Hugh Aodh Riley (abt. 1653 - abt. 1738)

Born about 1653 in Piscataway, Prince George's, Maryland

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret (Plummer) Riley — married 1674 (to 1696) in Calvert County, Maryland Colony

Husband of Mary (Faulkner) Moore — married about Aug 1698 (to before 1712) in Parish, Prince George's, Maryland Colony

Husband of Rebecca (Penson) Riley — married 1712 in Piscataway Parish, Prince George's, Maryland Province

Descendants

Died about 10 Dec 1738 at about age 85 in Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland

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Biography

Hugh Aodh Riley was born in ~1653 in Piscataway, Prince George's, Maryland Colony. His parents were Miles Maolmordha O'Riley (1614 - 1680) and Mary Nancy (Hull) O'Riley (~1618 - 1670).

His siblings were...

1. Jane (Riley) Canterbury (1639 - 1666)
2. Eamonn Emonn Riley (1644 - 1689)
3. John Riley Sr (1645 - 1709)
4. Tomes Thomas Riley (1647 - 1731)
5. Ninian Riley (1648 - )

Hugh married Margaret Plummer (1655 - 1696) in 1674 in Calvert, Maryland.

Their children were...

1. Thomas Riley (1676 - 1731)
2. Hugh Riley (1678 - 1748)
3. Samuel Riley (1678 - 1711)
4. Solomon Riley (1680 - 1778)
5. Brian Riley (1685 - 1734)
6. Elizabeth (Riley) Chapline (~1685 - ~1760)
7. Eliphaz Riley (~1688 - 1760)
8. Lydia Jane (Riley) Swearingen (1691 - 1764).

Hugh married Mary Faulkner (~1658 - 1728) in July 31, 1698 in Parish, Prince George's, Maryland.

Hugh married Rebecca Penson (1690 - 1748) in 1712 in Piscataway Parish, Prince George's, Maryland.

Their children were...

1. Pharaoah Riley (1713 - 1762)
2. Hannah Riley (1715 - )
3. Elizabeth (Riley) Mitchell (~1718 - )
4. Hugh Riley (1726 - 1806).

On 10 Dec 1738, when he was in his mid-eighties, Aodh died of unknown causes in Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland. He is buried in George Washington Cemetery, Adelphi, Prince George's County, Maryland,

History from Find A Grave

The focus of this genealogical record will be the descendants of Hugh Riley, son of Miles. Hugh is the direct descendant of the Alabama Riley's. Hugh was born in 1652. He married Margaret Plummer, daughter of Thomas Plummer of Ann Arundle County, Maryland. Hugh and Margaret settled in Calvert County, Maryland, which became Prince George's County. Records indicate six children. Hugh is on record on May 1, 1668 as owning land in the area of what is now Washington, D.C. There is reference to this land being near the Duddington Manor Plantation, a landmark of then Bowie, Maryland. At one time, Hugh owned 5365 acres of land in the Prince George's county area. One such tract named Hogyard, or sometimes referred to as Hopyard. This tract is located in what is now Washington, D.C. The tract, present day, is approximately five blocks east of the Capital of the United States. Hugh sold this tract to a London businessman. Shortly afterwards, Hugh's son, Eliphaz, repurchased the tract. I referred to Hugh as "gentleman" because that is what he listed as his occupation on the land list for Maryland settlers during 1701 to 1730. Previous to this, he listed himself as farmer. I guess when you have 5365 acres of land you can afford to become a "gentleman." Hugh died in 1738. Most of Hugh Sr.'s children settled in the Prince George's area. Eliphaz remained in Prince George's and Montgomery counties. Solomon may have accompanied his nephews to North Carolina. Records are conflicting as to his history. It is thought that Solomon may have been a nickname for Samuel. The brothers have the same birth year. They could also have been twins. I find different death dates for each. Jane Lydia married Thomas Swearingen and settled in Berkley, VA. Her children would later go on to West Virginia. Eliphaz is the ancestor of the Alabama Riley's.

