Top

Ryan Coat of Arms

The DENNIS AND ELLEN "NELLIE" MULLALLY RYAN Family Timeline Page







Contact me | Ryan-Dennis | Dunn-Timothy | Ryan-Timothy | Ciaramitaro-MO | Ciaramitaro-MA | Ireland-Italy



Ryan Family -summer of 1909 Left: Photo of a gathering of members of the Ryan Family in the summer of 1909

Special thanks to Royce and Marge Burns Wilhauk for sharing this wonderful family photo.

DENNIS AND ELLEN "NELLIE" MULLALLY RYAN FAMILY TIMELINE PAGE

This timeline includes information gathered from my own research, ie: local Church Records, US Census Records, City Directories, WWI Registration Cards, Newspaper Articles and Obituaries, along with invaluable information shared by Ryan extended family members.


1809 - April 1809 – Baptism of Denis Ryan, son of Edmund Ryan and Alice Fogarty at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mullinahone, Tipperary. Sponsors: Thomas Ryan and Jude Ahearn

1816 - About 1816 – Birth and Baptism of Ellen “Nelly” Mullally in Ireland

1830 - 2 Aug 1830 – Marriage of Denis Ryan and Ellen (Nelly) Mullally as recorded in the parish book for St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mullinahone, Tipperary, Ireland. Witnesses: Patrick Cahill & Norry Mansfield

1831 - 19 Aug 1831 – Baptism of Ally (Alice), first born daughter of Dennis Ryan & Ellen Mullally Ryan is recorded at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Killahy, Tipperary, Ireland. Sponsors were: James Neil and Mary Ryan

1834 - 20 April 1834 – Baptism of Mary, second daughter of Dennis Ryan and Ellen Mullally is recorded at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mullinahone, Tipperary. Sponsors were: John Neil and Margt Woodlock.

1836 -18 Oct 1836 – Baptism of Michael, first born son of Denis Ryan and Ellen Mullally, recorded at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mullinahone, Tipperary. Sponsors were: Thomas Barnable and Ellen Ryan.

1837 - Nov 1837 - Birth in Ireland of Michael Carroll, future husband of Margaret Ryan.

1840 – 31 March 1840 – Baptism of Margaret, third daughter of Denis Ryan and Ellen Mullally recorded at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mullinahone, Tipperary. Sponsors were: Pat Barnable and Mary Healy.

1843 – 3 May 1843 –Baptism of Edmund, the second son of Dennis Ryan and Ellen Mullally, recorded at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mullinahone, Tipperary. Sponsors were: James Strap, Mary Strap

1847 - 14 Jan 1847 -Birth in Ireland of Maria Kelly, future wife of Edward John "Ned" Ryan

1847 - 3 June 1847 -Birth in Ireland of Bridget Dunn, future wife of Edward John "Ned" Ryan

1849 – 24 June 1949 – Baptism of John, third son of Denis Ryan and Ellen Mullally, recorded at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mullinahone, Tipperary. Sponsors were: William Morrissey, Mary O’Neill.

1850 – 15 Jan 1850 - Death of baby John Ryan in Tipperary, Cashel County, Ireland. Buried in St. Mark’s Famine Cemetery.

1850 – 11 Feb 1850 – Arrival in New Orleans, Louisiana USA on this date. Listed on the Passenger List Quarterly Abstracts, 1820-1875 – are three Ryans; Dennis (49), James (59) and James (16). Every name listed was a male, every occupation = laborer. Source Citation: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1820-1902; Series: M259; Roll #: 34.

1851 – 27 March 1851 – Arrival in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on this date. Listed on Passenger Lists (1820-1945) are listed: Ryan, Ellen (35), Abby (Ally?) (16), Mary (13), Michael (11) Margaret (8) and Edward (5) as passengers. Source Citation: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1820-1902; Series: M259; Roll #: 34.

