Obituary of Amanda RIKER, 1919, Crawford County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Elayne From the Robinson Constitution February 13, 1919 Mrs. Amanda Riker Mrs. Amanda Riker quietly passed away about nine o'clock Sunday Morning, February 9. Mrs. Riker whose maiden name was Amanda Knicely, was born in Miamisville, Ohio January 14, 1832. On April 3, 1862 she was married to John Riker, who died on April 27, 1889. Five children were born to them, three of whom are now living. J.S. Riker of Stoy, Francis E. of Rantoul, Illinois, and Mr. J.C. Taylor of Pryor, Okalhoma. Mr. and Mrs. Riker came to Robinson about 50 years ago and have since lived here and in this vicinity. Interment was made in the old cemetery by the side of her husband. ***************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproducd in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ***************************************************************** Contributed by: Elayne