Hugh Riley Sr. was born in Prince Georges County, Maryland, formerly known as Calvert County. Hugh married Margaret Plummer, and they settled in Calvert County. Hugh Sr. also married twice more, to Mary Moore-Faulkner then Rebecca Penson, however, this narrative is concerned with the children of Hugh Sr. and Margaret. Although old Maryland records show that Hugh Riley Sr., was a carpenter by trade, he also occupied himself as a planter (farmer) and as a land surveyor. And, over the years in his lifetime, he acquired the skills necessary and sufficient wealth to enable him to become a successful land speculator. Commencing about 1688 according to records available, he began to acquire numerous tracts of land by Patents or deeds. In Colonial times, Maryland law required a person who bought or leased a tract of land to give it a name. Consequently, in every instance of a Patent or deed, one will find the name of the tract mentioned in the record. Some of the many tracts owned by Hugh Riley, just to name a few, were "Riley's Folly," "Ryley's Range," Labor," "Hogyard," "Poplar Thicket," "Green Spring," and etc. An index of the many land transactions entered into by him in the form of patents or indentures ~deeds) and selected extracts of those recorded documents can be found in Appendix D.

Mr. Donald Ray Barnes, a Certified Genealogist, wrote the following passages about Hugh Riley, Sr., in his article entitled "Kugh Riley and His Descendants" and printed in an issue of the Prince George's County Genealogical~ Society Bulletin in 1979.3

According to depositions taken in 1716 and 1719 HUGH RILEY,

Planter, was born 1652/63, place unknown. In early deeds he is styled carpenter and first appears in Anne Arundel County Court in 1676 when he received 335 Ibs. of tobacco from the estate of Wm. Jones. Apparently Hugh lived in Calvert County.

Name

Name: Hugh /Riley/

Arrival date: 1695 Arrival place: Maryland^[2]

Residence

: Place: Maryland

Marriage

Husband: Hugh Riley

Wife: Margaret Ploumer

1. Eliphaz Riley
2. Thomas Riley Reilly

Marriage Date: 1675

Place: Prince George's, Maryland

Husband: Miles Maolmordha Riley

Wife: Mary Hull

1. Hugh Riley
2. Jane Riley
3. Ninian Riley
4. Tomes Thomas Riley
5. John Sr Riley
6. Emonn Edward Riley
7. Jane Reiley

Marriage Date: 1644

Death

Date: 1738

Place: Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland

Age: 84-85

Burial: Adelphi, Prince George's, Maryland, United States George Washington Cemetery

Event

Arrival in 1695 in Maryland

Place: Maryland, Passenger and Immigration Lists^[3]

Land and Court Records

Map of Plots owned by Hugh Mapped out by Loretta Leger.

Properties ^[4]

Hugh is on record on May 1, 1668 as owning land in the area of what is now Washington DC. There is reference to this land being near the Duddington Manor Plantation, a landmark of then Bowie, Maryland. At one time, Hugh owned 5365 acres of land in the Prince George's county area. One such tract named Hogyard, or sometimes referred to as Hopyard. This tract is located in what is now Washington DC. The tract, present day, is approximately five blocks east of the Capital building. Hugh later sold this tract to a London businessman. Shortly afterwards, Hugh's son, Eliphaz, repurchased the tract. Hugh is referred to as a "gentleman" numerous times in documents from 1701 to 1730. Previous to this, he listed himself as a farmer.

First appeared in the Anne Arundel County Court in 1676 when he received 335 lbs. of tobacco from the estate of William Jones.

He lived in Calvert County until Prince George's County was formed in 1696.

