Charles Riley

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Charles Riley (July 14, 1849 – December 22, 1894)[1] was the County Judge, the head executive, for Colorado County, Texas.

Judge Riley is known for his involvement in a court case in which he was accused of drinking on the job. This case is formally known as "Criminal Cause File No. 1698: State of Texas v. Charles Riley (1879) drunkenness in office."[2] In his role as County Judge, on January 8, 1881 Judge Riley married Paul Machemehl to Hermine Brune, the daughter of Louis Brune of Frelsburg, Texas. [3] [4] [5]. Judge Riley has been described as "an old and respected citizen" of Columbus, Texas. [6].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Columbus Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery, Colorado County, Texas
  2. ^ Criminal Cause Files
  3. ^ Footprints of Five Generations
  4. ^ Marriage Records
  5. ^ STRUSS
  6. ^ Colorado County Obituaries
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