Waukon Main Street 1912

Still dirt roads but sidewalks begin to appear

Waukon - Spring Avenue

Circa 1900 View

Public School in Waukon

Early 20th century picture

Downtown Waukon, Iowa

Early post card view

Downtown Waukon 1890

Waukon when the Ryans farmed west of the city.

Holyford, Piperhill and Dundrum

General area where we are focusing our genealogical attention.

More detailed view of Tipperary townland

Today this is a tourist hot spot, but many of the Allamakee Ryans came from the Hollyford-Piperhill area.

Dennis Ryan, Civil War Vet

Dennis Ryan lived within a half mile from James and Ann Ryan

Dennis Ryan Estate

He died in Dubuque, his wife and most of his children lived in Rolla, Missouri. Several of his children remained in Oklahoma with the other Ryans.