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Note: 1920 Federal Census Kentucky,Kenton Co., Volume 56, Enumeration District 133, Sheet 2, Starting at Line 73- George Riley, Elizabeth Riley(wife), and Edward Goodnough(grandson-age 5)
1910 Federal Census Kentucky, Kenton Co.,Mira Code 055-0126-0203Page8287 George Riley Head Elizabeth Riley Wife Carrie Josephine (Riley) Cain Daughter Gladys Cain Grand Daughter Julia Cain Grand Daughter
Pike Street , Covington John P. Riley Head Ada Riley Wife George Riley Son(age 2) Wilbur Riley Son(age 11 months)
1900 Federal Census Kentucky, Kenton Co., Volume 44, Enumeration District 119 Sheet 9, Starting at line 39 City of Ludlow George Riley, Born August 1844 in KY, Age 55, Head Elizabeth " , Born Feburary 1849 in KY, Age 51, Wife Carry J. " , Born November 1884 in KY, Age 15, Daughter John P. " , Born May 1888 in KY, Age 12, Son Lillian E. Cint, Born October 1889 in KY, Age 10, Grand Daughter George P. " , Born June 1892 in KY, Age 8, Grand Son Ada F. " , Born July 1893 in KY, Age 6, Grand Daughter Lina " , Born July 1898 in KY, Age 1, Grand Daughter
1880 Federal Census Kentucky, Campbell Co., City of Dayton, Volume 5, Enumeration District 44, Sheet 4, Starting at Line 27, Dated June of 1880, Secound Street George Riley, Head of Household, Occupation Laborer Elizabeth Riley, Wife, Keeping House Sarah F. Riley, Daughter, Age 12 (Sallie) Mary Ann Riley, Daughter, Age 4 (Molly) Amanda Riley, Daughter, Age 2 (Mandie)
1870 Federal Census Kentucky, Boone Co., Burlington Post Office, Dated September 1870 George Riley,Head, Farmer Elizabeth J. Riley, Wife, Keeping House Sarah F. Riley, Daughter, Age 2
1860 Fedreal Census ?
1850 Federal Census Kentucky, Pendleton Co., Page 385(stamped) James Riley, Age 49, Head, Laborer Jane Riley, Age 28, Wife John Riley,Age 11, Son James Riley, Age 9, Son George W. Riley, Age 6, Son Elizabeth Riley, Age 4, Daughter Samuel T. Riley, Age 2, Son Next Family Listed on Page Theophilus Briggs,Age 69,Head Elizabeth Briggs,Age 47, Wife Robert F. Briggs, Age 7, Son (see Marriage of James Riley to Jane Bailey, Pendleton Co. 1838 Theo Briggs-Stepfather to Jane, gave consent) Previous (fourth) Family Listed on Page Samuel Bailey,Age 24, Head Nancy Bailey, Age22, Wife John M. Bailey, Age 2, Son Elizabeth J. Bailey, Age 1, Daughter
Film Tax Reel 25-Boone County KY 1866-1872 Found at Covington KY Library. 1870 Boone County, Kentucky; Tax List: Florence District George Riley, 1 White Male over 21, 1 Enlisted in Militia No Children over age 6 listed. 1869 Boone County, Kentucky; Tax List: Florencce District George Riley, 1 White Male over 21, 1 Enlisted in Militia No Children over age 6 listed. Civil War Pension File and War Record from N.A.R.A. Branches
Notes to following pension and war files. C.A.Price On October 13,1861 George Riley enlisted in the Union Army. It is possible that this was done at the recruitment encampment outside of Falmouth Pendleton Co. KY. On paperwork in his pension file he listed his birthplace as Pendleton Co. and that his Post Office in 1861 was Stepstone Creek. Stepstone Creek is in the Northeastern part of Pendleton Co. and empties into the Ohio River across from Moscow OH. He was mustered in January 06,1862 at Smithland . He was a Private in Co. B 20th KY Infantry Volunteers. The Company was sent to the nashville Tennesse area where they were stationed from August 04,1862 to February 28,1862. During March and April of 1862 they fought at the field of Shiloh. During May and June of 1862 they were stationed at Athens,Alabama. July and August of 1862 they were stationed at Mcminnville Tennessee. They were then sent to and stationed at Columbia,KY until October of 1862. November and December has them stationed at Bowling Green,KY. Station was unknown in January and February of 1863. They were then sent to Lebanon,KY. After Lebanon they were sent to the rear and mainly pulled guard duty in Louisville,KY. In May of 1864 they were rearmed and sent along with the forces to Georgia. There they fought in battles at Atlanta,Decatur and Dalton. Late in October of 1864 they were again sent to the rear for minor duties in Louisville,KY. They stayed there until mustered out January 17,1865. He served for 3 years and 3 months. There are no indications in either his servive record or pension file of any illness or wounds during his enlistment.
