as principal and her own name as attorney in fact to the foregoing instrument.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 444

92. 1943-02-07 · Paris, Tex.

    Maurice writes from Camp Macey near Paris, Texas, describing army training, an overnight hike, and losing his job of guarding prisoners after leaving Fort Riley to join the 3rd army.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 65

93. APRIL 30 1944 · APO 340% Pm N.Y. N.Y.

    V-Mail letter (Sgt Wm R. Riley, serial 35158414, HQ&SVTR 17th CAV RCN SQ, APO 340% Pm N.Y. N.Y.) addressed to Mrs. W.J. Riley, RT.2, Runge, Texas; letter passed by Army Examiner/censor (stamp 01856). Maurice writes he is O.K. but has a lingering cough and cold, wonders if the family would worry if they heard from him only every couple of months, and asks if Mrs. W.J. Riley received the cable gram he sent for Mother's Day.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 71

94. 1944-10-22 · Holland

    Maurice writes a V-Mail letter to his mother from Holland while Allied troops advance in Europe; a photo of Maurice later had a note saying he fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and the unit he was part of was assigned to Patton and did fight in the Battle of the Bulge.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 74

95. May 9, 1944 · APO.340%PM.N.Y.N.Y.

    V-Mail letter written by Sgt. Wm. Riley to Mrs. Aug. Watzecha Jr. (Helen)

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 951

96. June 1944 · England

    Maurice shipped out to England soon after sending the letter to Helen and was part of the Allied Forces that invaded Europe.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

97. 1944-04-30 · New York

    Letter from Maurice in New York to Mitt Riley; Maurice is still in New York and getting close to being shipped out to England, or possibly already in England with mail routed through New York; he hints he may soon be too busy to write much.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 71

98. 1944-05-05

    Maurice writes a V-Mail letter from the Army to his sister Helen Warzecha, expressing concern about the war, aging, and joking about naming a future son "Gus Jr."

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 72

99. 1944-02-20 · New York

    Maurice writes a letter from New York to his mother Mitt Riley while preparing to be shipped to England ahead of the invasion of Europe; he asks about the family's status, mentions a job offer for John, and comments on Gus's corn planting.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 70

100. 1944-07-27 · Paris, France

     Letter from Maurice, writing from Paris, France to Mitt Riley; Allied troops advancing through Europe against Germany; he asks about family and wants everyone to know he is ok.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 73

101. March 1944 · New York

     Maurice was in New York, apparently getting ready to ship out to England to be part of the Allied Forces invasion of Europe.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

102. 1944-01-31 · Desert Training Center, California

     Maurice reports he was promoted to Sergeant the previous Thursday, like Enoch, and now has a platoon to command.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 69

103. 1944-01-31 · Desert Training Center, California

     Maurice writes from Desert Training Center, California, that he and his unit are training in the desert and expect to move soon (about Thursday).

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 69

104. 1944-01-31

     Maurice mentions receiving a letter from Mitt Riley that day, and says he has heard from her, John, and Opal; Opal writes him every day, works hard almost every day, and helps her mother.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 69

105. March 1944 · New York

     While in New York, Maurice wrote a letter to his sister Helen (Riley) Warzecha, mentioning getting letters from Gus and Frank and saying not much news comes his way; a full size copy of the letter is in Section 20, Support Data.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

106. 1944-07-26 · France

     Maurice writes a letter beginning 'Dear folks' addressed to his family (and mentions Opal), saying he hasn't had time to write for a couple of days, is on duty every third night, received four letters from Opal and four from the family.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 73

107. 1944-10-22 · Holland

     Maurice (Sgt. W.J. Riley) writes to 'Dear folks' that he is O.K., mentions receiving a letter from Sonny who told him about the folks visiting and giving presents, that Sonny started school and liked it, and that he wished he could have sent birthday gifts to Sonny, 'you', and Bral but couldn't buy anything there.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 74

108. 1944-01-30

     Maurice sent Helen a birthday card the day before writing the letter, though he did not have a chance to get her a gift.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 69

109. 12 October 1945 · Europe

     Left Europe.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

110. 30 October 1945

     Maurice was honorably discharged from the Army.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 78

111. 1945-02-03 · Holland

     Letter from Maurice in Holland to Mitt Riley; the last letter of record from Maurice while in the military, noting the war effort winding down and that he is living with some local residents.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 78

112. 30 Oct 1945 · Fort Sam Houston, Bexar, Texas, USA

     Honorable Discharge after service in the WWII European Theatre.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 936

113. 20 October 1945 · US

     Arrived in the US.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

114. 1945

     Maurice was discharged from the military.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

115. 1945-01-15

     Maurice asks Helen whether her boy is beginning to get around, and jokes he hopes the boy isn't as hard to raise as his mother (Helen) was.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 76

116. 1945-01-15

     Maurice mentions receiving a letter from John and a few lines from Billy, who asked Maurice to send him souvenirs.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 76

117. 30 October 1945 · Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio

     Received his honorable discharge at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, the same place where he enlisted; discharge papers include Honorable Discharge, Enlisted Record and Repost of Separation, Separation Qualification Record, Identification Discharge Certificate, and a Certificate of Merit.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

118. 1945-01-19 · Germany

     Letter written by Maurice in Germany to Mitt Riley, describing frequent letters, Germans surrendering to Allied troops, and Maurice collecting a German Luger, a soldier's sword, and a double-barreled shotgun; the Luger was later stolen but the sword and shotgun were kept.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 77

119. 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

120. October 1945

     Maurice was discharged from military service.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 13

121. 1945-01-02 · Germany

     V-mail letter written by Maurice from Germany to his family, saying he is OK, mentioning he received two letters from Opal and one from John, asking his mother to consider visiting John, and asking about Sug and 'that big boy'.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 75

