Martha Riley (1869–1924)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1924
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- Names in Stone
When was Martha Riley born? 1869.
When did Martha Riley die? 1924.
Life story
Martha Riley (1869–1924) was born in 1869, and died in 1924, at about age 55. A cemetery record documents Martha's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Martha's life.
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The world Martha lived through
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 7 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 23 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 31 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 37 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 43 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 48 — The United States entered World War I
1920 · age 51 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about Martha Riley
When was Martha Riley born?
Martha Riley was born in 1869.
When did Martha Riley die?
Martha Riley died in 1924.
How old was Martha Riley at the time of death?
Martha Riley was about 55 years old.
Where is Martha Riley buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Martha's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Martha Riley was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when Martha Riley died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Martha died.
What happened in the world the year Martha Riley was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during Martha Riley's lifetime?
During Martha's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 17); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 31); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 39); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 48).
Which U.S. censuses would include Martha Riley?
Federal censuses taken during Martha's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1869
Death
1924
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