Proceedings of the Council of Maryland, 1681-85/6, page 370, At a Councill held at the house of the honble Coll Henry Darnall in Pottuxen River the 5th Day of May Anno Dmi. 1685. The honble Coll Wm Digges Present Majr Nicholas Sewall, Mr Edward Pye, Came and prsented himself to this board Capt Joshua Doyne high Sher. of St Maries County in his owne proper pson, and humbly prayed their Honors judgemt and Opinions how he ought to proceed upon the Committment of Coll George Talbott into his custody by a private warrant onely from the honble Coll Thomas Taillor; He the said Sheriff humbly conceiveing, that the said Coll Talbott being primarily and at first committed into the custody of the sheriff of Anne Arrundell County, could not properly be remooved thence without a habeas Corpus or pticular ordr from this board, and therefore consequently the said private warrant of Coll Taillors noe sufficient warrt for him the said Sheriff to receive into custody the sd Coll Talbott. Wch being considered It is the opinion of this board, and Ordered that the said Coll George Talbott be especially committed to the custody of the sheriff of St Maries County by pticular prcept from this board to him for that purpose to be directed, willing and requireing him the sd sheriff accordingly to take into his custody the sd Coll Talbott and Safely keepe him at his the sd Sheriffs owne house with a guard of six able men, at the choice of the sd Sher. & in whom he can best confide with power also given him to press Corne and other provisions (if occasion be) necessary & sufficient for such men. according to the foll precept (viz:) p. 198 By the Councill Maryld ss: Ordered that the Sheriff of St Maries County take into his custody the body of Coll George Talbott accused and committed for the murder of Christopher Rousby late of this Province Esqr deed: and him safely and securely keepe at the house of him the said Sheriff, with a guard of six able men by him to be Impressed, such as he shall think fitt to make choice of, and in whom he cann most confide, soe that he have him securely guarded before his Lsps Justices of the Provinciall Court at the next Provinciall Court to be holden for this Province at the City of St Maries on Tuesday the 26th of this Instant May to be proceeded against according to Law. And the sd Sheriff is hereby authorised and impowered by himself or his Lawfull Deputy to press in any part of his Bailywick corne and other provisions necessary & sufficient for the maintenance of the said guard (if occasion shall require) ffor all wch this shall be his sufficient warrant. And hereof lett him not faile at his perill. Dated the ffifth day of May in the Tenth yeare of the Dominion of the Rt honble Charles &c. Annoq Dmi. 1685: To Capt Joshua Doyne high Signed p ordr Sher. of St Maries County J Llewellin Cl Consil These. The honble Majr Nicholas Sewall giveing the board to understand that he had lately committed into the custody of the Sher. of Calvert County one Philim Murry, and one Hugh Raily upon suspition of haveing held correspondency with Coll George Talbott, & assisting him in his Escape, but noe Evidence or other sufficient matter of Charge since appeareing agt them, he craves the opinion of the board, whither they ought not to be released & discharged, or what further to be done therein. Ordered that they continue and remaine in custody as aforesd untill the next Provinciall Court, and then (if noe Evidence appeare, & nothing be prooved against them) they may be cleared by proclamation as the most legall way of proceeding in such case, otherwise to be punished according to Law and as the meritts of their Case shall require.

Tracts Laid Out In Calvert County Prior To April 23, 1696, Before The Formation Of Prince George's County. Ryley, Hugh / Hughs Labour W-11/ May 16, 1689/ BB#3 f 177 Ryley, Hugh / The Beginning W-10/ May 16, 1689/ BB#3 f180 Ryley, Ryleys Range V-7/ Feb 19, 1694/ B#23 f 238 Ryly, Hugh / Rylys Lott W-9/ Sep. 3, 1694 / BB#3 f 182

Court Records of Prince George's County, Maryland 1696-1699. Volume 202, Page 82, 1690 [1691] March the 18th: Hugh Ryly is Debtor to George Plater. To a Fee at the Suite of the Lord Proprietary and Michaell Swifft 5600 lbs. of tobaccoe. And the Said Hugh Ryly by William Stone his Attorney Cometh and defendeth the force and Injury when etc. and prayeth Lycence thereof to Imparle here untill the next Court the Same day is given to the plantiffe Likewise. Att which Said next Court (to witt) the 24th day of November Annoque Domini 1696 Came here as well the Said George Plater by William Bladen his Attorney as alsoe the Said Hugh Ryly by William Stone his Attorney and the Said George Plater by his Said Attorney prayeth that the Said Hugh Ryley to his Decleration aforesaid may Answer etc. And now here att this day Came the Said High Ryley by his Attorney aforesaid and further defendeth the aforesaid Force and Injury when etc. And Saith that the Said George Plater his Action aforesaid ought Not to have because he Saith he is barred by a Certaine Act of Assembly of this province Entituled An Act for Limitation of Certaine Actions for avoiding Suits att Law and of this he putts himselfe upon the Court. William Stone. And the plantiffe by William Bladen his Attorney demureth in Law to the plea of the Defendant and for Reason of Such Demurrer According to the forme of the Stattute in that Case made and provided Saith that the Said Hugh Ryley Hugh Ryley Remains Altogether undefended against the plantiffe his plea aforesaid being Altogether insufficient for that the Same is a Spetiall plea and by the Law ought to have been Spetially pleaded wherefore for want of a Siffitient plea the plantiffe Demands Judgment against the Defendant. The Defendant Joynes in Demurrer. William Stone. The truth of the matter in Controversie between the parties aforesaid by the Court here being [76] heard understood and Maturely deliberated it is thereupon Considered that the Said George Plater take nothing by his Said writt but be in mercy for his falce Clamour etc. And that the Said Hugh Ryley goe thereof without day etc. It is Likewise Considered that the Said Hugh Ryley Recover against the Said George Plater his Damages by occation of the premises to three hundred and nine pounds of tobaccoe to the Said Hugh Ryley by the discretion of the Justices here att his Request for his Cost and Charges in this behalfe Sustained According to the forme of the Stattute etc. by the Cour[t] here Adjudged etc.

