YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ernest Leonard Ryan 1921–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1921

Birth Location: West Ham, Essex, England

Death Date: 29 Nov 1941

Death Location: At Sea

Father: Joseph Ryan

Mother: Edith Wickham

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Ernest Leonard Ryan was born in 1921 in West Ham, Essex, England, the child of Joseph Ryan And Edith Wickham. Ernest Leonard Ryan passed away in 1941 in At Sea.

Find more search results for Ernest Ryan
ER

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Ernest Leonard Ryan was born in 1921 in West Ham, Essex, England, the child of Joseph Ryan And Edith Wickham.
  • Ernest Leonard Ryan passed away in 1941 in At Sea.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ernest Ryan's Ancestors

Self
Ernest Ryan
1921–1941
Birth Place: West Ham, Essex, England
Parents
Joseph Ryan
1893–1969
9 Davis St, Poplar, Essex, England
Edith Wickham
1892–1973
28 Hemsworth Street, Canning Town, Essex, England
Grandparents
William Wickham
1855–1909
26 Henry Street, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England
Sarah (Elizabeth) Kain
1855–1930
10 Rich Street, Limehouse, Stepney, London, England
Great-Grandparents
James Wickham
1825–1880
Sarah Robinson
1820–1868
Thomas Kain
1819–1865
Mary McCall
1819–1895
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Wickham
1788–1863
Elizabeth Finch
1796–1869
Thomas Robinson
1804–
Mary Cox
1804–
Thomas Kain
1791–1849
Mary Fergason
1793–1838
Joseph McCall
1797–1859
Jane Knight
1799–1834

Ernest Ryan's Timeline

3 Records

1921
Jan 1921
Birth of Ernest Leonard Ryan in West Ham, Essex, England
West Ham, Essex, England
1941
29 Nov 1941
Age 20
Death of Ernest Leonard Ryan in The North Sea 53°11′N 1°07′E
The North Sea 53°11′N 1°07′E
1941
29 Nov 1941
Age 20
Burial of Ernest Leonard Ryan in At Sea
At Sea

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1921
    Event Place: West Ham, Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947, Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Author: Peter Singlehurst; Series Title: British Commonwealth War Graves Registers, 1914-1918; Archive Name: London, United Kingdom
    [2] England & Wales, Birth Index, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Reference: Volume 4a, Page 360
    [3] UK, Shipping and Seamen WWI and WWII Rolls of Honour, 1914-1945, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Shipping and Seamen Rolls of Honour WWI and WWII; Class: BT 339; Piece: 4; Piece Description: Piece 4 (1939 - 1947)
    [4] UK, Merchant Seamen Deaths, 1939 -1953, National Maritime Museum; Greenwich, England; Merchant Seamen Deaths at Sea

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1941
    Event Place: The North Sea 53°11′N 1°07′E
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947, Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Author: Peter Singlehurst; Series Title: British Commonwealth War Graves Registers, 1914-1918; Archive Name: London, United Kingdom
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [3] UK, Shipping and Seamen WWI and WWII Rolls of Honour, 1914-1945, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Shipping and Seamen Rolls of Honour WWI and WWII; Class: BT 339; Piece: 4; Piece Description: Piece 4 (1939 - 1947)
    [4] UK, Merchant Seamen Deaths, 1939 -1953, National Maritime Museum; Greenwich, England; Merchant Seamen Deaths at Sea

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1941
    Event Place: At Sea
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947, Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Author: Peter Singlehurst; Series Title: British Commonwealth War Graves Registers, 1914-1918; Archive Name: London, United Kingdom
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE