The Washington Post, January 3, 1896, pg. 9

Mrs. Francis S. Nash, of this city, has been called to Charleston, S. C., by the sudden death of her father, William K. Ryan. Mr. Ryan was for many years a cotton factor and prominent in the commercial life of Charleston for the last half century. He served during the war as a lieutenant in the Confederate army, and on Lee’s surrender at once resumed his cotton business in Charleston, where he had extensive real estate interests. Many years ago Mr. Ryan invested in real estate in Washington, and for several years has divided his time between the National Capital and his native city. Mr. Ryan was a man of dignified bearing and had many friends in Washington. His only son, Arthur B. Ryan, died here several years ago.

Transcribed by: Jamie M. Perez [email protected]
“Trying to confirm or refute that CORNELIUS McLEAN SR. (circa 1774-Sep. 12, 1836) of Washington, D.C., was the uncle of WILLIAM McLEAN CRIPPS (1799-1876) of Washington, D.C, and RICHARD McLEAN CRIPPS (b. BTW 1804-1808, NY) of Philadelphia, PA, and, furthermore, that Cornelius was born in Staten Island, NY.”