122. About 1946 · Port Lavaca, Calhoun, Texas, USA

     It is believed that Maurice and Opal moved to Port Lavaca after his military service. He worked for Pontiac Oil Refinery.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 936

123. 1947

     A picnic at Mitt Riley's place, described as 'Mitt Riley and family in 1947', attended by Margie, Maurice, Helen and Gus; R Riley says he doesn't know when it was but guesses it was back in the 1940s. During the same visit a photo was taken of Margie on a horse wearing a hat; that enlargement was later lost and never found.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 13

124. approximately 1947 · Riley farm, near Runge, Texas

     Picnic with family in the pasture of the Riley farm near Runge, Texas; Margie was photographed on a horse the same day

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 31

125. 22 August 1947 · Karnes County, Texas

     Marvin F. Kolinek, District Clerk of Karnes County, Texas, certified a true and correct copy of the Decree in Cause Number 4399, Ruby Riley vs. Maurice Riley, of record in Vol. "L" p. 137 et seq. of the Minutes of the District Court of Karnes County, Texas, witnessed by his hand and seal, signed by Deputy R. C. Person.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 950

126. about July 1950 · Cuero, Texas

     Marilyn's christening, conducted by Father Jansen, attended by her parents, her Godfather (Uncle Maurice Riley), and her Godmother (Bernice Warzecha LeBow, Gus's cousin).

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 20

127. July of 1950

     Maurice was Godfather at the Christening of Helen's daughter, Marilyn.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 19

128. early 1950's · Port Lavaca, Texas

     Maurice and Opal lived in Port Lavaca, Texas in the early 1950's, and probably in the 1940's as well.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

129. shortly after the war; until mid-1950's · Port Lavaca

     Maurice and Opal moved to Port Lavaca shortly after the war and lived there until the mid-1950's.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

130. approximately 1952 · probably the home of Maurice and Opal in Port Lavaca, Texas

     Mitt Riley and her children and some grandchildren got together for a mini-family reunion; pictures from the gathering are shown on this page.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 32

131. 1952 · Port Lavaca, Calhoun, Texas, USA

     Residence at age 69; moved in with Maurice and Opal Riley during illness

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 538

132. approximately 1952 · Port Lavaca, Texas

     Mitt is living with Maurice and Opal at this time.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 32

133. about 1952

     Riley family get-together; photos taken of Margie with Mitt, Helen and her children, John and Margaret Riley, and Maurice and Opal Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

134. 1954-55

     An affidavit from William Maurice Riley about his parents and family, and a supporting affidavit from William E. Butler, were generated, probably in connection with the settlement of the Estate of Maggie Mae "Mitt" Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 533

135. 20 May 1955 · Calhoun County, Texas

     William Maurice Riley personally appeared before notary R. A. Barton and acknowledged the foregoing instrument.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 553

136. 13 May 1955

     William Maurice Riley made a foregoing affidavit.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 553

137. 20 May 1955 · Calhoun County, Texas

     William Maurice Riley swore to and subscribed an affidavit before notary R. A. Barton in Calhoun County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 553

138. 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.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 553

139. May 20, 1955 · Calhoun County, Texas

     William Maurice Riley made a sworn affidavit before a notary public in Calhoun County, Texas regarding heirship of his mother Maggie Mae Riley, filed June 2, 1955 and recorded in Volume 233 page 416 of the Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 552

140. October 10, 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

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

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 481

141. October 22, 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

     The quitclaim deed from Minnie Arthur was filed and recorded in Volume 254, page 535 of the Deed Records of Karnes County.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 481

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

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

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 485

143. 11 March 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Willaim Maurice Riley acknowledged a legal instrument before notary Pryor L. Hammack.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 567

144. October 15, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Deed filed and recorded in Volume 261 Page 557, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 868

145. March 1958 · Nueces County, Texas / Karnes County, Texas

     Notarized acknowledgments for a legal instrument taken before notaries public in Nueces and Karnes Counties, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 582

146. 17th day of March, 1958

     Deadline set for named persons to appear and file written contest of the Final Account.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 466

147. 1958 · 4913 Andover Drive, Corpus Christi

     There is a record of Maurice and Opal applying for a homestead at 4913 Andover Drive in Corpus Christi.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

148. November 1958

     Abstract of Title document prepared for William Maurice Riley for a land transaction.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 31

149. 3rd day of March, 1958

     John P. Riley, as Administrator, mailed a copy of the Final Account and notice to appear and file written contest to John O. Riley, Maurice Riley, Helen Warzecha, Margie Stefka and James M. Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 466

150. October 1958

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

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

151. 2 October 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley convey the described 120.7-acre tract (84.8 acres in Karnes County, 35.9 acres in Dewitt County, Texas) to William Maurice Riley and wife, Opal Riley, with warranty.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 986

152. October 2, 1958

     John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley convey the above-described premises to William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, their heirs and assigns forever, with warranty; witnessed and signed the 2nd day of October, 1958.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 869

153. 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Additional notice ordered to be given to John O. Riley, Maurice Riley, Helen Warzecha, Margie Stefka and James M. Riley by John P. Riley, Administrator, by mailing each a copy of the final report and citing them to appear and answer by written contest.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 474

154. 1958

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

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

155. August 11, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Deed conveying 120.7 acres in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas from James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley to William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, and John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley, for $5,000; land out of the A. B. Barrier, James E. Keland, C. In. Co. and N. B. Evans Surveys, part of the 714.2 acres James E. Riley Estate lands, being tract "D" per map of division recorded in Vol. 258, pages 5-17 Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, and Fourth tract in a Partition Deed between the James E. Riley heirs dated March 11, 1958, recorded in Vol. 258 pages 5-17 Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 980

