OBITUARY: L. M. Ryce, 1839-1904, Mitchell Co., Iowa

[Mitchell County Press -- March 30, 1904]



                             Death of L. M. Ryce

At his home on South Seventh street last Thursday, occurred the death of
L.M. Ryce, one of the best known and for many years one of the most
prominent lawyers of the county.

The cause of his death was a general breaking down which terminated in
quick consumption.  He had been confined to his house for several weeks
and was very low for a few days before his death, which was not unexpected.

L. M. Ryce was born n West Milton, Crittenden county, Vermont, Oct. 18, 1839.
He received a good academic education and afterwards took a collegiate course
at Hampshire college.  In 1861 he came to Waupun, Wis., where he entered a
law office and was subsequently admitted to the bar.  He entered upon the
practice of law at Waupun and remained there until 1870 when he came to
Osage and continued his profession until the time of his death.  In 1871
he was married to Elizabeth Seeley, daughter of Francis and Mary Seeley.

Mr. Ryce has been prominently connected with the history of Mitchell county
for over thirty years and was one of the best known lawyers and best informed
men in the state, having an unusual number of friends and acquaintances in
political parties won by his cordial and happy manner and his mother witty,
which was of a peculiarly sharp and humorous quality.  He was a man of
strong convictions and possessed a personality that impressed one at once
with its genuineness.   His was a nature which sympathized in the misfortunes
or afflictions of a neighbor or friend.  He was a great reader, a fine
literary critic and a profound thinker.  His body was taken to his old
home in Vermont for interment.




   This transcription was submitted to IAGENWEB for personal family history
          purposes only, and shall not be used for personal gain.
               Transcribed by: Marilyn O'Connor, August 2005