David Riley (1818–1883)
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- Born
- 1818
- Died
- 1883
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- Names in Stone
When was David Riley born? 1818.
When did David Riley die? 1883.
Life story
David Riley (1818–1883) was born in 1818, and died in 1883, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.
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1825 · age 7 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 28 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 43 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 47 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 51 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 58 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was David Riley born?
David Riley was born in 1818.
When did David Riley die?
David Riley died in 1883.
How old was David Riley at the time of death?
David Riley was about 65 years old.
Where is David Riley buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David Riley was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Riley died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Riley's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 7); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 28); the American Civil War began (1861, age 43); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 47); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 51); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Riley?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1818
Death
1883
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