James Wilfrid Ryan
James Wilfrid Ryan (born October 16, 1858 in Norwegian Township , Schuylkill County , Pennsylvania , † February 26, 1907 in Mahanoy City , Pennsylvania) was an American politician . Between 1899 and 1901 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
In his youth, James Ryan moved with his parents to Mahanoy City, where he attended public schools. He then graduated from high school in Frackville . He then worked as a teacher. After studying law and being admitted to the bar in 1884, he began to work in this profession in Pottsville . Between 1892 and 1896 he was a district attorney . Politically, he joined the Democratic Party .
In the 1898 congressional election , Ryan was elected to the 13th constituency of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , where he succeeded Republican Charles N. Brumm on March 4, 1899 . Until March 3, 1901, he was able to complete a legislative period in Congress . After serving in the US House of Representatives, Ryan returned to practice as a lawyer. He died on February 26, 1907 in Mahanoy City.
Web links
- James Wilfrid Ryan in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- James Wilfrid Ryan in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Charles N. Brumm |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (13th constituency) March 4, 1899 - March 3, 1901 |
George Robert Patterson |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ryan, James Wilfrid |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 16, 1858 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Norwegian Township , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 26, 1907 |
| Place of death | Mahanoy City , Pennsylvania |