James W. Ryan
American politician (1858–1907)
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James Wilfrid Ryan (October 16, 1858 – February 26, 1907) was an American lawyer and politician who served one-term as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1899 to 1901.
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October 16, 1858
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 13th district | |
| In office Match 4, 1899 – March 3, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Charles N. Brumm |
| Succeeded by | George R. Patterson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Wilfrid Ryan October 16, 1858 |
| Died | February 26, 1907 (aged 48) |
| Resting place | Holy Rosary Cemetery in Frackville |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | lawyer |
Life and career
James W. Ryan was born in Norwegian Township, Pennsylvania. He moved to Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, with his parents, where he attended the public schools. He graduated from the high school of Frackville, Pennsylvania.
Early career
After this he was a school teacher for a short time. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1884 and commenced practice in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
He was elected district attorney in 1892 and served until January 1896.
Congress
Ryan was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-sixth Congress.
Death and burial
After his time in Congress, he resumed the practice of law and died in Mahanoy City in 1907. He was buried in the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Frackville.
Sources
- United States Congress. "James W. Ryan (id: R000557)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
External links
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