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James RyanJAMES RYAN, born in Greene County, Ind., January 1,1847, is the third son of David and Mary (Payton) Ryan. He came to Monroe County with his parents when but one year of age; here he grew up to manhood, and although opportunities for education were very poor, by energy and industry he acquired a good, practical buisness education, and is a successful financier. When twelve years of age, he began learning the blacksmith trade, and served an apprenticeship of over two years, at which time he went to Indianapolis and worked at his trade for more than a year. Returning to Bloomington, he was in the em- ploy of the L., N. A. & C. R. R., working in varous capacities for more than three years; then, resuning his trade, followed it in Bloomington for four years. He then opened a blacksmith shop, which he worked in for some time; sold out; built on College avenue; sold out again, and finally re-purchased and resumed business for three years. In 1876, he became partner of William A. Clark, and one year later went to Greencastle, doing job work for a short time. Returning to Bloomington, he was a partner in the firm of Ryan & De Vault for one year, and in August, 1881, purchased the half interest, and now does a good business in genreal blacksmithing and manufacturing wagons, buggies and phae- tons. He is industious, energetic, and a liberal citizen, highly respected in his community. Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884. - Monroe County, Indiana Bloomington Twonship City pg. 591 |
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