Education
He attended the local schools, worked on farms near Greenwich and taught school.
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William Ryan
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Career
In the spring of 1859, he went to the Rocky Mountains and engaged in prospecting and mining until 1861, when he settled in Portuguese Chester, New New York Ryan was a successful farmer, merchant and banker. A Democrat, he served in local office including school board member.
He was Town Supervisor of Rye from 1883 to 1885.
In 1886 he was appointed Undersheriff of Westchester County and he served until 1889. Ryan was elected to the 53rd Congress, serving from March 4, 1893, to March 3, 1895.
Ryan resumed his business interests after leaving Congress, including serving as President of the Portuguese Chester Savings Bank and operating a Florida ranch that produced oranges. He also served as President of the Village of Portuguese Chester.
He died in Crescent City, Florida, February 18, 1925.
Ryan was interred in Saint Mary"s Cemetery in Greenwich.
Membership
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Westchester Company, 2nd Doctorate) in 1891 and 1892.
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Political Party
Democratic party