156. October 2, 1958 · Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas

     John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley granted, sold and conveyed to William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley their undivided interest in a 120.7 acre tract of land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas, part of the James E. Riley Estate lands, for $10.00 and other consideration.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 868

157. 3 day of October, A. D. 1958 · Nueces County, Texas

     Notary acknowledgment of a deed instrument executed by William Maurice Riley and Opal Riley; Opal Riley was examined privily and apart from her husband and acknowledged the instrument as her act and deed, declaring she signed willingly and did not wish to retract it.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 872

158. 1958 · 4913 Andover Drive, Corpus Christi

     By 1958, Maurice and Opal had moved to Corpus Christi and had a house at 4913 Andover Drive.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

159. 11th day of August A. D. 1958 · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

     Deed conveyance of tract (part of the 120.7 acre tract, 84.8 acres in Karnes County and 35.9 acres in DeWitt County, Texas) to William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley and John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley, with warranty clause; witnessed by James M. Riley and Ruth Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 981

160. 11 March 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     William Maurice Riley personally appeared and acknowledged that he executed the foregoing instrument (acknowledgment text cut off at end of page).

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 581

161. 1958

     He has probably gone back to work for Pontiac Oil Refinery at this time (1958).

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

162. 1958-10-14 · Karnes County, DeWitt County, Texas

     John P. Riley conveys 110.7 acres containing the Riley home to William Maurice Riley and Opal Riley, part of the 714.2 acre James E. Riley Estate lands; 87.4 acres in Karnes County and 23.3 acres in DeWitt County, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 984

163. 1958-03-11

     Partition of 714.2 acres of land among heirs, with payment and cancellation of debts among each other and other considerations, warranting the premises to the grantees against all claims.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 578

164. 5th day of March 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Maurice Riley subscribed and sworn to waiver of service of notice before notary J. E. Eggleston

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 465

165. October 3, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Deed executed conveying land from William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley to John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley for $10.00.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 870

166. 1958-10-03 · Karnes County

     Metes-and-bounds deed conveying a 60.35 acre tract in Karnes County (21.1 acres out of Cuadrilla Irrigation Co. A-346 Survey, 27.6 acres out of Wm. J. McKenny A-206 Survey, and 11.65 acres out of the C. Irrigation Co. A-306 Survey) to John O. Riley and Margaret Riley, warranted by William Maurice Riley and Opal Riley, signed and acknowledged before a Nueces County notary.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 871

167. 1958-10-03 · Karnes County

     Deed conveying a 60.35 acre tract in Karnes County (partly out of the Cuadrilla Irrigation Co. A-346 Survey, Wm. J. McKenny A-206 Survey, and C. Irrigation Co. A-306 Survey), with metes and bounds referencing the James E. Riley Original Tract, from William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, with warranty to John O. Riley and Margaret Riley, their heirs and assigns.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 988

168. 1958

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

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 928

169. 1958-10-03 · Nueces County, Texas

     William Maurice Riley and Opal Riley, his wife, personally appeared before the undersigned authority in Nueces County, Texas, and acknowledged the deed.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 988

170. 11th day of March 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Partition deed executed conveying and warranting the described 714.2 acres of land to John O. Riley, signed by the Riley family members and spouses, in consideration of partitioning the land and cancellation of debts among each other.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 660

171. August 1958 · Corpus Christi, Texas

     JP and his brother, James Maurice Riley, sold the land they got from the James E. Riley Estate to Maurice Riley (son of William Joseph Riley) of Corpus Christi, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

172. 1958-03-11 · Karnes County, Texas

     Partition deed executed: John O. Riley, James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., and Margaret Riley grant, release and confirm premises unto John O. Riley; document concerns partitioning of 714.2 acres of land.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 564

173. October 15, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Deed filed and recorded in Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Volume 261, page 555.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 987

174. 14 March 1958 · Nueces County, Texas

     Opal Riley, wife of William Maurice Riley, appeared before notary Lucille Link Skrobarcek in Nueces County and acknowledged an instrument as her act and deed, examined privily and apart from her husband.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 582

175. October 7, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     Deed conveying a tract of land (portion of Tract B of the James E. Riley 174.2 acre tract) from William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley to John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley, for $10.00 consideration.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 987

176. October 2, 1958 · Karnes and Dewitt Counties, Texas

     John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley conveyed their undivided interest in a 120.7 acre tract (out of the 214.2 acre James E. Riley Estate lands) to William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley for $10.00 and other consideration.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 985

177. October 14, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     John P. Riley, a single man of Bexar County, Texas, deeded a tract of land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas (part of the 714.2 acre James E. Riley Estate, Tract "C") to William Maurice Riley and wife, Opal Riley, of Nueces County, Texas, for $5000.00.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 983

178. November 10, 1958

     Certificate closed for abstract of title (234 pages) covering 291.75 acres of the N. B. Evans et al Surveys, prepared for Wm. Maurice Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 69

179. About 1958 · Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA

     Maurice and Opal filed a homestead exemption for 4913 Andover Drive in Corpus Christi.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 936

180. 11th day of March 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

     William Maurice Riley acknowledged before notary Pryor L. Hammack that he executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 663

181. September 1959 · Runge, Texas

     Some pictures from September 1959 of Maurice at Runge tending livestock.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

182. 1960's · Corpus Christi

     A German Luger pistol brought back by Maurice as a war souvenir was stolen from his home.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 13

183. 1963 · 4606 Janssen, Corpus Christi

     Maurice and Opal purchased a house at 4606 Janssen in Corpus Christi.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

184. 1963

     Maurice becomes a grandfather with the births of 2 girls by his son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Dennye Riley

