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John Riley (1792–1854)

John Riley (1792-1854) married Catherine Hines on 13 June 1814 at St John's, Parramatta; they had at least six children. Riley was a district constable at Prospect between 1822-1828. He died on 23 January 1854 at Kurrajong, New South Wales; his age was given as 57 and his occupation as farmer.

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'Riley, John (1792–1854)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/riley-john-31126/text38513, accessed 30 November 2023.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

20 November, 1792
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

23 January, 1854 (aged 61)
New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

unknown

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