Court Records of Prince George's County, Maryland 1696-1699. Volume 202, Page 81, NOVEMBER 1696 COURT, This Following Action was transmitted out of the Records of Calvert County Court. George Plater plantiffe: Hugh Ryley Defendant: Calvert County Ss: Hugh Ryley late of Calvert County planter was Atteched to Answer unto George Plater of a plea of trespass upon the Case etc. And whereupon the Said George Plater by Samuell Watkins his Attorney Complayneth that whereas the Said Hugh Rily the 18th day of March Annoque Domini 1690 [1691] att Calvert Towne within the Jurisdiction of this Court Stood Indebted unto him the Said George Plater in the Sume of four hundred pounds of tobaccoe being for An Attorneys Fee due from the Said Hugh Rily to him the Said George Plater as by a perticele[r] Account thereof hereunto Annexed Relation being thereunto had may more at Large Appeare and being Soe Indebted he the Said Hugh Rily Inconsideration thereof did Assume upon himselfe and to the Said George Plater then and there faithfully promise that he the Said Hugh him the Said George the Said Sume of four hundred pounds of tobaccoe when he Should bee thereunto Required would well and truly Content and pay yet Nevertheless the Said Hugh Riley his promise and Assumption aforesaid made Little Regarding but deviseing and Fraudulently Intending him the Said George Plater in that behalfe Craftily and Subtilly to deceive and defraud he the Said Hugh him the Said George the Said Sume of four hundred pounds of tobaccoe According to his promise and Assumption aforesaid Altho afterwards to witt the day yeare and place aforesaid and att Severall other Dayes and times he was thereunto Required hath not paid but the Same to pay hath denyed and Still doth denye to the damage of the Seaid George Plater Eight hundred lbs. of tobaccoe and thereupon he bringeth his Suite. Samuell Watkins. Pledges etc. John Doe, Richard Roe.

Joshua Cecill was appointed Deputy Clerk of Calvert Co., Md. in 1694. He witnessed a deed of Hugh Riley of Prince George's Co. written 28 June 1698 to Solomon Rothery of Anne Arundel Co., and a deed from Hugh Riley to JohnTurner of Prince George's Co. (Land Records, Liber A, folios 115 and 117).

