LADIES' GALLERY

Ann Ryan served her district in the Ohio General Assembly for two terms, separated by six years. It was a time when many became dedicated to the war effort, putting aside other duties. Ryan had been a secretary before serving in the Ohio House of Representatives. During her tenure, she had appointments to various House committees, including:

-Education,

-Finance (Welfare Section), and

-Health.

Ryan was a member of the State Central Democratic Committtee.  She was a resident of Canton, Ohio since childhood and active in women's organizations.

Biography courtesy of the Ohio Women's Policy and Research Commission

Photo courtesy of the Stark County Library and The Canton Repository, October 31, 1943, p. 33. Research by Linda Kay Delridge.