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George Dumah Riley

1874 – 1935

American politician

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Lived 1874 – 1935 (aged 61). George Dumah Riley was an American politician.

George Dumah Riley (March 26, 1874 - June 18, 1935) was an American politician. He served as State Auditor of Mississippi from 1924 to 1928.

Early life George Dumah Riley was born in Hebron, Mississippi, on March 26, 1874. He was the son of Confederate veteran Edward Madison Riley and Zillah Berry Riley. He had four brothers: John F., S. Paul, J. Luke, and T. Jack, and a sister. He attended the public schools of his native Lawrence County as well as Simpson County. In 1931, Riley ran for State Insurance Commissioner. In 1935, he announced he was running for re-election. Riley died in office after a ten-day illness on June 18, 1935, in Jackson. J. H. Johnson was appointed by Governor Conner to succeed Riley as Insurance Commissioner.

Personal life Riley was an active Freemason, where he held offices at state and national levels. He was married to Lillie Amanda Dexter. They had three children: George Evans, Lillian Dyer, and Gertrude Inez.

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American politician (1874–1935)

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George Dumah Riley was born on 26 March 1874.

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George Dumah Riley died on 18 June 1935.

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George Dumah Riley was a politician.

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