The Union Regiments of Kentucky Published Under the Auspices of the Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument Assc Courier-Jornal Job Printing Company, Louisville, Kentucky 1897 Twentieth Kentucky Infantry A portion of this regiment was recruited at Lexington, Ky., by Col. Sanders D. Bruce, who was Captain of the State Guard companies, called the "Chasseurs". Another portion was recruited at Camp Dick Robinson, and another at Smithland, Ky., by R.K. Williams and Thomas B. Waller. The two first-named bodies as- sembled at Lexington in the fall of 1861, and from thence went by rail to Louis- ville, from which place they proceeded by steamboat to Smithland, where they united with the men who had been recruited there. The regiment was mustered into the service at Smithland, January 6, 1862. It was then ordered to Louisville by steamer, and from thence it marched to Bardstown, where it encamped a short time.
The fall of Fort Donelson in Feburary led to the concentration of the forces under Gen. Buell at Nashville, and the 20th marched from Bardstown to Nash- ville. It was at that time brigaded with the 1st and 2nd Ky. Infantry, and the brigade was commanded by Col. S.D. Bruce. At Nashville the brigade was as- signed to Nelson's division, Col. Bruce commanding the brigade and Lieut. Col. Chas.S. Hanson commanding the regiment. It was brigaded with the 1st and 2nd Ky. Infantry and 31st Ind. Infantry. From Nashville the 20th marched to Pittsburg Landing with Buell's army, and took part in the second day's battle of Shiloh. Gen. Nelson, in his report, says that he got his division over by 9 o'clock p.m., April 6th, which was the night of the first day's battle, and at 4 a.m. next morning moved against the enemey. Bruce's brigade was the center of his division. His progress was steadily succcessful all day in driving the enemy. Col. Bruce says, in the report of his brigade, that while the 1st Ky. Infantry was sustaining a galling fire of grape and canister, the 20th was ordered to support it, which it did under a very severe fire. "Both these regiments," says he, "deserve the highest commendation for the manner in which they executed their orders."
Col. Hanson, who led the 20th, mentions this in his report and speaks of the destructive fire the regiment was under. "Though it moved in good order and maintained its positions with steadiness and coolness." He also says the reg- iment was deployed as skirmishers, and drove the enemy; that it supported Capt Ferrell's battery, and resisted attacks, acting throughout the day "with a gallantry worthy of veterans."
From Shiloh the 20th moved with the army to Corinth, and in the seige of that place was engaged in numerous skirmishes, one of which rose to the dignity of a battle, being the affair at the widow Surratt's house, where Bruce's brigade was engaged. Of this fight Col. Sedgewick, who commanded the 2nd Ky., says in his report: "Lieut. Col. Hanson, Maj. Buckner and Adjt. Brennan, of the 20th Ky.,evinced the greatest bravery, gallantly leading and encouraging their men amid the greatest danger." Gen. Manson also commends the 20th in his report.
