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- B.W. Riley, Pioneer Of The City, Is Dead.
Although Born in Kentucky, Aged Rushville Man Spent More than 90 Years of Life Here.
57 Years In Same House
Deceased Fell Ill in March, 1925, and Never Fully Recovered - Business Many Years.
B.W. Riley, age 95 years, probably the oldest resident in Rush county, died this morning at 6:30 o'clock at the family house, 402 North Main street, death resulting from a gradual decline in health for several weeks.
Although born in Kentucky, he was a pioneer resident of this city, and had spent more than 90 years here, living 57 years at the home place in Main street. he was taken seriously ill in March, 1925. and never fully recovered, although he enjoyed good days at times. The funeral arrangements were not completed today, and will be announced later.
Buford W. Riley was born July 8, 1831 in Fleming county, Ky., and came to this county when three years old, moving here with his parents, Edward and Elizabeth Jarvis Riley.
His parents purchased and settled on a farm 5 miles southwest of Rushville. The land was purchased for $1.25 an acre, and recently Mr. Riley came back into possession of the home farm upon which he was reared, almost 90 years ago.
Mr. Riley, while a young man, left the farm and came to Rushville, and associated himself with Jacob Oglesby in the dry goods business. he was in this business for years, until a new partnership was formed - Riley, Link and Oglesby.
This firm was among the prosperous and well known firms of this section of Indiana, and it continued until Mr. Oglesby retired. Lon Link, the other member of the firm, became associated with the Rush county National bank, and the firm was dissolved.
Mr. Riley then went into the grocery business and formed a partnership known as Riley and Kelley, and this store did business for a great number of years, in the room now occupied by the Kelley grocery.
Mr. Riley retired from the business a number of years ago. Although retired, he was a well known figure down town, and never missed a day of making a trip down into the business district, until his illness last year.
He was married three times. To his first marriage, two daughter were born, Mrs. A.C. Stearns of St. Louis, surviving, and Mrs. John B. Winship, deceased. The second marriage was of short duration, due to the death of his wife after a year of marriage.
To his third marriage two children are living, Mrs. Ruby Riley Christ of his city and Earl Riley, who resides in the west. Mr. and Mrs. Riley celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary several years ago, and have resided in the property at Fourth and Main streets for 57 years.
Besides the widow, two daughters and a son, the deceased is survived by 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. He was a member of the Methodist church of this city, and had been affiliated with that organization for more than 50 years. Politically, he was a republican, but never aspired for any county or city office.
The Daily Republican, Rushville, Indiana. Thursday, 7 October 1926, page 1.
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