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Family HistoryFamily History - Charles Alexander Ryan, Sr.


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 Charles Alexander Ryan, Sr. and four of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Charles Alexander Ryan, Sr.,1 born 19 July 1885 in Washington, the son of George Harry Ryan and Lucy Viola Wood;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 2 July 1960 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington.2 Charles married, first, Emma Pennington9 (born 18 February 1887 in Kentucky, parents not determined;9 Emma died 24 April 19159). Charles married, second, 22 March 1919 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, Constance Petra Boe6, 7, 13 (born 26 October 1895 in Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, the daughter of Swen J. Boe and Anna Jenson;6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 Constance died 6 February 199010, 11). Charles is buried in Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.14 Emma is buried in Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.9 Constance is buried in Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.10

Child of Charles Alexander Ryan, Sr. and Emma Pennington:

+2i. Emma Jean Ryan, born ca. 1915 in Washington. Married Robert McBride Hodge.

Children of Charles Alexander Ryan, Sr. and Constance Petra Boe:

 3i. Charles Ryan, born ca. 1922 in Washington.7, 8
 4ii. Roger Ryan, born ca. 1924 in Washington.7, 8

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.).
  4. 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).
  5. 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).
  6. 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).
  7. 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).
  8. 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.
  9. 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].
  10. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Constance P. Ryan / 1895 - 1990 [from gravestone, associated with the Ryan grave marker].
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Abbey, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, Charles A. Ryan / 1885-1960 [from gravestone associated with the Ryan grave marker]
Second and Third Generations
2. Emma Jean Ryan2 (Charles1), 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


Child of Emma Jean Ryan and Robert McBride Hodge:

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

  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.