Saturday, June 12, 2010

Death of Enoch Riley

DEATH OF ENOCH RILEY.

He Dies This Morning at 10:30 of Brights Disease

Enoch Riley, one of the oldest residents of this locality, who resides across the river and owns considerable real estate in this city, died at 10:30 this morning from Bright's disease, from which he has been suffering for some time. Deceased was born in Burslem, England, in 1827, and was a plate maker by trade. He came to this country in 1848. He leaves a wife, five sons and a daughter. His estate is valued at about $50,000. Funeral will take place Sunday afternoon, interment being in Riverview cemetery.

(Contributed by Roger Bloor)

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