William Ryan (1793–1884)
William Ryan was sentenced to fourteen years transportation for insurrection. He arrived in Sydney in 1816 aboard the Surrey. His trade was given as blacksmith, and his height as 5 ft 9¼ ins. He was granted a ticket of leave in 1824. There is no evidence that he married Mary Seymour as her husband was still alive when they began cohabiting.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Ryan, Mary (partner)
- Foley, Sarah (daughter)
- Williamson, Bridget (daughter)
- Ryan, William (son)
- Ryan, Peter (son)
- Ryan, Sophia (daughter-in-law)
- Ryan, Mary (daughter-in-law)
- Ryan, Martha (daughter-in-law)
- Foley, James (son-in-law)
- Williamson, James (son-in-law)
- Oxley, John Joseph (master)
Citation details
'Ryan, William (1793–1884)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/ryan-william-26282/text34175, accessed 18 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
Death
24 June,
1884
(aged ~ 91)
Wollongong,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record
Crime: insurrection
Sentence: 14 years