Mary A. Rieger

b. March 1863, d. 3 January 1925
  • Mary A. Rieger was born in March 1863 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York.
  • Franz M. Rieger and Maria Karoline Regenhardt, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Suspension Bridge PO, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Mary A. Rieger, Frances A. Rieger, Anna C. Rieger, Herman Martin Rieger and Frank J. Rieger. Also in the household were one female domestic servant and two farm laborers.
  • Franz M. Rieger and Maria Karoline Regenhardt appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1875 in Niagara, New York. Other members of the household included Mary A. Rieger, Frances A. Rieger, Anna C. Rieger, Herman Martin Rieger and Frank J. Rieger. Also in the household were two male servants.
  • Franz M. Rieger and Maria Karoline Regenhardt appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Niagara, Niagara Falls, New York. Other members of the household included Mary A. Rieger, Anna C. Rieger, Herman Martin Rieger and Frank J. Rieger.
  • Franz M. Rieger appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Niagara, New York. Other members of the household included Mary A. Rieger, Anna C. Rieger, Herman Martin Rieger and Frank J. Rieger.
  • She married Martin T. Ryan, son of Martin Ryan and Matilda Preison?, on 21 June 1893 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at Sacred Heart Church.
  • The following appeared on 21 June 1893 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: In the Church of the Sacred Heart at 9:30 o'clock this morning the nuptials of Miss Mary Rieger and Mr. Martin Ryan were solemnized, the Rev. Father Hines officiating. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. Frank Rieger of Lockport road.
         The bridesmaid was Miss Tillie Ryan, a sister of the groom, and the best man was Mr. Herman Rieger, a brother of the bride. The bridal robe was a white India silk, while the maide appeared in a dress of red material trimmed with green. The ushers were Mr. Peter Kaue, Mr. Thomas McDonald, Mr. Thomas Duffy.
         Following the ceremony a reception was given at the home of the bride's father on the Lockport road, which was attended by the near relatives of the bridal pair. After a visit to Washington, D. C., and other cities Mr. and Mrs. Ryan will make their home on Ontario avenue, this city.
  • Martin T. Ryan and Mary A. Rieger appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York, at 1365 Ontario Avenue. Other members of the household included Frances A. Rieger.
  • The following appeared on 1 August 1908 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Frank Rieger, 76 years old, died at his late residence in Sugar street near Lockport street at 11 o'clock this morning after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Rieger has been in failing health for some time. He is survived by a wife, two sons, Herman M. and Frank, of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Charles S. Braas and Mrs. Martin T. Ryan of this city, and Mrs. S. Rieger of Lockport; and one syster, Mrs. Frances Regenhardt of this city.
         The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and at 9 o'clock from the Church of the Sacred Heart.
         Mr. Rieger has been a resident of Niagara County for over 50 yeaars, and of this city about 40 years. Both in business and in social life he was highly regarded for his sterling worth.
  • Martin T. Ryan and Mary A. Rieger appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1365 Ontario Avenue. Other members of the household included Frances A. Rieger.
  • Martin T. Ryan and Mary A. Rieger appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1365 Ontario Avenue. Other members of the household included Frances A. Rieger.
  • Mary A. Rieger became a widow at the 26 March 1916 death of her husband Martin T. Ryan.
  • The following appeared on 19 April 1916 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: The will of the late Martin T. Ryan, well known north end contractor, who died recently, was filed for probate with the surrogate at Lockport yesterday. The executor is Edward, a nephew of the testator. The witnesses to the will are Michael J. Kane and Charles S. O'Reilly. The estate is valued at $13,000 real and $15,000 personal. Testator, after directing payment of all just debts, bequeaths the sum of $1,000 to Miss Frances Rieger, a niece. The bulk of the property is left to his widow and after her death to his surviving brothers and sisters or their children. The citation is returnable May 13.
  • Mary A. Rieger died on 3 January 1925 at age 61 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 2116 Lockport Street at her residence.
  • The following appeared on 5 January 1925 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Mrs. Mary Rieger Ryan, widow of Martin T. Ryan, who died suddenly of heart disease at her home, No. 2116 Lockport street, Niagara Falls, Saturday, was well known in this city, having visited relatives and friends here. She was one of the best known residents of the north end section of the Cataract City and was universally respected. For many years her husband was in the contracting business there.
         Born in Niagara Falls, Mrs. Ryan was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rieger, early settlers of the old village of Suspension Bridge. She resided all her life in Niagara Falls and was a devout member of the Church of the Sacred Heart in South avenue. She is survived by two sisters, mrs. Charles Braas of Niagara Falls; Mrs. Frances Rieger of this city, and a brother, Herman Rieger, of New York.
         The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 3:30 o'clock at the family home and a half hour later at Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in Riverdale cemetery at the Falls.
  • Last Edited: 19 Feb 2016

Family: Martin T. Ryan b. March 1863, d. 26 March 1916