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Ellen Riley Watson (born Riley), 1854 - 1910
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Ellen Watson (born Riley), 1854 - 1910
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Ellen Watson (born Riley), 1854 - 1910
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Ellen Mary Malone / Coulson (born Riley), 1824 - 1894
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Ellen Watson (born Riley), 1854 - 1910
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Ellen (Nell) Peterson (born Riley), 1867 - 1944
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Ellen Watson (born Riley), 1854 - 1910
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Ellen Watson (born Riley), 1854 - 1910
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Ellen Louise Riley (born Bourm), 1926 - 2002
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Ellen Riley (born Cadman), 1882 - 1955
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Ellen Margaret (Nell) Clutterbuck (born Riley), 1905 - 1981
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Ellen Riley (born Miller), 1889 - 1982
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Ellen Cushing (born Riley), 1847 - 1930
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Ellen Augusta "Nellie" Wilson (born Riley), 1853 - 1906
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Ellen Margaret "Nell" Clutterbuck (born Riley), 1905 - 1981
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Ellen Bridget Riley, 1861 - 1947
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Ellen Riley (born Parker Rea), 1888 - 1962
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Ellen Berryman (born Riley), 1852 - 1902
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Ellen Jane Riley, 1869 - 1940
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Ellen Millicent (Nellie) Riley, Circa 1880 - 1915
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Ellen Helena Riley, Circa 1860 - 1925
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Ellen Millicent (Nellie) Riley, Circa 1880 - 1915
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Ellen F. Riley, Circa 1877 - 1911
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Ellen Riley in The Boston Globe - Oct 2 1934
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Ellen Riley in Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) - Apr 27 1915
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Ellen Riley in Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) - June 12 1951
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Ellen L. Riley, 1876 - 1939
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Ellen Riley, 1888 - 1931
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Ellen Riley, Circa 1855 - 1930
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Ellen Riley, Circa 1804 - 1876
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Ellen E. Riley, 1868 - 1930
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Ellen Riley, 1895 - 1925
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Ellen Riley, 1917 - 1935
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Ellen Riley, died 1931
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Ellen Riley, 1872 - 1944
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Ellen T. Riley, 1863 - 1923
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Ellen Dorothy Riley, 1906 - 1920
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Ellen Riley, Circa 1862 - 1922
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Ellen Green, 1858 - 1922
Michigan Deaths
Ellen Myron, 1857 - 1903
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Ellen Mackenrow Riley, 1818 - 1908
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Ellen Goffrett, 1879 - 1906
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Ellen Riley, 1904 - 1966
West Virginia, Deaths
Ellen Bridget Riley, Circa 1861 - 1947
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Ellen M. Riley, Circa 1897 - 1929
West Virginia, Deaths
Ellen Bridget Riley, Circa 1861 - 1947
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Ellen Montgomery Riley, Circa 1889 - 1929
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
Ellen Riley, 1854 - 1917
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
Ellen Robinson Riley, 1880 - 1966
Maryland Deaths
Ellen Louise Riley, 1889 - 1963
Maryland Deaths
Ellen D. Riley, 1914 - 1985
Maryland Deaths
Ellen Agnes Riley, 1857 - 1927
Maryland Deaths
Ellen Riley (born Rileg), Circa 1837 - 1839
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Ellen Riley, Circa 1868 - 1888
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Ellen Riley, Circa 1864 - Circa 1917
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Ellen Maud Riley, died 1962
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Ellen M Riley, 1919 - 1988
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Ellen V Riley, 1906 - 1990
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Ellen D Riley, 1914 - 1993
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Ellen Riley, died 1956
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017Ellen Blackburn (born Riley), 1872 - 1918
BillionGravesEllen D 'Dawn' Hewitt (born Riley), 1926 - 2017
BillionGravesEllen Myrtle Schroeder (born Riley), 1909 - 1994
BillionGravesEllen Riley, 1860 - 1911
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Ellen Riley, Circa 1838 - 1895
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Ellen Riley, Circa 1810 - 1870
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Ellen Frances Riley, born 1949
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Ellen Riley (born Paley), born 1942
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut)Ellen Riley, Circa 1851 - 1916
Massachusetts Deaths, 1916-1919
Ellen Riley, Circa 1855 - 1917
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- Ireland 4%
- Other 1%
The name Ellen has its roots in the Greek name "Helene," which means "torch" or "light," and is often associated with brightness and beauty. It first appeared in ancient Greece and has been widely used in various forms across Europe, particularly in English-speaking countries. Historically, the name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, partly due to the influence of the legendary figure Helen of Troy, whose beauty was said to have sparked the Trojan War. Ellen has several variations across different cultures, including Elena in Spanish and Italian, Helen in English, and Helene in French, each retaining the core meaning of light or brightness. The name has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history, including writers, actresses, and political figures, often embodying qualities of intelligence, creativity, and leadership. Overall, Ellen remains a timeless name with a rich historical background and a positive connotation.
The last name Riley has its origins in both Irish and English cultures, with the Irish variant deriving from the Gaelic surname "Ó Raghallaigh," meaning "descendant of Raghallach," which is believed to mean "valiant" or "courageous." This surname is primarily associated with the province of Ulster in Ireland, where it has historical roots dating back to the medieval period. In England, the name may also stem from a place name, such as Riley in Lancashire, which is derived from Old English elements meaning "rye clearing." The name Riley has been linked to various occupations, particularly in the context of land ownership and agriculture, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore it. Variations of the surname include O'Reilly, Ryley, and Reilly, with differences in spelling and pronunciation influenced by regional dialects and linguistic evolution across countries. The name has maintained its popularity and is widely recognized in English-speaking countries today.
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