Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Abigail ‘Abbey’ Gazlay


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Abigail ‘Abbey’ Gazlay and 140 of her descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. Abigail ‘Abbey’ Gazlay,1 born 10 March 1828 in New York, the daughter of Joshua Gazlay and Abigail ‘Abby’ Jones;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 27 February 1920 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin.1 Abbey married, 1845 in Smithville, Chenango County, New York, Henry Rogers Ryan8, 11 (born 1 August 1818 in New Ipswich, Hillsboro County, New Hampshire, the son of Roger Ryan and Mary Dyer;2, 3, 4, 5, 8 Henry died 20 November 1898 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin9, 10). Abbey and Henry are buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin.1, 9

Henry, a native of New Ipswich, New Hampshire, came to Wisconsin in October 1853, first locating in Portage, Columbia County, and later moving to Baraboo, Sauk County, in May 1855. He was engaged in the manufacture of cabinet-wire until 1867, after which he operated a well improved 440 acre farm. He held the office of School Director for a time. Henry and Abbie were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Abbie had charge of the primary department of the M. E. Sabbath school for a term of years.8


+2i. George Harry Ryan, born 31 July 1848 in New York; died 23 November 1934 in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado. Married (1) Lucy Viola Wood Married (2) Dora Moore Married (3) Anna G. Pearson.
+3ii. Charles Alexander Ryan, born 26 August 1854 in Wisconsin; died 24 December 1922. Married Ellen Elizabeth ‘Ella’ Warner.
 4iii. Sarah Ryan, born ca. 1858 in New Hampshire.4, 5, 12
+5iv. Abbie May Ryan, born 31 May 1865 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; died 7 January 1945 in San Raphael, Marin County, California. Married (1) Jeremiah Wheaton Phillips Married (2) Giles Leslie Stevens.
+6v. Willis F. Ryan, born July 1867 in Wisconsin; died 9 February 1962 in Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin. Married Bertie Eloise ‘Birdie’ Dockham.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; Abby G. Ryan, born 10 March 1828 in New York, died 27 February 1920 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin (from record); Abby G. Ryan / 1928 - 1920 (from headstone).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of Smithville, Page No. 490, family of Henry R. Ryan (32, NH, farming); Abby Ryan (22, NY); George M. D. S. Ryan (2, NY); George M. Chapman (21, NY, laborer); Sally M. Allen (14, NY); George Davis (24, NY, chair maker).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Village of Baraboo, Page No. 247, family of H. R. Ryan (42, NH, cabinet maker); H. E. Ryan (32, NY); G. H. Ryan (12, NY); C. A. D. Ryan (6, Wis.); C. L. Ryan (25, NH, clerk); Adam Richards (19, Germany); J. H. Alexander (18, NY, student); S. H. Alexander (21, NY, student); Kate Borphenaren (16, Ireland, domestic).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Page No. 17, family of Henry Ryan (51, N.H. farmer); Abbie G. Ryan (42, New York); Charles Ryan (16, Wisconsin); Abbie Ryan (5, Wisconsin); Willie (3, Wisconsin); Janis Houghton (14, Wisconsin); Sarah Ryan (14, New Hampshire); plus four laborers/servants.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 245, Page No. 79A, family of Henry R. Ryan (62, NH, farmer); wife Abby Ryan (52, NY); daughter Abby (15, Wis.); son Wm. Ryan (12, Wis.); adopted daughter Sarah Ryan (22, NH); brother John Ryan (52, NH, widow, insane).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 128, Sheet No. 6B, family of Willis F. Ryan (32, Wisconsin, July 1867, farmer); wife of 11 years Bird E. Ryan (28, Wisconsin, Mar 1872, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Stella B. Ryan (10, Wisconsin, Mar 1880 [sic, undoubtedly should be 1890]; daughter Margie P. Ryan (4, Wisconsin, Apr 1896); son Howard R. Ryan (1, Wisconsin, Jun 1898); mother Abbie G. Ryan (72, New York, Mar 1828); servant Dora F. Kaufman (15, Wisconsin, Jun 1884).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 105, Sheet No. 1A, Abbie G. Ryan (82, New York, widow, 4 children, 3 living).
  8. History of Sauk County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1880. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Page 703, biographical sketch of Henry R. Ryan. This document names his wife Abbie Gazlay’s parents: Joshua and Abigail Jones Gazlay. It is one of the few documents, or perhaps the only document, that provides their names.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; Henry Rogers Ryan, Born Aug. 1, 1818, New Ipswich, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire; Died Nov. 2, 1898 [this date differs from his death record], Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin (from record); Henry R. Ryan / 1818-1898 (from gravestone).
  10. Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968; Ryan, Henry Rogers; died 20 Nov 1898, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; age 80; Spouse: Abby Gazley; Father: Roger Ryan; Mother: Mary Dyer.
  11. The Cortland Connection (website); post by Harlan Quardokus, 15 September 2010, indicating that Abigail Jones Gazlay, wife of Joshua Gazlay, bore nine children, of which four have been identified: Karenda (1812-1905), Abigail (1828-1920), David Ward (1830-1899), and Mary (1833-?). The post includes other details regarding the marriages of these children, remarriage of Abigail to Timothy Allen, and her burial next to her daughter Karenda.
  12. Washington State Census, 1883, Pierce County, Sumner, Page No. 11, family of George Ryan (34, NY, farmer); wife Lucy B. Ryan (33, Wis); Harry Ryan (6, WT [Washington Territory]); Lewis Ryan (5, WT); Sarah Ryan (24, NH, farmer); A. Robitson (51, England, farmer); Geo Ruggles (37, Michigan, laborer).
Second Generation
2. George Harry Ryan2 (Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 31 July 1848 in New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 23 November 1934 in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado.1, 11 George married, first, 18 May 1875 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, Lucy Viola Wood16, 17 (born 11 October 1849 in Wilworth, Wisconsin, the daughter of David Lewis Wood and Lucy V. Church;1, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Lucy died 29 October 1925 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington1, 12). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1904 in Washington.16 George married, second, ca. 1908, Dora Moore7 (born 28 April 1858 in Ohio, the daughter of David Moore and Bell Ghert;7, 8, 18 Dora died 21 July 1926 in Lakeside, Chelan County, Washington18). George married, third, 24 November 1928 in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, Anna G. Pearson19 (born ca. 1859 in Indiana, parents not determined9). George is buried in Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.1 Lucy is buried in Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.1

George was one of the early residents of Sumner, Washington. He established several businesses, and he was responsible for several firsts in Sunmer, including being elected the first mayor in 1891. His home, called Ryan House, became the first library of Sumner, and eventually its first and only museum.20


+7i. Harry Roger Ryan, born 17 June 1876 in Washington; died 23 August 1941 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington. Married Amy M. _____.
+8ii. Lewis David Ryan, born 26 August 1877 in Washington; died 28 March 1937 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Married Mildred Boyd.
 9iii. Edith E. Ryan, born July 1884 in Washington.6, 13
+10iv. Charles Alexander Ryan, Sr., born 19 July 1885 in Washington; died 2 July 1960 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Married (1) Emma Pennington Married (2) Constance Petra Boe.
+11v. Warren Wood Ryan, born 20 December 1886 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington; died 4 March 1949 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington. Married Muriel Coryell.

3. Charles Alexander Ryan2 (Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 26 August 1854 in Wisconsin;3, 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 died 24 December 1922.21, 22 Charles married, ca. 1878, Ellen Elizabeth ‘Ella’ Warner24, 27, 32 (born 10 May 1857 in Wisconsin, the daughter of _____ Warner and Susan P. _____;24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Ella died 23 April 1952 in Multnomah County, Oregon31, 34). Charles and Ella are buried in Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.21, 31

 12i. Harry Ryan, born ca. 1884 in Wisconsin;25 died before 1900.27
+13ii. Roger William Ryan, born 26 September 1893 in Auburn, King County, Washington; died 2 June 1975. Married Helen Clark.
+14iii. Anna Louise Ryan, born 6 May 1895 in Washington; died 27 February 1997 in Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon. Married (1) Walter Arthur Spindler Married (2) Richard Strassburg.

5. Abbie May Ryan2 (Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 31 May 1865 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin;10, 23, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 died 7 January 1945 in San Raphael, Marin County, California.35, 36 Abbie married, first, 5 November 1884 in Wisconsin, Jeremiah Wheaton Phillips38, 46 (born July 1863 in Foster, Providence County, Rhode Island, the son of James H. Phillips and Jane A. Place;38, 43, 44, 45 Jeremiah died 17 December 1902 in Arlington, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island44, 45). Abbie married, second, 25 April 1908 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, Giles Leslie Stevens39, 49 (born 6 June 1863 in Wisconsin, parents not determined;39, 47, 48 Giles died 11 March 1918 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois47, 48). Abbie is buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.35 Jeremiah is buried in Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.44 Giles is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois.47

 15i. Harry R. Phillips, born 1887;50 died 7 January 1890 in Rhode Island.50 Harry is buried in Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.50
+16ii. Ethel May Phillips, born May 1888 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 17 January 1987 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island. Married Roy Allen Morrish, Sr..
+17iii. Helen Margaret Phillips, born 27 January 1891 in Rhode Island; died 22 September 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Married Alex Sulleno Ritter.
 18iv. Rachel Abby Phillips, born December 1892 in Wisconsin;38 died 23 December 1900 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.51
+19v. Dorothy Jane Phillips, born 12 November 1896 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 1 August 1976 in San Raphael, Marin County, California. Married Clarence Everett Smith.
 20vi. _____ Phillips, stillborn June 1901 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island;52 died June 1901 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.52 _____ is buried in Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.52
+21vii. James Wheaton Phillips, born 31 October 1902 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 29 June 1970 in Marin County, California. Married Ruby Marguerite Gerke.

6. Willis F. Ryan2 (Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born July 1867 in Wisconsin;10, 23, 37, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 died 9 February 1962 in Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin.53, 59 Willis married, 22 August 1888, Bertie Eloise ‘Birdie’ Dockham61 (born 25 November 1872 in Wisconsin, the daughter of James A. Dockham and _____ Marble;54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60 Birdie died 1952 in Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin60). Willis and Birdie are buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin.53, 60

+22i. Stella B. Ryan, born March 1890 in Wisconsin; died 1934 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin. Married James Albert Harris.
 23ii. Margaret P. Ryan, born April 1896 in Wisconsin.54, 55, 56
 24iii. Howard R. Ryan, born June 1898 in Wisconsin.54, 55, 57

