About Murray Ryan
Lived 1922 – 2017 (aged 94). Murray Ryan was an American politician.
William "Murray" Ryan (July 22, 1922 – January 7, 2017) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1969 to 1999.
Early life and education He attended Western High School. He attended New Mexico State Teachers College and then graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1945. Ryan then served in the United States Army where he was stationed in German until 1948 and Fort Lewis, Washington until 1949.
Career He was a businessman and worked in his family's liquor. Ryan also served on the local school board.
Later life Ryan is buried at Memory Lane Cemetery, Silver City, New Mexico next to his wife Marian.
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Who was Murray Ryan?
American politician
When was Murray Ryan born?
Murray Ryan was born on 22 July 1922 in Santa Clara.
When did Murray Ryan die?
Murray Ryan died on 7 January 2017 in Silver City.
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Murray Ryan was a politician.
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Murray Ryan was American.
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