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 20

185. About 1963 · Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA

     Maurice and Opal purchased a house at 4606 Janssen in Corpus Christi.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 936

186. 1963 · Corpus

     Christmas 1963 visit in Corpus, pictured: Maurice and Opal; Bob, Dennye, & Lisa

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 20

187. 28 February 1966 · Corpus Christi

     25th wedding anniversary celebration held with friends

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 23

188. 1966

     Pictures from a 1966 visit

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 20

189. June 1966 · Corpus Christi, 4606 Janssen

     Photograph taken at the home of Maurice and Opal, including Opal, Dennye holding Staci, and Lisa; probably on the way to see Maurice's horse Ginger at the stables.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 21

190. 27 Nov. 1967 · Corpus Christi, Nucces, Texas, USA

     Death of William Maurice Riley

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 939

191. 1967

     Death year given for William Maurice Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

192. 27 Nov. 1967 · Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA

     Death of William Maurice Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 936

193. 27 Nov. 1967 · Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA

     Death of William Maurice Riley

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 535

194. 1967 · 4606 Janssen, Corpus Christi

     Maurice died; he and Opal lived at 4606 Janssen until his death.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

195. 27 November 1967 · Corpus Christi

     Maurice died on 27 November 1967 in Corpus Christi at age 53, following cancer and a brain tumor that caused blindness.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 24

196. 27 Nov. 1967

     Death of William Maurice Riley

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 932

197. on or about November 21, 1967 · Nueces County, Texas

     William Maurice Riley died leaving a written will, probated in Nueces County, Texas, leaving all but a 100 acre tract of land to his wife Opal Phillips.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 63

198. 1967

     Maurice died, four years before John retired to Runge.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 33

199. 1967

     Death of William Maurice Riley

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33

200. May 1976 · Maurice Riley's part of the farm

     Tina Riley Hogue took a picture looking up in the windmill on Maurice Riley's part of the farm, near the old house.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 57

201. 27 Nov 1987

     Death of William Maurice Riley

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

202. 27 Nov. 1987

     Death of William Maurice RILEY

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

203. 2000

     Helen Riley wrote a letter expressing loving words about Maurice.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 24

204. 2000

     Helen wrote a letter describing how Maurice liked to participate in rodeos and was very good at it, and that Maurice and Edgar Lee would sometimes work together in competitions requiring two men.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

205. 24 May 2010

     Second interview with Margie Stefka reviewing the Cabeza School pictures, in which she and R Riley identify children in the photos including Maurice Riley, Veda Butler, Katy Warzecha, Woodrow Johnson, and Dan Riley (identified by his cap down over his face/ducked head).

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

206. April 2010

     Story recounted by Margie Stefka (interview, April 2010): Maurice and another fellow were riding in a jeep to a destination; upon arrival they found 11 bullet holes in the jeep.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

207. Undated

     Grantors bind themselves to warrant and forever defend the premises unto Majorie Mae Stefka, her heirs and assigns.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 574

208. Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

     120.7 acre tract (68 acres in Karnes County, 52.7 acres in DeWitt County, Texas) conveyed and confirmed to Helen Warzecha as her separate property and estate; warranty of title given by the other parties.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 656

209. Undated · Cabeza School

     Dan attended the Cabeza School at the same time as Maurice, so they would have made the trip together.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

210. Undated

     John Oliver Riley and Maurice Riley exchanged some land; Deed Records are provided.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 928

211. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     Sixth: To John O. Riley is conveyed Tract A of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision, a 120.7-acre tract described by metes and bounds beginning at the Southwest corner of the James E. Riley 714.2 acres, warranted by James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., and Margaret Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 577

212. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     'Third' tract of land in Karnes County, Texas is set apart to Marjorie Mae Stefka, Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riley, who shall henceforth have, hold, possess and enjoy the land in severalty by themselves, their heirs and assigns, for their part, share, interest and proportion.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 430

213. Undated · Runge

     Maurice had a place to stay on the land in Runge: a little cabin with a kitchen, a screened-in porch, and one big bedroom/room, where Maurice and Darryl stayed on weekends.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

214. Undated · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas

     He lived in Justice Precinct 8 in DeWitt County, Texas until he went to work in Coupus Christi in 1940.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 936

215. Undated

     Opal bought an Elgin watch for Maurice from a soldier who needed money while on furlough, and plans to have a new band put on it on payday

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 67

216. Undated

     Darryl recalled building a fence and setting corner posts with Maurice, working back in the brush, possibly on Uncle John's land.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

217. Undated

     Margie Stefka recalled that Maurice was one of the best ropers and won money in the little pots at the rodeos, along with Edgar Lee.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

218. Undated

     Maurice says he is sorry to hear Gus is in I.A. ('That's pretty tough. But maybe he won't have to go.')

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 73

219. Undated · Riley Ranch/Farm

     After the war Maurice moved away from the Riley Ranch/Farm area, though he maintained land there.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 24

220. Undated

     Maurice, on the right, is pictured having a beer with one of his cousins, probably Lamar Haynes, during a snow in the area, probably in January 1940.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 20

221. Undated

     Momma and Maurice came to check on the kids after the fall, and Mrs. Mekling told Momma that Helen and Doris were alright but Margie had a hole in her head.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

222. Undated

     Helen (Riley) Warzecha tells about activities around the area involving the families that lived there, including a birthday party for Helen at age 1 or 2, pictured with Maurice and friends of local families.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 13

223. Undated

     Toward the end of the war, Germans would come and surrender to Maurice's unit; Maurice took a German Luger, a shotgun, and a sword from Germans, and also carried a pistol.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 24

224. Undated

     Maurice is helping to run the farm.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 20

