Background
Ryan, Cornelius O'Brien was born on October 15, 1917 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Son of William Cornelius and Joanna Genevieve (Morris) Ryan.
Ryan, Cornelius O'Brien was born on October 15, 1917 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Son of William Cornelius and Joanna Genevieve (Morris) Ryan.
Rice Institute (Bachelor of Arts, 1937). Southern Methodist University (Bachelor of Laws, 1940). Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Alpha Delta.
Member firm, Kelley & Ryan, Houston, 1951-1997; member firm, Kelley & Ryan, Houston, 1951-1997; president, director, The Burkitt Foundation, since 1997. Vice president, general counsel Texas United Corporation, 1982-1988.
Board directors American Irish Foundation, 1977-1990, honorary life trustee, since 1990. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American, Houston bar associations, Texas State Bar, American Judicature Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Alpha Delta.
Clubs: Houston (Houston), Serra (Houston).
Married Mary Anne Kelley, March 24, 1942. Children: Elisabeth Ryan Goldstein, Robert C., Carl E., William E., Joseph W., Mary Louise Ryan Ray.
