William Semple Ryland was a master carpenter, magistrate for the county, a farmer and ran several businesses including grist mills and toll bridges. In 39 years, he almost tripled his real estate holdings. In addition to farming his own property, he managed the farming operation of neighboring plantations "Gooseponds" and "Hays". He owned and operated 2 gristmills in the area - Dublin's Mill and Lower Mill (latter known as Mitchell's Mill).
William was a trustee and on the Board of Managers for Richmond College (later to become University of Richmond) where his father had served as a trustee and his brother was President from1841 to1868. William Semple was very active at Beulah Baptist church on River Road. It is believed that William designed and helped built the church in 1846. He was a deacon for many years and Superintendent of Sunday Schools.
William Semple Ryland was a master carpenter, magistrate for the county, a farmer and ran several businesses including grist mills and toll bridges. In 39 years, he almost tripled his real estate holdings. In addition to farming his own property, he managed the farming operation of neighboring plantations "Gooseponds" and "Hays". He owned and operated 2 gristmills in the area - Dublin's Mill and Lower Mill (latter known as Mitchell's Mill).
William was a trustee and on the Board of Managers for Richmond College (later to become University of Richmond) where his father had served as a trustee and his brother was President from1841 to1868. William Semple was very active at Beulah Baptist church on River Road. It is believed that William designed and helped built the church in 1846. He was a deacon for many years and Superintendent of Sunday Schools.
Family Members
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Catherine Elizabeth Ryland Burruss
1821–1884
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Josiah Ryland
1823–1823
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Ann Semple "Miss Ann" Ryland
1831–1913
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Sally Brown "Sally Brown" Ryland
1834–1907
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Susan Fleet Ryland Fox
1835–1919
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Lucy E Ryland
1837–1850
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Robert Semple Ryland
1838–1925
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Dorothea "Dora" Ryland
1843–1907
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Willentina "Willie" Ryland Gwathmey
1846–1901
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Maria Peachy "Peachy" Ryland
1854–1903
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