Riley, Millard Filmore

Passed: 1927-01-22

Age: 77

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice: 1927-01-27

Obituary Date:

Information: IN MEMORIUM - Pt. Pleasant, W. Va., Jan. 27, 1927, The Jackson Herald:  I an writing at this time to pay, at least, a short, loving tribute to the memory of two of my brothers, called by death in the past week, a rare occurrence, I think, for one to suffer the loss of two brothers so close together.      Millard Filmore Riley, more familiarly called ""Fil"", was born near Ripley, now West Virginia, on January 29, 1850, and died suddenly at his home in Hyattsville, Maryland, on January 22, 1927, at the age of near 77.      Peter Matson Riley, better known as ""Pete"" was born June 16, 1853, and died at the home of his daughter, ""Peg"", in Russell, Ky., on January 24, 1927, aged 73 years and some months.      Fil was a veteran of the Civil War, served in a company of state guards for several months in 1864 when only 14 years of age, and in February, 1865, at the age of 15, he enlisted in Company D, Seventh Regiment, West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry for three years, or during the war, and was honorably discharged in August, 1865, by reason of the close of the war.      Pete held some positions of honor and trust, specially served with credit to himself and his fellow citizens for many years as justice of the peace, resigning that office only a short time before he died.      These men, my much beloved brothers, were raised on a farm near Ripley, and farming was their occupation through life.  They had the benefit of the schools in the community where they lived.  They were both highly honorable and trustworthy in their dealings with their fellows and always had many good friends.  They were in all respects good citizens, and fully capable to perform their duties as such.  Both were married, each fortunate in selecting a wife; both good women, capable and true.  These two brothers of mine each died leaving a widow and a number of children surviving, who loved them and mourn their death.  The children are scattered, some in California, Oregon, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Maryland.  Also surviving, there are two brothers and one sister, W. W. Riley of Pt. Pleasant, R. R. Riley of Ripley and Mrs. J. W. McCoy of Letart, R.F.D.  And now while I am sad and mourn their death with other loved ones, my mind goes back to the days of our boyhod on the farm, working side by side in the clearings, cornfields, the harvest, and all manner of toil on the farm; our association together on down through the years, I realize more than ever how dear they were to me.  Peace to their ashes.  Their devoted brother, W. W. Riley.