Michael Ryan (1844–1907)
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- Born
- 1844
- Died
- 1907
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- Names in Stone
When was Michael Ryan born? 1844.
When did Michael Ryan die? 1907.
Life story
Michael Ryan (1844–1907) was born in 1844, and died in 1907, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Michael's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Michael's life.
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The world Michael lived through
1845 · age 1 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 4 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 19 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 23 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 27 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 42 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 54 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 59 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about Michael Ryan
When was Michael Ryan born?
Michael Ryan was born in 1844.
When did Michael Ryan die?
Michael Ryan died in 1907.
How old was Michael Ryan at the time of death?
Michael Ryan was about 63 years old.
Where is Michael Ryan buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Michael's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Michael Ryan was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Michael was born.
Who was president when Michael Ryan died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Michael died.
What major events happened during Michael Ryan's lifetime?
During Michael's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 1); the American Civil War began (1861, age 17); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 23); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 32); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 54); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Michael Ryan?
Federal censuses taken during Michael's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Michael Ryan are on AncestryData?
2 people named Michael Ryan are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1844
Death
1907
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AncestryData, "Michael Ryan (1844–1907)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/michael-ryan-1844-1907-b9ab6f43/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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