Born in 1839 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, Ryan was named in honor of his uncle, who died at the Alamo in 1836. His father, Jacob Ryan Jr., was known as the "Father of Lake Charles, La."
He was an engineer by profession and joined the Confederate States Rangers in July 1861. Isaac was wounded at the 2nd Battle of Manassas,Chancellorsville and was captured at Spottsylvania Court House.
Exchanged 11 October 1864, Ryan was scheduled to go on leave when he chose to remain and lead his company in the charge on Fort Stedman, 25 March 1865, where he was mortally wounded.
Born in 1839 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, Ryan was named in honor of his uncle, who died at the Alamo in 1836. His father, Jacob Ryan Jr., was known as the "Father of Lake Charles, La."
He was an engineer by profession and joined the Confederate States Rangers in July 1861. Isaac was wounded at the 2nd Battle of Manassas,Chancellorsville and was captured at Spottsylvania Court House.
Exchanged 11 October 1864, Ryan was scheduled to go on leave when he chose to remain and lead his company in the charge on Fort Stedman, 25 March 1865, where he was mortally wounded.
Family Members
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Asa Ryan
1836–1878
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Ann "Annie" Ryan Huston
1837–1908
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Joseph Lawrence Ryan
1842–1892
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Margaret Isabella Ryan Belden
1842–1911
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Martha Jane Ryan Stoddard
1844–1897
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George Washington Ryan
1846–1938
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Jacob Anderson Ryan
1848–1885
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Laura Rebecca Ryan Geary
1850–1933
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James Ira Ryan
1852–1886
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Minerva Ester Ryan Burleson
1855–1911
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Puella Mary Ryan
1856 – unknown
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William Porter Ryan
1859–1892
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Frances Milton Ryan
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