1851 - Oct 1851 -Birth in Sweden of Albert Nostrum, future husband of Bridget Ryan Woods

1852 – 15 Feb 1852 – Marriage of Alice Ryan and Patrick Woods at the Basilica of St. Louis (also known as the Old Cathedral) in St. Louis, Missouri. Parents listed as Denis & Ellen Mullally Ryan. (Note: Patrick Woods is listed on the same 1851 passenger list with Alice Ryan, her mother and siblings)

1852 – March 1852 - Approximate Birthdate for Bridget Woods, daughter of Patrick and Alice Woods in St. Louis, Missouri

1855 – March 1855 – Birth of Ann Woods to Alice and Patrick Woods in St. Louis, Missouri

1856 – 28 April 1856 – Death of Baby Ann Woods, daughter of Alice and Patrick Woods in St. Louis, Missouri

1859 – Feb 1859 –Birth (13 Feb 1859) and Death (26 Feb 1859) of Edward Woods, infant of Alice Ryan and Patrick Woods in St. Louis, Missouri

1860 – 1860 - Approximate Marriage date for Mary Ryan and Phillip Quinn in St. Louis, Missouri

1860 – 1860 - Approximate Birthdate of Honora “Nora” Quinn, daughter of Mary Ryan and Phillip Quinn in St. Louis, Mo.

1860 - U.S. Census – Woods, Patrick (25) (Laborer) and Alice (25) born in Ireland and children, Bridget (7) and Ann (5 mon) born in Missouri

1860 – 1860 - Approximate Birthdate of Nellie Woods, daughter of Alice and Patrick Woods in Missouri.

Back to top

1861 – 13 Sept 1861 – Marriage of Margaret Ryan to Michael Carroll (1837-1909) at Basilica of St. Louis (Old Cathedral). Per the Early French Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection): On the 13th of September 1861, I, the undersigned joined in the holy banns of matrimony Michael Carroll, son of Joseph and Johanna Carroll on the one part, and Margaret Ryan, daughter of Denis and Ellen Ryan on the other part.

1861 - 24 Nov 1861 -Death of Patrick Woods, husband of Alice Ryan Woods

1862 - 1862 Approximate Birth in Ireland of Richard B. Collier, future husband of Honora "Nora" Quinn

1863 - 1863 Approximate Birth of Honora "Nora" Quinn, daughter of Mary Ryan and Philip Quinn.

1864 – Sept 1864 – Birth of Dennis Quinn, son of Phillip and Mary Ryan Quinn, in St. Louis, Mo.

1864 – 20 Sept 1864 – Missouri Naturalization Records list Edward Ryan – Age: 24 – from Ireland -signed with X – Reel # S 590 – no witnesses recorded.

1865 – 1865 - Approximate Birthdate of Mary Carroll, daughter of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1865 – 03 Dec 1865 – Death of Denis Ryan of Mullinahone, Tipperary, Ireland in St. Louis, Missouri at 55 years of age. Husband of Ellen “Nelly” Mullally Ryan.

1867 – 16 May 1867 – Marriage of Edward John Ryan and Maria Kelly at St. Bridget of Erin Church, 1104 N. Jefferson, St. Louis.

1868 – 15 Nov 1868 – Birth of Johanna Carroll, daughter of Michael and Margaret Ryan Quinn, in St. Louis, Mo.

1868 – 19 Feb 1868 – Birth of Denis Harry Ryan, son of Edward J and Maria Kelly Ryan in St. Louis, Mo.

1869 – 1869 - Approximate Birthdate of Mary Ann Quinn, daughter of Phillip and Mary Ryan Quinn in St. Louis, Mo.

1870 – 8 April 1870 – Birth of William Michael Ryan, son of Edward J and Maria Kelly Ryan in St. Louis, Mo.

1870 – U. S. Census - E.J. Ryan, age 25 is listed with M. Ryan, age 24 his wife, along with two children:

1872 – 1872 -Approximate Birth of Ellen Carroll, daughter of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1872 – 13 April 1872 –Approximate Death of Ellen Ryan, widow of Dennis Ryan - per St. Louis Death Registry -buried in Calvary Cemetery.

1872 – 7 May 1872 – Birth of Edward Vincent Ryan, son of Edward J and Maria Kelly Ryan, in St. Louis, Mo.

1873 – 10 May 1873 – Birth of Margaret Carroll, daughter of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll in St. Louis, Mo.

1873 – 5 Dec 1873 – Birth of Kathryn Agnes Quinn, daughter of Phillip and Mary Ryan Quinn, in St. Louis, Mo.

1874 – July 1874 – Birth of Bridget Carroll, daughter of Phillip and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1874 – 1 July 1874 – Birth of Anna Ryan, daughter of Edward J and Maria Kelly Ryan, in St. Louis, Mo.

