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Family HistoryFamily History - Helen Clark


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 Helen Clark and 12 of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Helen Clark,1 born 20 June 1893 in Illinois (parents not determined);1, 2, 3, 4 died March 1987.1 Helen married, ca. 1923, Roger William Ryan2 (born 26 September 1893 in Auburn, King County, Washington, the son of Charles Alexander Ryan and Ellen Elizabeth ‘Ella’ Warner;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Roger died 2 June 19756, 9).

Children of Helen Clark and Roger William Ryan:

+2i. 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.
+3ii. Eleanor Gertrude Ryan, born September 1927 in New Jersey. Married Frederick Shann.
+4iii. Charles W. Ryan, born July 1928 in New Jersey. Married Dolores Alice Spellman.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ryan, Helen, no. 142-20-7541, died March 1987, born 20 June 1893.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Roger Ryan, SSN: 066099497, born 26 September 1893, died 2 June 1975.
  7. 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).
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
Second Generation
2. John R. Ryan2 (Helen1), born 20 February 1926 in Dover, Morris County, New Jersey;1, 2, 3, 4 died 19 April 2006 in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan.1, 2 John married Irene Patricia Kolowicz (born 5 November 1922 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, the daughter of Bert S. Kolowicz and Lottie Kruchi;5 Irene died 21 February 2006 in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan5).

Child of John R. Ryan and Irene Patricia Kolowicz:

 5i. Kathleen Ryan.

3. Eleanor Gertrude Ryan2 (Helen1), born September 1927 in New Jersey.3, 4, 6 Eleanor married Frederick Shann (born 2 December 1928 in Chester, Morris County, New Jersey, the son of Lewis L. Shann and Mary Hollenbeck6, 7, 8).

Children of Eleanor Gertrude Ryan and Frederick Shann:

 6i. Patricia Gay Shann, born 19 November 1950.9
 7ii. Steven Michael Shann, born 13 February 1953.9
 8iii. Christopher Mark Shann.

4. Charles W. Ryan2 (Helen1), born July 1928 in New Jersey.3, 4 Charles married Dolores Alice Spellman (born 9 March 1929, the daughter of Edwin Dantis Spellman and Frances Ann Peyton;10 Dolores died 11 April 201810).

Children of Charles W. Ryan and Dolores Alice Spellman:

+9i. Pamela Ann Ryan, born 2 December 1955. Married (1) Gene Edward Tomey Married (2) Raymond J. Vendetti.
+10ii. David Roger Ryan, born 15 November 1957. Married Prudence Renee Lepon.

  1. 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).
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ryan, John, no. 150-14-8270, died 19 April 2006, born 20 February 1926.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. 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].
  8. 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.
  9. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  10. 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.
Third and Fourth Generations
9. Pamela Ann Ryan3 (Charles,2 Helen1), born 2 December 1955.1 Pamela married, first, Gene Edward Tomey (born 11 September 1953, parents not determined1). Pamela married, second, Raymond J. Vendetti (born 9 April 1949, parents not determined1).

10. David Roger Ryan3 (Charles,2 Helen1), born 15 November 1957.1 David married Prudence Renee Lepon (born 16 January 1960, parents not determined1).

Children of David Roger Ryan and Prudence Renee Lepon:

 11i. Shannon Ryan, born February 1985.1
 12ii. Tyler C. Ryan, born 1 December 1993.1
 13iii. Shelby M. Ryan, born 8 September 1995.1

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.