RILEY, Ellen

Arizona Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Monday, April 1, 1901 Death of Mrs. Ellen Riley Mrs. Ellen Riley, an old resident of Jerome died in that city last Saturday, after a few hours' illness, and the funeral took place from the Catholic church in that city yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The remains were laid to rest in the Citizen's cemetery. Mrs. Riley was 73 years of age, a native of Ireland, but had lived in this county for many years, and was dearly beloved by a large circle of friends, who deeply mourn her loss. Mrs. Riley leaves two daughters, Miss Kate Riley, one of Yavapai county's leading school teachers who is teaching in the Jerome schools at present and four sons, three of whom are members of the Metropolitan police force of New York, and Johnny Riley, who is a well known citizen of Jerome. Above obituary provided by Terry Stone. ------------------------------------- Jerome Mining News, Jerome, Arizona Territory Saturday, April 6, 1901, page 3 Called to Rest There occurred in Jerome on Friday morning of last week the death of one of her most beloved citizens, Mrs. Ellen Riley. She was the mother of four sons and two daughters. Two of her sons, Edward and John; and her daughters are well known in Jerome, Miss Kate being one of the teachers in the Jerome public schools. Deceased was a native of Ireland, and was in her 70th year. By faith a Catholic, and by her life a true disciple of Christ. She feared not to die, but smiled at the vision of her new home beyond. By her uniform kindness she made loving friends of all with whom she came in contact. She was kind and motherly to all in case of sickness and distress, and leaves not an enemy but many friends. The remains were taken to Prescott for burial followed by a large number of mourning friends. The bereaved sons and daughters have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.