225. Undated

     Maurice and Edgar Lee were friends who used to rodeo together.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

226. Undated

     Maurice and Dan grew up as young men around a ranching family, living and working on a ranch. Maurice is shown on his donkey; he had a passion for horses and always kept a horse even when he lived in Corpus Christi later in his life.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 13

227. Undated · Runge City Cemetery

     Maurice is buried in the Runge City Cemetery.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 24

228. Undated · Battle of the Bulge

     A picture from Nelda indicates Maurice fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 24

229. Undated

     Dan and Arthur Neimier were buddies and older brothers to Maurice and Edgar Lee.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

230. Undated

     Maurice and Ruby were married but the marriage did not last.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

231. Undated · Karnes County; DeWitt County, Texas

     Metes-and-bounds description of Tract C boundary (final call), containing 110.7 acres (92.40 acres in Karnes County and 18.3 acres in DeWitt County), including the house, granted to John P. Riley by warranty from other Riley family members.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 561

232. Undated · Runge

     In one set of pictures Maurice is shown having made friends with a dog, reflecting his upbringing on a farm with animals.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

233. Undated

     After his military discharge, Maurice worked in the Oil Refining business; Margie mentioned Gulf Oil.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

234. Undated · France, Holland and Germany

     His Certificate of Merit is recognition for his meritorious and outstanding service in France, Holland and Germany.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

235. Undated · Paris, Tex.

     Maurice and his wife Opal are living together in Paris while he is stationed at Camp Macey.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 65

236. Undated · Paris, Texas

     Opal went up to Paris to see Maurice; they were together 4 nights and 2 days

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 67

237. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     The named heirs at law partitioned the 714.2-acre tract of the James E. Riley Estate among themselves.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 558

238. Undated

     A photograph from the war shows Maurice standing in the snow beside a track-vehicle, similar to scenes from the film Patton; his letters mention the cold as a factor in the Battle of the Bulge.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 76

239. Undated

     John and Maurice were separated in years growing up, but shared interest in the Riley family and land brought them closer together after they were grown

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 32

240. Undated

     Helen Riley/Warzecha wrote on the back of the picture: 'My brothers – John, Dan and Maurice - Maurice is the little one, I guess, not sure about that'.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

241. Undated

     In the letter, Maurice mentions the difficulty of delivering mail at that time and asks about J.P. and James, both in the military.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 77

242. Undated

     Maurice later married Opal, after having been divorced from a previous marriage.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 22

243. Undated

     Maurice mentions Momma got a package he sent but may not have received his letter about it.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 73

244. Undated · Paris, Texas

     While in Paris, Opal bought Maurice a nice suit of clothes

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 67

245. Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

     Grant, release and confirmation of a 120.7 acre tract (metes and bounds described) unto Marjorie Mae Stefka as her separate property and estate, warranted by the grantors against all claims.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 655

246. Undated · Runge

     Helen went for a walk to the "old house" (Grandma Riley's house) at Runge and, while inside, accidentally scared her brother Maurice Riley by calling his name from a bedroom; he turned "white as a ghost," apparently thinking a ghost — maybe Grandma Riley — had been calling him.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 31

247. Undated · California

     Opal is considering going out to California; Maurice is 10 miles from the nearest town and can only get off on week-ends

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 67

248. Undated · Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas

     John P. Riley, Bert P. Riley, and James M. Riley (acting through their agent and attorney in fact, Mrs. Nora Riley of DeWitt County, Texas) and William Maurice Riley (acting through his agent and attorney in fact, Mrs. Maggie Mae Riley) covenant and agree to a partition of jointly held land.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 428

249. Undated

     Dances were held in Nordheim, Gruenau, and Garfield that Margie, Maurice, Opal and others attended.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

250. Undated

     Maurice and Opal took the narrator to a local rodeo when the narrator was about 6 years old; Maurice participated in the calf roping contest.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 21

251. Undated

     Maurice and Bob Knight both went to work for Pontiac Refining Company after growing up, and became close friends through that work while maintaining their connection with family in Runge.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 28

252. Undated

     Pat Riley recounts that when Bill Riley was a baby, Grandpa John Oliver and Maurice went to town, drank, tried to win a stuffed rabbit for Easter, discovered the game was rigged, and a brawl broke out; they returned with the rabbit looking ragged and Bill wanted nothing to do with them

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 32

253. Undated

     Pat Riley wished his dad (Maurice) was still alive as he had lots of Maurice and Grandpa stories

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 32

254. Undated

     Maurice had unique spurs with silver on the sides; when Daryl was about 15 or 16, at western day at school, he would borrow the spurs from Maurice.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

255. Undated

     Maurice's service in WWII was discussed; a photo from Nelda says he fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

256. Undated

     Interview excerpt with Margie Stefka describing childhood responsibilities: Margie did the milking because Helen could not milk a cow well, while Helen helped Momma with cooking; Margie considered herself Maurice's assistant.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

257. Undated

     Maurice came to pick up Erna to take her somewhere she needed to get to; while driving, a black cat crossed the car's path and Maurice turned around to avoid crossing its path, showing his superstition.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 28

258. Undated

     Poppa died; Maurice was about 19 at the time.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 22

259. Undated

     Maurice took pictures while serving; locations unknown; snow in some photos suggests a European campaign (compared by author to Band of Brothers), contrasting with his home area of Runge which gets little snow.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

260. Undated

     As adults, the narrator and Dennye (and/or family) would visit Maurice and family in Corpus Christi, or Maurice and family would visit them in Fort Worth.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 21

261. Undated

     Maurice was 6' 2" and weighed 149 pounds when he enlisted.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 64

262. Undated

     During a big rain, Momma and Maurice were in town (for groceries), so Grandpa Fortner, Helen, and Margie had to get the turkeys in themselves; they succeeded.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

263. Undated

     Bequeathed one-eighth (1/8) of the residue of the estate to nephew Maurice Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 452

264. Undated

     Maurice Riley served in the Army in WWII; enlistment record, and assignment to 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron under General Patton; discharge papers included.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 928

265. Undated · Fort Riley, Kansas

     Maurice did his basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas, as part of the 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

266. Undated

     Maurice passed away while Darryl was away at school; Opal was then in charge of his cattle.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

267. Undated

     Maurice returned to his civil life after his service in WW II.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

268. Undated

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

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 562

269. Undated

     John Riley and his brother Maurice got into a fight with carnival people after discovering they were being cheated; John was trying to win a stuffed rabbit for his young son Billy; John and Maurice came home roughed up but got the rabbit for Billy.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 60

270. Undated

     Writer (Maurice) says he was drafted and states he'd have to be over 38 years old to get out; discusses being unable to get out to work the farm because of the draft.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 66

271. Undated

     Maurice's military papers say he served in the following battles and campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

272. Undated

     Jim Riley left a will, included in a 1958 Abstract of Title for a land transaction for William Maurice Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

273. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

     Description of a 99.1-acre tract of land (partly out of the Caudrilla Irrigation Co. survey Abstract No. 306, the W. J. McKinney Survey, and the Robert Kleberg original survey), plus Lot No. 9 Block No. 2, Howard Addition, town of Runge, and Lot No. 1, Block No. 17, town of Helena, granted, released and confirmed to Marjorie Mae Stefka, Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 431

274. Undated · 159 Bonham St., Paris, Texas

     Letter gives return address for mail as 159 Bonham St., Paris, Texas, saying they are 'kinda settled again.'

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 66

275. Undated · Corpus Christi

     According to Maurice's military papers, he had worked for Pontiac Oil Refinery in Corpus Christi for about 2 years before enlisting in the Army.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

276. Undated

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

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 450

277. Undated · Runge

     Bob Knight, from Runge, was about 4 years younger than Maurice.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 28

278. Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

     James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha Jr., John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley and Fern Riley grant, release and confirm to John P. Riley a described tract (110.7 acres, 92.40 acres in Karnes County and 18.3 acres in DeWitt County, Texas), and bind themselves to warrant and defend the premises to John P. Riley, his heirs and assigns.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 657

279. Undated

     As a young man, participated in rodeos often and was apparently very good at it.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

280. Undated

     Stated his civilian occupation as "Horse-breaker" when he separated from the military.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

281. Undated

     Maurice's Regiment was assigned to General George Patton as a reconnaissance unit.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

282. Undated

     Maurice had a gum infection and could not get attention for it, so he had to get dentures shortly after returning from the war.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 24

283. Undated · Cabeza School, Cabeza, Texas

     Two class pictures from Cabeza School are discussed; Margie Stefka identified Katy Warzecha, Gus's sister, as one of the girls in one class picture. Both pictures include Maurice Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

284. Undated · Cuero, Texas

     A portrait was taken of him in Cuero, Texas when he was approximately 4 years old.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 1

285. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

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

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 65

286. Undated · Cabeza School

     Maurice attended the Cabeza School; it is felt that as soon as he could, he had a horse and preferred that for getting to school.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

287. Undated

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

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 446

288. Undated

     Received medals for military service: American Theater Campaign, EAME Campaign Medal with 4 bronze stars, Good Conduct Medal, 1 Service Stripe, and 3 Overseas Service Bars; his separation papers also say he received a lapel button. The National Personnel Records Center provided a duplicate set of these medals since the original medals' whereabouts are unknown.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

289. Undated · Karnes County, Texas

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

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 439

290. Undated

     William Maurice Riley married Opal Phillips.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 63

291. Undated

     Opal would visit Margie on weekends, and that is how Opal met Maurice.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

292. Undated · Karnes County / DeWitt County, Texas

     James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecka and husband August Warzecha, Jr., John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley, and Opal Riley grant, release and confirm to William Maurice Riley a described tract, and bind themselves to warrant and defend the premises to him, his heirs and assigns.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 563

293. Undated

     Maurice and Ruby lived at the household that was Will and Mitt's house so Maurice could help run the farm and ranch activities.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 21

294. Undated

     Marriage and Divorce Records exist for Maurice Riley and Ruby Shaw.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 928

295. Undated

     Maurice and Opal took the narrator to a local rodeo when the narrator was about 6 years old; Maurice competed in a calf roping contest.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

296. Undated

     Maurice became a father figure to Helen and Margie and helped keep the family going.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 25

297. Undated · Runge, Texas

     Photo caption: Helen and Gus at a picnic with Mitt, Maurice and Margie at her mother's place in Runge, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 21

298. Undated · Port Lavaca

     Margie states Maurice did oil field work in Port Lavaca and would hook up with Gulf Oil later.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

299. Undated · Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery

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

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 451

300. Undated

     As a child Maurice was sickly, having had whooping cough and asthma, requiring special care from his mother.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

301. Undated · Corpus Christi

     Later in life he went by the nickname Bill, and many of his coworkers and friends in Corpus Christi called him by that name.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 1

302. Undated · Port Lavaca

     Maurice's military papers indicate he had experience working in the oil industry before an unknown location; after the war he went to work for Pontiac Oil Refinery, work believed to be in the Coastal area, probably Port Lavaca.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 24

303. Undated · Riley Ranch

     John Oliver Riley and Maurice Riley were involved in many land transactions involving land around the Riley Ranch; records of a couple of the land swaps they processed are included in this section.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 823

304. Undated

     Maurice was about 9 years younger than John.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 33