1875 – 1875 – Approximate Birthdate of Joseph Carroll, son of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1875 – October 20, 1875 – Newspaper obituary - death of Maria Kelly Ryan, wife of Edward J Ryan. Calvary Cemetery records the burial of Maria Ryan –(family story is that the kitchen stove exploded) St. Louis Post Dispatch recorded only one sentence that is nearly impossible to read: “on the 19th, Maria Ryan, beloved wife of Edward Ryan”. Nothing about the four small children that were left without their mother, Harry (7), William (5), Edward (3) and Anna (1).

1876 – 5 May 1876 – Death of Joseph Carroll, son of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1876 – 28 Feb 1876 – Birth of Margaret Quinn, daughter of Phillip and Mary Ryan Quinn in St. Louis, Mo.

1876 – 12 Mar 1876 – Baptism of Margaret Quinn (born 28 Feb 1876) at Annunciation Catholic Church, daughter of Phillip and Mary Ryan Quinn. Sponsors: E.J. Ryan and Bridget Kennedy.

1876 – 7 May 1876 – Marriage (second) of Edward J. Ryan to Bridget Dunn (daughter of Timothy and Margritte Ryan Dunn) at Vincent de Paul Church, St. Louis, Missouri. Witnesses Phillip Quinn and Kate Murphy.

1877 – 20 Mar 1877 – Birth of Michael Carroll, son of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1877 – 24 May 1877 – Birth of Maria Rita Ryan, daughter of Edward J and Bridget Dunn Ryan, in St. Louis, Mo.

1877 – 27 Jun 1877 – Death of Baby Margaret Quinn, daughter of Phillip and Mary Ryan Quinn in St. Louis, Mo.

1879 – 13 -14 April 1879 – Birth and Death of Baby Ryan, infant of Edward J and Bridget Ryan.

1879 - 30 Oct 1879 -Birth of Percy Gilbert, future husband of Margaret Ryan

1880 - 4 March 1880 Birth in E. St. Louis, Illinois of Owen Aloysius Cauley, future husband of Kathryn Quinn

1880 – June 1880 – Birth of Elizabeth Carroll, daughter of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1880 - U.S. Census - lists Ryan, Edward J (35yrs) Bridget (33yrs) with children at 1509 Grattan, St. Louis MO – Occupation for head of household, Edward, is Blacksmith.

Also Carroll, Michael (45), wife Margaret (35) with children at 145 Convent St., St. Louis, MO:

Back to top

1880 – No date was recorded but at some point, both older boys of Edward J “Ned” and Maria Ryan; Harry and William Ryan, left home. I found no further record of William Ryan, but I believe Harry Ryan returned and reconciled with his father and stepmother.

1880 – 2 July 1880 – Birth of Timothy John Ryan to Edward J. and Bridget Ryan

1882 – 15 July 1882 – Birth of Vincent A. Ryan to Edward J and Bridget Ryan

1883 – 25 Feb 1883 – Death (birth: 18 Feb 1883) of baby Robert Emmet Carroll, son of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1883 - 18 Oct 1883 -Marriage of Honora "Nora" Quinn and Richard B Collier

1884 – Feb 1884 – Birth of Charles Carroll, son of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1884 – 14 June 1884 – Birth of Margaret Catherine Ryan to Edward J and Bridget Ryan

1884 - 25 Sept 1884 -Birth of Mary Collier, daughter of Richard and Nora Quinn Collier

1886 – 7 Aug 1886 – Death of Rose Sennett, first wife of John Sennett.

1886 - 1 June 1886 -Birth in Norway, Michigan of Louise Osradker, future wife of Vincent Ryan

1887 – 21 May 1887 – Birth of Joseph Mary Ryan to Edward J and Bridget Ryan

1889 – 17 June 1889 – Birth of Ellen “Nellie” Sennett, daughter of John and Mary Carroll Sennett, granddaughter of Michael and Margaret Carroll.

1889 – 10 Mar 1889 – Death of Ellen Carroll at age 17 of consumption, daughter of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1890 – 1890 - U.S. Census is unavailable as it was destroyed by fire. However, per the 1890 City Directory a Ryan, Edward J lists residence as 4235 S. Compton, St. Louis MO, with occupation: Shoer (sic) (horseshoer), workplace as 713 Spruce St., St. Louis, MO.

1891 – 28 Jan 1891 – Birth of John J. Sennett, son of John and Mary Carroll Sennett, granddaughter of Michael and Margaret Carroll.

1891 – 1 March 1891 – Death of Mary Ann Quinn at 21 years old of bronchitis, daughter of Phillip and Mary Ryan Quinn, in St. Louis, Mo.

