Albert Gerineus Ryan (1852 - 1919)

Born 12 Oct 1852 in Richland, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret Ann (Irwin) Ryan — married 26 Sep 1878 in Lawrence, Illinois, United States

Descendants

Died 19 Mar 1919 at age 66 in Saint Francisville, Lawrence, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Albert was born in 1852. He died in 1919 at the age of 66.

Parents: Alexander M. Ryan 1822 - 1888 and Elizabeth "Betsy" (Stoltz) Ryan 1828 - 1906.

Spouse: Margaret "Maggie" Ann (Irwin) Ryan 1854 - 1926. They were married 9/26/1878 in Lawrence County, Illinois. I have the original certificate. Findagrave #57959095

Children:

1. Rosella Ryan 1879 - 1959

• Married James Harrison Belt 1865 - 1947
• Findagrave #31452511

2. Lewis Francis Ryan 1884 - 1973

• Married Bessie Lena Gillespie 1886 - 1976
• Findagrave #14821998

1) After they married, in 2/1879, they moved to Billett, Illinois.

2) Newspaper clipping for their marriage (I have the clipping):

"At the residence of Mrs. Mary Jane Irwin, in Denison township, Thursday evening, Sept. 26, by Rev. W. S. Hennessy, Mr. Albert G. Ryan to Miss. Margaret A. Irwin.

This wedding was a quiet one, but the parties are well known and have the congratulations and best wishes of a host of friends. The bride is a young lady who is loved and respected for her many excellent qualities and the groom is a young man of worth and intelligence. We hope their pathway through life may be prosperous and happy."

3) Albert G. Ryan son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Ryan was born in Richland County, Illinois, October 12,1852 and died in the home of his daughter Mrs. Harrison Belt in St. Francisville, Illinois, March 9, 1919. Aged 66 years 5 months and 7 days.

September 2, 1878 he was united in marriage to Miss. Margaret Irwin and in Febraury 1879 moved to their farm near Billet, Illinois. To this union, two children were born.

Mr. Ryan united with the Methodist Espiscopal church in Billett when Rev. Carson was pastor and during his life he won the admiration of an increasing circle of friends.

He is survived by his wife, two children, Mrs. Harrison Belt of St. Francisville and Lewis Ryan of Tampa, Florida. Three grandchildren, three brothers, Henry of Billett, James of Bridgeport, Mack of Clarmont, three sisters Mrs. Sarah Akin of Billett, Mrs. Emma Scott of Rector, Arkansas, Mrs. Simon Seed of Billett.

The united sympathy of all his many friends goes forth to these beloved ones, for them as for us all the consolations of God are real. For him the words of the promise are fufulled, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord: Yea saith the spirit for they shall rest from their labors and their works do follow them" (from newspaper clipping, I have the original)

Research Notes

For me: note I found in papers from my mother. "At Billett Cemetery, was 6 graves. 4 were taken by Albert, Margaret, Lewis, Bessie. 2 graves left. Suppose Ray has the deed." Ray is not buried there. Are there 2 plots left they owned? Albert & Margaret were 2nd Great Grandparent's to me. Lewis was my Great, Grand Uncle and his wife, Bessie.

Sources

• Albert is buried at Billett Cemetery in Billett, Lawrence County, Illinois, USA. His page lists and has links to his parents, siblings, spouse, 2 children. There is a picture of him and of his headstone. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14791612/albert-gerineus-ryan

• Albert Generius Ryan: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L26J-SKZ

• 1850 Census: Richland County, Illinois. Alexander Ryan, 26. Farming with wife: Elizabeth Ryan, 23. Sarah E. Ryan, 2. Henry Ryan, 0.

• 1860 Census: German Township, Richland County, Illinois. Alex Ryan 38 Farming with wife: Elisabeth Ryan, 29. Sarah E. Ryan, 12. Henry Ryan, 10. Albert Ryan, 9. Mcintire Ryan, 7. Emma Ryan, 1. Wick Ryan, 17.

• 1870 Census: Denison, Lawrence County, Illinois. Alexander Ryan, 48. Farming with wife Elizabeth Ryan, 42. Sarah Ryan, 22. Henry Ryan, 20. Albert Ryan, 18. Mack Ryan, 15. Margaret Ryan, 15. James Ryan, 11. Emily Ryan, 5. Laura Ryan, 10 months.

• 1880 Census: Denison, Lawrence County, Illinois. Albert Ryan, 26. Farmer with wife Margaret A. Ryan, 25. Rosella Ryan, 9 months.

• 1900 Census: Denison, Lawrence County, Illinois. Albert Ryan 47. Farmer with wife Margret Ryan, 45. Married 21 years. 2 children, 2 living. Lewis F. Ryan, 15.

• 1910 Census: Denison, Lawrence County, Illinois. Albert G. Ryan, 58. Farmer with wife Margaret Ryan, 56. Married 32 years. 2 children, 2 living.

• Cemeteries of Illinois Wabash Valley. Albert is listed on here: birth/death dates, his parents, spouse, children. http://wabashgraves.com/match_list2.php?select1=allcem&lastname=Ryan

• Lawrenceville Death Records 1916 - 1920, 1921 - 1925. Death Certificate for Albert G. Ryan. Age 66 years, 5 months, 7 days. Married. Cause of death: Influenza followed by Pneumonia. Lists his parents, spouse, birth/death date. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9V5-2TN?view=index&action=view