RYAN, Clifford E. "Cliff" 1864-?

RYAN, WILLIAMS, MEADE, FISHEL, BEYER

Posted By: Monica
Date: 5/30/2012 at 16:27:07

I am not related and have no further information, this is taken from an old scrapbook that belonged to Mrs. Clara (Jones) McCartney

Cliff E. Ryan, Prominent Edgewood Farmer, Dies
It is with genuine sorrow that we record this week the death of Mr. Clifford E. Ryan, one of Honey Creek township's most loyal and outstanding citizens, and ever a friend to Edgewood and its business. Death resulted from angina pectoris, a heart ailment which has caused him intense pain, especially since last Saturday and to which he succumbed Tuesday morning, November 16.

Clifford E. Ryan was born September 22, 1864, the eldest son of Daniel L. Ryan and his wife, Mary J. Williams, early pioneers of Delaware county. The home was north of Manchester and Mr. Ryan's schooling was obtained at the North Manchester school and later at Upper Iowa University in Fayette. Ever interested in farming he went from school to his chosen field and he had made such a success of farming that he owned 1,000 acres of land where his home is located.

About 50 years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Mae Meade and to this union two sons were born who have worked with their father, side by side all through the years. Four grandchildren have been added to the family circle and their love for the one who has gone and his beloved wife has been one of the many sources of happiness in his home and his farm.

Bring the eldest in a family of eight children his affection for the other brothers and sisters has been marked and all have respected his advice in council.

In the business life of Edgewood he had taken an active part even though his home had been in the country. He was president of the Farmers Savings Bank at the time it closed and was at the time of his death one of the trustees to discharge the final business of the institution. He had been for several years president of the Creamery Company. He was one of the directors of the Delaware County Mutual Insurance Company. In the business of his township he was always active and everyone in the twonship really in need of help knew and appreciated the generous nature of Mr. Ryan.
He was a member of Avalon Lodge No. 606 A. F. and A. M. and a member of Avalon Chapter No. 434 Order of Eastern Star, within whose circles his death will be truly mourned.

Left to mourn his passing besides his wife, his tow sons and their wives, and the four grandchildren are three brothers, D.W. Ryan and T. B. Ryan of Manchester, J. D. Ryan of near Dundee, and two sisters, Mrs. Ida V. Fishel of Yakima, Wash. and Mrs. Edith Beyer of Edgewood. Two brothers, Charles and Hubert preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held in Manchester Thursday afternoon, Nov. 18 at 2:00 o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal church with the pastor, the Rev. Thos. Shaffer in charge. Burial was made in the Oakland cemetery in Manchester.