James C. Riley (1822-1894) - Find a Grave Memorial

James C. Riley

Birth

18 Oct 1822

Tennessee, USA

Death

7 Oct 1894 (aged 71)

Pickett County, Tennessee, USA

Burial

Government Cemetery

Byrdstown, Pickett County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map

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James was the eldest son of Isaac Riley & Fanny Wilbourn. He was born and raised in the Overton - Pickett County area of Tennessee, living there all his life.

James married Sarah (last name may be Raborn/ Rayborn/ Raybourn). Their childre are Rhoda & William
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1850 US Census, Dwelling No. 119:
Riley, James; Age: 27; Sex: M; Occupation: Farmer; Birthplace: TN
, Sarah; Age: 24; Sex: F; Birthplace: TN
, Rhoda; Age: 2; Sex: F; Birthplace: TN
Next door to half- brother Pleasant Pendergrass
Reference: 1850 US Census for Tennessee, Overton County, 12th District.
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1860 US Census, Dwelling 416:
Rily, James; Age: 38; Sex: M; Occupation: Farmer; Value of real estate: 1,000; Birthplace: KY
, Sarah; Age: 35; Sex: F; Birthplace: KY
, Roda A.; Age: 12; Sex: F; Birthplace: KY
, William; Age: 10; Sex: M; Birthplace: KY

Reference: 1860 US Census for Tennessee, Overton County, 12th District, Olympus Post Office.
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1880 Soundex for Tennessee
Riley, J. C.; Color: W; Sex: M; Age: 57; Birthplace: TN
Riley, Sarah; Relationship: W; Age: 54; Birthplace: TN

Reference: 1880 Soundex, Tennessee; Micro Copy No. T772, Roll No. 65.

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Reference: This information was copied from his tombstone in 1985 by Ruth Nemitz and Ellen Riley.

Bio by: Amby (Joyce) & Jerry