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Eliphaz Riley (abt. 1688 - 1760)

Eliphaz Riley
Born about in Prince George's County, Maryland.map [uncertain]
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Husband of — married 1714 in Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's Co., Marylandmap
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Died at about age 72 in Prince George's Parish, Frederick, Marylandmap
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Biography

Eliphaz Riley was born in 1688 in Prince George's Co., Maryland. His parents were Hugh Riley and Margaret Plummer. He married Elizabeth Burkett in 1714.

Children

  1. Eleanor Riley b: 05 JAN 1715 in Prince George's, Maryland[1]
  2. Mary (Riley) Douglas 1715-1791
  3. John Riley 1716-1796 Merge proposed for Riley-1770 and Riley-3314
  4. John Riley Sr. 1716-1767 Merge proposed for Riley-3314 and Riley-1770
  5. James Riley 1718-1759
  6. Samuel Riley 1722-1792
  7. Ann Riley b: ABT 1724 in Prince George's, Maryland
  8. Christian Burkett Riley b: ABT 1726 in Prince George's, Maryland[2]
  9. Ninian Riley 1726-1814
  10. Jeremiah Riley 1730-1804
  11. Rachel Riley b: 1728 in Prince George's, Maryland
  12. George Riley b: ABT 1734
  13. Hugh Riley b: ABT 1736
  14. Joseph Riley b: ABT 1738
He died on May 20, 1760 in Prince George's County, Province of Maryland. [3] The Will for Eliphaz.[4]


Research Notes

No cited sources for the following:
The "Harris Family Tree but Mostly the Rileys" says: at Harris Family Tree but Mostly the Rileys - Eliphaz Riley Family History, not a recognized primary source"
ID: I11398
Name: Eliphaz Riley
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1688 in Prince George's, Maryland
Prop: purchased Hop yard tract
Will: 08 Dec 1759
Note:
"Will of Eliphaz Riley - This is a locally saved file and cannot be seen by others http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/w/a/Mary-E-Swanson/index. html Swanson-McVay Family Tree - Michael McVay
Written: 8 Dec. 1759; proven: 30 May 1760.
"To son-in-law Capt. Robert Douglas, and dau. Mary, his wife, 30 A. of land being part of tract called "the Hop-Yard," including the houses where Peregrine McNess did lately live.
To daughters. Rachel and Ann, remaining pt. of Hop-Yard, inclusive of 30 A. to be equally divided between them; if they die without hrs., to fall to James Riley (son of Jeremiah Riley), my grandson.
To daughter Rachel, slaves. To dau. Ann, slaves and furniture.
To grandsons James Riley, son of John Riley, and James Riley above mentioned son of Jeremiah Riley, cattle.
To son John Riley, 5 lbs. EX: Son John Riley
Wit: Edward Willett, Wm. Young, Walter Evans"
Occupation: Tavern owner
Religion: Episcopalian
Event 1750: Requested license for an ordinary or tavern
Event: Ancestor of the Alabama Rileys - Family History, not a valid source" /descplummer.pdf Descendants of Walter Plummer Tree Family History, not a recognized source"
Event: Rock Creek Episcopal Church, St. Paul's Parish Membership
Death: 20 May 1760 in Prince George's, Maryland
Event: Signed petition for new county from Prince George's & Frederick's (Montgomery Co)
Event: Reformed Church of England Membership
Father: Hugh Riley b: 1653 in Piscataway, Prince George's, Maryland
Mother: Margaret Plummer b: 1655 in Prince George's, Maryland
Marriage - Elizabeth Burkett b: 1688 in Scotland [sic=1694 in Calvert County, Maryland]
Married: 1713 in Prince George's, Maryland per David Talbot Sr., "Ancestors of Maolmordha "Miles" Riley" (1873); 18737.htm Talbot Family History on Freepages This is not an available source
Children
  1. Eleanor Riley b: 05 JAN 1715 in Prince George's, Maryland[5]
  2. John M. Riley Sr b: ABT 1716 in Prince George's, Maryland
  3. Mary Riley b: 1718 in Prince George's, Maryland
  4. Samuel Riley Sr b: ABT 1720 in Prince George's, Maryland
  5. Ann Riley b: ABT 1724 in Prince George's, Maryland
  6. James Riley b: BET 1724 AND 1728 in Prince George's, Maryland
  7. Ninian Riley Sr b: 18 MAR 1726 in Prince George's, Maryland
  8. Christian Burkett Riley b: ABT 1726 in Prince George's, Maryland
  9. Rachel Riley b: 1728 in Prince George's, Maryland
  10. Jeremiah Riley b: 1730 in Prince George's, Maryland
  11. George Riley b: ABT 1734
  12. Hugh Riley b: ABT 1736
  13. Joseph Riley b: ABT 1738
Burial: May, 1760, at George Washington Cemetery, Adelphi, Prince George's County, Maryland

Sources

  1. ↑ "Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HYGX-MH2M : 12 February 2020), Eliphaz Ryley in entry for Ellinor Ryley, 1714.
  2. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 9 April 2021), memorial page for Christian Burkett Riley (1736–unknown), Find A Grave: Memorial #155259781, ; Maintained by Pam Barns (contributor 46946976) Unknown.
  3. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 9 April 2021), memorial page for Eliphaz Riley (1688–30 May 1760), Find A Grave: Memorial #135930016, citing George Washington Cemetery, Adelphi, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA ; Maintained by Karen Brooks (contributor 48509313).
  4. ↑ Ancestry.com, Maryland, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1777Image
  5. ↑ "Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HYGX-MH2M : 12 February 2020), Eliphaz Ryley in entry for Ellinor Ryley, 1714.
See also:

Acknowledgements

  • WikiTree profile Riley-445 was created through the import of Kelley Family Tree.ged by James Kelley on Jan. 14, 2011.
  • WikiTree profile Riley-1221 was created through the import of larson.ged on Jan 27, 2012 by Erik Larson.
  • A WikiTree profile for this person was created by James Kirkland, firsthand knowledge, Dec 17, 2012 .




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Peppler-18 Jane Peppler
Riley-2354 and Riley-445 appear to represent the same person because: It seems these represent the same person, I hope you will consider a merge. Thank you, Jane
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Riley-9602 and Riley-445 appear to represent the same person because: Clear duplicate - please approve this merge.
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Riley-1221 and Riley-445 appear to represent the same person because: Riley-1221 and Riley-445 appear to represent the same person because they have the same name, birth date, birth location
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Riley-1771 and Riley-445 appear to represent the same person because: Appear to be duplicate of son. Please review for merge
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