The Weekly Intelligencer, December 11, 1897
Lexington, Mo.
DEATHS
Died, in San Jose, California, December 5, 1897, Mr. Caius Tacitus Ryland, aged 71 years, 5 months and 5 days.
Mr. Ryland was born in Howard county, Mo., June 30, 1826. He was the son of Judge John F. Ryland, who came to this county in 1831 and engaged in the practice of law. He was reared up and educated for the practice of law and was admitted to the bar in the circuit court of Lafayette county in 1848.
When the excitement resulting from the discovery of gold in California in 1849, spread over the country he joined the army of emigrants and was among the foremost to arrive there. He located at that old Spanish city, San Jose, and commenced the practice of law, and soon acquired a name and a large and lucrative practice. There he became acquainted with and married a daughter of Peter H. Burnett, the first governor of California after it was admitted a state into the union. He was the father of twelve children, eight of whom, with his wife, survive him.
His ability and integrity soon gained for him a high position in the esteem and confidence of the people and being a believer in the doctrines of the democratic party he became a leader in the politics of the state. He was twice elected a representative in the legislature and once speaker of the house. He presided over that body with an ability impartiality and dignity that commanded the respect and confidence of all.
He was once a candidate for the high position of United States senator, a position which he much desired, and but for fortuitous and unusual elements introduced into the contest, he would have been elected. He was defeated by only a few votes.
He was a delegate at large in 1892 from California to the national
democratic convention that nominated Cleveland for president. On his way he came to Lexington to visit his relatives and enjoy a renewal of
acquaintance with his old friends. This was his last visit to the home of
his youth and was a source of much pleasure to him.
In early life he became impressed with the truths of Christianity which
followed him through life and he died a Christian and in the confident hope of immortal life beyond the grave. Though a Catholic, he was broad and liberal and recognized all as Christians who truly worshiped at the shrine of the one true and loving God.
While living here, though a very young man, he entered upon the battle of life with a determination to succeed. Many of the citizens of the county were emigrants who came to his, then new country, to better there condition. They were a brave, hardy people, energetic and imbued with a spirit of honor, who built up the country and gave it a high name. Among these were Judge Eldridge Burden, Judge Samuel Sawyer, Charles French, the Tyrees, Youngs, Bledsoes, Ewings, Smiths, Waddels, Wallaces and others.
These were his associates and in whose estimation he enjoyed a high
position. All of these friends of his early lie, except Judge Burden, have
"passed over the divide."
A few of his youthful friends and associates are still living here. They
are Hon. Henry C. Wallace, Dr. Sandford Smith, Judge Robert Hale, John A. Graham, John D. Robinson, Gill Eve Belles and others who entertain for him a high esteem and the warmest ties of friendship.
Another good man has answered the last summons, and "passed over the river." May we hope that he is now resting in the shade.
Lexington, Mo.
DEATHS
Died, in San Jose, California, December 5, 1897, Mr. Caius Tacitus Ryland, aged 71 years, 5 months and 5 days.
Mr. Ryland was born in Howard county, Mo., June 30, 1826. He was the son of Judge John F. Ryland, who came to this county in 1831 and engaged in the practice of law. He was reared up and educated for the practice of law and was admitted to the bar in the circuit court of Lafayette county in 1848.
When the excitement resulting from the discovery of gold in California in 1849, spread over the country he joined the army of emigrants and was among the foremost to arrive there. He located at that old Spanish city, San Jose, and commenced the practice of law, and soon acquired a name and a large and lucrative practice. There he became acquainted with and married a daughter of Peter H. Burnett, the first governor of California after it was admitted a state into the union. He was the father of twelve children, eight of whom, with his wife, survive him.
His ability and integrity soon gained for him a high position in the esteem and confidence of the people and being a believer in the doctrines of the democratic party he became a leader in the politics of the state. He was twice elected a representative in the legislature and once speaker of the house. He presided over that body with an ability impartiality and dignity that commanded the respect and confidence of all.
He was once a candidate for the high position of United States senator, a position which he much desired, and but for fortuitous and unusual elements introduced into the contest, he would have been elected. He was defeated by only a few votes.
He was a delegate at large in 1892 from California to the national
democratic convention that nominated Cleveland for president. On his way he came to Lexington to visit his relatives and enjoy a renewal of
acquaintance with his old friends. This was his last visit to the home of
his youth and was a source of much pleasure to him.
In early life he became impressed with the truths of Christianity which
followed him through life and he died a Christian and in the confident hope of immortal life beyond the grave. Though a Catholic, he was broad and liberal and recognized all as Christians who truly worshiped at the shrine of the one true and loving God.
While living here, though a very young man, he entered upon the battle of life with a determination to succeed. Many of the citizens of the county were emigrants who came to his, then new country, to better there condition. They were a brave, hardy people, energetic and imbued with a spirit of honor, who built up the country and gave it a high name. Among these were Judge Eldridge Burden, Judge Samuel Sawyer, Charles French, the Tyrees, Youngs, Bledsoes, Ewings, Smiths, Waddels, Wallaces and others.
These were his associates and in whose estimation he enjoyed a high
position. All of these friends of his early lie, except Judge Burden, have
"passed over the divide."
A few of his youthful friends and associates are still living here. They
are Hon. Henry C. Wallace, Dr. Sandford Smith, Judge Robert Hale, John A. Graham, John D. Robinson, Gill Eve Belles and others who entertain for him a high esteem and the warmest ties of friendship.
Another good man has answered the last summons, and "passed over the river." May we hope that he is now resting in the shade.
