John G. Riley Collection

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John G. Riley was born on September 24, 1857 in Leon County to the union of Sarah and James Riley. Born an enslaved African, Riley grew up in “slave quarters” located behind the Knott House in downtown Tallahassee. It is believed that Riley was self-educated, but further research shows Professor Riley did study at colleges and universities. Professor Riley went on to teach in Wakulla, Gadsden, and Leon counties in Florida as well as serving as principal to Lincoln Academy in Tallahassee. In addition to being a distinguished educator, Professor Riley was also a successful businessman. After building his home on East Jefferson Street in Tallahassee, Professor Riley began to buy and sell property in the capital city. His business dealings would yield profits for years after his death. The collection contains a biographical history of John G. Riley. This includes a brief history of property records, family genealogies, and a 1915 copy of Who’s Who, which cites Professor Riley.

Physical Location

John Gilmore Riley Collection, John G. Riley House Archives, Tallahassee Community College Library, Tallahassee, Florida.

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1960-1962 John G. Riley Estate Final Returns

Accounting of final receipts and disbursements of the John G. Riley Estate, of which the Tallahassee Bank and Trust Company was the administrator.
1954-1960 John G. Riley Estate Annual Returns

Annual accounting of receipts and disbursements of the John G. Riley Estate, of which the Tallahassee Bank and Trust Company was the administrator.
The Tallahassee Bank and Trust Company et al, vs Mozerna B. Riley

Documents regarding a suit brought against John G. Riley's widow, Mozerna B. Riley, regarding the possession of his estate following his death. The plaintiffs were The Tallahassee Bank and Trust Company and his surviving children.
Probate of John G. Riley Estate

Probate of John G. Riley's Will, including receipts of heirs.
Debts of John G. Riley Estate

Debts of the John G. Riley Estate, including hospital bills, funeral service bills, and claims against the estate.
Tallahassee Democrat Estate of John G. Riley Legal Ads

Record of legal ads published by the Tallahassee Democrat in the matter of the Estate of John G. Riley. Includes ads for a notice to creditors, a notice of the administrator of the estate's filing of the final returns of the estate, and a notice of the administrator of the estate's filing of its final report of the estate.
Appraisal of John G. Riley Estate

The official legal and financial appraisal of John G. Riley's estate following his death.
John G. Riley Deposition

A signed legal deposition wherein John G. Riley swears his personal acquaintance with the Hardy Croom family history and his knowledge of its sole surviving heirs.
Racial Inequalities in Education

NAACP publication covering racial inequalities in education across the United States.
John Gilmore Riley Chapter

Notes on a chapter about John G. Riley in an unknown publication. Information concerns Riley's biography and his relations within the Tallahassee community.