Court Records of Prince George's County, Maryland 1696-1699, Volume 202, Page 261, September 1697 Court, And whereupon the Said Ninian Beall by John Meriton his Attorney Complayneth that [239] Whereas the Said Hugh Riley the 27th day of Febuary 1693/4 by his Certaine bill or writeing Obligatory Sealed with the Scale of him the Said Hugh and here in Court produced whose date is the day and yeare aforesaid did bind himselfe his heires Executors and Administrators to to pay or Cause to be paid unto Ninian Beall of the Same County his heires Executors Administrators or Assignes the full and Just Sume of three thowsand two hundred pounds of good Sound Marchantable Leafe tobaccoe and Caske Convenient in the Freshes of Pattuxent River at or upon the tenth day of January next Ensueing the date hereof Notwithstanding which the Said Hugh Riley the Said Sume of 3200 lbs. of tobaccoe According to the tennor of the Said bill or writeing Obligatory to the Said Ninian Beall Altho often demanded hath not paid but the Same to pay hath denyed and Still doth denye to the Damage of the Said plantiffe of 6000 lbs. of tobaccoe and thereupon he brings this Suite. Pledges etc. John Doe, Richard Roe. John Meriton. And the Said Hugh Riley by William Stone his Attorney Cometh and defendeth the force and Injury when etc. And the Said Ninian Beall by John Meriton his Attorney this 28th day of September 1697 Cometh and Saith that he hath Caused a Coppy of the Decleration aforesaid to be Left by the Sheriffe with the Said Hugh Riley att the time the Sheriffe Served his Majesties writt for the Said plantiffe upon the Said Defendant Whereupon the Said plantiffe prayeth that the Said Defendant to his Decleration aforesaid may Answer etc. According to Act of Assembly in that Case made and provided etc. And now here at this day (to witt) the 28th day of September Annoque Domini 1697 Came the Said Hugh Riley by William Stone his Attorney Cometh and Defendeth the force and Injury when etc. and Saith that the Said Ninian Beall his Action aforesaid in forme aforesaid against him ought not to have because he Saith that at the time of the insealing and delivering of the bill Obligatory mentioned in the plantiffs Decleration that is to Say the 27th day of Febuary 1693/4 that then this Defendant was in Duris of Imprisinment that is to Say in Costody of the Said Ninian Beall then high Sheriffe of Calvert County and this he is Ready to Verryfie and prayes Judgment etc. William Stone. And the Said plantiffe by his Attorney aforesaid Saith that the Said Hugh Riley was not in Duris and prayes Judgment of this Court. (John Meriton) and the Defendant alsoe. William Stone. The truth of the matter in Controversie between the parties aforesaid by the Court here being fully heard understood and Maturely Deliberated And the Wittnesses on Each part Respectively being produced Sworne heard and Examined It is thereupon Considered that the Said Ninian Beall Recover against the Said Hugh Riley the Sume of three thowsand two hundred pounds of tobaccoe his Debt aforesaid And his Damages by Occation of Deteyning the Said Debt nine hundred fifty Seaven pounds of tobaccoe to the Said Ninian Beall of his Assent by the Court here Adjudged etc. And the Said Hugh Riley in mercy etc.

Court Records of Prince George's County, Maryland 1696-1699, Volume 202, page 544, Michaell Taneys Executor Plantiff: Hugh Reyley Defendant. It was Commaded the Sheriffe that whereas there is Due to the Executor of Michaell Tany from Hugh Reyley five hundred twenty two pounds of Tobacco Debt and two Hundred and Sixteen pounds of Tobacco Cost of Suite by vertue of a Judgement obtaind against the Said Reiley the 4th Tuesday in August in the year of our Lord 1696 and thereupon Execution hath not Ishued forth as by the Insinuation of Thomas Taney our Sovereigne Lord the King is given to understand and because etc. that by Law etc. hee make Knowne to the Said Hugh Reyley that he bee at this Day that is to Say the 22d day of August 1699 to Shew cause if etc. Wherefore the Said Thomas Taney his Execution of the Debt and Damages [462] aforesaid ought not to have according to the forme of the recovery aforesaid etc. And now here at this Day came the Said Thomas Taney by Joshua Cecell his attorney and offered himselfe against the Said Hugh Reyley of the Plea aforesaid and the Said Hugh Reiley Likewise came, and the Sheriffe returneth that he hath by good and Lawfull men made knowne to the Said Hugh Reily of his being hear to Shew Cause. The Truth of the mattar in Controvercie between the Parties aforesaid by the Court here being Seen heard understood and maturely deliberated it is Considered that the Said Thomas Taney Executor of Michaell Taney have Execution against the Said Hugh Reyley of the Debt aforesaid togather with one hundred Ninety two pounds of Tobacco for his Cost and Charges in this behalfe Layd out and Expended etc. Whereupon Came John Turner in his Propper person who undertook for the Said Hugh Reyley for Soe much as the Debt and Cost did amount unto to be Leavied upon his goods and Chatties Lands and Tenements to the use of the Said Thomas Tany if he the Said Hugh Reiley Shall not pay the Debt and Damages att or upon the tenth day of October next Ensueing or Deliver up himselfe unto the Person of the Sherife of Prince Georges County or he will doe it for him etc. The Court adjourned till the 4th Tuesday in September next.

