Re: Harrison W. Riley of Person Co., NC & Lumpkin Co., GA
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Re: Harrison W. Riley of Person Co., NC & Lumpkin Co., GA
Barbara Sams 12/23/03
I have never been able to determine the name of Harrison W. Riley's father although there was a William H. Riley in Lumpkin Co. in the 1830s.He may have been the father or brother of Harrison as they had business dealings.William H. Riley purchased one half of Dahlonega town lot #113 in 1835 and erected a tavern.Jesse L. Riley (Harrison's brother) bought it in 1837 and sold it to Harrison in 1841.Harrison built his famed Eagle Hotel directly across the street.Riley is one of the most intriguing pioneers of North GA. that I have ever researched.He had more women, children, money, gold, land and slaves than anyone around.