  1. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Ryan / Lucy V. Ryan / 1849-1925 / George H. Ryan / 1848-1934 (from headstone).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of Smithville, Page No. 490, family of Henry R. Ryan (32, NH, farming); Abby Ryan (22, NY); George M. D. S. Ryan (2, NY); George M. Chapman (21, NY, laborer); Sally M. Allen (14, NY); George Davis (24, NY, chair maker).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Village of Baraboo, Page No. 247, family of H. R. Ryan (42, NH, cabinet maker); H. E. Ryan (32, NY); G. H. Ryan (12, NY); C. A. D. Ryan (6, Wis.); C. L. Ryan (25, NH, clerk); Adam Richards (19, Germany); J. H. Alexander (18, NY, student); S. H. Alexander (21, NY, student); Kate Borphenaren (16, Ireland, domestic).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Washington, Pierce County, Puyallup Valley, Page No. 6B, family of Geo. H. Ryan (31, New Hampshire, farmer); wife Malissa Ryan (30, Wisconsin; health: miscarriage); son Henry Ryan (3, Washington Ty [Territory]); son Lewis Ryan (2, Washington Ty). [His wife’s name is Lucy; the enumerator may have misheard the name as Malissa.]
  5. Washington State Census, 1883, Pierce County, Sumner, Page No. 11, family of George Ryan (34, NY, farmer); wife Lucy B. Ryan (33, Wis); Harry Ryan (6, WT [Washington Territory]); Lewis Ryan (5, WT); Sarah Ryan (24, NH, farmer); A. Robitson (51, England, farmer); Geo Ruggles (37, Michigan, laborer).
  6. Washington State Census, 1887, Pierce County, family of Geo. H. Ryan (38, Wis., millman); Lucy V. Ryan (37, Wis.); Lewis Ryan (9, Wash. Ter.); Henry Ryan (10, Wash. Ter.); Edith Ryan (3, Wash. Ter.); Charles Ryan (2, Wash. Ter.); Warren Ryan (1, Wash. Ter.).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, Chelan County, Chelan Precinct, Enumeration District 29, Sheet No. 5B, family of Geo H. Ryan (61, New York, nurseryman farmer, 2nd marriage); wife of 2 years Dora Ryan (50, Ohio, 1st marriage).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Washington, Chelan County, Lake Chelan Precinct, Enumeration District 12, Sheet No. 1B, family of George H. Ryan (72, New York, farmer, fruit farm); wife Dora Ryan (62, Illinois).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Colorado, Mesa County, Grand Junction, Enumeration District 39-10, Sheet No. 17A, family of George H. Ryan (81, New York, first married age 29); wife Anna G. Ryan (71, Indiana, first married age 24).
  10. History of Sauk County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1880. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Page 703, biographical sketch of Henry R. Ryan. This document names his wife Abbie Gazlay’s parents: Joshua and Abigail Jones Gazlay. It is one of the few documents, or perhaps the only document, that provides their names.
  11. Several family trees at Ancestry (website), including the Kathleen Mary Ryan family tree and the CWRyan family tree, provide the full names, birth dates and places, and death dates and places for George Harry Ryan and his wife Lucy Viola Wood. Although none of the trees indicate the sources of these details, they are mostly consistent with the partial dates and places found in census records, marriage and death indexes, and are therefore considered correct, with few exceptions.
  12. Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (transcriptions or certificates). Ryan, Lucy V.; died 29 October 1925 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington; age 76; record gives the names of her parents.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Precinct, Enumeration District 150, Sheet No. 7A, family of Lucy Ryan (50, Wisconsin, farmer, Oct 1849, 4 children, 4 married [undoubtedly refers only to the children living with her], widow [erroneous, her husband remarried and lived until 1934]; son Lewis D. Ryan (22, Washington, Aug 1877, student); daughter Edith E. Ryan (16, Washington, July 1884, student); son Charles A. Ryan (14, Washington, July 1885); son Warren W. Ryan (13, Washington, Dec. 1886, student).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Village, Enumeration District 188, Sheet No. 3B, family of Lucy B. Ryan (60, Wisconsin, widow [erroneous; her husband remarried and lived until 1934], 5 children, 5 living); son Charles A. Ryan (25, Washington, farmer); son Warren W. Ryan (23, Washington).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner City, Enumeration District 235, Sheet No. 9B, Lucy V. Ryan (70, Wisconsin, widow [erroneous; her husband remarried and lived until 1934]).
  16. Divorce Filing, The Tacoma Times, Tacoma, Washington; 5 February 1904, Lucy V. Ryan of Sumner brought suit for divorce against George H. Ryan. The article provides their marriage date and place, the name of one son Harry R. Ryan, and other family details.
  17. Daffodil Valley Times (website), A-Z History of Sumner, Washington; Quotes from Lucy Ryan’s letters to her mother; the entry mentions Lucy’s marriage to George Ryan in 1875 in San Francisco, having traveled from her home in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
  18. Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (transcriptions or certificates). Ryan, Dora M.; died 21 July 1926 in Lakeside, Chelan [County], Washington, age 68 years, 2 months, 23 days [so constructed birth date is 28 April 1858]. Record gives the name of her spouse, G. H. Ryan, and the names of her parents.
  19. State of Colorado, Division of Vital Statistics, Marriage Record Report; No. 7047, Mesa County; Husband: George H. Ryan; Wife: Anna G. Pearson; Date: 24 November 1928; Place: Grand Jct., Colo.
  20. Daffodil Valley Times (website), A-Z History of Sumner, Washington; George Ryan: a list of several firsts attributed to him, and biographical details including the names of his wife and five children.
  21. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Charles A. Ryan / Aug. 26, 1854 / Dec. 24, 1922 (from on-ground stone associated with the Ryan headstone).
  22. Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (transcriptions or certificates). Ryan, Charles A.; died 24 December 1922 in Seattle, King County, Washington, age 68 years, 3 months, 29 days [constructed birth date: 26 August 1854]. Record gives the names of his wife and parents.
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Page No. 17, family of Henry Ryan (51, N.H. farmer); Abbie G. Ryan (42, New York); Charles Ryan (16, Wisconsin); Abbie Ryan (5, Wisconsin); Willie (3, Wisconsin); Janis Houghton (14, Wisconsin); Sarah Ryan (14, New Hampshire); plus four laborers/servants.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 245, Page No. 86, family of Charles A. Ryan (26, Wis., farmer); wife Ella Ryan (23, N.Y.); George Lefler (21, Wis., farm laborer).
  25. Washington State Census, 1887, Pierce County, family of Charles A. Ryan (32, Wis., merchant); Ella Ryan (29, Wis.); Harry Ryan (3, Wis).
  26. Washington State Census, 1892, King County, Slaughter, family of C. A. Ryan (37, Wis., farmer); E. E. Ryan (34, Wis.).
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Washington, King County, Valley Precinct, Enumeration District 67, Sheet No. 4A, family of Charles A. Ryan (45, Wisconsin, Aug 1854, farmer); wife of 21 years Ella E. Ryan (44, Wisconsin, May 1856, 6 children, 2 living); son Roger W. Ryan (6, Washington, Sept 1893); daughter Anna L. Ryan (5, Washington, May 1895); servant John Eader (24, Ohio, June 1876, farm laborer); m-in-law Susan P. Warner (77, England, May 1823, widow, immigrated 1830).
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, King County, Valley Precinct, Enumeration District 56, Sheet No. 15B, family of Charles A. Ryan (55, Wisconsin, farmer); wife of 31 years Ella E. Ryan (53, Wisconsin, 6 children, 2 living); son Roger W. Ryan (16, Washington); daughter Anna L. Ryan [some sources mistakenly interpret the name on this census record as China L.] (5, Washington); plus 3 hired men.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Washington, King County, Township 21 N.R. 5, E. Valley Precinct, Enumeration District 64, Sheet No. 4B, family of Charles Ryan (65, Wisconsin, farmer, general farm); wife Ella E. Ryan (62, Wisconsin).
  30. Gazlay Family Tree, by David Paul Gazlay. First edition published June 1984. Second edition published August 2001. This extensive Gazlay family tree provides birth and death years (but not exact dates) for Gazlay descendants, and names (only) of spouses. No sources are cited, but the compiler is known to have collected information from numerous documents and Gazlay descendants. Names, dates, and relationships should be compared to other source citations.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Ella E. Ryan / May 10, 1857 / Apr. 23, 1952 (from on-ground stone associated with the Ryan headstone).
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Washington, King County, Valley District, Enumeration District 17-378, Sheet No. 2B, family of Walter A. Spindler (35, Minnesota, farmer, first married age 23); wife Anna L. Spindler (34, Washington, first married age 22); daughter Betty L. Spindler (11, Washington); daughter Shirley Ann Spindler (7, Washington); border Erving Knauer (29, Minnesota, laborer). They are living next to Anna’s mother Ella E. Ryan (72, Wisconsin, widow, first married age 21).
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Washington, King County, Aaron Election Precinct, Enumeration District 17-1, Sheet No. 10A, family of Ella E. Ryan (82, Wisconsin, proprietor, truck farm, widow); granddaughter Shirley A. Spindler (17, Washington).
  34. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998; Ryan, Ella, died 23 April 1952, Multnomah County, Oregon; spouse: Charles Ryan.
  35. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Abby May Ryan Stevens, born: 31 May 1865 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; died: 7 January 1945 in San Raphael, Marin County, Wisconsin (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, three siblings, two husbands, and two children).
  36. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Abby Stevens, died: 7 January 1945 in Marin [County], California; born: 31 May 1865 in Wisconsin; father: Ryan; mother: Gazlay.
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 245, Page No. 79A, family of Henry R. Ryan (62, NH, farmer); wife Abby Ryan (52, NY); daughter Abby (15, Wis.); son Wm. Ryan (12, Wis.); adopted daughter Sarah Ryan (22, NH); brother John Ryan (52, NH, widow, insane).
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Rhode Island, Providence County, Cranston Town, Enumeration District 118, Sheet No. 11B, family of Jeremiah W. Phillips (36, Rhode Island, July 1863, treas. inter.col.min.co.); wife of 16 years Abby M. Phillips (35, Wisconsin, May 1865, 5 children, 4 living); daughter Ethel M. Phillips (12, Rhode Island, May 1888); daughter Helen M. Phillips (9, Rhode Island, Jan 1891); daughter Rachel L. Phillips (7, Wisconsin, Dec 1892); daughter Dorothy A. Phillips (3, Rhode Island, Nov 1896).
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 862, Sheet No. 8B, family of Giles L. Stevens (48, Wisconsin, attorney, general practice, 2nd marriage); wife of 2 years Abbie M. Stevens (44, Wisconsin, 7 children, 4 living, 2nd marriage); step daughter Helen M. Phillips (19, Rhode Island, stock keeper, whol. dry good house); step daughter Dorothy J. Phillips (13, Rhode Island); step son James M. Phillips (7, Rhode Island).
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, Enumeration District 173, Sheet No. 21B, family of Abby M. Stevens (54, Wisconsin, widow, salelady, department store); daughter Helen M. Phillips (27, Rhode Island, stenographer, glue company); son James M. Phillips (17, Rhode Island, clerk, whole dry goods).
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-18, Sheet Nos. 10A-B, Alex S. Ritter, 38, California, first married age 33, mechanic, automobile; wife Helen P. Ritter, 35, Rhode Island, first married age 30; son Robert P. Ritter, 3 5/12, California; daughter Margaret A. Ritter, 6/12, California; brother James A. Ritter, 30, California, mechanic, automobile; mother-in-law Abby W. Stevens, 55, Wisconsin, widow.
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Raphael City, Enumeration District 21-25, Sheet No. 9A, Abby Stevens (74, Wisconsin, widow).
  43. Rhode Island, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1630-1945 (available at familysearch.org), Jas. Wheaton Phillips, born: 31 October 1902 in Cranston, Rhode Island; father: Jeremiah W. [Phillips], age 39, born in Foster, Rhode Island, occupation: Broker; mother: Abby M. Ryan, age 37, born in Wisconsin.
  44. Find a Grave (website). Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Jeremiah Wheaton Phillips, born: 1863 in Rhode Island; died: December 1902 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island (from record, which includes data from his entry in the 1900 US Census; and provides the names and links for his parents, wife, and four children).
  45. Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950, Jeremiah Wheaton Phillips, died: 17 December 1902 in Arlington, Rhode Island, age 39; married; wife: Abby M. Phillips; father: James W. Phillips; mother: Jane A. Phillips.
  46. Wisconsin Marriages 1836-1930, available at familysearch.org; Jaremiah H. Phillips, father: James H. Phillips; mother: Jane A. Plach; and Abby May Ryan, father: Henry R. Ryan; mother: Abby G. Ryan; married on 5 November 1884.
  47. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, Giles Leslie Stevens, born: 6 June 1861 in Wisconsin [his death record gives the year as 1863]; died: 11 March 1918 in Coles County [his death record gives the location as Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois].
  48. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, Giles L. Stevens, died: 11 March 1918 in Oak Park, Cook [County], Illinois; born: 6 June 1863 in Wisconsin; father: Giles Stevens, born in New York; occupation: ticket agent.
  49. Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935, Giles M. Stevens and Abby M. Phillips, married on 25 April 1908 in Oak Park, Cook [County], Illinois.
  50. Find a Grave (website). Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Harry R. Phillips, born: 1887; died: 7 January 1890 in Rhode Island (from record, which includes data probably from his death record; and provides the names and links for his parents and three siblings).
  51. Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950, Rachel Abby Phillips, died: 23 December 1900 in Cranston, Providence [County], Rhode Island; father: Jeremiah W. Phillips; mother: Abby M.
  52. Find a Grave (website). Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Stillborn Phillips, born: June 1901 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: June 1901 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island (from record, which provides the names and links for his father and three siblings).
  53. Find a Grave (website). Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; Willis F. Ryan, born Jul. 1867 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, died 1952 [sic, 1962], Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin (from record); Willis F. Ryan / 1867-1962 (from headstone).
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 128, Sheet No. 6B, family of Willis F. Ryan (32, Wisconsin, July 1867, farmer); wife of 11 years Bird E. Ryan (28, Wisconsin, Mar 1872, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Stella B. Ryan (10, Wisconsin, Mar 1880 [sic, undoubtedly should be 1890]; daughter Margie P. Ryan (4, Wisconsin, Apr 1896); son Howard R. Ryan (1, Wisconsin, Jun 1898); mother Abbie G. Ryan (72, New York, Mar 1828); servant Dora F. Kaufman (15, Wisconsin, Jun 1884).
  55. Wisconsin State Census, 1905, Sauk County, Town of Baraboo, Sheet No. 1, family of Willis F. Ryan (38, Wis.); wife Bird E. Ryan (33, Wis.); daughter Stella B. Ryan (15, Wis.); daughter Margaret P. Ryan (9, Wis.); son Howard R. Ryan (7, Wis.).
  56. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 104, Sheet No. 12A, family of Willis G. [sic] Ryan (43, Wisconsin, farmer); wife of 21 years Bird E. Ryan (38, Wisconsin, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Stella B. Ryan (20, Wisconsin); daughter Margor P. Ryan (14, Wisconsin); son Howard R. Ryan (11, Wisconsin); border Walter McCray (24, Wisconsin, teamster).
  57. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 158, Sheet No. 5B, family of Willis F. Ryan (52, Wisconsin, farming); wife Bird E. Ryan (47, Wisconsin); son Howard R. Ryan (21, Wisconsin, laborer).
  58. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 2-7, Sheet No. 1B, family of Willis Ryan (62, Wisconsin, married at age 21, farmer); wife Birdie Ryan (56, Wisconsin, married at age 16).
  59. Wisconsin Death Index 1959-1997, Willis F. Ryan, died 6 February 1962 in Wisconsin, age 93.
  60. Find a Grave (website). Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; Bertie Eloise “Birdie” Dockham Ryan, born 25 November 1872 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin [this birth date differs from the 1900 census but is probably correct]; died 1952 in Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin (from record); Bird E. Ryan / 1872-1952 (from headstone).
  61. Wisconsin Marriages 1836-1930, available at familysearch.org; Groom: Willis F. Ryan; Bride: Bird E. Dockham; Marriage Date: 22 Aug 1888; Groom’s Father: Henry R. Ryan; Groom’s Mother: Abbie Gazloy; Bride’s Father: James A. Dockham; Bride’s Mother: Marble.
Third Generation
7. Harry Roger Ryan3 (George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 17 June 1876 in Washington;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 23 August 1941 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.1 Harry married, ca. 1902, Amy M. _____1, 6 (born ca. 1878 in Iowa, parents not determined;6, 7, 8, 9 Amy died 19679). Harry and Amy are buried in Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.10, 9

 25i. Dorothy J. Ryan, born March 1909 in Washington.6, 7, 8

8. Lewis David Ryan3 (George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 26 August 1877 in Washington;2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 died 28 March 1937 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.11 Lewis married, ca. 1908, Mildred Boyd11, 13 (born 1883 in Washington, the daughter of _____ Boyd and Mary C. _____;13, 14, 15, 16 Mildred died 196316). Lewis and Mildred are buried in Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.16, 17

