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REMER, Jonathan

On Monday morning, Sept. 21, after a short illness, Jonathan Remer, aged 71 years, 3 months and 7 days. The relatives and friends of the family

are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 1 1/2 o'clock, from the Dutch Reformed Church, in J st., Greenpoint, without further invitation. New York Times, Sept. 23, 1857. Submitted by Amanda.

RIDLEY, Maria

In this City, on Monday, Sept 14, after a long and severe illness, Maria, wife of John Ridley, and daughter of the late John Robinson, in the 63d

year of her age. The friends and relatives of the family, of her son, J. M., and son-in-law, Rufus E. Crane, are respectfully invited to attend her funeral tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from her late residence, No. 131 5th av., without further notice. Services at Christ Church, 18th St., west of 5th av., at 3 1/2 o'clock, The remains will be taken to Greenwood Cemetery. New York Times Sept. 15, 1857. Submitted by Amanda.

RILEY, Jacob R.
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Name of Deceased: JACOB R. RILEY
State: NY
Newspaper: The New York Times
Submitters Name: John A. Riggs
Obit: JACOB R. RILEY DIES AT 92.
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Mexican War Veteran Was Oldest
Customs Inspector When He Retired

Jacob Rich Riley, one of the last survivors of the Mexican War, during which he served as a Sergeant of the old Second New York Regiment, died on Thursday at his home, 340 West Twelfth Street, in his ninety-third year. He was born here in the Fourth Ward, and when he retired was the oldest Customs Inspector in the New York branch of the service. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and his more remote ancestors fought the Indians. His son, Winfield Scott Riley, is a member of the Twenty-second Regiment, N. G. N. Y.
Mr. Riley went with his regiment from this port to Vera Cruz in the bark Jubilee, and from there the United States troops under General Winfield Scott, marched on Mexico City. He fought through the battles at Contreras, Turrubusco, and Cerro Gordo, being wounded in the last. His regiment was commanded by Colonel Walter B. Burnett, and was in active service for three years before it came home to New York. Mr. Riley was a member of the Exempt Firemen and of several other organizations.
The New York Times
Published: September 30, 1916

RINGGOLD
Col. Ringgold of the 103d New York Volunteers, killed on the 3d of May at Suffolk, while gallantlyleading his regiment, after lying in state at the City Hall for two days, was buried with funeral honors on the 13th of May. His remains were escorted to Greenwood by the New York Hussars, the 5th regiment,N. Y. N. G. and Hawkins's Zouaves. [Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 05/30/1863, Submitted by Candi]

ROACH, Capt. John
New York, June 2

Yesterday afternoon a quarrel arose between Capt. John Roach of the brig Hawke, at the quarantine ground, and his mate. After insulting and calling each other many hard names, they agreed to settle the dispute with pistols on the deck of the vessel, which terminated in the death of Capt. Roach. He was shot through the head. -- E. P.The mate was immediately arrested by the Health Officer, brought to this city and delivered to the civil authority.

June 3

The following are the particulars of the late unfortunate affair on board the Hawke, as reported to the Coroner: When Capt. Roach returned on board, he enquired of the mate if he had performed certain duties as directed, in counting some sticks of logwood; the man replied that “he had weighted them but had not taken the count,” and declared, that he (the captain) had not directed them to be counted. The captain affirmed that he had directed them to be counted and called the mate a liar! The lie was returned - upon which the captain pulled the mate by the nose and called him a man of no spirit! The mate replied bring your pistols and I will convince you that I am a man of spirit.” The captain immediately brought a pair of pistols out of the cabin, and presenting one to the mate he said, “There is a loaded pistol for you, mine is not loaded - take your distance! The mate went forward and said “captain are you ready?” The other replied “fire and be damned.” Upon which he did fire and shot the captain through the head. [The Centinel, Gettysburg, PA, June 14 1809. Submitted by Nancy P.]

ROBE, Paulina
Suicide with Arsenic
   On Thursday Coroner O’DONNELL held an inquest, at No. 348 Water-street, upon the body of PAULINA ROBE, a young woman aged, 19, who committed suicide by taking arsenic. In personal appearance deceased was more than ordinarily beautiful, and had at one time been in very good circumstances, but poverty urged her to destroy herself.
   Louisa Holdz, being duly sworn, says: I reside at No. 384 Water-street; I have known PAULINA ROBE, now lying dead, about five weeks; I met her in Hamilton-street; she told me she was very poor and wanted lodging; I took compassion on her destitute condition and took her to my house, No. 10 Hamilton-street; she was a cripple, wanting the use of one hand; she died yesterday afternoon about 4 o’clock; just before her death she told me she had taken poison.
   Louisa Bing, being duly sworn, says: About two weeks ago I went with the deceased to a drug store in Division-street; she there asked for sixpence worth of poison, and the druggist asked her what she intended to do with it; she told him she was annoyed with mice, which eat up everything in her place; the druggist cautioned her against exposing it where children could get it; I have known deceased for the past year, and often given her clothing and food.
   Philip O’Hanlon, M.D., being duly sworn, says: I have made a post-mortem examination of the body of the deceased, now lying dead at this place; I found the stomach in a highly congested state, large particles of arsenic undissolved, which was the cause of death.
   The Jury rendered a verdict of death caused by taking arsenic.
[The New York Times, June 2, 1855. Transcribed by Melissa.]

ROBERSON, William

In this City, on Friday, Sept. 25, of consumption, William Roberson, aged 37 years and 9 months. The friends of the family, and the members of Engine Company No. 29, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from the residence of his brother, No. 97 Charles st., on Sunday afternoon, at 1 o'clock. New York Times, Sept. 26, 1857. Submitted by Amanda.

ROBINSON, Ann

In this City, on Sunday, Sept. 27, Ann, wife of Samuel Robinson, aged 34 years. The friends of the family, also the members of Jackson Lodge No. 5, A. P. A., and the members of Naval Lodge, No. 69 F. and A. M., are requested to attend the funeral, from her late residence, No. 320 8th av.,

this (Monday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock. New York Times, Sept. 28, 1857. Submitted by Amanda.

ROGERS, Rev. Doct. John

Died at New York, on the 7th instant, in the 84th year of his age, the Rev. Doct. John Rogers, Senior Pastor of the

Presbyterian Churches of that city. [The Centinel, Gettysburg, PA, May 22 1811. Submitted by Nancy P.]

RUDYARD, Charlie Hollis

At Green Point, on Sunday morning, Sept. 27, Charlie Hollis, youngest son of Chrales W. and Charlotte M. Rudyard, aged 6 months and 26

days. The friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his parents, Javay st. near Franklin, (Green

Point) this (Monday) afternoon at 4 o'clock. The remains will be taken to Greenport, L. I. for interment. New York Times, Sept. 28, 1857. Submitted by Amanda.

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