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Samuel Arthur Ryan 1884–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 October 1884

Birth Location: Jerome, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 5 April 1961

Death Location: Lost City, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Ryan

Mother: Rebecca Ryan

Spouse(s): Mary Riggleman

Children(s): Anna Ryan

The story of Samuel Arthur Ryan began in 1884 in Jerome, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America. In 1900, Samuel Arthur Ryan resided in Mathias, Hardy, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, Samuel Arthur Ryan resided in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA. Samuel Arthur Ryan married Mary Riggleman, and had children including Anna Mae Ryan. Samuel Arthur Ryan passed away in 1961 in Lost City, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Arthur Ryan began in 1884 in Jerome, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Samuel Arthur Ryan resided in Mathias, Hardy, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Samuel Arthur Ryan resided in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA.
  • Samuel Arthur Ryan married Mary Riggleman, and had children including Anna Mae Ryan.
  • Samuel Arthur Ryan passed away in 1961 in Lost City, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ryan
1859–1939
Birth Location: Jerome, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
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Rebecca Ryan
1861–1934
Birth Location: Mathias, Hardy County, West Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Riggleman
1901–1977
Birth Location: Virginia
MR

Children(s)

Anna Ryan
1922–1993
Birth Location: Lost City, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Samuel Ryan's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Ryan
1884–1961
Birth Place: Jerome, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
John Benjamin Ryan
1859–1939
Jerome, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
Rebecca Ryan
1861–1934
Mathias, Hardy County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Amos Ryan
1831–1913
Edinburg, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Leana Miller
1827–1901
Virginia
Jacob Mathias
1831–1896
Mathias, Hardy, West Virginia, United States
Lydia (Ann) Delawder
1826–1902
Lost River, Hardy, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Ryan
1800–1875
Hannah Ryan
1802–1840
Jacob Miller
1788–1853
Mary Dellinger
1790–1850
John Mathias
1804–1867
Susanna Fitzwater
1804–1889
John Sr
1798–1890
Jane Jenkins
1805–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ryan
1750–1821
Elizabeth Dodson
1751–1865
John Bowers
1773–1832
Mary Miller
1782–1859
Barbara Dispanet
1774–1830
George Sr.
1768–1857
Mary Moyer
1773–1856
Abraham Sr
1768–1841
Barbara Lichliter
1775–1860

Samuel Ryan's Descendants

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Samuel (Arthur) Ryan (24 October 1884–5 April 1961) m. Mary Riggleman (24 Aug 1901–4 January 1977)
  1. 1. Anna (Mae) Ryan 1922–1993 m. Owen (Ellsworth) Weaver 1916–1951
    1. 1. Helen (Ann) Weaver 1943–1995
    2. 2. Owen (Ellsworth Weaver) Jr 1941–1941

Samuel Ryan's Timeline

10 Records

1884
24 October 1884
Birth of Samuel Arthur Ryan in Jerome, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
Jerome, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 16
Samuel Arthur Ryan resided here in Mathias, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
Mathias, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Samuel Arthur Ryan resided here in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
1922
1922
Age 38
Samuel Arthur Ryan resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 46
Samuel Arthur Ryan resided here in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Samuel Arthur Ryan resided here in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia
Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 56
Samuel Arthur Ryan resided here in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 58
Samuel Arthur Ryan resided here in Lost City, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
Lost City, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
1961
5 April 1961
Age 77
Death of Samuel Arthur Ryan in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
1962
29 Jun 1962
Age 78
Samuel Arthur Ryan - Probate in Marion, West Virginia, USA
Marion, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 October 1884
    Event Place: Jerome, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04407; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 16-3
    [3] Shenandoah County, Virginia Births, 1878-90
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1955; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 57
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342269
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Hardy; Roll: 1992484
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mathias, Hardy, West Virginia; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241759
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mathias, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mathias, Hardy, West Virginia; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241759

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1955; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 57

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342269

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04407; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 16-3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04407; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 16-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lost City, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hardy, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Hardy; Roll: 1992484

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 April 1961
    Event Place: Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Marion County); Probate Place: Marion, West Virginia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lost City, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1962
    Event Place: Marion, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Marion County); Probate Place: Marion, West Virginia
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