305. Undated

     Maurice (Helen's brother) entered calf roping contests in most nearby rodeos; he and his good friend Edgar Lee Niemeier were two of the winning contestants.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

306. Undated

     A picture exists of Maurice, when he was a little older, riding a donkey; it is possible he rode his donkey to school at times.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

307. Undated

     Other parties grant, release and confirm unto Helen Warzecha the described premises as her separate property and estate, and bind themselves to warrant and forever defend the premises unto Helen Warzecha, her heirs and assigns.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 574

308. Undated · Riley Ranch, near Runge, Texas

     Maurice retained land he inherited at the Riley Ranch near Runge, Texas, and also bought more land when he could; Section 20 shows some of his land transactions.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

309. Undated · Karnes County

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

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 658

310. Undated

     Maurice was one of the best ropers at the rodeos and won money from the roping pots.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

311. Undated · Fort Riley, Kansas

     Maurice was previously stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, where photos of him were taken.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 65

312. Undated · Cabeza School

     John was already through the Cabeza School by the time Maurice started, so they never attended together.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

313. Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

     Partition deed dividing 714.2 acres of land among the heirs at law; Marjorie Mae Stefka receives Tract F of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision, a 120.7-acre tract (60.31 acres in Karnes County and 60.39 acres in DeWitt County, Texas) as her separate property.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 573

314. Undated

     Opal Sachleben later married Maurice Riley, Margie's brother.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

315. Undated

     A picture of John and Dan Riley with what was thought to be an unknown girl is now thought to be the third son, Maurice Riley, wearing a dress and looking like a girl.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

316. Undated

     Maurice's death record says he was an Assistant Supervisor for Pontiac Refining Company when he passed away.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

317. 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.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 60

318. Undated · Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery

     Maurice Riley buried at the Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 451

319. Undated

     Maurice was assigned to Patton's division/command during the war.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 24

320. Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

     Grant of 120.7 acres (68 acres in Karnes County, 52.7 acres in DeWitt County) as separate property and estate to Helen Warzecha, warranted by the other Riley/Stefka/Warzecha family members.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 560

321. Undated

     Soldier (Maurice) photographed during World War II, including scenes near the war's end, possibly after Germany surrendered; pictures show him with a small pet dog amid damaged buildings and with a French family/friends.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

322. Undated · Runge

     John had a special feeling and interest in obtaining and maintaining the Riley land around Runge, a passion he shared with his brother Maurice Riley

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 32

323. Undated

     Maurice is worried about Gus Warzecha, husband of his sister Helen, and about his brother John Riley, hoping they don't have to join the war effort.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 64

324. Undated

     After WW II, Maurice apparently went back to work in the Oil Industry.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

325. Undated

     Maurice and Opal's marriage lasted a long time despite adjustments of new married life; more of their marriage is covered after the next section.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

326. Undated

     Maurice has been born by the time of the 1920 census.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

327. Undated

     Entered the service as a Private but was a Sergeant at his discharge; his papers indicate he was qualified as an Expert Rifleman.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

328. Undated · Port Lavaca, Texas

     In a conversation with Margie Stefka, Maurice was said to be living and working in Port Lavaca, Texas.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

329. Undated · Runge, Texas

     Maurice and Opal apparently lived at the Riley farm in the Runge area after they were married.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 23

330. Undated · Cabeza School

     He attended the Cabeza School, which is where all of the Riley children went.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 1

331. Undated · Runge

     Helen Warzecha, walking at the family property at Runge, went to the old house (grandma's house) and, while inside looking in an old trunk, heard Maurice arrive; she called out his name and startled him so badly he looked "white as a ghost," apparently having thought a ghost (maybe grandma) was calling him.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 28

332. Undated · Cabeza School

     Probably attended the Cabeza School discussed in the story of William Joseph Riley; may be in the Cabeza School class picture taken in 1923 with cousins Maurice and Dan Riley, though he cannot be recognized if present.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

333. Undated

     Edgar Lee was also one of the best ropers, along with Maurice.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

334. Undated

     Maurice asks that if any of them see Leo Schorr, to tell him Maurice will try to write when he gets the chance.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 73

335. Undated

     Photograph of the school Margie attended, taken before she started school; Margie is not in the picture but it includes her brothers Maurice and Dan (Dan's face cannot be seen because he ducked his head)

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

336. Undated

     Maurice and another fellow were riding in a jeep; when they reached their destination there were 11 bullet holes in the jeep.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 24

337. Undated

     Maurice was working for Pontiac Oil Refinery at the time of his death; his death record says he was an assistant supervisor for Pontiac Oil Refinery.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

338. Undated

     Page references Maurice's death, after which Opal remarried; no date or place given on this page.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 25

339. Undated · Runge

     Maurice made trips to Runge, going out to the ranch about once a week from Corpus (where he was working at the refinery or elsewhere), with Darryl going along to help him and be with him; people in town thought Darryl was Maurice's boy.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

340. Undated · near the Mekling house

     While riding a mare at a run with a loosely tightened saddle girth, Helen, Doris, and Margie fell off the horse near the Mekling house; Mrs. Mekling reported that 'Margie has a hole in her head'

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

341. Undated · Corpus Christi, Texas

     Maurice Riley, of 4913 Andover Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas, listed as a person entitled to receive the estate, above twenty one years of age, having received no advancements from the estate.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 470

342. Undated · Texarkana

     Drove a scout car two days that week, including a trip to Texarkana, putting miles on new vehicles.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 66

343. Undated · Runge

     Darryl helped Maurice when he went out to the land in Runge, building fences and other work together on weekends.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

344. Undated

     Second son Dan Riley died at the same time as his father, leaving William Maurice Riley to become the "Man" of the family.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

