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Offline AugustCotes

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John Riley
« on: Friday 25 May 18 22:19 BST (UK) »
Looking for information on John Riley baptised on 8th January 1791 in Brinklow. Married 2nd October 1823 to Elizabeth. Died Sept 1868 Berkshire. Had a son Charles.  Am trying to find his parents and a link to Ireland?

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Re: John Riley
« Reply #1 on: Friday 25 May 18 22:45 BST (UK) »
FamilySearch has this record

Name    John Riley
Gender    Male
Christening Date    09 Jan 1791
Christening Date (Original)    09 JAN 1791
Christening Place    BRINKLOW,WARWICK,ENGLAND
Father's Name    Thos Riley
Mother's Name    Elisabeth

There are also baptisms for other children in Brinklow -

William   10 Jan 1786
Thomas   19 Oct 1788
John   29 Jun 1783  (presumably died an infant)

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Warren, Ball, Jones - Birmingham
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Brittain - Beds. and W. Australia

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Re: John Riley
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 26 May 18 01:34 BST (UK) »
Are you thinking there would be a link to Ireland because Riley could be an Irish surname?

It appears that there were Rileys or Ryleys living in Brinklow as early as the 17th century.  For example a William Ryley was baptised there in 1627.

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