An American Family History

Susannah Baker Ryman and her twin, James Baker, were born on July 4 1819 in German Township, Clark County, Ohio. Their parents were Philip Baker and Mary Elizabeth Kessler.

Susannah married Samuel Ryman on April 14, 1842 in Clark County. Samuel was born in 1819 in Virginia.

Susannah and Samuel's children were Elizabeth Ryman (1842), Andrew Ryman (1844), William Ryman (1847), George W. Ryman (1850) and Harrison Ryman (1861).

The family appeared in the 1850 census in Tremont Station, German Township, Clark County, Ohio. The household consisted of Samuel age 30 who was a laborer, Susanna also age 30, Elizabeth age 8, Andrew age 6, William age 3 and George W. who was three months. All of their children were born in Ohio.

The family was still in German Township in 1880. Samuel was 60 and a farmer and Susan was 59 and a weaver. The only child remaining at home was Harison age 19.

Samuel died in 1889. Susannah died on October 28, 1903 and is buried  with her husband in Lawrenceville Cemetery in Clark County.