Background
Ryan, O’Neill was born on January 5, 1860 in Saint Louis. Son of Richard and Margaret (O’Neill) Ryan.
Ryan, O’Neill was born on January 5, 1860 in Saint Louis. Son of Richard and Margaret (O’Neill) Ryan.
Public schools and Polytechnic Night School. Studied law in office of Given Campbell. Doctor of Laws, Christian Brothers College, Saint Louis, 1907, Saint Saint Louis University, 1910.
Was admitted to practice law, 1880. Partner in practice with Given Campbell, 1883-1899. Judge Circuit Court of City of Saint Louis, 1901-1907.
Member firm Ryan & Thompson (Guy A.), 1911-1918.
Dean Saint Saint Louis University Institute of Law, 1908-1915. Judge Circuit Court, City of Saint Louis, 1929-1935, reëlected for term, 1935-1941.
Member Public Library Board, since 1899(president). Declined appointment to Supreme Court of Missouri Supreme Chancellor Legion of Honor of Missouri, 1890. Member Executive Committee Civic League, 1912-1914.
Married Mary Carmen Rashcoe, November 24, 1897. Children: O’Neill, Francis Campbell, Mary Carmen (Mistress Marion L. J. Lambert), Kathleen (Mistress John M. McTeer, Junior.