Dan Ryan Jr.
Daniel B. Ryan Jr. (1894 – April 8, 1961) was an American businessman, lawyer, and politician who served as a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 1923 to 1926 and again from 1930 until his death in 1961. He was a Democrat. The Dan Ryan Expressway is named in his honor.
Dan Ryan Jr. | |
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Ryan in 1960 | |
| President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners | |
| In office 1954–1961 | |
| Preceded by | William N. Erickson |
| Succeeded by | John J. Duffy |
| Member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners | |
| In office 1930–1961 | |
| Succeeded by | Ruby H. O'Connor Ryan |
| In office 1923–1926 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Ryan Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel B. Ryan Jr. 1894 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | April 8, 1961 (aged 66) Cook County, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ruby H. O'Connor Ryan |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Chicago-Kent College of Law (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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