Daniel Bailey Ryall (January 30, 1798 – December 17, 1864) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented

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on a

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in the

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for one term from 1839 to 1841.

Early life and education

He was born in

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where he completed preparatory studies. Later, he attended Trenton Academy. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1820, and commenced practice in

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Political career

Ryall was a member of the

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in 1831 and 1833–1835 and served as speaker 1833–1835. Ryall was elected as a Democrat to the

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, serving in office from March 4, 1839 to March 3, 1841.

After Congress

He resumed the practice of law. He died in Freehold, New Jersey in 1864 and was buried there in Maplewood Cemetery.

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* 1798 births 1864 deaths Speakers of the New Jersey General Assembly Democratic Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey Lawyers from Mercer County, New Jersey Politicians from Monmouth County, New Jersey Politicians from Trenton, New Jersey Burials at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold, New Jersey 19th-century American lawyers 19th-century members of the United States House of Representatives 19th-century members of the New Jersey Legislature {{NewJersey-politician-stub