The Weekly Intelligencer, December 11, 1897
Lexington, Mo.
DEATHS
Died, in San Jose, California, December 5, 1897, Mr. Caius Tacitus Ryland, aged 71 years, 5 months and 5 days.
Mr. Ryland was born in Howard county, Mo., June 30, 1826. He was the son of Judge John F. Ryland, who came to this county in 1831 and engaged in the practice of law. He was reared up and educated for the practice of law and was admitted to the bar in the circuit court of Lafayette county in 1848.
When the excitement resulting from the discovery of gold in California in 1849, spread over the country he joined the army of emigrants and was among the foremost to arrive there. He located at that old Spanish city, San Jose, and commenced the practice of law, and soon acquired a name and a large and lucrative practice. There he became acquainted with and married a daughter of Peter H. Burnett, the first governor of California after it was admitted a state into the union. He was the father of twelve children, eight of whom, with his wife, survive him.
His ability and integrity soon gained for him a high position in the esteem and confidence of the people and being a believer in the doctrines of the democratic party he became a leader in the politics of the state. He was twice elected a representative in the legislature and once speaker of the house. He presided over that body with an ability impartiality and dignity that commanded the respect and confidence of all.
He was once a candidate for the high position of United States senator, a position which he much desired, and but for fortuitous and unusual elements introduced into the contest, he would have been elected. He was defeated by only a few votes.
He was a delegate at large in 1892 from California to the national
democratic convention that nominated Cleveland for president. On his way he came to Lexington to visit his relatives and enjoy a renewal of
acquaintance with his old friends. This was his last visit to the home of
his youth and was a source of much pleasure to him.
In early life he became impressed with the truths of Christianity which
followed him through life and he died a Christian and in the confident hope of immortal life beyond the grave. Though a Catholic, he was broad and liberal and recognized all as Christians who truly worshiped at the shrine of the one true and loving God.
While living here, though a very young man, he entered upon the battle of life with a determination to succeed. Many of the citizens of the county were emigrants who came to his, then new country, to better there condition. They were a brave, hardy people, energetic and imbued with a spirit of honor, who built up the country and gave it a high name. Among these were Judge Eldridge Burden, Judge Samuel Sawyer, Charles French, the Tyrees, Youngs, Bledsoes, Ewings, Smiths, Waddels, Wallaces and others.
These were his associates and in whose estimation he enjoyed a high
position. All of these friends of his early lie, except Judge Burden, have
"passed over the divide."
A few of his youthful friends and associates are still living here. They
are Hon. Henry C. Wallace, Dr. Sandford Smith, Judge Robert Hale, John A. Graham, John D. Robinson, Gill Eve Belles and others who entertain for him a high esteem and the warmest ties of friendship.
Another good man has answered the last summons, and "passed over the river." May we hope that he is now resting in the shade.
Lexington, Mo.
DEATHS
Died, in San Jose, California, December 5, 1897, Mr. Caius Tacitus Ryland, aged 71 years, 5 months and 5 days.
Mr. Ryland was born in Howard county, Mo., June 30, 1826. He was the son of Judge John F. Ryland, who came to this county in 1831 and engaged in the practice of law. He was reared up and educated for the practice of law and was admitted to the bar in the circuit court of Lafayette county in 1848.
When the excitement resulting from the discovery of gold in California in 1849, spread over the country he joined the army of emigrants and was among the foremost to arrive there. He located at that old Spanish city, San Jose, and commenced the practice of law, and soon acquired a name and a large and lucrative practice. There he became acquainted with and married a daughter of Peter H. Burnett, the first governor of California after it was admitted a state into the union. He was the father of twelve children, eight of whom, with his wife, survive him.
His ability and integrity soon gained for him a high position in the esteem and confidence of the people and being a believer in the doctrines of the democratic party he became a leader in the politics of the state. He was twice elected a representative in the legislature and once speaker of the house. He presided over that body with an ability impartiality and dignity that commanded the respect and confidence of all.
He was once a candidate for the high position of United States senator, a position which he much desired, and but for fortuitous and unusual elements introduced into the contest, he would have been elected. He was defeated by only a few votes.
He was a delegate at large in 1892 from California to the national
democratic convention that nominated Cleveland for president. On his way he came to Lexington to visit his relatives and enjoy a renewal of
acquaintance with his old friends. This was his last visit to the home of
his youth and was a source of much pleasure to him.
In early life he became impressed with the truths of Christianity which
followed him through life and he died a Christian and in the confident hope of immortal life beyond the grave. Though a Catholic, he was broad and liberal and recognized all as Christians who truly worshiped at the shrine of the one true and loving God.
While living here, though a very young man, he entered upon the battle of life with a determination to succeed. Many of the citizens of the county were emigrants who came to his, then new country, to better there condition. They were a brave, hardy people, energetic and imbued with a spirit of honor, who built up the country and gave it a high name. Among these were Judge Eldridge Burden, Judge Samuel Sawyer, Charles French, the Tyrees, Youngs, Bledsoes, Ewings, Smiths, Waddels, Wallaces and others.
These were his associates and in whose estimation he enjoyed a high
position. All of these friends of his early lie, except Judge Burden, have
"passed over the divide."
A few of his youthful friends and associates are still living here. They
are Hon. Henry C. Wallace, Dr. Sandford Smith, Judge Robert Hale, John A. Graham, John D. Robinson, Gill Eve Belles and others who entertain for him a high esteem and the warmest ties of friendship.
Another good man has answered the last summons, and "passed over the river." May we hope that he is now resting in the shade.
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