John Riley (abt. 1716 - 1791)

Born about 17 Sep 1716 in Stafford County, Virginia [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Hillhouse) Riley — married 15 Oct 1747 in Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Descendants

Died 21 Jan 1791 at about age 74 in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States [uncertain]

Biography

Alternate Birthplace: St. Paul's Parish, Richmond (later King George County), Virginia

John Reily (I), the first of the name in this country, was born near Stevens Green, Dublin, Ireland, date of which, as, well as time of arrival in America, is unknown. He was a resident of Philadelphia, and there was scrivener and conveyancer. He was an expert penman and taught writing in Dove's school, Philadelphia, as is mentioned by Alexander Graydon in his "Memoirs," published in Harrisburg, 1811, by John Wyeth, He was a member of Christ church of Philadelphia, and was much interested in the organization of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal church, erected about I760.

John Reily was twice married. By his first wife he had a daughter Sarah, born June 16, 1748, married, April 10, 1765, Captain John Ross. By his second wife, Mary (Hillhouse) Reily, whom he married October 15, 1749, he had Iwo sons: John, born April to, 1752, and Samuel, July 5, 1756, both baptized in Christ Church, Philadelphia. The date of his death is uncertain; his will was made, however, November I, 1765, its number being 285, recorded in the register's office in Philadelphia, 1776. The character of the man is revealed in this unique document. It begins, "Thou Eternal and Merciful Jehovah, in Thy Adorable Name," etc., and directs that "my body may be interred in the church yard of St. Paul's Church, in this city, at the east end of said church, anti as near the same and the center thereof as conveniently may be without the ridiculous ceremony or extravagance of pall, scarves, hatbands, gloves, wine, or other liquor. I positively enjoin that not one of my family shall appear in black, or have the least mark or sign of mourning on them at my funeral. I hope and do believe to have a joyful Resurrection to life eternal in heaven, by and through the alone merits and mediation of Thy Beloved Son and my Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ." He made "my trusty and esteermd friends" John Ross and John Ord, and his son-in-law, Capt. John Ross, Jr., his executors, "and most solemnly requeit them to give my sons a pious and liberal education, which in a great measure, with Thy blessing, 0 Lord, will lend to their future peace, joy and prosperity."

Military

Name: John Riley

Military Place: Virginia, USA^[1]

State or Army Served: Continental Troops

Rank: Soldier

Marriage

Husband: John Riley

Wife: Mary Hillhouse 1720 – 1765^[2]

Marriage Date; Oct 1747^[2]

Marriage Place:

1. Thomas Riley 1745 – 1816
2. Mary Riley 1745 – 1825
3. Hugh RILEY 1747 – 1813
4. Charles Riley 1750 –
5. Patrick Riley 1751 – 1823
6. George Riley 1753 – 1753
7. Edward Riley 1754 – 1821
8. William Riley 1754 –
9. Catherine Riley 1756 – 1830
10. Jesse Riley 1757 – 1813
11. Mary Rile y1757 – 1830
12. Edward Riley 1758 – 1821
13. John Riley 1760 – 1838

Research Notes

The Riley family webpage listed under sources makes for interesting reading. It purports that Thomas Reyley (Reily) and Eleanor Jewell were the ancestors of William and John Reily, brothers both married in Christ Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. William Married Susannah Woods, and John married Mary Hillhouse. What is pertinent here, is that John and Mary Hillhouse Riley settled in Berks County, Pennsylvania and had two sons, John and James. Unfortunately, this profile does not reflect that.

Death

Date: 21 Jan 1791

Place: , Fauquier, Virginia^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Ancestry.com. U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Original data:. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M246, 138 rolls); War Department Collection of Revolutionary War Records, Record Group 93; National Archives, Washington. D.C.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Pennsylvania, Marriage Records, 1700-1821 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011. Original data: Pennsylvania Marriage Records. Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Archives Printed Series, 1876. Series 2, Series 6.
3. ↑ Source: #S692 Page: 31 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Data: Text: RILEY, John CONT 21 Jan 1791. 23 Dec. 1791 CONT Sons: Thomas, Hugh, Edward, John, George and Charles. To daughter Catherine Darnall, 10 pounds curr. money. Daughters Elizabeth Gear, Latice Fenner, Mary Hll. Grandson, Charles Riley and grand daughter Catherine Riley (father Charles Riley), Susan Riley (dau. of Edward Riley). Exrs: Edward, Thomas, and Hugh Riley (sons). Wit: William Pickett, Francis Triplett, Reuben Bramlett, John Riley (son of Thomas)

• https://www.helbrongenealogy.com/RILEY.html
• Source: S64 Abbreviation: Fauquier Families 1759-1799 Comprehensive inddexed abstracts of Tax and Tithable Lists, Marriage Bonds and Minute, Deed, and Will Books, and Others Title: Fauquier Families 1759-1799 Comprehensive inddexed abstracts of Tax and Tithable Lists, Marriage Bonds and Minute, Deed, and Will Books, and Others Author: John P. Alcock Publication: Name: Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia, 1994;
• Source: S692 Abbreviation: Abstracts of wills, administrations, and marriages of Fauquier County, Virginia, 1759-1800 Title: Abstracts of wills, administrations, and marriages of Fauquier County, Virginia, 1759-1800 Author: Junie Estelle Stewarat King Publication: Name: Genealogical Publishing Company; Location: Baltimore, Maryland; Date: 2001;