From the Maryland Court of Appeals Volume 79 [page 105] Archibald Edmondson Lessee Hugh Ryley agt Wm Hollyday. In the Records of the Provinciall Court of Maryland among other things is thus containd as follows Vizt. At A Court of her Sacred Majesty Anne by the Grace of God of England Scottland France and Ireland Queen defender of the faith etc. held at An- napolis in Ann Arundell County for the Province of Maryland the Sixteenth [page 106] day of May in the third year of her said Majestys Reigne etc. Annoque Dni 1704, Were present: The Honoble Phillip Hoskins; Seth Biggs; Saml Young; Thoms Smith, Esqr Justices, Th Bordley Clk, William Hollyday of Prince Georges County Planter was Attached to Answer unto Archibald Edmondson of the same County planter of A plea wherefore with force and Arms the said William Hollyday into one tract or parcell of land calld the first part of Ryleys discovery lying in prince Georges County Beginning at A bounded Hickory the Second bounded tree of A tract of land calld Majors lott running thence West Five hundred twenty Six perches to A bounded live oak of A tract of land calld partnership then South one hundred and Ninety perches then South east twenty eight perches then North east Sixty perches then South twenty one degrees and A half Easterly one hundred and thirty perches then East thirty five Degrees Northerly twenty five perches then South east Eighteen perches then south Forty perches then east Fifty Six perches then North three hundred perches then South west Sixty four perches then South east Nine perches then South twenty Nine degrees Westerly fourteen perches then West Fifteen degrees easterly Fifteen perches then North three degrees Westerly Forty Eight perches then South Thirty Six degrees Easterly thirty two perches then with A Strait line to the first bounder Containing and resurveyd for Five hun- dred Sixty one Acres more or less with all houses edificies and appurtenances to the said tract or parcell of land belonging which Hugh Ryley of the said County to the said Archibald did demise for A terme of Years not yet pass'd did enter and him the said Archibald from his farme aforesaid did Eject to the great damage of him the said Archibald and against the peace etc. And Whereupon the said Archibald by Jacob Regnier his attorney complains that Whereas the aforesaid Hugh Ryley the 25th day of December in the Year of our Lord 1702 at Patuxent River in prince Georges County aforesaid did demise unto him the said Archibald Edmondson the aforesaid tract or parcell of land and premises with the appurtenances. To have and to hold to him the said Archibald Edmondson and his Assignes from the said 25th day of December unto the full end and term of three Years from thence next ensuing and fully to be compleat and ended by Virtue of which demise the aforesaid Archibald Edmondson into the said tract of Land and premises did enter and was thereof possessed and he the said Archibald being so thereof possessed the aforesaid William Hollyday afterwards to witt the 26th day of December in the Yeare aforesaid did by force and Arms into the said tract of land and premises with the appurte- nances which the said Hugh Ryley to the said Archibald Edmondson in forme aforesaid had demised for the terme Aforesaid which is not yet passed did enter and him the said Archibald Edmondson from his farm Aforesaid [page 107] did eject and other harms to him did to the great damage of him the said Archibald etc. and against the peace etc. Whereupon he saith he is damnified and hath loss to the Vallue of One hundred pounds sterling and thereof he brings this Suite etc. Pledgs etc. Jno Doe: Richd Roe. And the said Defendant by William Dent his Attorney comes and de- fends the force and injury when etc. and prays liberty to Imparle hereunto untill next Court and he hath it the same day