10. Charles Alexander Ryan, Sr.3 (George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 19 July 1885 in Washington;4, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 died 2 July 1960 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington.19 Charles married, first, Emma Pennington24 (born 18 February 1887 in Kentucky, parents not determined;24 Emma died 24 April 191524). Charles married, second, 22 March 1919 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, Constance Petra Boe21, 22, 28 (born 26 October 1895 in Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, the daughter of Swen J. Boe and Anna Jenson;21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 Constance died 6 February 199025, 26). Charles is buried in Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.29 Emma is buried in Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.24 Constance is buried in Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.25

+26i. Emma Jean Ryan, born ca. 1915 in Washington. Married Robert McBride Hodge.
 27i. Charles Ryan, born ca. 1922 in Washington.22, 23
 28ii. Roger Ryan, born ca. 1924 in Washington.22, 23

11. Warren Wood Ryan3 (George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 20 December 1886 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington;4, 12, 20, 30, 31, 32, 33 died 4 March 1949 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.31, 34 Warren married, ca. 1911, Muriel Coryell31, 33 (born March 1893 in Nebraska, the daughter of Walter Burke Coryell and Rosa Belle Walsh;31, 32, 33, 35, 36 Muriel died 196731). Warren and Muriel are buried in Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.31

+29i. Edith Ryan, born 1914 in Washington; died 27 April 1974 in Pierce County, Washington. Married William Flynn.
+30ii. Warren Wood Ryan, Jr., born 24 April 1916 in Washington; died 17 October 2008. Married Kathryn Duggan.
+31iii. Gladys Lucille Ryan, born June 1918 in Washington; died 2006. Married Milo Murl Gassoway.
+32iv. Lewis H. Ryan, born 29 February 1920 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington; died 23 April 1999. Married Mary Elizabeth Zehnder.
+33v. Lucy Bell Ryan, born 12 March 1925 in Washington; died 28 August 2007. Married Donald W. Ebelt.
+34vi. Robert D. Ryan, born July 1927 in Washington. Married Doris May Armstrong.

13. Roger William Ryan3 (Charles,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 26 September 1893 in Auburn, King County, Washington;37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 died 2 June 1975.38, 44 Roger married, ca. 1923, Helen Clark41 (born 20 June 1893 in Illinois, parents not determined;41, 42, 43, 45 Helen died March 198745).

+35i. John R. Ryan, born 20 February 1926 in Dover, Morris County, New Jersey; died 19 April 2006 in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan. Married Irene Patricia Kolowicz.
+36ii. Eleanor Gertrude Ryan, born September 1927 in New Jersey. Married Frederick Shann.
+37iii. Charles W. Ryan, born July 1928 in New Jersey. Married Dolores Alice Spellman.

14. Anna Louise Ryan3 (Charles,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 6 May 1895 in Washington;39, 40, 46, 47, 48 died 27 February 1997 in Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon.46, 49 Anna married, first, ca. 1917, Walter Arthur Spindler48 (born 23 September 1894 in Taylors Falls, Chisago County, Minnesota, parents not determined;47, 48, 50, 51 Walter died 20 May 1976 in Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon51). Anna married, second, 10 September 1977 in Oregon, Richard Strassburg53 (born 7 July 1898, parents not determined;52 Richard died 17 July 1982 in Coos County, Oregon52).

 38i. Betty L. Spindler, born December 1918 in Washington.47, 48
 39ii. Robert Edgar Spindler, born 25 December 1919 in Oregon;47, 54 died 29 January 1928 in Auburn, King County, Washington.54
 40iii. Shirley Ann Spindler, born ca. 1923 in Washington.48, 55

16. Ethel May Phillips3 (Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born May 1888 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island;56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62 died 17 January 1987 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.56 Ethel married, 27 September 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Roy Allen Morrish, Sr.65 (born 25 April 1886 in New Brunswick, Canada, the son of John Morrish and Sarah A. McGuire;58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 Roy died 15 December 1957 in Rhode Island63). Ethel and Roy are buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.56, 63

+41i. Dorothy June Morrish, born 1 February 1912 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 4 July 1992 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Married (1) Charles Chase Harrall Married (2) Arthur A. Proulx.
+42ii. Roy Allen Morrish, born 6 May 1915 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 15 February 1986 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Married (1) Pauline K. Tillinghast Married (2) Mamie Droitcour.
+43iii. Marjorie Phillips Morrish, born 24 March 1919 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 9 October 1992. Married Harold Francis Arthur, Jr..
+44iv. Elizabeth Ann Morrish, born 25 January 1930 in Rhode Island. Married Robert Mason ‘Bob’ Drew.

17. Helen Margaret Phillips3 (Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 27 January 1891 in Rhode Island;57, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 died 22 September 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.66 Helen married, 20 September 1924 in Cook County, Illinois, Alex Sulleno Ritter73 (born 20 January 1888 in California, the son of Francis Marion Ritter and America Bell Winkleman;69, 70, 71, 72 Alex died 12 July 1962 in San Raphael, Marin County, California72). Helen and Alex are buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.66, 72

+45i. Robert Phillips Ritter, Sr., born 15 July 1926 in California; died 14 April 1984 in San Francisco County, California. Married Ruth D. Oakley.
+46ii. Margaret A. Ritter, born 11 October 1929 in California; died 13 February 2018. Married Roy William Oakly.

19. Dorothy Jane Phillips3 (Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 12 November 1896 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island;57, 67, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 died 1 August 1976 in San Raphael, Marin County, California.75 Dorothy married, 8 March 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Clarence Everett Smith82 (born 15 November 1896 in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois, parents not determined;76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81 Clarence died 6 June 1981 in Napa County, California81). Dorothy and Clarence are buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.75, 81

+47i. Donald Edward Smith, born 29 June 1917 in Illinois; died 8 June 1985 in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California. Married Blanch Betty Perry.
+48ii. Raymond Everett Smith, born 19 August 1919 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; died 13 July 2007 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California. Married Olive Marie Stockton.
 49iii. Howard Phillips Smith, born 15 August 1921 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois;83, 84 died 21 April 1922 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois.84
 50iv. David Clarence Smith, born 22 April 1924 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois;77, 78, 80, 85 died 25 January 1997.85
+51v. Geraldine M. Smith, born ca. 1925 in California. Married Steven D. Cowan.
+52vi. Roger P. Smith, born 25 March 1927 in California; died 20 February 1996. Married LaVerne E. Stelter.

21. James Wheaton Phillips3 (Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 31 October 1902 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island;67, 68, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 died 29 June 1970 in Marin County, California.87, 88 James married Ruby Marguerite Gerke (born 13 February 1909 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Simon Conrad Gerke and Elizabeth Briner;89, 90, 91, 92 Ruby died 21 February 1990 in Marin County, California92). James and Ruby are buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.87, 92

 53i. James Donald Phillips, born 12 November 1926 in Wisconsin;89, 90, 93 died 16 October 1986 in Fresno County, California.93
 54ii. David E. Phillips, born 4 August 1930 in Wisconsin;90, 91, 94, 95, 96 died 15 March 1976 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas.94, 95, 96 David is buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.94
 55iii. Audrey Phillips, born ca. 1932 in Wisconsin.90

22. Stella B. Ryan3 (Willis,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born March 1890 in Wisconsin;97, 98, 99, 100, 101 died 1934 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin.97 Stella married James Albert Harris97 (born 14 February 1875 in Wisconsin, the son of Marvin Harris and Mary L. Douglas;101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 James died 2 May 1957 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin103). Stella and James are buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin.103, 97

