From the Steuben Republican June 18, 1930 Page 1
 
    James Ryan, son of John and Margaret Murphy Ryan, was born at Poughkeepsie, N.Y., February 14, 1845, and departed from his life at his home in North Scott, June 5, 1930, at the advanced age of 86 years, 3 months and 22 days.
    He was the fifth son of a family of ten, seven boys and three girls all of whom have preceded him to the great beyond.
    In 1850 he came with his parents, brothers and sisters to Steuben County, where they settled near where they now reside. In 1861 when President Lincoln called for volunteers he enlisted in Co. A  44th Indiana Volunteer Infantry with his father and four brothers, serving throughout the war with honor and distinction, being discharged September 14, 1865 , after being in the battle of Fort Donnelson, Shiloh, Missionary Ridge, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain and never missed an engagement his company was in.
    On February 14, 1876 he was united in marriage to Ruth Hill, of Scott township, Steuben County,Indiana. To this union were born seven sons and one daughter. They are Stephen of Battle Creek, Michigan; John and Freeman of Camden Michigan; Clifford at home; Hattie wife of Wm. S. Rowen; Eugene, who died Nov. 30, 1918, and Bennie and Grover, at home. He also leaves sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom he dearly loved.
    Mr. Ryan was of a jovial disposition, enjoying the companionship of his family and neighbors and was always ready at all times to lend a helping hand to those in need.
    He saw the development of this county in the days following the Civil War and has spoken many times of the changes that have taken place since his birth. He helped to clear the land where he lived and built a good home for his family and himself. For the past 5 years he has been a constant sufferer but has borne it all with the fortitude of the true soldier that he was.
 
TWILIGHT AND EVENING BELL,
AND AFTER THAT THE DARK,
AND AMY THERE BE NO SADNESS OF  ?? FAREWELL
WHEN I EMBARK
FOR THO' FROM OUT OUR BOURNE OF TIME AND PLACE
THE FLOOD MAY BEAR ME FAR
I HOPE TO SEE MY PILOT FACE TO FACE
WHEN I HAVE CROSSED THE BAR
 
    Everything was done for his relief that loving hands could do but to no avail. His work is done. The book is closed. We will always remember him as a kind father, loving husband, a good neighbor, a fearless soldier and a true friend.
    The funeral was held Sunday at the South Scott church, Rev. M. ?. Johnston, officiating. Burial was in the South Scott cemetery.
 

Submitted By: Sherri Ryan
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