The 20th marched with Buell's army from Corinth to Northern Alabama, being at Huntsville and other points, and thence to McMinnville and other points in Tennessee. In August it began to move with Buell to Kentucky, and marched with Nelson's division from Louisville to Perryville. It was engaged in the skir- mishing of that battle October 8th, and then moved in pursuit of Bragg, going as far as Mt. Vernon. It then marched through Somerset and Glasgow to Nashville. It remained there until in the month of December, when it was ordered to Bowl- ing Green. Going to that place, it was employed in guarding the railroad at var- ious points until about the first of July, when it was sent to Lebanon,Ky. It was there under command of Lieut. Col. Charles S. Hanson when Morgan entered Kentucky on his celebrated raid of July, 1863.
Col. Hanson was attacked, and after a most heroic defense, overpowered and compelled to surrender.
The misfortune which overtook the 20th at Lebanon, Ky., July 5, 1863, requires special mention. Col. Hanson says, in his report, that he was garrison- ing Lebanon with 360 men and officers of the 20th and some recruits under Col. B.J. Spaulding, in all 380. The place was attacked by Morgan's command of several thousand, being the force with which he was making his raid, which ex- tended into Indiana and Ohio. It was useless for 380 men to contend with such a force, but Col. Hanson refused to surrender, and Morgan threw shells into the town.
Col. Hanson says the message was then sent to him by citizens of the place that unless he surrendered in ten minutes the town would be burned and no quarter shown. This, however did not acccomplish the object, and the fighting continued until Col. Hanson's men had exhausted their ammunition, having fired 125 rounds to the man, he was compelled to surrender.
Col. Hanson specially mentions in his report the conduct of Maj. Waller, Captains Wolccott, McLeod, Parrish, Musselman, Brennan, Dunn, Gapen, Gilem and West, and Lieutenants Hale, Guess, Young, Attersall, Northcutt, Cole, Thornbough and Sternberg.
Col. Hanson's loss was three killed and sixteen wounded. The prison- ers taken by Morgan were paroled and he moved on toward Bardstown. The 20th then being without arms, went by direction of Gen. Boyle to Camp Nelson.
The estimate of this affair at Lebanon is shown by the mention made of it in the reports of other officers. Maj. Gen. Harstuff, who commanded the 23rd Army Corps at the time, commended, "in the warmest terms, the officers and soldiers of the 20th Ky., under Lieut. Col. C.S. Hanson, who, at Lebanon for six hours, sustained a most unequal contest, only yeilding when entirely surround- ed , and the town was being burned over their heads, and further resistance im- possible."
Gen. Shackelford also, in his report, says, when he reached Campbells- ville pursuing Morgan, he "there heard of the noble defense of Lebanon by Col. Hanson and his regiment, and his surrender to the overwhelming numbers of the enemy."
The captors of the 20th were themselves pursued by the Kentucky reg- iments, under the command of Gens. Shackleford and Hobson, and compelled to surrender, about three weeks later, on the far side of the state of Ohio.
July 28th, Gen. Fry, at Camp Nelson, received orders to arm the 20th Ky. and put it on duty. The regiment was ordered to Louisville, where it remain- ed on provost duty until it was ordered to the front, May 15, 1864. It then joined Sherman's army in Georgia. Maj. Walle, in his report, says his regiment was placed in Strickland's brigade of Hascall's division, 23rd Army Corps, May 30, 1864, and that from that day until the capture of Atlanta it was in all the move- ments, battles and skirmishes of that great campaign, fighting at Dallas, Acworth, Kenesaw, Peach Tree creek and many other places of less note. Col. Strickland, in his report, commends the soldierly conduct of the men and officers of the 20th.
After the Atlanta campaign the 20th was ordered to Kentucky, with orders to report to Gen. Hugh Ewing. It was in his command November and December, 1864, a portion of the time being at Louisville on guard duty. It was mustered out of service January 17, 1865, at Louisville, and its veterans and recruits were transferred to the 6th Ky. Cavalry. Col. Sanders D. Bruce was in command of a brigade, and was kept on duty in Kentucky during the greater part of his service. Since the war he lived in New York, being propietor of the paper, "Turf, Field and Farm."