 56i. Audrey Harris, born ca. 1918 in Wisconsin.101

  1. Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (transcriptions or certificates). Ryan, Harry R.; died 23 August 1941 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington; age 65 years, 2 months, 6 days [constructed birth date: 17 June 1876]; record gives the names of his wife and parents.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Washington, Pierce County, Puyallup Valley, Page No. 6B, family of Geo. H. Ryan (31, New Hampshire, farmer); wife Malissa Ryan (30, Wisconsin; health: miscarriage); son Henry Ryan (3, Washington Ty [Territory]); son Lewis Ryan (2, Washington Ty). [His wife’s name is Lucy; the enumerator may have misheard the name as Malissa.]
  3. Washington State Census, 1883, Pierce County, Sumner, Page No. 11, family of George Ryan (34, NY, farmer); wife Lucy B. Ryan (33, Wis); Harry Ryan (6, WT [Washington Territory]); Lewis Ryan (5, WT); Sarah Ryan (24, NH, farmer); A. Robitson (51, England, farmer); Geo Ruggles (37, Michigan, laborer).
  4. Washington State Census, 1887, Pierce County, family of Geo. H. Ryan (38, Wis., millman); Lucy V. Ryan (37, Wis.); Lewis Ryan (9, Wash. Ter.); Henry Ryan (10, Wash. Ter.); Edith Ryan (3, Wash. Ter.); Charles Ryan (2, Wash. Ter.); Warren Ryan (1, Wash. Ter.).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma City, Enumeration District 174, Sheet No. 12B, Harry R. Ryan (23, Washington, June 1876, bookkeeper, dry goods).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, Spokane County, Spokane City, Enumeration District 206, Sheet No. 7B, family of Harry R. Ryan (33, Washington, bookkeeper); wife of 8 years Amy M. Ryan (32, Iowa, 3 children, 1 living); daughter Dorothy J. Ryan (1 1/12, Washington).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Washington, Spokane County, Spokane City, Enumeration District 242, Sheet No. 4B, family of H. R. Ryan (43, Washington, lumber co.); wife Amy Ryan (42, Iowa); daughter Dorothy Ryan (10, Washington).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Town, Enumeration District 27-40, Sheet No. 4A, family of Harry R. Ryan (53, Washington, farmer, fruit farm); wife Amy Ryan (52, Iowa); daughter Dorothy J. Ryan (20, Washington).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Amy M. Ryan / 1878-1967 [from gravestone associated with the Ryan grave marker]
  10. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Harry R. Ryan / 1876-1941 [from gravestone associated with the Ryan grave marker]
  11. Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (transcriptions or certificates). Ryan, Lewis D.; died 28 Marcy 1837 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; age 59 years, 7 months, 2 days [constructed birth date: 26 August 1877]; record gives the names of his wife and parents.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Precinct, Enumeration District 150, Sheet No. 7A, family of Lucy Ryan (50, Wisconsin, farmer, Oct 1849, 4 children, 4 married [undoubtedly refers only to the children living with her], widow [erroneous, her husband remarried and lived until 1934]; son Lewis D. Ryan (22, Washington, Aug 1877, student); daughter Edith E. Ryan (16, Washington, July 1884, student); son Charles A. Ryan (14, Washington, July 1885); son Warren W. Ryan (13, Washington, Dec. 1886, student).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, Chelan County, Chelan Precinct, Enumeration District 29, Sheet No. 15A, family of Lewis D. Ryan (32, Washington, farmer); wife of 2 years Mildred Ryan (26, Washington).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Town, Enumeration District 235, Sheet No. 11, family of Lewis D. Ryan (44, Washington, contractor, building); wife Mildred B. Ryan (35, Washington); niece Emma J. Ryan (5, Washington); mother-in-law Mary C. Boyd (65, Ohio, widow).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Town, Enumeration District 27-40, Sheet No. 4B, family of Lewis D. Ryan (52, Washington, contractor, homes, first married age 29); wife Mildred Ryan (46, Washington, first married age 25); niece Emma Jean Ryan (15, Washington); mother-in-law Mary Boyd (77, Pennsylvania, widow).
  16. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Mildred Boyd Ryan / 1883-1963 [from gravestone, associated with the Ryan grave marker]
  17. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Lewis D. Ryan / 1877-1937 [from grave stone associated with the Ryan grave marker]
  18. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Charles Alexander Ryan, Serial No. 224, born 19 July 1885; nearest relative: Emma Jean Ryan (child), Sumner, Pierce, Wash.
  19. Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (transcriptions or certificates). Ryan, Charles A., Sr.; died 2 July 1960 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington; age 74; record gives the names of his parents.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Village, Enumeration District 188, Sheet No. 3B, family of Lucy B. Ryan (60, Wisconsin, widow [erroneous; her husband remarried and lived until 1934], 5 children, 5 living); son Charles A. Ryan (25, Washington, farmer); son Warren W. Ryan (23, Washington).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Town, Enumeration District 235, Sheet No. 23, family of Chas. A. Ryan (34, Washington, farmer); wife Constance Ryan (25, Minnesota).
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Town, Enumeration District 27-40, Sheet No. 4A, family of Charles Ryan (44, Washington, farmer, fruit farm, married age 33); wife Constance Ryan (34, Minnesota, married age 23); son Charles Ryan (8, Washington); son Roger Ryan (6, Washington).
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner, E.D. 27-99, Sheet No 4B, Charles A. Ryan, 54, Washington, farmer, specialized farming; wife Constance Ryan, 44, Minnesota; son Charles Ryan, 18, Washington; son Roger Ryan, 16, Washington.
  24. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Emma Pennington / Wife of / C. A. Ryan / Feb. 18, 1887 / Apr. 24, 1915 [from headstone]; parents: Emily E. Pennington (1852-1920) [from record].
  25. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Constance P. Ryan / 1895 - 1990 [from gravestone, associated with the Ryan grave marker].
  26. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ryan, Constance P., no. 535-44-1765, born 26 October 1895, died 6 February 1990, last residence: Pierce, Washington.
  27. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Constance Petra Ryan, born: 26 October 1895 in Benson Switt [sic, actually Benson in Swift County], Minnesota; father: Swen J. Boe; mother: Anna Jenson.
  28. Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008, Certificate of Marriage, No. 26058, Charles A. Ryan and Constance Miller Boe, married on 22 March 1919 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Charles A. Ryan / 1885-1960 [from gravestone associated with the Ryan grave marker]
  30. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Warren Wood Ryan, Serial Number U1682, born 12-20-1886, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Ryan / father / Warren Wood / 1886-1949 / mother / Muriel C. / 1893-1967 (from gravestone); record gives death date as 25 February 1949 but Washington Death index gives the date as 4 March 1949; record provides full names of wife and three children, and a copy of his obituary (newspaper unidentified) that gives names of all children, a brother and a sister.
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner City, Enumeration District 235, Sheet No. 1A, family of Warren W. Ryan (33, Washington, farmer, berry farm); wife Muriel Ryan (26, Nebraska); daughter Edith M. Ryan (5, Washington); son Warren Wood Ryan (3 8/12, Washington); daughter Gladys L. Ryan (1 8/12, Washington).
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Town, Enumeration District 27-91, Sheet No. 5B, family of Warren W. Ryan (43, Washington, farmer, first married age 25); wife Murial C. Ryan (37, Nebraska, first married age 19); daughter Edith M. Ryan (15, Washington); son Warren W. Ryan, Jr. (13, Washington); daughter Gladys L. Ryan (12, Washington); son Lewis H. Ryan (10, Washington); daughter Lucy B. Ryan (5, Washington); son Robert D. Ryan (2 9/12, Washington).
  34. Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (transcriptions or certificates). Ryan, Warren Wood.; died 4 March 1949 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, age 62 years. Record gives the names of his parents.
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Colorado, Gilpin County, Black Hawk Town, Enumeration District 178, Sheet No. 10B; family of Walter B. Coryell (48, New York, Aug. 1851, blacksmith); wife of 17 years Rosa B. Coryell (34, Iowa, May 1866, 6 children, 4 living); daughter Gladys Coryell (12, Nebraska, Sept. 1887); son Claude Coryell (10, Nebraska, Jan. 1890); daughter Muriel Coryell (8, Nebraska, Feb. 1893). [Walter’s place of birth here is incorrect; he was born in Canada].
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Precinct, Enumeration District 188, Sheet No. 6A; family of Walter B. Coryell (59, Canada, farmer, general farm, 2nd marriage); wife of 26 years Rosa B. Coryell (43, Iowa, 4 children, 4 living); daughter Muriel Coryell (17, Nebraska).
  37. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Ryan, Roger William, Card No. 14, born 26 September 1893 in Auburn, Washington, (chemical engineer), farm hand, employed by C. A. Ryan, single, Private for 2 years in cadet corps, U of W.
  38. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Roger Ryan, SSN: 066099497, born 26 September 1893, died 2 June 1975.
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Washington, King County, Valley Precinct, Enumeration District 67, Sheet No. 4A, family of Charles A. Ryan (45, Wisconsin, Aug 1854, farmer); wife of 21 years Ella E. Ryan (44, Wisconsin, May 1856, 6 children, 2 living); son Roger W. Ryan (6, Washington, Sept 1893); daughter Anna L. Ryan (5, Washington, May 1895); servant John Eader (24, Ohio, June 1876, farm laborer); m-in-law Susan P. Warner (77, England, May 1823, widow, immigrated 1830).
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, King County, Valley Precinct, Enumeration District 56, Sheet No. 15B, family of Charles A. Ryan (55, Wisconsin, farmer); wife of 31 years Ella E. Ryan (53, Wisconsin, 6 children, 2 living); son Roger W. Ryan (16, Washington); daughter Anna L. Ryan [some sources mistakenly interpret the name on this census record as China L.] (5, Washington); plus 3 hired men.
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Morris County, Mine Hill Village, Enumeration District 14-36, Sheet No. 3B-4A, family of Roger W. Ryan (36, Washington, chemist, fuel gas plant, married age 30); wife Helen C. Ryan (36, Illinois, married age 30); son John R. Ryan (4 1/12, New Jersey); daughter Eleanor G. Ryan (2 7/12, New Jersey); son Charles W. Ryan (1 9/12, New Jersey).
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Morris County, Mine Hill Township, E.D. 14-57, Sheet No. 4B, Roger H. Ryan, 47, Washington, chemist, gas co.; wife Helen Ryan, 47, Illinois; son John Ryan, 14, New Jersey; daughter Eleanor Ryan, 12, New Jersey; son Charles Ryan, 11, New Jersey.
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, New Jersey, Morris County, Mine Hill, E.D. 14-89, Sheet No. 73, Roger W. Ryan, 56, Washington, chemist, public utilities; wife Helen Ryan, 56, Illinois; son-in-law Frederick Shann, 21, N.J., farmer, farm; daughter Eleanor G. Shann, 22, N.J., primary teacher, grammar school.
  44. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ryan, Roger, no. 066-09-9497, born 26 September 1893, died June 1975, last residence: Morris, New Jersey.
  45. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ryan, Helen, no. 142-20-7541, died March 1987, born 20 June 1893.
  46. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998; Strassburg, Anna Louise, died 27 February 1997 in Coos County, Oregon; born 6 May 1895; husband: Richar [sic] Strassburg.
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 168, Sheet No. 3B, family of Walter A. Spindler (25, Minnesota, mechanic, automobile); wife Anna L. Spindler (24, Washington); daughter Betty L. Spindler (1 4/12, Washington); son Robert E. Spindler (1/12, Oregon).
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Washington, King County, Valley District, Enumeration District 17-378, Sheet No. 2B, family of Walter A. Spindler (35, Minnesota, farmer, first married age 23); wife Anna L. Spindler (34, Washington, first married age 22); daughter Betty L. Spindler (11, Washington); daughter Shirley Ann Spindler (7, Washington); border Erving Knauer (29, Minnesota, laborer). They are living next to Anna’s mother Ella E. Ryan (72, Wisconsin, widow, first married age 21).
  49. Obituary Index, Oregon Gen Web (website); The World (newspaper), 1997; Strassburg, Anna Louise (Ryan) (Spindler); published on 1 March 1997; Auburn, Washington and Coos Bay, Oregon.
  50. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Walter Arthur Spindler, serial number U900, born Sept 23, 1894 in Taylors Falls, Minn.
  51. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998; Spindler, Walter Art, died 20 May 1976 in Coos Bay, Oregon; born Sep 1894; spouse: Anna Spindler.
  52. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998; Strassburg, Richard Fra [middle name probably truncated in this record] , died 17 July 1982 in Coos County, Oregon; born 7 July 1898; spouse: Ann Strassburg.
  53. Oregon Marriage Indexes, 1906-2008/2009, Strassburg, Richard, and Ryanspindler, Anne; married 10 September 1977.
  54. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998; Spindler, Robert Edgar, died 29 January 1928 in Auburn, King [County], Washington, age 8 years 1 month 4 days [constructed birth date: 25 December 1919]; father: Walter A. Spindler; mother: Anna M. [sic] Ryan.
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Washington, King County, Aaron Election Precinct, Enumeration District 17-1, Sheet No. 10A, family of Ella E. Ryan (82, Wisconsin, proprietor, truck farm, widow); granddaughter Shirley A. Spindler (17, Washington).
  56. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Ethel P. Phillips Morrish, born: 1889 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 17 January 1987 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island (from record, which includes her partial obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, husband, three siblings, and two children).
  57. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Rhode Island, Providence County, Cranston Town, Enumeration District 118, Sheet No. 11B, family of Jeremiah W. Phillips (36, Rhode Island, July 1863, treas. inter.col.min.co.); wife of 16 years Abby M. Phillips (35, Wisconsin, May 1865, 5 children, 4 living); daughter Ethel M. Phillips (12, Rhode Island, May 1888); daughter Helen M. Phillips (9, Rhode Island, Jan 1891); daughter Rachel L. Phillips (7, Wisconsin, Dec 1892); daughter Dorothy A. Phillips (3, Rhode Island, Nov 1896).
  58. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence City, E.D. 237, Sheet No. 5B, John Morrish, 50, Canada, moulder, iron foundry; wife of 27 years Sarah A. Morrish, 47, Canada, 3 children, 3 living; daughter Helen M. Morrish, 25, Canada; son Roy A. Morrish, 23, Canada, tool maker, jewellery shop [sic]; daughter-in-law and wife of 6/12 years Ethel M. Morrish, 21, Rhode Island.
  59. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence City, E.D. 261, Sheet No. 12A, Roy A. Morrish, 33, Canada, supt., tool factory; wife Ethel M. Morrish, 31, Rhode Island; daughter Dorothy J. Morrish, 7, Rhode Island; son Roy A. Morrish (Jr.), 4, Rhode Island; daughter Marjorie P. Morrish, 8/12, Rhode Island.
  60. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 4-75, Sheet Nos. 25A-B, Roy A. Morrish, 43, New Brunswick, Canada, first married age 23, toolmaker, jewelry; wife Ethel Morrish, 42, Rhode Island, first married age 21; daughter Dorothy Morrish, 18, Rhode Island; son Roy A. Morrish, Jr., 14, Rhode Island; daughter Marjorie Morrish, 11, Rhode Island; daughter Elizabeth Morrish, 2/12, Rhode Island.
  61. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 152, Sheet No. 10A, Roy Morrish [indexed as Monast], 53, Canada, toolmaker, tool shop; wife Ethel Morrish, 51, Rhode Island; son Roy Morrish, Jr., 24, Rhode Island, laborer, jewelry; daughter Marjorie Morrish, 21, Rhode Island, cashier, department store; daughter Elizabeth Morrish, 10, Rhode Island.
  62. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 4-108, Sheet No. 16, Roy A. Morrish, 63, Canada, toolmaker, curtain rods; wife Ethel M. Morrish, 61, Rhode Island.
  63. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Roy Allen Morrish, Sr., born: 25 April 1886; died: 15 December 1957 in Rhode Island (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and two children).
  64. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Roy A. Morrish, born: 25 April 1886 in Canada.
  65. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, Roy A. Morrish, 23; Ethel M. Phillips, 21; married on 27 September 1909 in Chicago, Cook [County], Illinois.
  66. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Helen Margaret Phillips Ritter, born: 27 January 1891 in Rhode Island; died: 22 September 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the name and link for her husband).
  67. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 862, Sheet No. 8B, family of Giles L. Stevens (48, Wisconsin, attorney, general practice, 2nd marriage); wife of 2 years Abbie M. Stevens (44, Wisconsin, 7 children, 4 living, 2nd marriage); step daughter Helen M. Phillips (19, Rhode Island, stock keeper, whol. dry good house); step daughter Dorothy J. Phillips (13, Rhode Island); step son James M. Phillips (7, Rhode Island).
  68. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, Enumeration District 173, Sheet No. 21B, family of Abby M. Stevens (54, Wisconsin, widow, salelady, department store); daughter Helen M. Phillips (27, Rhode Island, stenographer, glue company); son James M. Phillips (17, Rhode Island, clerk, whole dry goods).
  69. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-18, Sheet Nos. 10A-B, Alex S. Ritter, 38, California, first married age 33, mechanic, automobile; wife Helen P. Ritter, 35, Rhode Island, first married age 30; son Robert P. Ritter, 3 5/12, California; daughter Margaret A. Ritter, 6/12, California; brother James A. Ritter, 30, California, mechanic, automobile; mother-in-law Abby W. Stevens, 55, Wisconsin, widow.
  70. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Raphael City, E.D. 21-22, Sheet No. 3A, Alex Ritter, 51, California, attendant, own gas station tire shop; wife Helen Ritter, 48, Rhode Island; son Robert Ritter, 13, California; daughter Margaret Ritter, 10, California.
  71. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-47, Sheet No. 15, Alex S. Ritter, 62, California, treads tires, tire shop; wife Helen P. Ritter, 59, Rhode Island.
  72. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Alex Sulleno Ritter, born: 20 January 1878 [sic, he was born in 1888] in California; died: 12 July 1962 in San Raphael, Marin County, California (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and one wife).
  73. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, Alex S. Ritter, age 36; Helen Margaret Phillips, age 33; married on 20 September 1924 in Cook County, Illinois.
  74. Rhode Island Town Births and Baptisms Index, 1639-1932, Dorothy Jane Phillips, born: 12 November 1896 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island; father: Jeremiah W. Phillips; mother: Abby M. Ryan.
  75. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Dorothy Jane Phillips Smith, born: 12 November 1896 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 1 August 1976 in San Raphael, Marin County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and three siblings).
  76. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, E.D. 149, Sheet Nos. 6B, 7A, C. E. Smith, 24, Illinois, driver, laundry; wife Dorothy Smith, 23, Rhode Island; son Donald Edward Smith, 2 6/12, Illinois; son Raymond Smith, 5/12, Illinois.
  77. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-12, Sheet No. 3B, Clarence E. Smith, 34, Illinois, first married age 21, agent, newspaper; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 34, Rhode Island, first married age 21; son Donald E. Smith, 12, Illinois; son Raymond E. Smith, 10, Illinois; son David C. Smith, 5, Illinois; daughter Geraldine M. Smith, 4 7/12, California; son Rodger P. Smith, 2 7/12, California.
  78. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-14, Sheet No. 12B, Clarence E. Smith, 44, Illinois, director, recreation project; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 41, Rhode Island; son Raymond E. Smith, 20, Illinois, delivery truck driver, household appliance co.; son David C. Smith, 15, Illinois; daughter Geraldine M. Smith, 14, California; son Roger P. Smith, 12, California.
  79. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-37, Sheet No. 5, Clarence E. Smith, 53, Illinois, truck driver, wholesale egg dealer; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 52, Rhode Island; son-in-law Steven D. Cowan, 26, Georgia, correctional officer, state prison; daughter Geraldine M. Cowan, 24, California, fountain girl, drive in restaurant; granddaughter Donna M. Cowan, May, California.
  80. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, David Clarence Smith, born: 22 April 1924 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarence Everett Smith, age 29, born in Belvidera, Illinois; mother: Dorothy Jane Phillips, age 28, born in Providence, Rhode Island.
  81. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Clarence Everett Smith, born: 15 November 1896 in Illinois; died: 6 June 1981 in Napa County, California (from record, which includes a note giving his marriage date; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  82. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, Clarence E. Smith, age 22; Dorothy Phillips, age 21; married on 8 March 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  83. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, Howard Phillips Smith, born: 15 August 1921 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarence Everett Smith, age 25, born in Belvidere, Illinois; mother: Dorothy Jane Phillips, age 24, born in Providence, Rhode Island.
  84. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, Howard P. Smith, died: 21 April 1922 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, age: 8 months 10 days; born; 15 August 1921 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarence E. Smith, born in Illinois; mother: U. Pickard, born in Illinois [sic, this is erroneous. Another death record give the name as Uretta Pickard, who was married to Edward North Smith. Howard’s mother is Dorothy Phillips, born in Rhode Island].
  85. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Dave Clarance Smith, died: 25 January 1997; born: 22 April 1924 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarance Smith; mother: Dorothy Phillips; last residence: Saint George, Washington [County], Utah.
  86. Rhode Island, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1630-1945 (available at familysearch.org), Jas. Wheaton Phillips, born: 31 October 1902 in Cranston, Rhode Island; father: Jeremiah W. [Phillips], age 39, born in Foster, Rhode Island, occupation: Broker; mother: Abby M. Ryan, age 37, born in Wisconsin.
  87. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, James W. Phillips, born: 1902; died: 1970 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  88. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). James W. Phillips, died: 29 June 1970 in Marin [County], California; born: 31 October 1902 in Rhode Island.
  89. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, E.D. 40-148, Sheet No. 16B, James Phillips, 28, Rhode Island, first married age 23, truck driver, storage plant; wife Ruby M. Phillips, 20, Wisconsin, first married age 16; son James Phillips, Jr., 3 4/12, Wisconsin.
  90. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Raphael City, E.D. 21-25, Sheet No. 7A, James W. Phillips, 37, Rhode Island, tire mechanic, gas filling station; wife Ruby Phillips, 30, Wisconsin; son James Phillips, 13, Wisconsin; son David Phillips, 9, Wisconsin; daughter Audrey Phillips, 8, Wisconsin.
  91. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-49, Sheet No.4, James Phillips, 47, Rhode Island, tire repair, tire shop; wife Ruby Phillips, 41, Wisconsin, cook, San Raphael High School; son David Phillips, 19, Wisconsin.
  92. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Ruby Margrette Gerke Phillips, born: 13 February 1909 in Wisconsin; died: 21 February 1990 in Marin County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband and siblings). She shares her grave marker with her son David.
  93. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). James Donald Phillips, died: 16 October 1986 in Fresno, California; born: 12 November 1926 in Wisconsin; mother’s name: Gerke.
  94. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, David E. Phillips, born: 1930; died: 1976 (from record). He shares his gravestone with his mother, Ruby Margrette Gerke Phillips.
  95. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, David E. Phillips, died: March 1976; born: 4 August 1930.
  96. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Certificate of Death No. 17851, David E. Phillips, died: 15 March 1976 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas; born: 4 August 1931 [sic, other sources say 1930] in Wisconsin; age 44; never married; father: James W. Phillips; mother: Ruby Gerkie; died from stab wound to the chest by assailant or assailants unknown.
  97. Find a Grave (website). Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; Stella B. Ryan Harris, born Mar. 1890 in Wisconsin; died 1934 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin (from record); Stella B. Harris / 1890-1934 (from headstone).
  98. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 128, Sheet No. 6B, family of Willis F. Ryan (32, Wisconsin, July 1867, farmer); wife of 11 years Bird E. Ryan (28, Wisconsin, Mar 1872, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Stella B. Ryan (10, Wisconsin, Mar 1880 [sic, undoubtedly should be 1890]; daughter Margie P. Ryan (4, Wisconsin, Apr 1896); son Howard R. Ryan (1, Wisconsin, Jun 1898); mother Abbie G. Ryan (72, New York, Mar 1828); servant Dora F. Kaufman (15, Wisconsin, Jun 1884).
  99. Wisconsin State Census, 1905, Sauk County, Town of Baraboo, Sheet No. 1, family of Willis F. Ryan (38, Wis.); wife Bird E. Ryan (33, Wis.); daughter Stella B. Ryan (15, Wis.); daughter Margaret P. Ryan (9, Wis.); son Howard R. Ryan (7, Wis.).
  100. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 104, Sheet No. 12A, family of Willis G. [sic] Ryan (43, Wisconsin, farmer); wife of 21 years Bird E. Ryan (38, Wisconsin, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Stella B. Ryan (20, Wisconsin); daughter Margor P. Ryan (14, Wisconsin); son Howard R. Ryan (11, Wisconsin); border Walter McCray (24, Wisconsin, teamster).
  101. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 56-6, Sheet No. 2B, family of James Harris (55, Wisconsin, farmer, first married age 26); wife Stella Harris (40, Wisconsin, first married age 26); daughter Audrey Harris (12, Wisconsin) [first name uncertain; may be Audrie and overwritten to be Audrey]; brother [of James] Asa Harris (73, Wisconsin, widow).
  102. Draft Registration Card, World War I, James Harris, Serial Number 838, born 14 Feb. 1875; works at Factory Island Woolen Co.; nearest relative: son Wallace Harris, who has the same address as James.
  103. Find a Grave (website). Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; James A. Harris, born 14 Feb 1875 in Wisconsin; died 2 May 1957 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin (from record); James A. Harris / 1875 - 19__ (from headstone).
  104. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 245, Page No. 71, family of Marvin Harris (60, NY, turner in furniture); wife Mary Harris (50, NY); son Asa Harris (22, Wis., laborer); son Nathan Harris (19, Wis., works in furniture); son John Harris (14, Wis.); daughter Mary Harris (9, Wis.); son James Harris (5, Wis.).
  105. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 128, Sheet No. 3A, family of Mary L. Harris (66, Vermont, widow, Jan. 1834, 6 children, 6 living); son Nathan Harris (39, Wisconsin, June 1860, carpenter); son James A. Harris (25, Wisconsin, Feb. 1875, weaver, woolen mill); grand-son Marvin Harris (13, Wisconsin, June 1886).
  106. Wisconsin State Census, 1905, Sauk County, Town of Baraboo, Sheet No. 3, family of James Harris (30, Wis., weaver); wife Nina E. Harris (23, Wis.); daughter Ethel Harris (3, Wis.); daughter Lucile Harris (1, Wis.).
  107. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 104, Sheet No. 3B, family of James A. Harris (35, Wisconsin, farmer); wife of 8 years Nina E. Harris (28, Wisconsin, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Ether Harris (7, Wisconsin); daughter Lucile Harris (5, Wisconsin); son Wallace Harris (2, Wisconsin).
  108. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 158, Sheet No. 4A, family of James A. Harris (45, Wisconsin, loom spinner, woolen mill); daughter Ethel M. Harris (17, Wisconsin, reporter, newspaper); daughter Lucille E. Harris (15, Wisconsin, housekeeper); son Wallace J. Harris (12, Wisconsin). [The record indicates James is married but the name and whereabouts of his wife at the time is not known.]
Fourth Generation
26. Emma Jean Ryan4 (Charles,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born ca. 1915 in Washington.1, 2 Emma married, 10 August 1940, Robert McBride Hodge3 (born ca. 1915 in California, the son of W. L. Hodge and Virginia McBride3).

