William A. RILEY b. 15 Jun 1851 Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA d. 21 Aug 1923 , Cass County, Indiana, USA: Ron's Family History

1851 - 1923 (72 years)

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Name	William A. RILEY [1, 2, 3, 4]
Born	15 Jun 1851	Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
	b. in Indiana per 1900 Cass Co., Washington Twp. census
Gender	Male
Burial	1870 Cass County Census has William living with Uncle Isaac Hoover and Aunt Jane Guinnup Hoover. William as shown as 17 years old, born in Indiana. Other records indicate he is 19, born in Ohio. Date is 31 August 1870.
Burial	In 1867 Alice and William Riley were declared minor heirs of Henry Riley. A guardianship was established, which is indicative of Catharine Riley being deceased or otherwise incapacitated. Records were obtained from the Whitley County Historical Society concerning these proceedings in Whitley County; and consisted of 23 pages. Contained therein are records dealing with Jeremian Eisaman, who was appointed guardian of both Alice and William on 6 September 1867. He later resigned. The Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana Census for 1870 has an entry for Jeramiah Easaman, age 24, a gun smith born in Pennsylvania, to include his wife Mearsey A., age 22, born in Ohio, and sons Albert (2 years) and Edwin (8/12). Additionally, Alice REILEY is listed as a 7 year old residing with them. A William Stiltz, age 76 and Mary, Stiltz, age 58, are also listed. The following entry is for Phillip Easaman, age 52 and Lovina, his wife, age 48 along with five children. (A logical conclusion is that Mary’s maiden name was Stiltz.) NOTE. The name following Phillip Easaman is for a Timothy Reily, age 24, born in Ohio, a brick and stone mason. His wife is Elisabeth, age 24, born in Indiana, and a Jacob Beard, age 61,born in Maryland, resides with them. Timothy Reily could be a relative of Alice. === New message sent to you on Ancestry.com From: nancystotler64, 2 of 2 messages, view conversation Subject: RE: Andrew Riley, b. about 1815 Hello Mr. Ron Snowden I am just starting out with my family tree, and I know very little about the Riley family, I asked my mother and she knew very little past her grandparents, Her great grandparents William A. Riley and Charlotte (Gottschall) Riley had allready pasted away before she was born, And she bearly remembers and aunt Kate, I never really knew my grandfarther William Roy Stackhouse, he pasted away when I was 8 or 9, and had only stayed with him maybe once. All I remember from him is he said the family came from England. I am sorry that I couldn't help you, but I do thank you for what you have done, Thank you again, Nancy Stotler-Stevens ===
Education	Attended a "country" school [7]
Occupation	1910--Farmer: [1]
Religion	United Brethren--see History of Cass County, by Jehu. [7]
Buried	1923	Anoka, Cass County, Indiana, USA [6, 8]
	Burial confirmed in the Hahn Anoka Cemetery in Anoka, Cass County, Indiana.
Died	21 Aug 1923	, Cass County, Indiana, USA
	1920 Census of Fred Stackhouse indicates birth i Ohio
Notes	Source: History of Cass County, Indiana; by J Powell, printed in 1913. "Classed amount the prominent and enterprising farmers of Washington township is found William Riley, another of the men whose success in life has been gained through the medium of their own efforts. From boyhood, when he was left an orphan, Mr . Riley's life has been one of incessant industry, and in the face of discouragement and misfortune, he has slowly but surely worked his way up the ladder of success, and his efforts have been rewarded by the accumulation of a fine farm of eighty-five acres, lying on the Riley road, about seven miles from Logansport. Mr. Riley was born June 15, 1851, in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, and is a son of Andrew and Catherine (Hoover) Riley. His father, a marble cutter by trade, came to Indiana when a young man and took up land in Cass county, but subsequently entered the railroad contracting business, and in that line was engaged at the time of his death. At that time William Riley was but seven years of age, and during the next three years he lived with an elder brother. The latter, however, enlisted in the Union army at the outbreak of the Civil Was , and the youth was left alone in the world. After drifting around for some time, seeking a home, he was taken in charge by his uncle, on whose farm he was reared, and who gave hi m the advantages of a country school education. Mr. Riley continued to reside with his uncle until he was twenty-seven years of age, in the meantime carefully saving his earnings, with the end ever in view of one day being a property owner himself. His ambition was realized , in 1878, when he became the owner of his present property, a tract of eighty-five acres of fine land, which he has brought to a high state of cultivation. From time to time his finances permitted and circumstances demanded, Mr. Riley added to the buildings and improvement s on his land, thus adding to the value of a property that in itself was of much worth. He has devoted himself to general farming, and has also been successful in the raising of livestock. This land was all cleared by Mr. Riley from its virgin state, and its present condition reflects great credit upon his industry, enterprise and good management. The multitudinous duties of his work have personal preferment, but he has observed the duties of good citizenship, and has given of his time and means in supporting movements for the public welfare." "On October 8, 1862, Mr. Riley was united in marriage with Miss Charlotte Gotschall, and to this union there have been born three children, as follows: Maud, who married Fred Stackhouse, a Cass county farmer, and has one child,---Ray: Harvey, who is single and lives on the home farm, which he is assisting his father to cultivate; and Katie, who also lives with h er parents. The family belongs to the United Brethren Church, in which all of its members have numerous friends. The life of Mr. Riley is worthy of emulation by aspiring youths and teachers of lesson that integrity and industry are bound to bring success." Note: The “uncle” referenced above appears to have been Isaac Hoover, with young William being shown in the 1870 Washington Township, Cass County, Indiana census. William is listed as 17 years of age, being approximately correct. At the time of the 1880 census, both William and Alice (Son of Henry Riley--William's brother) were living with Isaac. Source: 1874 Logansport Directory lists William Riley employed as a bartender, His residence is listed as 17 Dolans Block. Unsure if this is the same William Riley. === 1920 Washington Twp., Cass County, Indiana Census. William was a farmer, and could read and write.
Person ID	I323	Ronald Allen Snowden Family Tree
Last Modified	10 Jul 2010

