The Risley Family Association
The Risley, Wrisley, and Rizley descendants of Richard Risley Sr. in America.
A nonprofit, private, national organization preserving the history and genealogy of the Risley family.
Founded July 31, 1889, at Madison Lake, Madison, NY.
RFA Events
Mark your calendar!
A regional Risley Family Reunion is planned for August 30, 2025 at 1pm, located in Oklahoma City, OK.
*Register here*
Previous Risley Family Reunions
2024 Reunion
Fredonia, NY
The Risley Family Association 2024 reunion was held in upstate New York. A good time was had by all as we visited the Barker Museum for a local presentation, Risley mansions on Risley St., and the Liberty Vineyards & winery to name a few of the attractions.
2022 Reunion
Somers Point, NJ
The Risley Family Association 2022 reunion was a rousing success thanks to our hosts, John Risley, his wife Dawn, and sons John and Harold, who went above and beyond to make our visit memorable and enjoyable. The hard work of our Risley Association officers, assisted by their family members, contributed to well-organized meetings and a welcoming atmosphere.
2019 Reunion
East Hartford, CT
Those who gathered in Hartford, CT. for our RFA Reunion had a wonderful time! We visited with old and new friends, hosted wonderful talks and visited early Risley homes and cemeteries. We even received government recognition!
RFA Artifacts
Risley Homestead Northfield, NJ
One of two remaining 18th century houses in Atlantic County, NJ.
Risley
Channel
Risley Channel is a channel in Atlantic County, NJ and has an elevation of 3 feet.
It is situated north of Seaview Harbor, close to Lone Cedar Island.