Emma is named as the child of Charles A. Ryan on his World War I registration card. It is believed that her mother is Charles’ first wife Emma, who died the same year that Emma Jean was born. This would account for why Emma Jean was apparently raised by her uncle Lewis and his wife Mildred.1, 2, 4


 57i. Robert McBride Hodge, Jr., born 10 September 1942 in El Paso County, Texas.5

29. Edith Ryan4 (Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 1914 in Washington;6, 7, 8, 9 died 27 April 1974 in Pierce County, Washington.7 Edith married William Flynn6 (born ____, parents not determined). Edith is buried in Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.10

 58i. Patricia Flynn.

30. Warren Wood Ryan, Jr.4 (Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 24 April 1916 in Washington;6, 8, 9 died 17 October 2008.11 Warren married Kathryn Duggan14 (born 22 December 1922, parents not determined;12, 13 Kathryn died 25 September 201012, 13). Warren and Kathryn are buried in Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.13

 59i. Warren Wood Ryan III, born 1947;13, 14 died 1995.13 Warren is buried in Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.13
 60ii. Linda Ryan.
 61iii. Richard Ryan.

31. Gladys Lucille Ryan4 (Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born June 1918 in Washington;6, 8, 9, 15 died 2006.15 Gladys married, 27 September 1940, Milo Murl Gassoway15 (born 1917, parents not determined;15 Milo died 199015). Gladys and Milo are buried in Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.15

+62i. Gladys Murline Gassoway, born 5 November 1941 in Washington; died 1 May 2007 in Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois. Married Rogers L. White.
+63ii. David LeRoy Gassoway, born 13 January 1944 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Married Victoria M. Rask.
+64iii. John Howard Gassoway, born 9 December 1946 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 29 November 1994 in La Grande, Union County, Oregon. Married Janie Christine Davis.
 65iv. Carol Jean Gassoway, born 6 May 1950;14, 16 died 7 May 1950 in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington.14, 16
 66v. Daniel Lee Gassoway, born 9 November 1951.14, 17

32. Lewis H. Ryan4 (Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 29 February 1920 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington;9, 18 died 23 April 1999.18 Lewis married, 9 November 1940, Mary Elizabeth Zehnder18 (born 15 June 1922 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, parents not determined;18 Mary died 4 August 2010 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington18). Lewis and Mary are buried in Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.18

+67i. Mary Beth ‘Mary Beth’ Ryan, born 16 December 1941. Married William R. Tomatich.
+68ii. Dr. James Martin Ryan, born 20 May 1945; died 12 May 2002 in Newport, Lincoln County, Oregon. Married Catherine Josephine Martin.
+69iii. Lewis David Ryan, born 16 June 1950. Married Patricia A. Kane.
+70iv. Richard S. ‘Rick’ Ryan, born 19 July 1952. Married Mary Elizabeth Smith.
+71v. Nancy C. Ryan, born 11 March 1955. Married Tod J. Dressel.
+72vi. Thomas R. Ryan, born August 1956. Married Gina Marie Minalia.
 73vii. Patrick Michael Ryan, born 6 March 1958.14, 17

33. Lucy Bell Ryan4 (Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 12 March 1925 in Washington;6, 9, 17, 19 died 28 August 2007.19 Lucy married Donald W. Ebelt14 (born 7 July 1916, parents not determined;17, 20 Donald died 23 May 199320).

+74i. Susan Karen Ebelt, born December 1951. Married (1) Thomas Glenn Johnson Married (2) John Lawrence Bartlett.
+75ii. Donald W. Ebelt, born 5 November 1955. Married Sharon L. Dahl.

34. Robert D. Ryan4 (Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born July 1927 in Washington.6, 9 Robert married, 29 August 1948 in Parker Heights, Yakima County, Washington, Doris May Armstrong14, 21 (born 3 December 1929 in Cody, Park County, Wyoming, the daughter of Oliver Waldo Armstrong and Bernice Leona Jones21).

+76i. Dale Eugene Ryan, born 17 May 1951 in Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington. Married Ruth I. Van Newkirk.
+77ii. Peggy Arlene Ryan, born 22 December 1952. Married Richard E. Niebuhr.

35. John R. Ryan4 (Roger,3 Charles,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 20 February 1926 in Dover, Morris County, New Jersey;22, 23, 24, 25 died 19 April 2006 in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan.22, 23 John married Irene Patricia Kolowicz (born 5 November 1922 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, the daughter of Bert S. Kolowicz and Lottie Kruchi;26 Irene died 21 February 2006 in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan26).

 78i. Kathleen Ryan.

36. Eleanor Gertrude Ryan4 (Roger,3 Charles,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born September 1927 in New Jersey.24, 25, 27 Eleanor married Frederick Shann (born 2 December 1928 in Chester, Morris County, New Jersey, the son of Lewis L. Shann and Mary Hollenbeck27, 28, 29).

 79i. Patricia Gay Shann, born 19 November 1950.17
 80ii. Steven Michael Shann, born 13 February 1953.17
 81iii. Christopher Mark Shann.

37. Charles W. Ryan4 (Roger,3 Charles,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born July 1928 in New Jersey.24, 25 Charles married Dolores Alice Spellman (born 9 March 1929, the daughter of Edwin Dantis Spellman and Frances Ann Peyton;30 Dolores died 11 April 201830).

+82i. Pamela Ann Ryan, born 2 December 1955. Married (1) Gene Edward Tomey Married (2) Raymond J. Vendetti.
+83ii. David Roger Ryan, born 15 November 1957. Married Prudence Renee Lepon.