1892 – 3 Apr 1892 – Death of Margaret Carroll at 18 yrs old after lingering illness, daughter of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll in St. Louis, Mo.

1893 – 2 July 1893 – Birth/death of baby James Sennett, son of John and Mary Carroll Sennett.

1894 – 29 April 1894 – Death of Mary Carroll Sennett, second wife of John Sennett, and daughter of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1894 - July 1894 Birth of Richard J. Collier, son of Richard B and Nora Quinn Collier

1895 - 3 Aug 1895 Birth in Kansas of Estalla Mansfield,future wife of Joseph M. Ryan

1896 – 15 Nov 1896 – Death of Johanna Carroll at 28 yrs old, daughter of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1898 – 29 June 1898 – Marriage of Edward Vincent, son of Edward J and Bridget Ryan to Blanche DeRuntz at St. Vincent de Paul church in St. Louis Mo.

1900 – U.S. Census – lists Edward as head of household, 55yrs (b: May 1845), Bridget 52 (b: June 1847 ), Anna 25 (b: July 1874), Marie 23 (b: May 1877), Timothy 19 (b: July 1880), Vincent 17 (b: Jul 1882), Margaret 15 (b: June 1884), Joseph 13 (b: May 1887), Edward and Bridget have been married for 33 years and live in Central Township, St. Louis, Missouri. Bridget states she is the mother of 12 children (9 of which are alive) (sic) which is correct for Edward, but incorrect for Bridget, however we don’t know who the informant was). Year of immigration; 1849, Edward is naturalized and can read, write and speak English.

Also: Ryan, Edward V - 28 yrs old, born in Missouri, as head of household living on Papin St., St. Louis, Mo.

Also Carroll, Michael 1302 South Ninth St., St. Louis, Mo.

Also Quinn, Phillip (55) and wife Mary (49) with children at 141 Convent St., St. Louis, Mo.

Back to top

1905 – 25 Mar 1905 - Death of Michael Carroll at age 26 of Bronchitis, son of Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll, in St. Louis, Mo.

1905 – Per Missouri Death Certificate dated 4 July 1915 – Edward J “Ned” Ryan, retired 10 years ago as a horseshoer. Note per Marge Burns Wilhauk: “Grampa Edward “Ned” Ryan rode what was called a “breaking wagon”. She said that was where horses that couldn’t race anymore were tested for wagon pulling. The informant for the death certificate was Harry Ryan, son of Edward J and the late Maria Ryan.

1907 – 19 June 1907 – Marriage of Margaret Catherine Ryan, daughter of Edward J. and Bridget Ryan to Percy Leon Gilbert, son of James H. and Cora Gray Gilbert.

1909 – 30 Mar 1909 – Death of Margaret Ryan Carroll, wife of Michael Carroll, mother of Bridget, Lizzie and Charles Carroll and grandmother of John and Nellie Sennett. Obituary in the Post-Dispatch Newspaper stated: Funeral Thursday April 1 at 8:30 a.m. from residence, 1302 South Ninth Street to St. Vincent’s Church, thence to Calvary Cemetery. Deceased was a member of Anchor Lodge K and L of H.

1909 – 6 June 1909 – Death of Nellie Sennett, daughter of John and Mary Carroll Sennett, granddaughter of Michael and Mary Ryan Carroll.

1909 – 29 Sept 1909 – Death of Michael Carroll at age 74 of heart disease, widow (relict) of Margaret Ryan Carroll. Obituary in the St. Louis Post Dispatch Newspaper stated: Funeral on Friday morning, Oct 1 1909, from residence, 1026 Rutger Street to St. Vincent’s Church. Exact time will appear later. (later posted as funeral set for 9am)

1910 – Sept 1910 – Marriage in Springfield, Missouri of Vincent A. Ryan, son of Edward J and Bridget Ryan, to Louise Osradker, daughter of Andrew and Mary Osradker.

1910 – U.S. Census – Edward, head of household, (64) and Midget (62) w Annie (35) Maria (31) Timothy (29) and Joseph (22) living at 2738a Geyer Ave., Ward 15 in St. Louis, Mo. Occupation = none. Married for 35 yrs – Bridget is mother of 4 children, 4 are alive. Edward Immigrated = 1851 (is naturalized)- Bridget immigrated= 1849. Children’s occupations = unreadable.

