Riley Family Plot
The center tombstone is that of James W Riley; toward the right is the tombstone of James' 2nd wife, Clara Marsh. Martha Nichols Riley, James 1st wife, is interred at his left; the gravesite of their daughter, Elsie C Riley (b. 9 Dec 1883, d. 19 Nov 1884) is located toward the left of Martha's tombstone.
Obituary of Martha Riley
Cassopolis Vigilant, 4-23-1903
Mrs James Riley died at her home, three and one-half miles west of town (Marcellus) on Sunday night from dropsy. She was about fifty-eight years old and had been a sufferer for many months. Besides her husband, she leaves several sons and daughters. The funeral was held at the residence on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by A.M. Moore, a Spiritualist from Chicago.
Descendants of James W Riley and Martha Nichols