41. Dorothy June Morrish4 (Ethel,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 1 February 1912 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island;31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 died 4 July 1992 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.32 Dorothy married, first, Charles Chase Harrall32 (born 23 October 1912 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, the son of Curwin Charles Harrall and Ethel Barney;35, 36, 37, 38 Charles died 11 May 1985 in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island37, 38). Dorothy married, second, Arthur A. Proulx32 (born 16 April 1904, parents not determined;39 Arthur died 23 December 199139). Dorothy is buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.32 Charles is buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.37

 84i. Robert C. Harrall, born June 1940 in Rhode Island.17, 36
 85ii. Richard A. Harrall, born 20 April 1945 in Rhode Island.17, 36

42. Roy Allen Morrish4 (Ethel,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 6 May 1915 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island;33, 34, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 died 15 February 1986 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.41, 42 Roy married, first, Pauline K. Tillinghast (born ca. 1913 in Rhode Island, parents not determined;44 Pauline died 4 July 195545). Roy married, second, Mamie Droitcour (born 3 June 1913 in Maywood, Cook County, Illinois, parents not determined;46 Mamie died 12 April 198946). Roy is buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.41 Pauline is buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.45

 86i. Paula J. Morrish, born ca. 1945 in Rhode Island.44
 87ii. Judith A. Morrish, born ca. 1948 in Rhode Island.44

43. Marjorie Phillips Morrish4 (Ethel,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 24 March 1919 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island;33, 34, 43, 47, 48, 49 died 9 October 1992.47, 48 Marjorie married Harold Francis Arthur, Jr. (born 19 January 1922 in Louisiana, parents not determined;49, 50, 51 Harold died 14 November 197150, 51). Marjorie is buried in Toomer Memorial Cemetery, Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.47 Harold is buried in Lafayette Cemetery Number 1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.50

 88i. Roger Harold Arthur, born 26 March 1944 in Rhode Island;17, 49, 52 died 1 October 2013.52
 89ii. Michael David Arthur, born 13 June 1949 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island;49, 53 died 10 December 2005.53
+90iii. Alan Lawrence Arthur, born 11 February 1953 in Mandeville, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana; died 31 December 2015 in Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Married (1) Sallie Kathryn Morgan Married (2) Loretta Pevey.

44. Elizabeth Ann Morrish4 (Ethel,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 25 January 1930 in Rhode Island.17, 34, 43, 54 Elizabeth married, ca. 1949, Robert Mason ‘Bob’ Drew (born 11 December 1922 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, the son of Charles H. Drew and Madeline Sweet;54, 55, 56 Bob died 31 December 2014 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island55, 56). Bob is buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.55

 91i. Robert M. Drew, Jr., born May 1951.17
 92ii. Christopher W. Drew, born 24 May 1953.17
 93iii. Gregory Phillips Drew, born December 1955.17
 94iv. Wendy Lynne Drew, born 14 January 1959.17
 95v. John A. Drew, born December 1963.17

45. Robert Phillips Ritter, Sr.4 (Helen,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 15 July 1926 in California;57, 58, 59, 60 died 14 April 1984 in San Francisco County, California.57 Robert married Ruth D. Oakley (born 29 December 1927 in California, the daughter of Harry Ives Oakley and Dorothy Evelyn Doan;60 Ruth died 11 May 2018 in Novato, Marin County, California61). Robert and Ruth are buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.57, 61

 96i. Laura Helen Ritter, born 5 December 1947 in Alameda County, California.60, 62
 97ii. Linda Dorothy Ritter, born 5 December 1947 in Alameda County, California; twin.60, 63
+98iii. Robert P. Ritter, born 1 July 1949 in California. Married Patricia Lynn Rowan.

46. Margaret A. Ritter4 (Helen,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 11 October 1929 in California;58, 59, 64, 65 died 13 February 2018.64 Margaret married Roy William Oakly (born 11 April 1926 in California, the son of Harry Ives Oakley and Dorothy Evelyn Doan;65, 66 Roy died 24 August 199666). Margaret and Roy are buried in Happy Homestead Cemetery, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California.64, 66

+99i. Roy William Oakley, Jr., born 28 May 1948 in Marin County, California. Married Lynn Mavis Mehlinger.

47. Donald Edward Smith4 (Dorothy,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 29 June 1917 in Illinois;67, 68, 69, 70, 71 died 8 June 1985 in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California.67 Donald married Blanch Betty Perry (born 14 May 1917 in California, parents not determined;70, 71, 72 Blanch died 1 June 1996 in Oakland, Alameda County, California72). Their marriage ended in divorce in August 1970 in Alameda, Alameda County, California.73 Donald is buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.67 Blanch is buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California.72

+100i. Karen Marie Smith, born 26 September 1942 in Oakland, Alameda County, California; died 30 November 2013 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Married Alvin Joseph Rodrigues.
+101ii. Sharon A. Smith, born 3 March 1945 in California. Married Richard W. Paulisich, Jr..
+102iii. Donna Lee Smith, born 23 September 1949 in Alameda County, California. Married (1) Larry George Albright Married (2) John ‘Johnnie’ Jenkins.

48. Raymond Everett Smith4 (Dorothy,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 19 August 1919 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois;68, 69, 74, 75, 76, 77 died 13 July 2007 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California.75 Raymond married, 21 September 1940 in San Raphael, Marin County, California, Olive Marie Stockton78 (born 23 July 1921 in Vallejo, Solano County, California, the daughter of Dexter Cleveland Stockton and Etna May Davey;77, 78 Olive died 20 February 201778). Raymond and Olive are buried in Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California.75, 78

+103i. Raymond David Smith, born 13 June 1945 in Napa County, California. Married Mary Anne Myers.
+104ii. Melodie Dawn Smith, born 11 September 1947 in California. Married Kenneth Allen Kroplin.

51. Geraldine M. Smith4 (Dorothy,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born ca. 1925 in California.69, 76, 79 Geraldine married Steven D. Cowan (born ca. 1924 in Georgia, parents not determined79).

 105i. Donna M. Cowan, born May 1949 in California.79

52. Roger P. Smith4 (Dorothy,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 25 March 1927 in California;69, 76, 80 died 20 February 1996.80 Roger married LaVerne E. Stelter (born 29 May 1933 in Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois, parents not determined;17, 81 LaVerne died 19 January 2020 in Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois81). Roger and LaVerne are buried in Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois.80, 81

+106i. Barbara R. Smith, born 20 April 1957. Married James Mark Gorvad.
+107ii. Elizabeth A. Smith, born 18 February 1959. Married Paul Robert Sanko.
 108iii. Roger P. Smith, Jr., born 22 April 1962.17
 109iv. Michael John Smith, born August 1966.17

