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William James Ryan 1880 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1880

Birth Location: Brushton, Franklin, New York

Death Date: 27 Jan 1930

Death Location: Saranac Lake, Franklin, New York

Father: James Ryan

Mother: Mary Bishop

Spouse(s): Ida Davis

Children(s): Kenneth Ryan, Floyd Ryan, Irene Ryan, Bernice Ryan, Mayfred Ryan, Elsie Ryan, George Ryan, Katherine Ryan, Gertrude Ryan, Robert Ryan

In 1880, William James Ryan entered the world in Brushton, Franklin, New York, born to James Ryan and Mary Lucy Bishop. In 1880, William James Ryan resided in Moira, Franklin, New York. In 1880, William James Ryan resided in Moira, Franklin, New York, USA. William James Ryan married Ida Mae Davis, and had children including Kenneth G Ryan, Floyd J Ryan, Irene Pearl Ryan, Bernice E Ryan, Mayfred V Ryan, Elsie May Ryan, George William Ryan, Katherine Elizabeth Ryan, Gertrude Loretta Ryan, Robert Clarence Ryan. William James Ryan passed away in 1930 in Saranac Lake, Franklin, New York.

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Biography

  • In 1880, William James Ryan entered the world in Brushton, Franklin, New York, born to James Ryan and Mary Lucy Bishop.
  • In 1880, William James Ryan resided in Moira, Franklin, New York.
  • In 1880, William James Ryan resided in Moira, Franklin, New York, USA.
  • William James Ryan married Ida Mae Davis, and had children including Kenneth G Ryan, Floyd J Ryan, Irene Pearl Ryan, Bernice E Ryan, Mayfred V Ryan, Elsie May Ryan, George William Ryan, Katherine Elizabeth Ryan, Gertrude Loretta Ryan, Robert Clarence Ryan.
  • William James Ryan passed away in 1930 in Saranac Lake, Franklin, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ryan
1841 –
Birth Location: Ireland
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Mary Bishop
1849 – 1883
Birth Location: New York
MB

Spouses(s)

Ida Davis
1890 – 1954
Birth Location: Norfolk, St. Lawrence, New York
ID

Children(s)

Kenneth Ryan
1909 –
Birth Location: Massena, St Lawrence, New York
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Floyd Ryan
1912 – 1969
Birth Location: Bombay, Franklin, New York
FR
Irene Ryan
1915 – 1988
Birth Location: Massena, New York
IR
Bernice Ryan
1918 – 1957
Birth Location: Massena, St Lawrence, New York
BR
Mayfred Ryan
1921 – 1985
Birth Location: New York
MR
Elsie Ryan
1922 – 1963
Birth Location: Massena, St Lawrence, New York
ER
George Ryan
1924 – 1989
Birth Location: Massena, St Lawrence, New York
GR
Katherine Ryan
1926 – 2004
Birth Location: Massena, St Lawrence, New York
KR
Gertrude Ryan
1928 – 2000
Birth Location: Massena, St Lawrence, New York
GR
Robert Ryan
1929 – 2007
Birth Location: Massena, St Lawrence, New York
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William Ryan's Ancestors

Self
William Ryan
1880 – 1930
Birth Place: Brushton, Franklin, New York
Parents
James Ryan
1841 –
Ireland
Mary (Lucy) Bishop
1849 – 1883
New York
Grandparents
John Ryan
1807 – 1887
Tipperary, Ireland
Mary (Elenora) Donahoe
1813 –
Killaveny, Wicklow, Ireland
William Bishop
1822 – 1860
New York
Elizabeth (Betsey Laura) Chase
1825 – 1874
Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Patrick Ryan
1787 – 1871
Bridget Doherty
1790 – 1871
James Donahoe
1778 –
Mary Gregan
1780 –
Eleazer Bishop
1789 – 1875
Lucy Burgess
1803 – 1864
Aaron Chase
1809 – 1865
Mary Whitcomb
1809 – 1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Ryan
1751 –
Mary Bealy
1756 –
Doherty
Eleazer Bishop
1745 – 1811
Ebenezer Burgess
1768 – 1834
Mary Hale
1771 – 1815
Simeon Chase
1758 – 1847
Jemima Holden
1772 –
Silas Whitcomb
1771 –
Sarah Brown
1776 – 1851