Father	Andrew RILEY (REILLY), b. Abt 1815, Ireland , d. Abt 1858 (Age ~ 43 years)
Mother	Catharine HOOVER, b. Abt 1819, , , Indiana, USA , d. Bef Apr 1866 (Age ~ 47 years)
Married	28 Aug 1844	, Fayette County, Indiana, USA [9]
Married	Source: Marriages, 1831-1870, Fayette County, Indiana records, Book E, OS Page 157 Part I, Grooms, Part II, Brides. Compiled by Ruth M. Sie Book E, Page 157
_UID	E912AB18DDD44B609BCA449EDFA11A4F4AE4
Documents » Slide Show		Deed of Conveyance Andrew and Catharine Reilly Issued in 1855--Allen County property Deed of Conveyance--November 31, 1855\ Andrew Reilly and Catharine Reilly to George W. Chapman Catharine Riley and Andrew Riley her husband of Huntington County, in the state of Indiana Conveys and Warrants to George W. Chapman of Huntington County in the state of Indiana for the sum of fifteen hundred dollars the following Real Estate in Allen County in the state of Indiana to wit. a part of the section of land granted by the United States to Ann Hackley by Treaty with the Miami Nation of Indians AD 1826 and designated as follows. Beginning at the North corner of a tract of land owned by John (Yesks ?) in 1854 in said records in Said County of Allen running thence South Sixty five degrees and fifteen minutes East nineteen chains & twenty three links to the centre of the State road leading from Fort Wayne to (Seo ?) thence on the line of Said Road north forty Two degrees and forty five minutes East Twenty Two chains and fifty Eight Links to the corner thence north thirty seven degrees thirty minutes West thirty five chains and eight links to a corner on the land of the Saint Joseph River thence down the banks of said River by the meanderings of the River to a point opposite the place of beginning thence south sixty five degrees fifteen inutes East to the exact place of beginning Conlaining one hundred and Ten Acres of land more or less. In testimony whench the said Catharine Reilly and Andrew Reilly have hereunto set their hand and seals this 21st day of November 1855. Catharine X Reilly (Seal) (her mark) Andrew Reilly (Seal) State of Indiana ) Huntington County) Before me Sarah J. Ginn an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County this 20th day of November 1855 Catharine Reilly and Andrew Reilly her husband acknowledge the execution of the annexed Deed witness my hand and nub. \ Sarah S. Ginn Justice of the Peace (Seal)
		Satellite image of Roanoke, Huntington County, Indiana This map shows a current view of the property purchased by Catharine and described in the Roanoke Deed.
		Sandy Township Plat Map Sandy Township, Stark County, Ohio in 1930
		Deed of Conveyance: Lot 18, Town of Magnolia, Stark County, Ohio 3 December 1849 To all to whom their presents shall come, greeting: Know y that I William Harkness of Carroll County, Ohio for the consideration of four hundred dollars, received to my full satisfaction of Andrew Reiley, of Stark County, do give, grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto him the said Andrew Reiley and to his heirs one lot of ground in the town of Magnolia in Stark County aforesaid which said lot is distinguished on the maps of said town, as recorded in the Recorder's Office for said County, by the number eighteen with the ~~~~~ \ \ To have and to hold the said lot of ground with the privileges and appurtenances , to him the said Andrew Reiley, his heirs and assigns forever to him and their own, proper use and ( ). And also him the said William Harness, does for himself heirs, Executors and administrators, covenants with the said Andrew Reiley, his heirs and assigns that at, and until the unsealing of these presents, was well ( ) of the premises, as a good and indefensible estate in fee simple, and have good right to bargain and sell the same in manner an form as is above written and that the same is free of all incumbrances whatsoever. And furthermore, he the s aid William Harkness, do by these presents find himself and his heirs forever to warrant and defend the above bargainee and grantee premises to him the said Andrew Reiley his heirs and assigns, against all claims and demands whatsoever. In witness where of I hereunto set my hand and seals the twenty fourth day of May Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. Signed, sealed and delivered Witness ( ) Jas. M Lang A. Hamilton William Harkness, (seal) ******* State of Ohio Stark County Before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally comes William Harkness, and acknowledges the above deed of conveyance to be his voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of May one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.. This Dec 3, 1849, and recorded the b. Andrew Hamilton (seal) George H___kd Recorder (_______ _________)
Family ID	F10	Group Sheet

