James Ryan (Wisconsin politician)

For others of the same name, see James Ryan.

James Ryan (March 24, 1830 – January 5, 1913) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Ryan was born on March 24, 1830 in what would become Fort Howard, Wisconsin.[1] He was a publisher by trade[2] and editor of The Crescent.[1] He married twice: to Mary Griffis in 1858, and to Caroline Studley in 1906.[1] He died at his home in Appleton in 1913.[1]

Political career

Ryan was a member of the Senate from the 22nd District during the 1876 and 1877 sessions[1] and a member of the Assembly during the 1882 and 1883 sessions.[3] Additionally, he was an alderman and City Treasurer of Appleton, Wisconsin.[1] He was a Democrat.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "James Ryan, Appleton, Dies". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. January 7, 1913. p. 11. Retrieved January 3, 2016 via Newspapers.com.
  2. THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 452.
  3. Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. pp. 112, 172.
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