David Ririe

David Ririe was born November 21, 1860 in Weber County, Utah to James Ririe and Ann Boyack. He married Leah Ann Lovell on September 14, 1893 in Logan, Utah. They had eight children: David, Joseph Hyrum, Elizabeth Ann, James Edmond, George Franklin, Parley Alexander, Eldon Clyde, and Sylvia Ellen.

David moved to Idaho around 1890. His influence was instrumental in getting the right-of-ways required to build the railroad through his community. To recognize his efforts, the town of Ririe was named in his honor. He served as a bishop, justice of the peace, water-master and was a stockholder in many of the early businesses.

David died on July 3, 1919 and is buried in the Ririe Shelton-Cemetery.

David Ririe Family History Written about David Ririe: • My Personal Reflections on the Life of Grandfather David Ririe by David Ririe • The Life Story of David Ririe by Elizabeth Ririe Hoggan • From the book History of Idaho • Idaho Falls Post Register Article: Ririe named for pioneers first homesteading area • Idaho Falls Post Register Article: Riries thrive by hard work, thrift Written by David Ririe: • Letters from David Ririe • A money order receipt sent to David Ririe Have something else written by or about David Ririe? Let us know about it, and share it with the family!

David Ririe and Leah Ann Lovell around 1895 The Ririe home that was built in 1906 and still stands today