A History Of Ohio: With Biographical Sketches Of Her Governors And The Ordinance Of 1787 (1888)

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Kessinger Publishing, 2009 - Biography & Autobiography - 218 pages
""A History of Ohio: With Biographical Sketches of Her Governors and the Ordinance of 1787"" is a book written by Daniel Joseph Ryan and published in 1888. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Ohio, from its early settlement to its statehood and beyond. It includes information on the state's geography, economy, politics, and culture, as well as the significant events and figures that have shaped its history. The biographical sketches of Ohio's governors provide insight into the state's leadership and the challenges they faced. Additionally, the book examines the importance of the Ordinance of 1787, which established the framework for the governance and eventual statehood of Ohio and other territories in the Northwest. Overall, ""A History of Ohio"" is a comprehensive and informative resource for anyone interested in the history of this important Midwestern state.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the author (2009)

Daniel Joseph Ryan was January 1, 1855 in Ohio and died June 15, 1923. He was a Republican politician in the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Secretary of State from 1889-1892. In 1877 he was admitted to the bar. In April 1877, he was elected City Solicitor of Portsmouth, and re-elected in 1879. In 1883 Ryan was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives for the 66th General Assembly, and re-elected in 1885 for the 67th, where he was chosen Speaker pro tem. Ryan was elected Secretary of State in 1888, and re-elected in 1890. He resigned as Secretary of State April, 1891, to accept the office of Commissioner of the World's Fair for the State of Ohio. Secretary of State was his last elected office, and he devoted his later years to private practice and literary pursuits as an author. Ryan served on the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Historical Society for thirty-four years. His titles include: History of Ohio, Arbitration Between Capital and Labor, and The Civil War Literature of Ohio.

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