Riley Family Cemetery Dedication
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Jill Bock, staff
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Sherry and Robert Riley look at the family stone placed at the Riley Family Cemetery which was dedicated on Nov. 9.
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The grave marker of Col. Amos C. Riley, who served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
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Clay Riley and his son, Mason, check out the restored markers for their family ancestors.
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Edwin Riley explains to family members how the cemetery restoration came about.
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The descendants of Amos and Lucy Riley gather for a family photo.
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A monument listing the history of Amos and Lucy Riley along with the names of their children was added to the Cemetery.
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H. Riley Bock explains the details of the Missouri crest to family members.
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Descendants check their family trees and learn more about the family's history following the cemetery dedication.
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Descendants check out old photos and family history.
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Descendants of Henry Clay Riley view family photos.
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The Riley Cemetery includes family founders, Amos and Lucy Riley, two sons who fought in the Civil War, and three daughters as well as other descendants. The cemetery is located near New Madrid.