Lieut. Col. Hanson was a brother of Gen. Roger Hanson, of the Con- federate army, who was killed at Murfreesboro. In December, 1863 he was commissioned colonel of the 37th Ky. Infantry, and was severely wounded and captured on the expedition to the Salt Works, in Virginia, September, 1864.
Capt. Clinton J. True became colonel of the 40th Ky. Maj. Ben F. Buckner, since the war, has become a distinguished lawyer and judge, and resides at Winchester,Ky.
The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies Supplement-Records of Events-Volume 22 Record of Events for Twentieth Kentucky Infantry(Union) August 1861-January 1865 Regiment Page 504 July 1- The last monthly return of the Twentieth Kentucky Volunteers was made on July 1. July 5- The regiment was attacked at Lebanon, Kentucky by a force of 3,500 under John Morgan and after a seven-hour fight, was captured. The loss in the regiment was three killed and sixteen wounded. Morgan's loss was fifty-eight killed and 150 wounded. After the surrender the regiment was double-quicked to Springfield, Kentucky, a distance of nine miles. Two men from Companies B and I, who gave out on the way were knocked in the head with guns and killed. At Springfield the entire regiment was paroled. July 8-August 8- The regiment reported at Camp Nelson, Kentucky and on the last of the month was furloughed until August 8. All the books and papers of the regiment were burned at Lebanon; consequently no return could be made for July. This return covers July and August. The dates of desertions, etc., were put down from memory but are generally correct.
Company B Page 506-507 Stationed at Nashville,Tennessee, August 4, 1861-February 28, 1862 Stationed at field of Shiloh, March-April 1862 Stationed at Athens, Alabama, May-June 1862 Stationed at McMinnville, Tennessee, July-August 1862 Stationed at Columbia, Kentucky, September-October 1862 Stationed at Bowling Green, Kentucky, November-December 1862 The above Stationings were listed on Muster Roll returns, and were all dated June 27, 1863. They were all sent from Lebanon, Kentucky and signed by Leonidas Denny, First Lieutenant, Commanding Comp- any B, Twentieth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry. Page 508 Station not stated, January-Feburary 1863 Stationed at Lebanon,Kentucky, March-June 1863 Stationed at Louisville, Kentucky, July 1863-April 1864 Stationed near Atlanta, Georgia, May-June 1864 Stationed at Decatur, Georgia, July--August 1864 Stationed at Dalton, Georgia, September-October 1864
Company Muster Roll Cards from ththe War Department From date of Muster In to August 1864 show him as being present and no other information. Muster Roll Card for September and October, 1864 show him as being absent on Detached Duty with 2nd Division, 23rd Army Corps Company Muster Out Roll dated January 17, 1865 shows him last paid to April 30, 1864. Clothing Account last settled December 31, 1863. Amount for clothing in kind or money advanced $42.37. Bounty due $100.00. Under remarks, absent at last payment on detached service.