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Town, Enumeration District 235, Sheet No. 11, family of Lewis D. Ryan (44, Washington, contractor, building); wife Mildred B. Ryan (35, Washington); niece Emma J. Ryan (5, Washington); mother-in-law Mary C. Boyd (65, Ohio, widow).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Town, Enumeration District 27-40, Sheet No. 4B, family of Lewis D. Ryan (52, Washington, contractor, homes, first married age 29); wife Mildred Ryan (46, Washington, first married age 25); niece Emma Jean Ryan (15, Washington); mother-in-law Mary Boyd (77, Pennsylvania, widow).
  3. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage License and Certificate, Book 1675, Page 188, Robert McBride Hodge, 25, born in California, Richfield Dealer, Service Station; father: W. L. Hodge, born in California; mother: Virginia McBride, born in Colorado; Emma Jean Ryan, 25, born in Washington, Teacher, So. Calif. Gas Co.; father: Charles A. Ryan, born in Washington; mother: Emma Pennington, born in Kentucky; married on 10 August 1940 in Glendale, California.
  4. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Charles Alexander Ryan, Serial No. 224, born 19 July 1885; nearest relative: Emma Jean Ryan (child), Sumner, Pierce, Wash.
  5. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Hodge, Robert McBride, Jr., born: 10 September 1942 in El Paso, Texas; father: Robert McBride Hodge, Sr.; mother; Emma Jean Ryan.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Ryan / father / Warren Wood / 1886-1949 / mother / Muriel C. / 1893-1967 (from gravestone); record gives death date as 25 February 1949 but Washington Death index gives the date as 4 March 1949; record provides full names of wife and three children, and a copy of his obituary (newspaper unidentified) that gives names of all children, a brother and a sister.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Edith Ryan Flynn / 1914-1974 / Dear Mother (from gravestone); died 27 April 1974, Pierce County, Washington (from record).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner City, Enumeration District 235, Sheet No. 1A, family of Warren W. Ryan (33, Washington, farmer, berry farm); wife Muriel Ryan (26, Nebraska); daughter Edith M. Ryan (5, Washington); son Warren Wood Ryan (3 8/12, Washington); daughter Gladys L. Ryan (1 8/12, Washington).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Washington, Pierce County, Sumner Town, Enumeration District 27-91, Sheet No. 5B, family of Warren W. Ryan (43, Washington, farmer, first married age 25); wife Murial C. Ryan (37, Nebraska, first married age 19); daughter Edith M. Ryan (15, Washington); son Warren W. Ryan, Jr. (13, Washington); daughter Gladys L. Ryan (12, Washington); son Lewis H. Ryan (10, Washington); daughter Lucy B. Ryan (5, Washington); son Robert D. Ryan (2 9/12, Washington).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Edith Ryan Flynn: Edith Ryan Flynn / 1914 / Dear Mother / 1974 [from gravestone]. The record additional indicates she died 27 April 1974 in Pierce County, Washington, and provides links to her parents in the same cemetery.
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ryan, Warren Wood, no. 537-03-7177; died: 17 October 2008; born: 24 April 1916.
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ryan, Kathryn Duggan, no. 429-26-9535; died: 25 September 2010; born 22 December 1922; last residence: Cocoa, Brevard [County], Florida.
  13. BillionGraves (website). Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Washington; three adjacent burial markers in a row (left to right): Warren Wood Ryan, Jr. / 1916 2008; Kathryn Duggan Ryan / 1922 2010/ Warren Wood Ryan, III / 1947 1995.
  14. Email from Dan Gassoway to Lee Gazlay, April 2013, providing details of his Gassoway, Ryan, and Coryell relatives.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Gassoway / M. Murl / 1917-1990 / Married Sept. 27 1940 / Gladys L. / 1918-2006 (from gravestone).
  16. Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (transcriptions or certificates). Gassoway, Carol Jean, died: 7 May 1950 in Longview, Cowlitz [County], Washington; age: 1 day; father: Milo Murl Gassoway; mother: Gladys Lucille Ryan.
  17. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Ryan / Lewis H. / 1920-1999 / Mary Elizabeth / 1922-2010 / Married 9 Nov. 1940 [from gravestone]; On Lewis’s record: born 29 February 1920 (leap year baby) in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, married in 1940 to Mary Elizabeth Zehnder Ryan (1922-2010), seven children (none named), died 23 April 1999. On Mary’s record: born 15 June 1922 in Tacoma, Pierce County, died 4 August 2010 in Sumner, Pierce County.
  19. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ebelt, Lucy B., no. 534-42-0023; died: 28 August 2007; born: 12 March 1925; last residence: King [County], Washington.
  20. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ebelt, Donald W., no. 531-10-9553; died: 23 May 1993; born: 7 July 1916; last residence: King [County], Washington.
  21. Armstrong family, Yakima Roots; available at Rootsweb Archives; Post by Robert E. Armstrong, 23 June 1999; provides details of his Armstrong family that includes Doris May Armstrong, her spouses, parents, children and their spouses.
  22. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), John R. Ryan, born: 20 February 1926; died: 19 April 2006 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; notes detailing his birth and death places, naming his wife, parents, daughter and siblings; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  23. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ryan, John, no. 150-14-8270, died 19 April 2006, born 20 February 1926.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Morris County, Mine Hill Village, Enumeration District 14-36, Sheet No. 3B-4A, family of Roger W. Ryan (36, Washington, chemist, fuel gas plant, married age 30); wife Helen C. Ryan (36, Illinois, married age 30); son John R. Ryan (4 1/12, New Jersey); daughter Eleanor G. Ryan (2 7/12, New Jersey); son Charles W. Ryan (1 9/12, New Jersey).
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Morris County, Mine Hill Township, E.D. 14-57, Sheet No. 4B, Roger H. Ryan, 47, Washington, chemist, gas co.; wife Helen Ryan, 47, Illinois; son John Ryan, 14, New Jersey; daughter Eleanor Ryan, 12, New Jersey; son Charles Ryan, 11, New Jersey.
  26. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Irene Patricia Kolowicz Ryan, born: 5 November 1922 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; died: 21 February 2006 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; notes naming her husband, daughter, siblings, and nieces; and provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, and husband).
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, New Jersey, Morris County, Mine Hill, E.D. 14-89, Sheet No. 73, Roger W. Ryan, 56, Washington, chemist, public utilities; wife Helen Ryan, 56, Illinois; son-in-law Frederick Shann, 21, N.J., farmer, farm; daughter Eleanor G. Shann, 22, N.J., primary teacher, grammar school.
  28. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Fred Shann, died: 14 December 1993; born: 2 December 1928; residence zip code: 33040 [corresponding to Key West, Florida].
  29. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Fred Shann, born: 2 December 1928 in Chester, New Jersey; father: Lewis L. Shann; mother: Mary Hollenbeck.
  30. Obituary, echovita (website: echovita.com), Dolores Ryan, died: 11 April 2018 in Peoria, Arizona; born: 9 March 1929. The article gives the names of her parents, two brothers, husband, children, and grandchildren.
  31. Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914, Dorothy June Morrish, born: 1 February 1912 in Cranston, Providence [County], Rhode Island; father: Roy Allen Morrish; mother: Ethel May Phillips Morrish.
  32. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Dorothy M. Morrish Harrall, born: 1912 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 4 July 1992 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island (from record, which included her partial obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, and one husband).
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence City, E.D. 261, Sheet No. 12A, Roy A. Morrish, 33, Canada, supt., tool factory; wife Ethel M. Morrish, 31, Rhode Island; daughter Dorothy J. Morrish, 7, Rhode Island; son Roy A. Morrish (Jr.), 4, Rhode Island; daughter Marjorie P. Morrish, 8/12, Rhode Island.
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 4-75, Sheet Nos. 25A-B, Roy A. Morrish, 43, New Brunswick, Canada, first married age 23, toolmaker, jewelry; wife Ethel Morrish, 42, Rhode Island, first married age 21; daughter Dorothy Morrish, 18, Rhode Island; son Roy A. Morrish, Jr., 14, Rhode Island; daughter Marjorie Morrish, 11, Rhode Island; daughter Elizabeth Morrish, 2/12, Rhode Island.
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 168, Sheet No. 1B, Charles C. Harrall, 27, Rhode Island, truck driver, riggers; wife Dorothy M. Harrall, 28, Rhode Island.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 7-229, Sheet Nos. 1-2, Charles C. Harrall [indexed as Havell], 37, Rhode Island, truck driver, Riggers and Trucking Co.; wife Dorothy M. Harrall, 38, Rhode Island; son Robert C. Harrall, 9, Rhode Island; son Richard A. Harrall, 4, Rhode Island.
  37. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Charles C. Harrall, born: 1912 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 11 May 1985 in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island (from record, which includes the text from his partial obituary; and provides the names and links for his father, one sibling, and wife).
  38. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Charles Harrall, died: May 1985; born: 23 October 1912; last place of residence: Providence, Rhode Island.
  39. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Arthur Proulx, died: 23 December 1991; born: 16 April 1904; previous residence: Cranston, Providence [County], Rhode Island.
  40. Rhode Island Town Births and Baptisms Index, 1639-1932, Roy Allen Morrish, Jr., born: 6 May 1915 in Cranston, Providence [County], Rhode Island; father: Roy A. Morrish, mother: Ethel M. Phillips Morrish.
  41. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Roy Allen Morrish, Jr., born: 1916 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 15 February 1986 in Rhode Island (from record, which includes the text from his partial obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
  42. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Roy Morrish, died: February 1986; born: 6 May 1915; last place of residence: Providence, Rhode Island.
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 152, Sheet No. 10A, Roy Morrish [indexed as Monast], 53, Canada, toolmaker, tool shop; wife Ethel Morrish, 51, Rhode Island; son Roy Morrish, Jr., 24, Rhode Island, laborer, jewelry; daughter Marjorie Morrish, 21, Rhode Island, cashier, department store; daughter Elizabeth Morrish, 10, Rhode Island.
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 4-108, Sheets No. 19-20, Roy A. Morrish, Jr., 34, Rhode Island, toolmaker, mfg. curtain rods; wife Pauline K. Morrish, 37, Rhode Island; daughter Paula J. Morrish, 5, Rhode Island; daughter Judith A. Morrish, 2, Rhode Island.
  45. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Pauline K. Morrish, born: unknown; died: 4 July 1955 (from record).
  46. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Mamie D. Morrish, alias: Mamie Droitcour Ralph; born: 3 June 1913 in Maywood, Illinois; died: 12 April 1989; father: Michael A. Droitcour; mother: Fredericka Lehr.
  47. Find a Grave (website). Toomer Memorial Cemetery, Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, Marjorie Phillips Arthur, born: 24 March 1919; died: 9 October 1992 (from record).
  48. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Marjorie Phillips Morrish, alias: Marjorie Morrish Arthur; died: 9 October 1992; born: 24 March 1919 in Providence, Rhode Island; father: Roy A. Morrish; mother: Ethel M. Phillips; previous residence: Mandeville, St. Tammany, Louisiana.
  49. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Rhode Island, Providence County, Foster, E.D. 4-189, Sheet No. 7, Harold F. Arthur, 28, LA [Louisiana], leader navy aircraft mechanic; wife Marjorie M. Arthur, 31, Rhode Island; son Roger H. Arthur, 6, Rhode Island; son Michael D. Arthur, June [1949], Rhode Island.
  50. Find a Grave (website). Lafayette Cemetery Number 1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Harold F. Arthur, Jr., born: 1922; died: 1972 [sic, he died in 1971] (from record).
  51. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Harold F. Arthur, died: November 1971; born: 19 January 1922.
  52. Obituary, Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory (website: beckman-williamson.com), Roger H. Arthur, died: 1 October 2013; born: 1944.
  53. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Michael David Arthur, died: 10 December 2005; born: 13 June 1949 in Providence, Providence [County], Rhode Island; father: Harold F. Arthur; mother: Marjorie P. Morrish.
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Rhode Island, Providence County, Cranston, E.D. 4-78, Sheet No. 76, Robert M. Drew, 27, Rhode Island, Uholecol [?] Petroleum, Distributing Co.; wife Elizabeth A. Drew, 20, Rhode Island.
  55. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Robert Mason “Bob” Drew, born: 1922 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 31 December 2014 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island (from record).
  56. Obituary, Tribute Archive (website: tributearchive.com), Robert Mason “Bob” Drew, died: 31 December 2014; born: 11 December 1922 in Johnston, Rhode Island. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children and their spouses.
  57. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Robert Phillips Ritter, Sr., born: 15 July 1925 [sic, he was born in 1926] in California; died: 14 April 1984 in in San Francisco County, California (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  58. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-18, Sheet Nos. 10A-B, Alex S. Ritter, 38, California, first married age 33, mechanic, automobile; wife Helen P. Ritter, 35, Rhode Island, first married age 30; son Robert P. Ritter, 3 5/12, California; daughter Margaret A. Ritter, 6/12, California; brother James A. Ritter, 30, California, mechanic, automobile; mother-in-law Abby W. Stevens, 55, Wisconsin, widow.
  59. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Raphael City, E.D. 21-22, Sheet No. 3A, Alex Ritter, 51, California, attendant, own gas station tire shop; wife Helen Ritter, 48, Rhode Island; son Robert Ritter, 13, California; daughter Margaret Ritter, 10, California.
  60. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Alameda County, Berkeley, E.D. 61-52, Sheet No. 4, Robert P. Ritter, 23, California; wife Ruth D. Ritter, 22, California; daughter Laura H. Ritter, 2, California; daughter Linda D. Ritter, 2, California; son Robert P. Ritter, July, California.
  61. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Ruth Ritter, born: 29 December 1927; died: 11 May 2018 in Novato, Marin County, California (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  62. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Laura Helen Ritter, born: 5 December 1947 in Alameda County, California; mother’s name: Oakley.
  63. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Linda Dorothy Ritter, born: 5 December 1947 in Alameda County, California; mother’s name: Oakley.
  64. Find a Grave (website). Happy Homestead Cemetery, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, Margaret Ritter Oakley, born: 11 October 1929; died: 13 February 2018 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  65. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-29, Sheet No. 25, Roy W. Oakley, 24, California; wife Margaret R. Oakley, 20, California, piano teacher; son Roy W. Oakley, Jr., 1, California; roommate Mildred Logue or Lodge, 35, Pennsylvania, comptometer operator, air base.
  66. Find a Grave (website). Happy Homestead Cemetery, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, Roy William Oakley, born: 11 April 1926; died: 24 August 1996 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  67. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Donald Edward Smith, born: 29 June 1917 in Illinois; died: 8 June 1985 in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and daughter).
  68. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, E.D. 149, Sheet Nos. 6B, 7A, C. E. Smith, 24, Illinois, driver, laundry; wife Dorothy Smith, 23, Rhode Island; son Donald Edward Smith, 2 6/12, Illinois; son Raymond Smith, 5/12, Illinois.
  69. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-12, Sheet No. 3B, Clarence E. Smith, 34, Illinois, first married age 21, agent, newspaper; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 34, Rhode Island, first married age 21; son Donald E. Smith, 12, Illinois; son Raymond E. Smith, 10, Illinois; son David C. Smith, 5, Illinois; daughter Geraldine M. Smith, 4 7/12, California; son Rodger P. Smith, 2 7/12, California.
  70. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Alameda County, Oakland, E.D. 61-85, Sheet No. 62B, Donald Smith, 22, Illinois, refrigeration mechanic; Blanche Smith, 22, California.
  71. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Alameda County, Brooklyn, E.D. 67-260, Sheet No. 17, Donald E. Smith, 32, Illinois, house to house salesman, retail store; wife Blanch E. Smith, 32, California; daughter Karen M. Smith, 7, California; daughter Sharon A. Smith, 5, California; daughter Donna L. Smith, Nov., California
  72. Find a Grave (website). Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California, Blanche Betty Perry Vidalin, born: 14 May 1917 in California; died: 1 June 1996 in Oakland, Alameda County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, two husbands, and daughter).
  73. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Donald E. Smith and Blanch L. Perry, divorced in August 1970 in Alameda City, California.
  74. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, Raymond Everett Smith, born: 19 August 1919 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarence Everett Smith, age 23, born in Belvidere, Illinois; mother: Dorothy Jane Phillips, age 22, born in Providence, Rhode Island.
  75. Find a Grave (website). Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California, SSgt. Raymond Everett Smith, born: 19 August 1919 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; died: 13 July 2007 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  76. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-14, Sheet No. 12B, Clarence E. Smith, 44, Illinois, director, recreation project; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 41, Rhode Island; son Raymond E. Smith, 20, Illinois, delivery truck driver, household appliance co.; son David C. Smith, 15, Illinois; daughter Geraldine M. Smith, 14, California; son Roger P. Smith, 12, California.
  77. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Napa County, Napa, E.D. 28-31B, Sheet No. 6, Raymond E. Smith, 30, Illinois, ship fitter, navy yard; wife Olive M. Smith, 28, California; son Raymond D. Smith, 4, California; daughter Melodie D. Smith, 2, California.
  78. Find a Grave (website). Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California, Olive Marie Stockton Smith, born: 23 July 1921 In Vallejo, Solano County, California; died: 20 February 2017 in Orangevale, Sacramento County, California (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the name and link for her parents, siblings, and husband).
  79. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-37, Sheet No. 5, Clarence E. Smith, 53, Illinois, truck driver, wholesale egg dealer; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 52, Rhode Island; son-in-law Steven D. Cowan, 26, Georgia, correctional officer, state prison; daughter Geraldine M. Cowan, 24, California, fountain girl, drive in restaurant; granddaughter Donna M. Cowan, May, California.
  80. Find a Grave (website). Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, Roger P. Smith, born: 25 March 1927; died: 20 February 1996 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  81. Find a Grave (website). Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, LaVerne E. Stelter Smith, born: unknown, Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois; died: 19 January 2020 in Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the name and link for her husband).
Fifth Generation
62. Gladys Murline Gassoway5 (Gladys,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 5 November 1941 in Washington;1, 2 died 1 May 2007 in Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois.2 Gladys married Rogers L. White1 (born 23 January 1935 in Berwyn, Cook County, Illinois, parents not determined;1, 3, 4 Rogers died 15 February 1991 in Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois1, 3).

+110i. Susie Lynn White, born 17 April 1967. Married Harry Thomas Beck.
+111ii. Wendy Lou White, born 5 July 1971. Married Steven Robert Holguin.

63. David LeRoy Gassoway5 (Gladys,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 13 January 1944 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.1, 4 David married Victoria M. Rask1 (born 26 September 1951, parents not determined4).

 112i. David Paul Gassoway, born 13 July 1980.1, 4
 113ii. Gabriel Michael Gassoway, born 2 January 1982.4

64. John Howard Gassoway5 (Gladys,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 9 December 1946 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;1, 5 died 29 November 1994 in La Grande, Union County, Oregon.1, 5 John married Janie Christine Davis1 (born 15 September 1947, parents not determined;6 Janie died 21 April 20016).

+114i. Scott Allan Gassoway, born 10 February 1975 in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon. Married Freedom Renae Myers.
+115ii. Rachel M. Gassoway, born 18 December 1977. Married Jamie Lee Lindvall.

67. Mary Beth ‘Mary Beth’ Ryan5 (Lewis,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 16 December 1941.1, 4 Mary Beth married, 1962, William R. Tomatich1, 7 (born 24 November 1940, the son of Tony Tomatich and Harriet _____7). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1979.7

+116i. Theresa Lyn Tomatich, born 9 October 1963. Married Brian Haybeck.
+117ii. Laurel Susan Tomatich, born 13 June 1966. Married Corbin Doxey.

68. Dr. James Martin Ryan5 (Lewis,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 20 May 1945;1, 4, 8 died 12 May 2002 in Newport, Lincoln County, Oregon.8 James married Catherine Josephine Martin1 (born 11 November 1946, parents not determined;4, 9 Catherine died 17 July 20099).

69. Lewis David Ryan5 (Lewis,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 16 June 1950.1, 4 Lewis married, 20 September 1975 in King County, Washington, Patricia A. Kane1, 10 (born July 1952, parents not determined4).

70. Richard S. ‘Rick’ Ryan5 (Lewis,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 19 July 1952.1, 4 Rick married, 15 January 1982 in Stateline, Douglas County, Nevada, Mary Elizabeth Smith1, 11 (born 13 April 1952, parents not determined4).

71. Nancy C. Ryan5 (Lewis,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 11 March 1955.1, 4 Nancy married Tod J. Dressel1 (born 30 May 1955, parents not determined4).

Children of Nancy C. Ryan and Tod J. Dressel:

 118i. Jennifer M. Dressel, born 31 March 1979.4
 119ii. Stephanie L. Dressel, born 30 August 1982.4

72. Thomas R. Ryan5 (Lewis,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born August 1956.1, 4 Thomas married, 23 April 1983 in King County, Washington, Gina Marie Minalia1, 12 (born 24 February 1955, parents not determined4).

 120i. Andrew T. Ryan, born 17 April 1985.4
 121ii. Suzanne A. Ryan, born 11 February 1988.4

74. Susan Karen Ebelt5 (Lucy,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born December 1951.1, 4 Susan married, first, 4 December 1971 in King County, Washington, Thomas Glenn Johnson (born 20 July 1947, parents not determined4). Susan married, second, John Lawrence Bartlett (born August 1947, parents not determined4).

