David G. Ryer of Matawan died on Friday a week ago, aged 62 years. Death was caused by heart disease but Mr. Ryer had also been suffering with asthma and chronic bronchitis for a long time. He was the son of Mary and Thomas Ryer and was born on the old homestead at Freneau, now owned by James B. Ryer. In early life Mr. Ryer was in the commission business with his father in New York and he succeeded his father after the latter’s death. About four years ago he took his two sons, Walter and Howard into partnership with him and they managed the business after their father’s health failed. Mr. Ryer was a member of the Matawan township committee and also a member of the borough commissioners. He was mayor of Matawan for one term. Besides the two sons named above, he leaves a widow and three daughters. The latter are Mrs. DeWitt C. Smock of Holmdel, Mrs. G. L. McDonald of Brooklyn and Miss Alice S. Ryer, who is unmarried and lives at home.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, March 15, 1899