Daniel Bailey Ryall (January 30, 1798 – December 17, 1864) was an American
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politician who represented
New Jersey
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on a
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in the
United States House of Representatives
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for one term from 1839 to 1841.
Early life and education
He was born in
Trenton, New Jersey
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Political career
Ryall was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1831 and 1833–1835 and served as speaker 1833–1835.
Ryall was elected as a Democrat to the
Twenty-sixth Congress
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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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