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Rial Genealogy

Rita Kay Rial Holthoff (View posts)
Posted: 29 Nov 1999 2:54PM GMT
I am looking for information about my great-great grandfather, Samuel Adam Rial, born
9-14-1837. Information I have received says he was born in PA. He came to AR at some point, but I am not sure when. He had two brothers, Henry and John, but no one knows anything more about them. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Information I have found on this shows that he registered under the name of Adam Samuel Rial. He died in Aspen, CO on 1-3-1891. Information about him prior to coming to AR has been very hard to find. I have managed to find out quite a bit after that time. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Danielle (Rial) McGrath (View posts)
Posted: 24 Dec 1999 2:40PM GMT
That sounds like my family line. My father told me that we came from PA before they went to AR which is where my father was born. I haven't gotten much help from my family. My dad is dieing and my brother has all the paperwork in storage. I do Know that my Grandfathers namd was Leonard Coker Rial and my granmothers name was Bertie I think Williams my mother wasn't sure about her maiden name. So anything you have would be great. Danielle

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Rita Kay Rial Holthoff (View posts)
Posted: 23 Jan 2000 10:39AM GMT
Hi, Danielle! I am sorry it has taken so long to get back to you, but I have had computer problems and am also in the process of changing internet service providers.
I have been researching the descendants and ancestors of Samuel Adam Rial for about 2 years now. I am a rookie at this, but it has been quite fun as well as frustrating at times. I know how you feel about not getting much cooperation from other family members, but don't give up. It will be worth it in the end. As a matter of fact, those who were so unwilling to help will enjoy it, also.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to find any information about Samuel Adam Rial's ancestors and information about his descendants comes sporadically. Here is what I have found so far that will help you in your search:
Samuel Adam Rial, b. 9/14/1837 in ? d. 1/3/1891 in Aspen, Pitkin Co., CO married to Mary Catherine Larkin, b. 11/4/1841 in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC d. 1/11/1897 buried in Enon Cemetery, Drew Co., AR. They were married in 1861. According to information I have they had four children: William David Rial, b. 3/28/1865 d. 3/23/1949, buried in Lone Sassafras Cem., Drew Co., AR; James Alvin (my Great-grandfather); Mary Catherine "Mollie"; and Samuel Percy. While looking over some papers I had printed from a rootsweb.c website I also noticed a Henry listed as a 5th child. For some reason I did not have this information before. William David Rial,
"Willie", as he was known to the family married 3 times. The 1st time to Adelade Clementina Golding, then to Emma Dee Daniel and then Ella Taylor. It is said he had children by all 3 marriages, but I do not know who goes with who. William David Rial had 7 children, 6 males and 1 female. Three of those children were dead at the time that I got this info. They were: Willie Belle Rial, Richard Hanson Rial and your grandfather, Leonard Coker Rial, b. 3/4/1906 d. 6/27/1980. Your grandfather was born in Ladelle, Drew Co., AR and died in Chowchilla, Madera Co., CA.
In July, 1988 there was a RIAL Family Reunion in Monticello, AR. I remember a lot of people being there. I also remember being so surprised at the number of people that I did not know. I also remember people coming up to me and saying "You must be Etta's daughter, you look so much like her!"
Of course, I did not know who Etta was at the time, so I asked my father and he said it was my great-grandmother Rial, who I knew, she died when I was young, but I had never heard her referred to as "Etta". Later he brought me an old tin-type picture of her.
I could go on and on, but I better not. I hope this had been some help to you. Keep in touch. I'm sure we can compare share other information over the course of time.
I am sorry to hear of your father's poor health.
Go through e-mail next time if you have it.
Rita Kay Rial Holthoff
tyro97@gte.net
tyro97@seark.net

Re: John Rial

Posted: 10 May 2001 12:30PM GMT
Edited: 5 Oct 2001 1:14PM GMT
Recently in searching for info on my grandfather I noticed an inquiry on a Samuel Adam Rial listed a John Rial as a brother. My Grandfather moved from Ky into Indiana in the mid 1800's my granmother was born 1880 and I have found little else on him. Is it possible he is the brother to Samuel Adam and if he is please can I have any info you might have on the rial ancestry. I would deeply appreciate any info you can give me.

Re: John Rial

Posted: 9 Jul 2001 1:24AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: RIAL/LARKIN
Samuel Adam RIAL was born in PA on 9/14/1837. I am not sure where. He came to AR in the late 50's or early 60's by stagecoach. He married Mary Catherine LARKIN around 1861 in Drew Co., AR. The only thing we know about his family is that he was supposed to have brothers named Henry and John. Beyond that I am unsure. A census record for a Adam S. Ryal in PA shows him having brothers with these names and shows the Adam S. to be of the correct age if born in 1837. And Samuel Adam RIAL did enlist in the Civil War as Adam S. Rial. But I am not sure of anything further when it comes to the brothers and sisters or parents of Samuel Adam RIAL

Re: John Rial

Frances Heltzel (View posts)
Posted: 31 Jan 2002 3:27PM GMT
Classification: Query
Searching for Larkin Bun Ryal, Oklahoma from Missouri, was interested that you have a Mary Catherine LARKIN and wondering if there is a significance between the two names. Please email me so we can discuss. Thank you.

Re: John Rial

Posted: 23 Sep 2002 5:24PM GMT
Classification: Query
Samuel Adam RIAL married Mary Catherine LARKIN in Drew
Co., AR. Please contact me by private e-mail. Thanks.

Re: John Rial

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 3:05AM GMT
Classification: Query
LARKIN BUN RYAL WAS MY GREAT GRANDFATHER. LET ME KNOW WHAT INFO YOU ARE NEEDING

Re: Rial

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 11:08PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Rial
I have some info from my dad's records. He has a William Rial as the father for Adam Samuel Rial. The only other information is that William was born in Pennsylvania.
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