Mary Ann Riley, daughter of Patrick Riley (b-Ireland) and Rose Kiernan (b-Ireland), on this date in 1871. Mary Ann, who never married, worked for many years as a “winder” at Narrow Fabrics in Pawtucket. The company was one of the world’s largest manufacturers of shoelaces.

Mary Ann resided at 181 South Bend Street, Pawtucket (right across from what is now McCoy Stadium). She, and some of her siblings, lived at the South Bend Street address for quite a few years. It was her home when she passed away at the age of 71, on December 27, 1942.