Early Life and Education Born: Hoboken, New Jersey, 1889 Parents: Both parents died when Ryan was a teenager. Education: Attended the Academy of St Elizabeth Convent for high school and early college. Left before graduating to marry William McFadden. Marriage and Family: Married attorney William McFadden in 1911; they separated in 1923. Had three children, Elizabeth, William Jr., and Thomas. Early Literary Pursuits: Frequented art and literary circles in New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood. Published a novel, *Raquel*, as well as a volume of poetry, *Lost Hills*. Artistic D…