Ryan Family

The Ryans came to Biddulph in the 1840s. The family had various run-ins with the Donnellys. For instance, in 1878 Thomas Donnelly robbed Ned Ryan. Ryan took him to court, but Tom was found innocent. Ryan fell in with the Vigilance Society and appealed the case, but to no avail. In response, the Donnellys threatened anyone who helped Ryan harvest his crops. Thomas Ryan, however, was a friend to the Donnellys.

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