A James W. Riley of Preston county married Louisa E. Cool, daughter of John H. Cool on 3 April 1873. His age was 19 years, hers 17 years. Her surname was spelled without an "e" for this record, but her father is buried with the surname having a "e". He was buried with his second wife at Cobun cemetery, memorial # 108443130.
In the 1880 census James and Louisa had daughters Ida and Dicie, and son Asa in the household.
In 1900, James was married to Adeline, also in the 1910 and 1920 censuses.
James died at Tunnelton, 3 Mar 1920, age 66. The death record gives occupation as trackman; it is signed by Dr. Rankin.
Burial was on 5 Mar 1920.
Undertaker, L. Bert Hartman of Tunnelton.
The record was filed by registrar 16 Mar 1920.
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James fathered at least eleven children. His age on most of the available census records stays consistent.
One family member, as informant on death record of a son, gave his name as William James - the others say James. W.
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Received 23 March, 2021:
In Memoriam. Preston County Journal. Kingwood, WV. Thur., Mar. 3, 1920.
Excerpt -- In loving memory of our dear father, James W. Riley, who fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, one year ago: Feb. 3, 1920.
Dearer to memory than words can tell.
Are the thoughts of our father we loved so well;
The loss was great, but Heaven has gained.
One of the best fathers the world contained.
-- written by his daughter, Lula Clark
Contributor: D. G. Keener (46963989).
Received 29 June 2021:
Suggested edit: James W. and John A. are twins born Feb. 17, 1854.
Contributor: D. G. Keener (46963989). Thanks to D.G. Keener for additions!
A James W. Riley of Preston county married Louisa E. Cool, daughter of John H. Cool on 3 April 1873. His age was 19 years, hers 17 years. Her surname was spelled without an "e" for this record, but her father is buried with the surname having a "e". He was buried with his second wife at Cobun cemetery, memorial # 108443130.
In the 1880 census James and Louisa had daughters Ida and Dicie, and son Asa in the household.
In 1900, James was married to Adeline, also in the 1910 and 1920 censuses.
James died at Tunnelton, 3 Mar 1920, age 66. The death record gives occupation as trackman; it is signed by Dr. Rankin.
Burial was on 5 Mar 1920.
Undertaker, L. Bert Hartman of Tunnelton.
The record was filed by registrar 16 Mar 1920.
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James fathered at least eleven children. His age on most of the available census records stays consistent.
One family member, as informant on death record of a son, gave his name as William James - the others say James. W.
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Received 23 March, 2021:
In Memoriam. Preston County Journal. Kingwood, WV. Thur., Mar. 3, 1920.
Excerpt -- In loving memory of our dear father, James W. Riley, who fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, one year ago: Feb. 3, 1920.
Dearer to memory than words can tell.
Are the thoughts of our father we loved so well;
The loss was great, but Heaven has gained.
One of the best fathers the world contained.
-- written by his daughter, Lula Clark
Contributor: D. G. Keener (46963989).
Received 29 June 2021:
Suggested edit: James W. and John A. are twins born Feb. 17, 1854.
Contributor: D. G. Keener (46963989). Thanks to D.G. Keener for additions!
Family Members
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Ida May Riley Taylor
1874–1927
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Dicie Catherine Riley Dodson
1876–1985
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Asa Filmore Riley
1877–1931
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Charles Clinton Riley
1880–1937
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Rosa Letitia Riley Taylor
1883–1968
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Myrtle J. Riley Gilpin
1890–1950
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Joseph Clay Riley
1895–1956
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Jessie Gilbert Riley
1897–1929
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William J. Riley
1898–1968
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John Edward Riley
1902–1988
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Daisy Anise Riley Wiles
1905–2002
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