Thomas Ryan (1860–1928)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1860
- Died
- 1928
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Ryan born? 1860.
When did Thomas Ryan die? 1928.
Life story
Thomas Ryan (1860–1928) was born in 1860, and died in 1928, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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The world Thomas lived through
1861 · age 1 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 7 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 16 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 38 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 46 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 54 — World War I began
1920 · age 60 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about Thomas Ryan
When was Thomas Ryan born?
Thomas Ryan was born in 1860.
When did Thomas Ryan die?
Thomas Ryan died in 1928.
How old was Thomas Ryan at the time of death?
Thomas Ryan was about 68 years old.
Where is Thomas Ryan buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Ryan was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Ryan died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas Ryan's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 1); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 9); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 32); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 46); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 57).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Ryan?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1860
Death
1928
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AncestryData, "Thomas Ryan (1860–1928)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-ryan-1860-1928-45a823c0/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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