Also Ryan, Edward V (35) and wife Blanche (31) at 6167 Crescent Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.

Also Quinn, Phillip (54) and wife Mary (52) at 141 Convent St., St. Louis, Missouri

Also Carroll, Bridget (27) and Elizabeth (24) at 1135 S. Twelfth St., St. Louis, Missouri

Also Collier, Richard (50) and Marie (47) at 1135 So. Twelfth St., St. Louis, Missouri

1910 – 22 Dec 1910 – Death of Charles Carroll at age 24 in Port Royal, South Carolina. Beloved brother of Bridget and Lizzie Carroll, son of the late Michael and Margaret Ryan Carroll. Funeral Thursday, December 22 at 1:30pm from residence, 1185 South Twelfth St., St. Louis, Missouri.

1915 – 4 July 1915 - Death of Edward J “Ned” – 4 July 1915 - per Missouri Death Certificate – died at his residence = 3131 Henrietta, Ward 14, St. Louis MO – Age 61 yrs, 2 mos, 3 days. Married, Birthplace: Ireland – Father: Dennis Ryan, Mother: Ellen Mullally – both born in Ireland - Informant: Harry Ryan @ same address – Cause of Death: Angina Pectoris & Arterial Sclerosis. Cemetery: Calvary – burial from home.

1917 – 23 Feb 1917- per Missouri Death Certificate - Bridget Dunn Ryan, wife of Edward J “Ned” Ryan –died 23 Feb 1917 – living at 1028 Tamm Ave, St. Louis MO – Age 67 yrs 6 mos 19 days - widowed – Birthplace: Ireland – Occupation: Housewife – Father: Timothy Dunn, Mother: Margret Ryan –both born in Ireland – Informant: Timothy Ryan (son)–same address. Cause Of Death: Empyema & Lobar Pneumonia per MD: L.A. Will. Address=1238 Tamm Ave. ST. Louis, MO - Cemetery: Calvary – Undertaker: J.P. Murrell, 2637 Hickory, St. Louis, MO.

1917 – 18 May 1917 - Selective Service Act passed – Authorizing the president Woodrow Wilson to increase temporarily the military establishment of the United States. Under this Act, registration was required for all men residing in the U. S., whether native born, naturalized, or alien – between the ages of 18 and 45.

1917– 5 June 1917 – WWI Registration Cards for Ryan Family:

1917 – 12 Sept 1918 – WWI Registration Cards for Ryan Family:

1920 – U.S. Census – St. Louis County, St. Louis, Missouri

Ryan, Edward V (47) and wife Blanche (42) living at 6167 Crescent Ave., St. Louis, Mo.

Also Quinn, Phillip (75) and Mary (73) living at 141 Convent St., St. Louis, Mo.

Also Carroll, Bridget (34) and Elizabeth (34) at 1135 S. Twelfth St., St. Louis, Missouri ???

1920 – 13 Apr 1920 - Death of Mary Ryan Quinn – (per obituary) who entered into rest on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. beloved wife of Phillip Quinn, mother of Mrs. Richard Collier and Mrs. Owen Cauley and our deer grandmother. Funeral Thursday, April 15 at 8:30 a.m. from residence, 141 Convent Street to Annunciation Church. Thence to Calvary Cemetery.

1922 – 4 April 1922 – Death of Philip Quinn – (per obituary) who entered into rest on Tuesday, at 7;15 a.m., relict of Mary Ryan Quinn, beloved father of Mrs. Richard Collier and Mrs. Owen Cauley and our dear grandfather. Funeral Thursday, April 6 at 8:30 a.m. from residence, 141 Convent Street to Annunciation Church, thence to Calvary Cemetery.

1928 – 2 March 1928 – Death of Nora Collier (nee Quinn) – (per obituary) entered into rest at St. Mary’s Hospital on March 2 1928. Residence 1135 Fry Avenue, beloved wife of Richard Collier, dear mother of Richard Collier Jr., and Mrs. Andrew Simpson, sister of Mrs. Owen Cauley of Alton, Ill. Funeral Monday, March 5 at 8:30 a.m., from E.J. Schnur Funeral Home 3125 Lafayette Avenue, to Holy Angels Church, thence to Calvary Cemetery.


Back to top

Sally Ryan Sharamitaro sally@sharamitaro.com




HOME DOGTOWN

Bibliography Oral history Recorded history Photos
YOUR page External links Walking Tour

Bob Corbett bcorbett@netcom.com