William Ryan's Descendants

1.
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William (James) Ryan (10 Jan 1880 – 27 Jan 1930) m. Ida (Mae) Davis (14 Aug 1890 – 24 Aug 1954)
  1. 1. Kenneth (G) Ryan (28 Dec 1909 – )
  2. 2. Floyd (J) Ryan (10 Aug 1912 – 28 Jun 1969) m. Beatrice Burnell (22 Mar 1910 – 5 Oct 1987)
    1. 1. Robert (James) Ryan (22 Apr 1931 – 26 Aug 2000) m. Marie (Elaine) Reid (6 May 1937 – 27 Sep 2018)
      1. 1. Merri (Lynn) Ryan (abt 1959 – ) m. Stephen Lomax
        1. 1. Megan Lomax
        2. 2. Daniel Lomax
        3. 3. Adam Lomax
      2. 2. Sue Ryan m. Jim Corbett
        1. 1. Conor Corbett
        2. 2. Brendan Corbett
        3. 3. Sean Corbett
      3. 3. Dianne Ryan m. Mark Jackson
        1. 1. Nicholas Jackson
        2. 2. Alexander Jackson
        3. 3. Gregory Jackson
        4. 4. M ((mjacks12)) Jackson
    2. 2. Floyd (James) Ryan (21 Aug 1932 – 6 Feb 2001) m. Dorothy (A) Conklin (16 Mar 1934 – )
      1. 1. Maureen Ryan
      2. 2. Syd Ryan
        1. 1. Christopher Ryan
      3. 3. Floyd Ryan
      4. 4. Shawn Ryan
      5. 5. Debra Jenkins
  3. 3. Irene (Pearl) Ryan (10 Aug 1915 – 5 Apr 1988) m. Frank (Authur) Rabetoy (22 Nov 1909 – ) m. Edward (J St) Louis (abt 1909 – 5 Nov 1965)
    1. 1. Carol m. Pitts
  4. 4. Bernice (E) Ryan (1 Sep 1918 – 27 Apr 1957) m. Raymond LaShomb
  5. 5. Mayfred (V) Ryan (abt 1921 – 1985) m. Walter (J) Reardon (25 Jun 1916 – 6 Jun 1974)
    1. 1. Roger Reardon
    2. 2. William Reardon
  6. 6. Elsie (May) Ryan (20 Dec 1922 – 6 Dec 1963) m. Timothy (Heyward) Gonyea ( – 30 Jan 2001)
    1. 1. Timothy (Heyward) Gonyea (17 Aug 1948 – ) m. Gail (Elmira) Trumble m. Bettie (Sue) Wilson (15 Sep 1945 – )
  7. 7. George (William) Ryan (21 Dec 1924 – 20 Jun 1989) m. Theresa (E) Farmer (28 Dec 1928 – Feb 1995)
    1. 1. Nancy (L) Ryan (3 Jun 1947 – ) m. William (R) French (28 Mar 1945 – )
      1. 1. Richard French
    2. 2. Larry (D) Ryan (7 Aug 1950 – 9 May 1987) m. Joanne (M) Ryan
      1. 1. Christopher Ryan
      2. 2. Larry (D) Ryan
    3. 3. Edward Ryan (1955 – )
    4. 4. Randy Ryan (1960 – )
    5. 5. Charlene Ryan (1968 – ) m. Chris Crump
      1. 1. Jennifer (Leigh) Crump (4 Dec 1988 – )
    6. 6. Faye Ryan m. Bateman
    7. 7. Patricia Ryan m. Abraham Gonyou
    8. 8. Thomas Ryan
    9. 9. Kenneth Ryan
    10. 10. George Ryan
    11. 11. James Ryan
  8. 8. Katherine (Elizabeth) Ryan (24 Aug 1926 – 7 Jun 2004) m. Norbert Howe
  9. 9. Gertrude (Loretta) Ryan (3 Sep 1928 – 28 Jul 2000) m. Lloyd (H St) Louis (15 July 1923 – 6 June 1989)
    1. 1. Carol (St) Louis (abt 1952 – ) m. Pitts
    2. 2. Lloyd (F St) Louis (29 Aug 1952 – )
    3. 3. Marlene (St) Louis
    4. 4. Melody (St) Louis m. McCormick
  10. 10. Robert (Clarence) Ryan (27 Nov 1929 – 19 Sep 2007) m. Harriett Ryan

William Ryan's Timeline

9 Records

1880
10 Jan 1880
Birth of William James Ryan in Brushton, Franklin, New York
Brushton, Franklin, New York
1880
1880
William James Ryan resided here in Moira, Franklin, New York
Moira, Franklin, New York
1880
1880
William James Ryan resided here in Moira, Franklin, New York, USA
Moira, Franklin, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
William James Ryan resided here in Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York
Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York
1915
1 Jun 1915
Age 35
William James Ryan resided here in Massena, St Lawrence, New York
Massena, St Lawrence, New York
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
William James Ryan resided here in Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York
Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York
1920
1920
Age 40
William James Ryan resided here in Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York
Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York
1925
1925
Age 45
William James Ryan resided here in Massena, St Lawrence, New York
Massena, St Lawrence, New York
1930
27 Jan 1930
Age 50
Death of William James Ryan in Saranac Lake, Franklin, New York
Saranac Lake, Franklin, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1880
    Event Place: Brushton, Franklin, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Massena; County: St Lawrence; Page: 36
    [2] New York, State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 03; Assembly District: 02; City: Massena; County: St Lawrence; Page: 6
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T625_1260; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 145; Image: 151
    [4] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Saint Lawrence; Roll: 1818815; Draft Board: 2
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T624_1075; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1375088
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849; 1907-1936

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Moira, Franklin, New York

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Moira, Franklin, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T624_1075; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1375088

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1915
    Event Place: Massena, St Lawrence, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Massena; County: St Lawrence; Page: 36

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Saint Lawrence; Roll: 1818815; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T625_1260; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 145; Image: 151

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Massena, St Lawrence, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 03; Assembly District: 02; City: Massena; County: St Lawrence; Page: 6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1930
    Event Place: Saranac Lake, Franklin, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Massena, St. Lawrence, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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