Holmes
Riley
Born in Bradleys Both, Yorkshire, England
Son of Eli Simeone Riley
and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
[private wife (1870s - unknown)]
Descendants 
Father of
Mary Elizabeth (Riley) Heard and Frances Riley
Died
at about age 80
in Randfontein, South Africa
Profile last modified
| Created 26 Jun 2017
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Biography
Holmes was born in Bradleys Both, 1876. [1]
With brother Albert & parents, Eli Riley & Elizabeth in 1881 living in Main Street, Bradley Both, Yorkshire. [2]
A plate moulder in 1901 living with wife Hannah in Green End, Glusburn, Yorkshire. [3]
In 1911 living in St. Helen Street, Corbridge, Northumberland with wife Hannah & children. He worked as an engine firer. [4]
He passed away in 1956.[5]
Sources
- ↑ GRO Birth Index, Holmes Riley, Skipton, Vol. 9a, Page 41 q June 1876. Mother's maiden name listed as Green.
- ↑ England Census 1881: Class: RG11; Piece: 4307; Folio: 32; Page: 19; GSU roll: 1342028
- ↑ England Census, 1901: Class: RG13; Piece: 4029; Folio: 78; Page: 5
- ↑ England Census, 1911
- ↑ Transvaal Province, South Africa, Estates Death Notice Index, 1855-1976
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