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Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
Reiley, James
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Description area
Dates of existence
1784-1841
History
The Reverend James Reiley (1784-1841) was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 1784, the son of Cornelius and Abigail Reiley. His parents and his wife's parents were among the early Episcopalians in Pennsylvania. He was converted in 1804, admitted in 1807, and was effective (with the exception of two years) until 1841. He was a member of the Baltimore Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church for thirty-four years. Reverend Reiley was in charge of the Saint Mary's Circuit when he died on September 28, 1841.