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Family HistoryFamily History - Lucy Viola Wood


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 Lucy Viola Wood and 60 of her descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. Lucy Viola Wood,1 born 11 October 1849 in Wilworth, Wisconsin, the daughter of David Lewis Wood and Lucy V. Church;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 died 29 October 1925 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.1, 2 Lucy married, 18 May 1875 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, George Harry Ryan16, 17 (born 31 July 1848 in New York, the son of Henry Rogers Ryan and Abigail ‘Abbey’ Gazlay;1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 George died 23 November 1934 in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado1, 9). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1904 in Washington.16 Lucy and George are 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.18


Children of Lucy Viola Wood and George Harry Ryan:

+2i. Harry Roger Ryan, born 17 June 1876 in Washington; died 23 August 1941 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington. Married Amy M. _____.
+3ii. Lewis David Ryan, born 26 August 1877 in Washington; died 28 March 1937 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Married Mildred Boyd.
 4iii. Edith E. Ryan, born July 1884 in Washington.5, 6
+5iv. 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.
+6v. Warren Wood Ryan, born 20 December 1886 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington; died 4 March 1949 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington. Married Muriel Coryell.

  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. 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.
  3. 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.]
  4. 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).
  5. 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.).
  6. 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).
  7. 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).
  8. 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]).
  9. 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.
  10. 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).
  11. 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).
  12. 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).
  13. 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).
  14. 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).
  15. 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.
  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. 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.
Second Generation
2. Harry Roger Ryan2 (Lucy1), 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

Child of Harry Roger Ryan and Amy M. _____:

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

3. Lewis David Ryan2 (Lucy1), 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

5. Charles Alexander Ryan, Sr.2 (Lucy1), 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

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

+8i. Emma Jean Ryan, born ca. 1915 in Washington. Married Robert McBride Hodge.

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

 9i. Charles Ryan, born ca. 1922 in Washington.22, 23
 10ii. Roger Ryan, born ca. 1924 in Washington.22, 23

6. Warren Wood Ryan2 (Lucy1), 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 February 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

Children of Warren Wood Ryan and Muriel Coryell:

+11i. Edith Ryan, born 1914 in Washington; died 27 April 1974 in Pierce County, Washington. Married William Flynn.
+12ii. Warren Wood Ryan, Jr., born 24 April 1916 in Washington; died 17 October 2008. Married Kathryn Duggan.
+13iii. Gladys Lucille Ryan, born June 1918 in Washington; died 2006. Married Milo Murl Gassoway.
+14iv. Lewis H. Ryan, born 29 February 1920 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington; died 23 April 1999. Married Mary Elizabeth Zehnder.
+15v. Lucy Bell Ryan, born 12 March 1925 in Washington; died 28 August 2007. Married Donald W. Ebelt.
+16vi. Robert D. Ryan, born July 1927 in Washington. Married Doris May Armstrong.

  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).
Third Generation
8. Emma Jean Ryan3 (Charles,2 Lucy1), 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:

 17i. Robert McBride Hodge, Jr., born 10 September 1942 in El Paso County, Texas.5

11. Edith Ryan3 (Warren,2 Lucy1), 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

Child of Edith Ryan and William Flynn:

 18i. Patricia Flynn.

12. Warren Wood Ryan, Jr.3 (Warren,2 Lucy1), 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

Children of Warren Wood Ryan, Jr. and Kathryn Duggan:

 19i. Warren Wood Ryan III, born 1947;13, 14 died 1995.13 Warren is buried in Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.13
 20ii. Linda Ryan.
 21iii. Richard Ryan.

13. Gladys Lucille Ryan3 (Warren,2 Lucy1), 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

Children of Gladys Lucille Ryan and Milo Murl Gassoway:

+22i. Gladys Murline Gassoway, born 5 November 1941 in Washington; died 1 May 2007 in Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois. Married Rogers L. White.
+23ii. David LeRoy Gassoway, born 13 January 1944 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Married Victoria M. Rask.
+24iii. 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.
 25iv. Carol Jean Gassoway, born 6 May 1950;14, 16 died 7 May 1950 in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington.14, 16
 26v. Daniel Lee Gassoway, born 9 November 1951.14, 17

14. Lewis H. Ryan3 (Warren,2 Lucy1), 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

Children of Lewis H. Ryan and Mary Elizabeth Zehnder:

+27i. Mary Beth ‘Mary Beth’ Ryan, born 16 December 1941. Married William R. Tomatich.
+28ii. Dr. James Martin Ryan, born 20 May 1945; died 12 May 2002 in Newport, Lincoln County, Oregon. Married Catherine Josephine Martin.
+29iii. Lewis David Ryan, born 16 June 1950. Married Patricia A. Kane.
+30iv. Richard S. ‘Rick’ Ryan, born 19 July 1952. Married Mary Elizabeth Smith.
+31v. Nancy C. Ryan, born 11 March 1955. Married Tod J. Dressel.
+32vi. Thomas R. Ryan, born August 1956. Married Gina Marie Minalia.
 33vii. Patrick Michael Ryan, born 6 March 1958.14, 17

15. Lucy Bell Ryan3 (Warren,2 Lucy1), 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).

Children of Lucy Bell Ryan and Donald W. Ebelt:

+34i. Susan Karen Ebelt, born December 1951. Married (1) Thomas Glenn Johnson Married (2) John Lawrence Bartlett.
+35ii. Donald W. Ebelt, born 5 November 1955. Married Sharon L. Dahl.