Card showing Card Numbers 9439583, 9439660, 9439743, 9433821, 9439895, 9439954, 9440031, 9440122, 9440182, 9440258, 9440318, 9440379, 9440436, 9440503, 9440558, 9440598, 9440641, 9440680 1890 Kentucky Veterns Census Index KR 973.74 D579e 1890 Found at Kenton County Library, Covington, Kentucky Riley, George Kenton County Ludlow Supervisors District 4 Enumeration District 136, Page 2, Line 16, House # 170, Family # 170 Adjutant General's Report Union Troops Volume Two KR973.74 K37r2 v.2 Pages 40-41 Roll of Company "B", Twentieth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Riley, George Rank-Private Enrolled-Oct. 14,1861 Mustered in Jan. 6, 1862 at Smithland,Ky. Period-3 years Mustered Out-Jan. 17, 1865 at Louisville,Kentucky No Remarks
Pension File Facts Declaration for Invalid Pension Act of June 27, 1890 Dated January 23, 1892 Kenton Co. KY George Riley age 47 Resides Ludlow KY Enrolled October 14, 1861 Private Co. B 20th KY Infabtry Volunteers Discharged Louisville, Kentucky January 17, 1865 Physical problems: herniatism; chronic diarrhea; catarrh of head; piles; disease of stomach, liver, rectum, respiratory organs, urinary organs and abdomen. Has not been in Military service since discharge and not previously applied for a pension. He requests his medical examination before the Falmouth, Ky. Board of Surgeons. General Affidavit Dated April 27, 1892 Claims a disability from hernia of right groin caused by lifting and straining while working as a laborer at Riverside Landing, Ohio, about the spring of 1877. That was the date he first discovered his injury. U.S. Pension Office October 22, 1896 All muster rolls show him present except on October 31, 1864 he was on detatched service. Other personal description not of record. No medical records were found for his period of service. Quarterly Voucher Request of Information Dated May 4, 1898 Married to Elisabeth Jane Riley(nee Mains) in 1865, in Aberdeen, Ohio "I do not remember the Squires name as I can not read or write I did not get a certificate." Children: Mrs. Sallie F. Cint, born Mar. 6, 1868 age 30 Mrs. Mollie Ann Otten, born Feb. 24, 1875 age 23 Mrs. Amanda Cain, born Aug. 25, 1877 age 21 Miss Fannie Riley, born Feb. 10, 1881 age 17 Miss Carrie Riley, born Nov. 29, 1884 age 14 Mr. John P. Riley, born May 11, 1888 age 10 Signed in the presence of P. Cint Declaration For Pension Dated December 4, 1907 Personal Description at time of enlistment was: Height- 5 feet 3 inches Complexion Fair Eyes- Blue Color of Hair-Light Occcupation-Farmer Birthdate-Aug. 20, 1844 Birthplace-Pendleton Co. KY Pension Questionaire Dated April 5, 1915 Post Office at enlistment: Stepstone Creek, Pendleton Co.,KY Wife's full and maiden name: Elizabeth Jane Riley(Maines) Married: May 11, 1863, Dover,KY. by Thomas Elrod List of all children,living or dead: Lizzie Riley, born April 29, 1866 Sarah F. Riley, born March 6, 1868 Nitter Riley, born January 29, 1870 George W. Riley, born March 25, 1875 Mary Ann Riley, born February 24, 1876 Amanda Riley, born August 25, 1878 Fannie Riley, born February 10, 1881 Melray Riley, born March 9, 1887 Carrie J. Riley, born November 29, 1884 John P. Riley, born May 11, 1888 Declaration For Pension Dated April 8, 1925 Has resided in Ludlow, Bromley, Erlanger all Kenton Co. KY Occupation: Teamster Since has been confined to house for one year and to bed the last six months. Bejamin Otten was a witness and shows same basic Rural Delivery Mailing Address. Married at Dover, KY by Rev. Thomas Elrod Procured Licensce and married at Dover,Ohio Letter sent to Pension Office Dated September 15, 1925 Stating that George Riley died at his home on August 6, 1925 Pensioner Drop Report Dated September 9, 1925 Dropped from Pension Roll as of August 6, 1925 Letter to Widow Division of Pension Department Elizabeth Jane Mains Riley applies for widow's pension. States there is no record of marriage, public or church. Also stated, both witness's are dead. Marriage took place March 6, 1866 in Dover, Ky. Declaration For Widow's Pension filed dated August 13, 1925 Amanda Cain and A.B. Rouse were witness's. Widow's Pension approved at $30 per month. Pension increased to $40 per month, August 2, 1928. Letter to Veterans Administration dated March 25, 1936 Mrs. Elizabeth Riley died March 20, 1936, sent by Mrs. S. Yates
Death Certificate 19730 Kenton County Kentucky August 6, 1925 Birth: August 20, 1842 Age: 82 years 11 months 17 days Occupation: Teamster Informant: Elizabeth Riley Father: James Riley Born KY Mother: Elizabeth Bailey Born KY Doctor: C.W. Mc Cullum Undertaker: Allison and Rose Burial: August 8, 1925 Highland Cemetery
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