Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Riley, James H. April 10, 1844 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Riley, James H., Little Falls, was born in Syracuse, N. Y., April 10, 1844. He
received a good common school education and when eighteen years of age became 
identified with the carrying trade on the Erie canal, and after working for 
some years became the owner of boats, continuing in this business for twenty-
eight years.   In 1861 he enlisted in the 11th New York Cavalry, which was 
General Scott's body-guard, and afterwards President Abraham Lincoln's.  After 
the war Riley returned and engaged in the rolling-mill business.  About seven 
years ago he assumed control of the Mohawk Valley Hotel, which he has 
conducted successfully ever since.   He is a member of Galpin Post No. 19, G. 
A. R.   He married Nancy M. France, and they have two children.

Additional Comments:
source:
History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of 
its citizens
edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard
Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893
550 p., 276 p. : ill., maps, ports.

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