Griggs courier., 1897-12-03
FIRST WOMAN CITIZEN.
Her Sturdy Lads and Clever L.asses
Become Prominent Citizens.
Known a. the s.yYiaow Ryan,-Was y
Clever Business WOman-ShOrt
Sketch of Her Life and What
some of Her Children Acc q
COmnliRhed.
From the News. indianapolis, Ind.


birth have taken out papers declaring their |
citizenship in Indiana since that State was |
admitted into the Union in 1916 without
creating remark or comment. 1t was dlt-
-ferent matter, however, when along IN the
forties the first woman of foreign birth ap-
after declaring in set form that she re-
nounced all allegiance to every prince or
potentate on earth.
This First woman citizen" was an Irish
widow who settled in southern Indiana with
her progeny of sturdy lads and clever lasses
upon farm which she had bought. She
had taken out naturalization papers in order
to manage her property to better advantage,
and for the further purpose Of starting her
family as true Americans with a full under.
standing of the advantages and responsible
ties of American citizenship.
1.-THE Widow Ryan" as she was known
in Daviess County, Indiana, was great
woman with clever business head and left
behind her those who grew to be worthy
men and worthy women, and who have left
their impress upon the State.
One of these sons James b. Ryan became
treasurer of the State of Indiana, and a Son;
in-law, NJ. l.. Brett, also held that high and
honorable position. Another son was the
late Lieut.. Col. Richard j. Ryan who was
probably. the most brilliant and gifted orator
the war for the Union served his country in
the Thirty fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry,
better known as "thc Irish Regiment
Another son is Thomas +. Ryan who is
now SO years old, and with few intervals of
absence has been resident of Indianapolis
| active business man all his life and has seen
more than one fortune come and 60 in the
vicissitudes of trade and sudden panic.
In the early !tifties smtten 81 the gold
fever he went by way of the Isthmus of
Panama to California, and he has always re-
tained the frce-hearted, open and trusting
confidence that distinguished the. gallant
pioneers of the golden State. He has been
all over the far west engaged in mining and
trade operations in Oregon. Arizona and
Montana. From May, 1886 until August,
Seal Islands off the Alaska coast, highly
responsible position.
For ten years or morc," said Mr.. Ryan
in conversation with group of gentlemen
at the Indianapolis Board of Trade, Il have
to weather changes If my legs had been
filled with quick silver do not think they
could have responded more quickly or more
disagreeably to climatic conditions.
During the past two years this intirmity
became much worse, and l began to be
cold and recently from my knees down were
without sensation. | could walk only short
distances and would even then experience
great WEAKNESS. / became more and moro
alarmed. I naturally thought of paralysis
or locomotor ataxia. The prospect was not
II happened to meet my old friend Capt
c. F. Shepard, of this city. He was chant
ing the praises of DIR. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People and gave me his experience
telling me that he had been brought by
using them from bed where he lay help
hopeless victim of locomotor ataxia, and wa.
now as active as any Ran of his age, not
even requiring the use of a cane. Upon hi
recommendation I began the use of DIR
Williams Pink Pills.
Il found positive relief, after taking few
doses. The numbness in my. limbs disap
pcared as if by magic and can walk as ia
as like at q good rapid gait and withou
weariness. This you may understand is
great boon to a man who has been of al
active habit of life and who still likes t.
depend to a a great s, sxtent upon his legs to ee
1.-The pills also drove the rheumatism ou
of my hip for have not been bothered witt
it since began their use. / think shal
have to join Captain Shepard in his praise
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