345. Undated · DeWitt County

     Wanted to go to college from infancy on; came in second for a Nordheim scholarship (Opal got the one scholarship), received a $50 or $75 scholarship from DeWitt County for outstanding students, and had the rest of the money borrowed by Maurice so she could attend

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 28

346. Undated

     Maurice and Opal took care of his mother during the last 2 years of her life.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 28

347. Undated

     Maurice had been sickly as a child with whooping cough and asthma, requiring Momma's special care.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 24

348. Undated

     Riding one horse together, Helen made the mare run and, because the saddle girth had not been tightened enough, they fell off the horse in front of the Mekling house on a curve; Margie was injured ("a hole in her head") while Helen and Doris were not.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

349. Undated · Runge, Texas

     Maurice continued to raise cattle on the land and would go to Runge on week-ends to tend to his livestock.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

350. Undated

     Maurice and his older brothers had to walk or ride a horse to school.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

351. Undated

     A childhood birthday party photo shows family and friends; Helen is the little one on the far right and her brother Maurice is second from the left, with the others probably children from the area neighbors.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

352. Undated · Karnes County

     A tract of land (tract number illegible, bordering the tract described in this deed on the northeast) was set aside to Marjorie Mae Stefka, Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 432

353. Undated

     Margie describes doing the milking and helping with outside chores because her sister Helen was not good at milking; Maurice would call ahead to have Margie do the milking when he couldn't get home before dark.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

354. Undated · the Ranch

     William Maurice Riley stayed on at the Ranch and helped his mother take care of things.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

355. Undated

     Margie recalls that their mother watched the news and kept up with everything Maurice was doing each day during the war; she was very close to Maurice, more so than to Margie or Helen.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

356. Undated

     James wanted to take Maurice (his cousin) for a ride in his plane and did stunts that scared Maurice; they laughed about it later.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

357. Undated · Karnes County

     Grant, release and confirmation of Tract B (120.7 acres, 118.4 acres in Karnes County and 2.3 acres in DeWitt County) unto William Maurice Riley, warranted by the other named parties, their heirs, executors and administrators, against all claims.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 659

358. Undated

     Warranty deed conveying premises with all rights, hereditaments and appurtenances to William Maurice Riley, his heirs and assigns forever, warranted by James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., John O. Riley and wife, Margaret Riley and Opal Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 577

359. Undated

     Opal has had only one letter from Maurice since visiting him and is worried he doesn't have time to write

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 67

360. Undated · Cabeza

     Cabeza School class picture taken, believed to be from 1923.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

361. Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

     In the partition deed dividing the Margaret E. Riley Estate, Tract "C" was set aside to Marjorie Mae Stefka, Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riely.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 482

362. Undated

     William Maurice Riley was twenty years old at the time and considered young for the responsibilities that became his.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 18

363. Undated

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

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 572

364. Undated · Fort Riley, Kansas

     Maurice is taking basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 64

365. Undated · Karnes County

     James M. Riley receives as his separate property and estate the premises described, granted, released and confirmed by John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley, and Ruth Riley, who bind themselves to warrant and defend the premises to James M. Riley, his heirs and assigns.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 658

366. Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

     The heirs at law of James E. Riley, each owning an equal undivided interest, agreed to partition the 714.2-acre estate land among themselves; Marjorie Mae Stefka was to receive Tract F of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision as her separate property.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 654

367. Undated

     Maurice responds to Helen's question about being in this kind of outfit, joking that she doesn't need to worry about him since he's been taking care of himself for about 30 years.

     2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 73

368. Undated · Cabeza School

     Children attended school at the Cabeza School.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

369. Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

     Metes-and-bounds description of a 120.7-acre tract (60.31 acres in Karnes County and 60.39 acres in DeWitt County, Texas) conveyed as separate property and estate to Marjorie Mae Stefka, as part of the James E. Riley Estate Subdivision partition.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 559

370. Undated

     Maurice and Ruby lived at the Will and Mitt Riley household after Will and Dan had died, and Maurice helped take care of the farm and ranch.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

371. Undated

     Maurice became a father figure to his younger sisters, Helen and Margie, who talked about how much he meant to them.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

372. Undated

     Maurice and his mother both had to take on additional and serious responsibilities after the deaths, and the family kept the land that had been passed on to the family.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

373. Undated · Riley Ranch area

     Maurice had a passion for raising cattle at the Riley Ranch area.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

374. Undated

     Maurice visited the narrator and the narrator's uncle when the narrator was approximately 13 years old, and commented that he expected the narrator to be taller.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 21

375. Undated

     Grant, release and confirmation of separate property and estate premises unto James M. Riley by John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley and Ruth Riley, who bind themselves to warrant and defend the premises unto James M. Riley, his heirs and assigns.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 562

376. Undated

     Maurice worked for Pontiac Oil Refinery before he went into the military.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 15

377. Undated

     A picture shows Maurice sitting on a jeep with a friend.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

378. Undated

     Maurice and Bob Knight remained close friends until Maurice's death.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 28

379. Undated

     Lists his civilian occupation as "Horse-Breaker" in his separation papers.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

380. Undated

     Maurice apparently fought in the Battle of the Bulge, one of the more well known battles of WW II.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

381. Undated

     Lynn Lindemann wrote a eulogy about Maurice Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

382. Undated

     Maurice died; his brother John Oliver Riley made a special point to talk to the narrator afterward.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 21

383. 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.

     2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

384. Undated · Karnes County, DeWitt County, Texas

     Tract B of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision (110.7 acres, including 92.40 acres in Karnes County and 18.3 acres in DeWitt County, Texas, and including the house) partitioned and conveyed to John P. Riley, with title warranted and defended by James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley, and Fern Riley.

     2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 575