is given the plantlff Alsoe At which said next Court to witt the Twenty eighth day of September 1703 come again the said party's by their Attornys aforesaid and further day is given unto them untill next Court At which said next Court to wit this Sixteenth day of May Anno Donm [sic] 1704 come again the said party's by their Attornys aforesaid and the said defendant by his Attorny aforesaid further defends the force and injury when etc. and for plea says that he is not Guilty of the trespas and Ejectment in Manner and forme as the plan tiff against him has complained and thereof for tryall putts himself upon the Country and the plantiff alsoe. Thereupon Command is given the Sheriff of Ann Arundell County that he cause to come here without delay twelve etc. by whom etc. who neither etc. to recognize etc. because as well etc. of which said plea the said Sheriff makes returne that he has here ready twelve etc. as by his precept he was Commanded. Afterwards to witt the same day and Year come againe the said party's by their Attorny aforesaid and the Jurors of that Jury Impannelld being calld likewise came to witt John Taylor Jno Beale Alexander Carlisle John Yates Isaac Jackson Humphry Hubard Thomas Beeles Daniel Wells Walter Bayne John Lecompt John Edwards and James Givan who are duly Elected tryed and sworn to say the truth in the premises and after they were charg'd by the Court here of and concerning their Verdict in the premises and from the barr here to comune togethere amongst themselves of and concerning the giving in of their Verdict in the aforesaid premises did withdraw and thereof amongst themselves were fully agreed they come again to the barr to give in that Verdict but the said Hugh Ryley Lessor nor the said Archibald Edmondson the lessee altho solemnly call'd come not nor is the Writt of the said Archibald Edmondson further prosecuted against the said William Hollyday in this behalfe. Therefore it is considered by the Justices here this Sixteenth day of May aforesaid that the said Archibald Edmondson Lessee of the said Hugh Ryley and his pledges of prosecuting be in mercy etc. and that the names of the pledges be sought for And that the aforesaid William Hollyday go thereof without day And it is likewise consider'd by the Justices here the same day and year that the said William Hollyday recover against the said Hugh Ryley the Sume of .... pounds of tobaccoe by the Court adjudgd [page 108] unto him for his costs and charges in this behalf laid out and Expended etc. according to the forme of the Statute in that case made and provided. Vera Copia per Jon Beale Ctk Hugh Ryley age Willm Hollyday. Errors Assigned upon A Judgment of the Provinciall Court on A Writt of Error brought by Hugh Ryley plantiff against Willm Hollyday defendant Vizt - 1th It is Erred in that the Venire was wrong awarded being to the Sheriff of Ann Arundell County whereas the land lyeth in Prince Georges County. -2d Divers of the Jurors were not freeholders and therefore not by law Qualifyd to pass upon the land in question to witt Alex"1 Carlisle Thomas Beeles John Lecompt and James Givan. For which Errãa„Ù! and many more in the record and proceedings as also in rendring Judgmt he prays the Judgment may be reversed and held for nought and that he to all things he hath thereby lost may be restored. Bladen. Which said Errors being read argued and debated by the Attornys on both sides and by the Court here fully understood are adjudged to be suffi- cient for the reversall of the Judgment of the provincial Court aforesaid given And thereupon its Considered by the Court here that the Judgment of the provinciall Court as aforesaid Given against the said Hugh Ryley be reversd set aside and held for nought for the reasons aforesaid and that the said Hugh Ryley unto all things which thereby he hath lost be restored etc.

