This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kspecial711 Surnames: Riley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.newmadrid/2245/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a descendent of William Riley and Retta Jackson. I am researching any information I can find on my Riley family. I was told there were black Riley's and white Riley's and that they got along. My grandmother was Sidney Riley and her parents were Dan and Rhublear Riley (Davis). My uncle Sam Riley lived on the "White Riley's" land. I was also told that some of the Rileys moved to Decatur, Illinois. I have found that there were many Riley's in New Madrid, and I'm guessing but not sure that I might be related to Amos Riley. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.