The BFHS Biggleswade CD contains a list of marriages from 1837 to 1885 but it's not transcribed from church records and simply lists the groom, bride and date. It's compiled from various sources including FreeBMD and IGI and covers St Andrew, Baptist and Wesleyan. It doesn't include Ruth and William's marriage.
The CD contains various transcriptions and records but I can't find any Rylands, other than as marriages witnesses. Not even in the Old Meeting birth records, for 1762 to 1837. Various newspaper items suggest the family had a strong connection to the church.
Newspaper items:Bedfordshire Times and Independent
11 Oct 1859
Deaths
On the 23rd ult., at Rose Villa, Biggleswade, Mr John Ryland, aged 61, deservedly esteemed by all who knew him.
Bedfordshire Times and Independent
30 Jun 1860
John Ryland, Deceased
Notice to Creditors
- John Ryland, late of Biggleswade, died 23 Sep 1859
- Will proved 27 Dec 1859, Principal Registry
- Executor: John Benjamin Ryland, of Biggleswade; Draper
- Executor: William Mumford, of Bread Street, Cheapside, London; Lace merchant
Bedfordshire Times and Independent
14 Mar 1868
Marriages
On the 10th March (by license), at the Old Meeting House, Biggleswade, by the Rev Philip Griffiths, John Vipan, Esq, late of Sutton, in the Isle of Ely, to Mrs Eliza Ingle Ryland, widow of the late John Ryland, Esq, Biggleswade.
Biggleswade Chronicle
24 Jun 1898
Death of Mrs Vipan
- Death of Mrs Vipan
- Died at Rose Villa, Station Road; aged 96
- Born 03 Oct 1802, at Sutton, Isle of Ely
- Spent early days in Ely and later at Gamlingay
- Became member of Baptist church whilst living in Gamlingay
- Twice married
- First to John Ryland, sen, of Biggleswade
- Second to John Vipan, of Sutton, Isle of Ely
- Since living in Biggleswade, closely identified herself with church, worshipping at Old Meeting
- Retained membership at Gamlingay
- Funeral took place on Saturday
- Buried in north east corner of cemetery, near by grave of step-son, the late Mr John Ryland
- No wreaths or flowers, as per wishes of Mrs Vipan
- Coffin inscription: Eliza Ingle Vipan, died 14th Jun 1898, aged 95 years
- Mourners included a Mr John Mumford
Bedfordshire Mercury
14 Jun 1879
Deaths
June 11, at Biggleswade, John Benjamin Ryland, aged 50.
Bedfordshire Mercury
21 Jun 1879
The Late Mr Ryland
- Death and funeral of Mr J B Ryland
- Died 11th inst., aged 50
- Of Biggleswade
- Member of congregation of the Old Meeting Place but not a member of the church but dear lover of the place
- His father was not a member of the church but supporter of the cause
- Funeral took place on Wed last, at 2 o'clock
- Parish church bell began to toll at half past one
- Service conducted by Rev A P Mackenzie, current pastor of Old Meeting Place
- Former pastor of Old Meeting Place, Rev P Giffiths, unable to attend
- Rev P Giffiths was former employer of Mr Ryland
- Numerous mourners named, those in mourning coaches included a Mr John Mumford
The probate record of John Ryland names a William Mumford, of 1 Milk-street as an executor.
Probate
John Ryland, late of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire; Gentleman
died 23 Sep 1859, Biggleswade
Proved Principal Registry
Executors:
John Benjamin Ryland, of Biggleswade; Draper, son
William Mumford, of 1 Milk-street, Cheapside, City of London; Lace merchant
https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/Calendar?surname=ryland&yearOfDeath=1859&page=5#calendarAnd there's various other records for John Mumford at Milk Street. Seems too much of a coincidence.
Morning Post
14 Nov 1855
Deaths
Mumford - On the 11th inst., aged sixty-seven, John Mumford, Esq, of 1, Milk-street, Cheapside, and the Manor House, Shacklewell.
The National Archives
Will of John Mumford, Late Warehouseman of Milk Street Cheapside , City of London
Date: 19 Jan 1856
Ref: PROB 11/2225/298
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D51960The National Archives have various other records for Mumfords in Cheapside.
1851 Post Office directory
1 Milk Street, Cheapside - Mumford, John, lace & sewed muslin mf
Old Bailey Proceedings:
Frederick Shackelford
Deception: fraud.
19th September 1842
Theft of goods from John Mumford, of Milk-street, Cheapside.
https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?id=t18420919-name-873&div=t18420919-2737&terms=lace#highlightJames Gosbell, Edmund Smith, Frederick Shackleford.
Deception: fraud.
24th October 1842
Theft of goods from John Mumford, of Milk-street, Cheapside.
https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?id=t18421024-name-1377&div=t18421024-3041&terms=lace#highlightGRO BMD references:1859 Q3 Death: John Ryland; age 61 (born c1798); Biggleswade; 03b; 238
1898 Q2 Death: Eliza Ingle Vipan; age 95 (born c1803); Biggleswade; 03b; 206
1855 Q4 Death: John Mumford; age 67 (born c1788); City Of London; 01c; 73