 122i. Travis Glenn Johnson, born 22 August 1977.4

75. Donald W. Ebelt5 (Lucy,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 5 November 1955.1, 4 Donald married, 17 December 1983 in King County, Washington, Sharon L. Dahl1, 13 (born 14 April 1950, parents not determined4).

 123i. Anika M. Ebelt, born 9 April 1985.4
 124ii. Kristina M. Ebelt, born 2 November 1987.4

76. Dale Eugene Ryan5 (Robert,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 17 May 1951 in Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington.4, 14 Dale married, 17 August 1974 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, Ruth I. Van Newkirk1, 14 (born 11 June 1952, parents not determined4).

 125i. Patience S. Ryan, born ca. 1980.4
 126ii. David E. Ryan, born 9 July 1985.4

77. Peggy Arlene Ryan5 (Robert,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 22 December 1952.4 Peggy married Richard E. Niebuhr (born 16 June 1946, parents not determined4).

 127i. Richard E. Niebuhr, born 7 December 1977.4

82. Pamela Ann Ryan5 (Charles,4 Roger,3 Charles,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 2 December 1955.4 Pamela married, first, Gene Edward Tomey (born 11 September 1953, parents not determined4). Pamela married, second, Raymond J. Vendetti (born 9 April 1949, parents not determined4).

83. David Roger Ryan5 (Charles,4 Roger,3 Charles,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 15 November 1957.4 David married Prudence Renee Lepon (born 16 January 1960, parents not determined4).

 128i. Shannon Ryan, born March 1985.4
 129ii. Tyler C. Ryan, born 1 December 1993.4
 130iii. Shelby M. Ryan, born 8 September 1995.4

90. Alan Lawrence Arthur5 (Marjorie,4 Ethel,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 11 February 1953 in Mandeville, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana;15 died 31 December 2015 in Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.15 Alan married, first, 18 April 1972 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, Sallie Kathryn Morgan16 (born ca. 1954, the daughter of Lawrence David Morgan and Eleanor Dowling16). Alan married, second, ca. 1974, Loretta Pevey15 (born 16 October 1955, parents not determined4).

 131i. Jeremiah Alan Arthur, born December 1972.4
 132ii. Christy Ann Arthur, born 13 December 1976.4
 133iii. Suzanne Marie Arthur, born 11 October 1979.4
+134iv. Abigail Arthur, born 20 September 1981. Married Peter Samuel ‘Sihala’ Iron Rope.

98. Robert P. Ritter5 (Robert,4 Helen,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 1 July 1949 in California.4, 17 Robert married, 30 January 1970 in Marin County, California, Patricia Lynn Rowan18 (born 17 August 1949, parents not determined4).

99. Roy William Oakley, Jr.5 (Margaret,4 Helen,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 28 May 1948 in Marin County, California.19, 20 Roy married, 15 April 1973 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, Lynn Mavis Mehlinger21 (born 23 December 1948, parents not determined4).

100. Karen Marie Smith5 (Donald,4 Dorothy,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 26 September 1942 in Oakland, Alameda County, California;22, 23 died 30 November 2013 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.22 Karen married, 1960, Alvin Joseph Rodrigues24 (born 22 November 1929 in Alameda, Alameda County, California, the son of Alvin Rodriguez and Mary Jardine;24, 25 Alvin died 200324). Karen and Alvin are buried in Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.22, 24

101. Sharon A. Smith5 (Donald,4 Dorothy,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 3 March 1945 in California.4, 23 Sharon married, 15 December 1963 in Alameda County, California, Richard W. Paulisich, Jr.26 (born 27 September 1942, parents not determined4).

102. Donna Lee Smith5 (Donald,4 Dorothy,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 23 September 1949 in Alameda County, California.23, 27 Donna married, first, 14 February 1970 in Alameda, Alameda County, California, Larry George Albright29 (born 13 August 1941, parents not determined;28, 29 Larry died 21 February 201428). Donna married, second, 15 August 1988 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, John ‘Johnnie’ Jenkins31 (born 3 January 1951, parents not determined30). Larry is buried in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Merced County, California.28

103. Raymond David Smith5 (Raymond,4 Dorothy,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 13 June 1945 in Napa County, California.32, 33 Raymond married, 14 June 1969 in Napa County, California, Mary Anne Myers34 (born ca. 1946, the daughter of Harlan Helm Myers and Emily Margaret ‘Margie’ Solomon).

104. Melodie Dawn Smith5 (Raymond,4 Dorothy,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 11 September 1947 in California.4, 33 Melodie married, 10 September 1967 in Napa County, California, Kenneth Allen Kroplin36 (born 16 May 1946 in Napa, Napa County, California, the son of Robert E. Kroplin and Denise A. Solomon;35 Kenneth died 30 August 200035). Their marriage ended in divorce in June 1977 in Napa County, California.37

106. Barbara R. Smith5 (Roger,4 Dorothy,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 20 April 1957.4 Barbara married James Mark Gorvad (born 7 January 1966, parents not determined4).

107. Elizabeth A. Smith5 (Roger,4 Dorothy,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 18 February 1959.4 Elizabeth married, 5 July 1981, Paul Robert Sanko4 (born 13 October 1958, parents not determined4).

  1. Email from Dan Gassoway to Lee Gazlay, April 2013, providing details of his Gassoway, Ryan, and Coryell relatives.
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). White, Gladys M., no. 541-48-9461; died: 1 May 2007; born: 5 November 1941; last residence: Wheaton, DuPage [County], Illinois.
  3. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). White, R. L., no. 346-28-1011; died: 15 February 1991; born: 23 January 1935.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998; Gassoway, John Howard, died: 29 November 1994 in Union [County], Oregon; born: 9 December 1946; spouse: Janie Gassoway.
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Barton, Janie C., no. 535-48-7894; died: 21 April 2001; born: 15 September 1947.
  7. Email from Mary Beth Ryan to Lee Gazlay, February 2017, providing vital details of her family members.
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ryan, James M., no. 538-36-7659; died: 12 May 2002; born: 20 May 1945.
  9. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ryan, Catherine Josephine, no. 544-50-0972; died: 17 July 2009; born: 11 November 1946.
  10. Washington Marriage Index, 1969-2014, L. D. Ryan and Patricia A. Kane, married on 20 September 1975 in King County, Washington.
  11. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Richard S. Ryan and Mary Elizabeth Smith, married on 15 January 1982 in Stateline, Nevada.
  12. Washington Marriage Index, 1969-2014, Thomas R. Ryan and Gina M. Minalia, married on 23 April 1983 in King County, Washington.
  13. Washington Marriage Index, 1969-2014, Donald W. Ebelt and Sharon L. Dahl, married on 17 December 1983 in King County, Washington.
  14. Armstrong family, Yakima Roots; available at Rootsweb Archives; Post by Robert E. Armstrong, 23 June 1999; provides details of his Armstrong family that includes Doris May Armstrong, her spouses, parents, children and their spouses.
  15. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Alan Lawrence Arthur, born: 11 February 1953 in Mandeville, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana; died: 31 December 2015 in Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish. Louisiana (from record, which includes the text from his obituary).
  16. Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950, Alan Lawrence Arthur, 19, father: Harold F. Arthur; mother: Marjorie Phillips [sic, Phillips is her middle name]; Sallie Kathryn Morgan, 18, father: Lawrence David Morgan; mother: Eleanor Dowling; married on 18 April 1972 in Montgomery, Alabama.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Alameda County, Berkeley, E.D. 61-52, Sheet No. 4, Robert P. Ritter, 23, California; wife Ruth D. Ritter, 22, California; daughter Laura H. Ritter, 2, California; daughter Linda D. Ritter, 2, California; son Robert P. Ritter, July, California.
  18. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Robert P. Ritter, age 20; Patricia L. Rowan, age 20; married on 30 January 1970 in Marin County, California.
  19. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Roy William Oakley, born: 28 May 1948 in Marin County, California; mother’s name: Ritter.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-29, Sheet No. 25, Roy W. Oakley, 24, California; wife Margaret R. Oakley, 20, California, piano teacher; son Roy W. Oakley, Jr., 1, California; roommate Mildred Logue or Lodge, 35, Pennsylvania, comptometer operator, air base.
  21. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Roy W. Oakley, age 24; Lynn M. Mehlinger, age 24; married on 15 April 1973 in San Francisco City, California.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Karen Marie Smith Rodrigues, born: 26 September 1942 in Oakland, Alameda County, California; died: 30 November 2016 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and husband).
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Alameda County, Brooklyn, E.D. 67-260, Sheet No. 17, Donald E. Smith, 32, Illinois, house to house salesman, retail store; wife Blanch E. Smith, 32, California; daughter Karen M. Smith, 7, California; daughter Sharon A. Smith, 5, California; daughter Donna L. Smith, Nov., California
  24. Find a Grave (website). Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Alvin Joseph Rodrigues, born: 1929 [sic, his gravestone and other records indicate 1939]; died: 2003 (from record, which provides tha name and link for his wife).
  25. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Alvin Joseph Rodrigues, born: 22 November 1939 in Oakland, Alameda County, California; father: Alvin Rodrigues; mother: Mary Jardine.
  26. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Richard W. Paulisich, age 21; Sharon A. Smith, age 18; married on 15 December 1963 in Alameda County, California.
  27. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Donna Lee Smith, born: 23 September 1949 in Alameda, California; mother’s name: Perry.
  28. Find a Grave (website). San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Merced County, California, Larry George Albright, born: 13 August 1941; died: 21 February 2014 (from record).
  29. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Larry G. Albright, age 28; Donna L. Smith, age 20; married on 14 February 1970 in Alameda City, California.
  30. voteref.com.
  31. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Johnny Jenkins and Donna Albright, married on 15 August 1988 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.
  32. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Raymond David Smith, born: 13 June 1945 in Napa County, California; mother’s name: Stockton.
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Napa County, Napa, E.D. 28-31B, Sheet No. 6, Raymond E. Smith, 30, Illinois, ship fitter, navy yard; wife Olive M. Smith, 28, California; son Raymond D. Smith, 4, California; daughter Melodie D. Smith, 2, California.
  34. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Raymond D. Smith, age 23, and Mary A. Myers, age 22; married on 14 June 1969 in Napa [County], California.
  35. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Kenneth Allen Kroplin, died: 30 August 2000; born: 16 May 1946 in Napa, Napa [County], California; father: Robert E. Kroplin; mother: Denise A. Solomon.
  36. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Kenneth A. Kroplin, age 21; Melodie D. Smith, age 20; married on 10 September 1967 in Napa [County], California.
  37. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Kenneth A. Kroplin and Melodie D. Smith, divorced in June 1977 in Napa [County], California.
Sixth and Seventh Generations
110. Susie Lynn White6 (Gladys,5 Gladys,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 17 April 1967.1, 2 Susie married Harry Thomas Beck1 (born March 1945, parents not determined2).

111. Wendy Lou White6 (Gladys,5 Gladys,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 5 July 1971.1, 2 Wendy married, 5 April 2005 in Clark County, Nevada, Steven Robert Holguin1, 3 (born 4 July 1973, parents not determined2).

 135i. Leo Holguin, born ca. 2005.1
 136ii. Sierra Holguin, born xxxx.

114. Scott Allan Gassoway6 (John,5 Gladys,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 10 February 1975 in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon.1, 2 Scott married Freedom Renae Myers1 (born 14 December 1976, parents not determined1).

 137i. Elizabeth Gassoway, born ca. 1997.1
 138ii. Corban Gassoway, born ca. 1998.1
 139iii. Abigail Gassoway, born 1999.1

115. Rachel M. Gassoway6 (John,5 Gladys,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 18 December 1977.1, 2 Rachel married Jamie Lee Lindvall1 (born 12 May 1977, parents not determined2).

116. Theresa Lyn Tomatich6 (Mary ‘Mary Beth’,5 Lewis,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 9 October 1963.4 Theresa married Brian Haybeck4 (born ____, parents not determined).

117. Laurel Susan Tomatich6 (Mary ‘Mary Beth’,5 Lewis,4 Warren,3 George,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 13 June 1966.4 Laurel married Corbin Doxey4 (born ____, parents not determined).

 140i. Ethan Doxey.

134. Abigail Arthur6 (Alan,5 Marjorie,4 Ethel,3 Abbie,2 Abigail ‘Abbey’1), born 20 September 1981.2 Abigail married, ca. 2005, Peter Samuel ‘Sihala’ Iron Rope6 (born 15 April 1969 in Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, the son of Abel Iron Rope, Sr. and Vera High Hawk;5, 6 Sihala died 9 October 2018 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana5, 6). Sihala is buried in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota.5

 141i. Gabriel Edwin Iron Rope, born 20 September 2007;7 died 18 February 2008.7

  1. Email from Dan Gassoway to Lee Gazlay, April 2013, providing details of his Gassoway, Ryan, and Coryell relatives.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Wendy Lou White and Steven Robert Holguin, married on 5 April 2005 in Clark [County], Nevada.
  4. Email from Mary Beth Ryan to Lee Gazlay, February 2017, providing vital details of her family members.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, PFC Peter Samuel “Sihala” Iron Rope, born: 15 April 1969 in Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska; died: 9 October 2018 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parrish, Louisiana (from record, which provides the names and links for his father and one sibling).
  6. Obituary, The Advocate (website: obits/theadvocate.com), Peter Iron Rope, died; 9 October 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; born: 15 April 1969 in Alliance, Nebraska. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his survivors and those who predeceased him.
  7. Obituary, The Advocate (website: obits/theadvocate.com), Gabriel Edwin Iron Rope, died: 18 February 2008; born: 20 September 2007. The article provides the names of his parents and two siblings.