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GEN Harrison W. Riley

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GEN Harrison W. Riley Veteran

Birth
Death
4 Nov 1874 (aged 69–70)
Burial
Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia, USA GPS-Latitude: 34.5270417, Longitude: -83.9888472
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"General" Riley was a wealthy Lumpkin County business. He owned a hotel and tavern in Dahlonega during the "Gold Rush."
He is considered one of Dahlonega's most colorful characters.

Inscription:
He was among the first settlers of Lumpkin County.
And for many years represented this county in the Legislature of Georgia.
Let his fault be burned with his bones.
Let his memory of virtures be cherished.
"General" Riley was a wealthy Lumpkin County business. He owned a hotel and tavern in Dahlonega during the "Gold Rush."
He is considered one of Dahlonega's most colorful characters.

Inscription:
He was among the first settlers of Lumpkin County.
And for many years represented this county in the Legislature of Georgia.
Let his fault be burned with his bones.
Let his memory of virtures be cherished.


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