Background
Ryan, William was born on April 3, 1851 in Maysville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Michael and Maria Louisa (Richeson) Ryan.
Ryan, William was born on April 3, 1851 in Maysville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Michael and Maria Louisa (Richeson) Ryan.
Educated private schools, Maysville, to 16. Unmarried. President The State (daily newspaper), Richmond, Virginia, 1889-1893. Removed to Birmingham, Alabama, 1898.
Managing editor Birmingham Age-Herald, 1903-1916, and editorial writer same, since 1917.
Was active in promotion of education and of music festivals.
Member Democratic State Executive Committee, Virginia, 1888-1889. United States collector internal revenue, Richmond, 1893-1897. Director Associated Charities, Birmingham, Birmingham Chamber Commerce.
Catholic.