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Cecil Ryan 1896–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1896

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 29 Jul 1992

Death Location: Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Daniel Ryan

Mother: Ellen Ryan

Spouse(s): Horace Cowen

Children(s): William Cowen, Harriet Cowan, Horace Cowen

In 1896, Cecil Ryan entered the world in Illinois, born to Daniel J Ryan And Ellen Ryan. In 1900, Cecil Ryan resided in Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA. Cecil Ryan married Horace Payne Cowen, and had children including Harriet Cowan, Horace Patrick Cowen, William Henry Cowen. Cecil Ryan passed away in 1992 in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Cecil Ryan entered the world in Illinois, born to Daniel J Ryan And Ellen Ryan.
  • In 1900, Cecil Ryan resided in Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA.
  • Cecil Ryan married Horace Payne Cowen, and had children including Harriet Cowan, Horace Patrick Cowen, William Henry Cowen.
  • Cecil Ryan passed away in 1992 in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Ryan
1864–1930
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Ellen Ryan
1866–1948
Birth Location: Scott Co , Illinois, USA
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Spouses(s)

Horace Cowen
1886–1973
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL
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Children(s)

William Cowen
1916–2003
Birth Location: Beardstown, Cass Co., IL
WC
Harriet Cowan
1918–2003
Birth Location: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
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Horace Cowen
1920–2006
Birth Location: Beardstown, Cass Co., IL
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Cecil Ryan's Ancestors

Self
Cecil Ryan
1896–1992
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Daniel J Ryan
1864–1930
Illinois, USA
Ellen Ryan
1866–1948
Scott Co , Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Joannes Ryan
1827–1901
Ireland
Catherine ('Kate') O'Donnell
1840–1872
Golden, Tipperary, Ireland
Michael (David) Lawless
1823–1880
County Louth, Ireland
Bridget (Della) Ring
1836–1916
Co. Limerick, Limerick, Munster, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Daniel, Ryan
1796–1865
Julia Caples
1800–1850
Jerry Ring
1813–1894
Mary Roche-Mahoney
1815–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Timothy 4GGF
1742–1826
Anne Boyle
1740–1836
Gulielmi Ring
1790–

Cecil Ryan's Descendants

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Cecil Ryan (1896–29 Jul 1992) m. Horace (Payne) Cowen (2 Jul 1886–May 1973)
  1. 1. William (Henry) Cowen 1916–2003 m. Dorothy (Marie) Wright 1913–2007
  2. 2. Harriet Cowan 1918–2003 m. Rufus (R) Vernon 1917–1986
  3. 3. Horace (Patrick) Cowen 1920–2006

Cecil Ryan's Timeline

11 Records

1896
23 Jan 1896
Birth of Cecil Ryan in Winchester, Scott Co., IL, USA
Winchester, Scott Co., IL, USA
1896
1896
Birth of Cecil Ryan in Illinois
Illinois
1900
1900
Age 4
Cecil Ryan resided here in Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Cecil Ryan resided here in Beardstown Ward 4, Cass, Illinois, USA
Beardstown Ward 4, Cass, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Cecil Ryan resided here in Beardstown Ward 4, Cass, Illinois, USA
Beardstown Ward 4, Cass, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Cecil Ryan resided here in Beardstown, Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
Beardstown, Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Cecil Ryan resided here in Beardstown, Cass, Illinois
Beardstown, Cass, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 44
Cecil Ryan resided here in Beardstown Township, Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
Beardstown Township, Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 54
Cecil Ryan resided here in Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
1973
1973
Age 77
Cecil Ryan resided here in Illinois
Illinois
1992
29 Jul 1992
Age 96
Death of Cecil Ryan in Beardstown, Cass Co., IL, USA
Beardstown, Cass Co., IL, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1896
    Event Place: Winchester, Scott Co., IL, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00764; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 9-11
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beardstown Ward 4, Cass, Illinois; Roll: T625_301; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 27
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340143
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois; Roll: 240; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0016
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois; Roll: 5713; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 9-16

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois; Roll: 240; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0016

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beardstown Ward 4, Cass, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beardstown Ward 4, Cass, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beardstown Ward 4, Cass, Illinois; Roll: T625_301; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 27

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beardstown, Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340143

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00764; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 9-11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beardstown Township, Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00764; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 9-11

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Beardstown, Cass, Illinois; Roll: 5713; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 9-16

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1973
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1992
    Event Place: Beardstown, Cass Co., IL, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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