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James “Herbert” Riley

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James “Herbert” Riley

Birth
Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA
Death
11 Dec 1951 (aged 47)
Torrance County, New Mexico, USA
Burial
Estancia, Torrance County, New Mexico, USA Add to Map
Plot
Row 4 North 788/D
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Also Known As:
James Herbert Riley

Herbert Riley, a 41 year old school bus driver, fell dead of a heart attack on December 11, 1951, after summoning aid for his snow bound bus. Mr. Riley died near the home of Felipe Torres, where he stopped to get help to move the stalled vehicle out of deep snow.

On the bus was one student. Mr. Riley had driven from the Ewing District to Estancia for several years. Peace Justice C M Milboum said Riley apparently became exhausted.

He leaves his widow and six children, including a four day old infant.
Also Known As:
James Herbert Riley

Herbert Riley, a 41 year old school bus driver, fell dead of a heart attack on December 11, 1951, after summoning aid for his snow bound bus. Mr. Riley died near the home of Felipe Torres, where he stopped to get help to move the stalled vehicle out of deep snow.

On the bus was one student. Mr. Riley had driven from the Ewing District to Estancia for several years. Peace Justice C M Milboum said Riley apparently became exhausted.

He leaves his widow and six children, including a four day old infant.

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  • Created by: Graveyard Walker
  • Added: Oct 2, 2010
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59513589/james-riley: accessed ), memorial page for James “Herbert” Riley (7 Jul 1904–11 Dec 1951), Find a Grave Memorial ID 59513589, citing Estancia Memorial Cemetery, Estancia, Torrance County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Graveyard Walker (contributor 47314881).