16. Robert D. Ryan3 (Warren,2 Lucy1), 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).

Children of Robert D. Ryan and Doris May Armstrong:

+36i. Dale Eugene Ryan, born 17 May 1951 in Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington. Married Ruth I. Van Newkirk.
+37ii. Peggy Arlene Ryan, born 22 December 1952. Married Richard E. Niebuhr.

  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.
Fourth Generation
22. Gladys Murline Gassoway4 (Gladys,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), 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).

Children of Gladys Murline Gassoway and Rogers L. White:

+38i. Susie Lynn White, born 17 April 1967. Married Harry Thomas Beck.
+39ii. Wendy Lou White, born 5 July 1971. Married Steven Robert Holguin.

23. David LeRoy Gassoway4 (Gladys,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), born 13 January 1944 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.1, 4 David married Victoria M. Rask1 (born 26 September 1951, parents not determined4).

Children of David LeRoy Gassoway and Victoria M. Rask:

 40i. David Paul Gassoway, born 13 July 1980.1, 4
 41ii. Gabriel Michael Gassoway, born 2 January 1982.4

24. John Howard Gassoway4 (Gladys,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), 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).

Children of John Howard Gassoway and Janie Christine Davis:

+42i. Scott Allan Gassoway, born 10 February 1975 in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon. Married Freedom Renae Myers.
+43ii. Rachel M. Gassoway, born 18 December 1977. Married Jamie Lee Lindvall.

27. Mary Beth ‘Mary Beth’ Ryan4 (Lewis,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), 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

Children of Mary Beth ‘Mary Beth’ Ryan and William R. Tomatich:

+44i. Theresa Lyn Tomatich, born 9 October 1963. Married Brian Haybeck.
+45ii. Laurel Susan Tomatich, born 13 June 1966. Married Corbin Doxey.

28. Dr. James Martin Ryan4 (Lewis,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), 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).

29. Lewis David Ryan4 (Lewis,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), 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).

30. Richard S. ‘Rick’ Ryan4 (Lewis,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), 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).

31. Nancy C. Ryan4 (Lewis,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), 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:

 46i. Jennifer M. Dressel, born 31 March 1979.4
 47ii. Stephanie L. Dressel, born 30 August 1982.4

32. Thomas R. Ryan4 (Lewis,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), 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).

Children of Thomas R. Ryan and Gina Marie Minalia:

 48i. Andrew T. Ryan, born 17 April 1985.4
 49ii. Suzanne A. Ryan, born 11 February 1988.4

34. Susan Karen Ebelt4 (Lucy,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), 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).

Child of Susan Karen Ebelt and Thomas Glenn Johnson:

 50i. Travis Glenn Johnson, born 22 August 1977.4

35. Donald W. Ebelt4 (Lucy,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), 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).

Children of Donald W. Ebelt and Sharon L. Dahl:

 51i. Anika M. Ebelt, born 9 April 1985.4
 52ii. Kristina M. Ebelt, born 2 November 1987.4

36. Dale Eugene Ryan4 (Robert,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), 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).

Children of Dale Eugene Ryan and Ruth I. Van Newkirk:

 53i. Patience S. Ryan, born ca. 1980.4
 54ii. David E. Ryan, born 9 July 1985.4

37. Peggy Arlene Ryan4 (Robert,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), born 22 December 1952.4 Peggy married Richard E. Niebuhr (born 16 June 1946, parents not determined4).

Child of Peggy Arlene Ryan and Richard E. Niebuhr:

 55i. Richard E. Niebuhr, born 7 December 1977.4

  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.
Fifth and Sixth Generations
38. Susie Lynn White5 (Gladys,4 Gladys,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), born 17 April 1967.1, 2 Susie married Harry Thomas Beck1 (born March 1945, parents not determined2).

39. Wendy Lou White5 (Gladys,4 Gladys,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), 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).

Children of Wendy Lou White and Steven Robert Holguin:

 56i. Leo Holguin, born ca. 2005.1
 57ii. Sierra Holguin, born xxxx.

42. Scott Allan Gassoway5 (John,4 Gladys,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), born 10 February 1975 in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon.1, 2 Scott married Freedom Renae Myers1 (born 14 December 1976, parents not determined1).

Children of Scott Allan Gassoway and Freedom Renae Myers:

 58i. Elizabeth Gassoway, born ca. 1997.1
 59ii. Corban Gassoway, born ca. 1998.1
 60iii. Abigail Gassoway, born 1999.1

43. Rachel M. Gassoway5 (John,4 Gladys,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), born 18 December 1977.1, 2 Rachel married Jamie Lee Lindvall1 (born 12 May 1977, parents not determined2).

44. Theresa Lyn Tomatich5 (Mary ‘Mary Beth’,4 Lewis,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), born 9 October 1963.4 Theresa married Brian Haybeck4 (born ____, parents not determined).

45. Laurel Susan Tomatich5 (Mary ‘Mary Beth’,4 Lewis,3 Warren,2 Lucy1), born 13 June 1966.4 Laurel married Corbin Doxey4 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Laurel Susan Tomatich and Corbin Doxey:

 61i. Ethan Doxey.

  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.