George Washington Ryland

George Washington Ryland (December 19, 1827  July 4, 1910) was an American merchant, banker, and Republican politician. He served as the 15th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin (18871891) and operated the first bank in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

George Ryland
15th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
In office
January 3, 1887  January 5, 1891
GovernorJeremiah McLain Rusk
William D. Hoard
Preceded bySam Fifield
Succeeded byCharles Jonas
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 16th district
In office
January 5, 1880  January 5, 1885
Preceded byOscar Clark Hathaway
Succeeded byEdward I. Kidd
Personal details
Born(1827-12-19)December 19, 1827
Garrett County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJuly 4, 1910(1910-07-04) (aged 82)
Lancaster, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeHillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Wisconsin
Political party
Spouses
  • Nancy A. Logsdon
    (m. 1855; died 1856)
  • Elvira M. Holloway
    (m. 1860; died 1910)
Children
  • C. H. Ryland
  • (b. 1856; died 1860)
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