"The Early Settlers Of Maryland, 1633-1680 of Hall of Records, Annapolis, MD" by Gust Skordas, Folio 19, 11 Aug 1710 From: William Hutcherson, Gentleman of PG Co & Sarah his wife. To: Hugh Ryley, planter of PG Co. Hutcherson sold 300 ac of Scott's Lott for 340 ac of Ryley's Discovery formerly in Calvert now in PG Co; boundary being proved by oath of Ninian Beale and James MOORE; bounded by land laid out for James MOORE. Signed: Wm Hutcherson and Sarah Hutcherson. Witnessed: Rich'd Edgar and Tho Noble. Memo: 23 Aug 1710 Wm Taneyhill, attorney for William Hutcherson ack'd deed before James Stoddary and Fre'd Claudius. Alienation: 2 Sept 1710 the sum of 12 s for 300 ac paid by Hugh Ryley.

"Early Families of Southern Maryland, Volume IV, page 116, Deed of Gift, 17 Nov. 1716; from Hugh Riley to Leady (sic) Riley, his daughter, wife of Thomas Swearingen; 120 acre portion of Riley's Gift; from a larger parcel called Hill's Choice; if Thomas should outlive her, he to have lifetime tenure. (PGLR F.&1)

Proceedings of the Maryland Court of Appears, Vol 77, page 233, March 5th 1716, PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY ss. Hugh Riley of the Said County Planter aged about Sixty four years being Sworn upon the Holy Evangelists Saith that about twenty years ago being Summoned upon a Jury of Resurvey by Robt Anderson to Assert for Mr Roger Brooke the bounds of Amptill Grange the Said Robert Anderson brought one Robert Hobbs out of Calvert County who was with Charles Boteler the Surveyor at the first Survey of Amptill Grange the Said Robt Hobbs did Swear before the Jury that he bounded that white oak which he then brought us of the Jury) by the order [362] of Charles Boteler for the last bounded tree of Essington and the begining Tree of Amptill Grange but the tree being down at the time we of the Jury Saw not the Notches and the Tree being burnt and roting we ordered that a pear tree Should be planted in the Stump of it and the Plumb tree that is now standing growing is in the Stump of the Same tree that the said Hobbs Swore to before us of the Jury and the Deponent further Saith That about twenty years agoe he saw the bounded White Oak Sworne to by Mr Clement Hill and Abraham Clark which was bounded by order of the Jury upon Andersons resurvey to prove the begining tree of Amptill Grange for Mr Roger Brooke and further the Deponent Saith not Sworne before us Tho Clagatt, Patrick Hepburn

From Land Records of Pringe George County, Maryland, 1717-1726, abstracted by Elise Greenup Jourdan: Folio 438 - Deed of Gift, --Dec. 1722, enrolled 24, May 1723 From Hugh Ryley of Prince George's County To: William Chapline, son-in-law, planter of Prince George's County Part of a tract of land called The Forrest of 259 acres; bounded by Thomas Sweringen; containing 135 acress Hugh Riley (seal) Wit: Joseph Belt, Thomas Sprigg Acknowledge by Rebeccah Ryley, wife of Hugh

Although early Maryland records show Hugh Riley Sr was a carpenter by trade, he also occupied himself as a planter (farmer) and as a land surveyor. He also acquired the skills necessary and sufficient wealth to become a successful land speculator. Commencing about 1688 according to available records, he began to acquire numerous tracts of land by Patents or deeds. Some of the many tracts owned by Hugh Riley were "Riley's Folly," "Ryley's Range,"Hugh's Labor," "Hogyard," "Poplar Thicket," "Green Spring," and etc.

Research Notes

On 10 December 1722, Hugh Riley, Planter of Prince George's County, coveyed to William Chapline, his son-in-law, Planter of Prince George's County, part of a tract of land called "The Forrest" of 259 acres;^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/136539441/aodh-riley : accessed 20 May 2021), memorial page for Aodh “Hugh” Riley (1653–1740), Find A Grave: Memorial #136539441, citing George Washington Cemetery, Adelphi, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Karen Brooks (contributor 48509313).
2. ↑ https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/24275783?h=01db0c Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1783 Consolidated Edition
3. ↑ Ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2010. Original data: Filby, P. William, ed. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s. Farmington Hills, MI, USA: Gale Research, 2012. Place: Maryland; Year: 1695; Page Number: 563 Ancestry Record 7486 #4305372 U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
4. ↑ Ancestry.com, Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1783. Consolidated Edition [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data:Coldham, Peter Wilson. Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1783. Consolidated Edition. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2002. Image
5. ↑ https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/24275904?h=7f5e40 Maryland and Virginia Colonials: Genealogies of Some Colonial Families, Vol. II

See also:

• [Ancestry.com, Maryland Records Colonial, Revolutionary, County, and Church from Original Sources Vol. I [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2002. Original data: Gaius Morcus Brumbaugh M.S. M.D. Maryland Records Colonial, Revolutionary, County and Church from Original Sources. Vol. I. Baltimore, MD, USA: 1915.Ancestry Record 6161 #3682 of Maryland Records Colonial, Revolutionary, County, and Church from Original Sources Vol. I]

• The Colonial Riley Families of the Tidewater Frontier, Vol 1 & Vol 2, by Robert Shean Riley, McDowell Publications, 1999

• https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LY9P-Y6D Family Trees are not considered a source

Acknowledgments

• A WikiTree profile for this person was created through the import of Kelley Family Tree.ged on 14 January 2011.
• Riley-764 was created through the import of wolfefamily.ged on Jun 26, 2011 by Herbert Wolfe.
• Riley-1373 was created through the import of Bowden-Riley Family.ged on Apr 16, 2012 by Sam Bowden.
• Riley-1748 was created through the import of Ancestors Martha Mills.ged on Nov 29, 2012 by Kim Myers.