John F. Ryan
Encyclopedia
John F. Ryan was a Virginia
politician. He represented Loudoun County
in the Virginia House of Delegates
, and served as that body's Speaker from 1894 until 1899, and again from 1901 until 1906.
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
politician. He represented Loudoun County
Loudoun County, Virginia
Loudoun County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the county is estimated to be home to 312,311 people, an 84 percent increase over the 2000 figure of 169,599. That increase makes the county the fourth...
in the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
, and served as that body's Speaker from 1894 until 1899, and again from 1901 until 1906.
Reference
- List of former Speakers of the House of Delegates, in the old House chamber in the Virginia State Capitol