Family Charlotte E. GOTTSCHALL, b. 7 Oct 1858, Cass, Indiana, USA , d. 11 Nov 1915, Washington Township, Cass, Indiana, USA (Age 57 years)

Married 8 Oct 1882 Cass, Indiana, USA

_UID 9596DA0D60A84A51877C5E49AD969ECD0DE0

Children

	1. Maude RILEY, b. Mar 1884, Logansport, Cass, Indiana, USA , d. 19 Jan 1960, , , Indiana, USA (Age ~ 75 years)
	2. Harvey Henry RILEY, b. 20 Nov 1887, Tipton Township, Cass County, Indiana, USA , d. Nov 1965 (Age 77 years)
	3. Katherine RILEY, b. May 1894, , Cass County, Indiana, USA , d. 25 Jan 1970, Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, USA (Age ~ 75 years)

Headstones

Headstone of William & Charlotte (Gotschall) Riley

Family ID F114 Group Sheet

Documents
Obituary of William A Riley Logansport Pharos-trib, 21 August 1923

Sources

[S518] 1910 Federal Census--Washington Township, Cass County, Indiana, USA.
[S601] 1920 Federal Census--Washington Twp., Cass County, Indiana, USA.
[S548] 1880 Federal Census--Washington Township, Cass County, Indiana, USA.
[S192] 1900 Federal Census--Washington Township, Cass County, Indiana.
[S151] 1860 Federal Census, Aboite Township, Allen County, Indiana--Ft. Wayne post office.
[S152]
[S51] Mr. Guthrie, (Lewis Publishing Company, dated 1913).
[S214] Hahn Anoka Cemetery indexing.
[S89] Indiana Marriages, 1800-1941, Indiana, WPA.