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BRYAN (Soundex B650) — See also ADRYANA, BARNY, BREEN, BREENE, BREN, BRENN, BRENNE, BREON, BRIAN, BRIEN, BRINN, BRION, BRYAM, BRYAN-HARGREAVES, BRYANT, BRYANTON, BRYARLY, BRYN, BRYNA, BRYNN, BRYON, BYRAN, CRYAN, DEARYAN, OBRYAN, OBRYANT, RYAN, RYANS, TORYANSKI.

  BRYAN: See also Lewis T. Ayers — Grace Bryan-Hargreaves — Justin David Call — John Bryan Grimes — Collett Leventhorpe — Ruth Bryan Owen — John Barton Payne
  Bryan, (need first name) — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. People's candidate for mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1899. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, A. B. — of Chadbourn, Columbus County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1924. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Adelbert M. — also known as Bert Bryan — of Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Member of Virgin Islands legislature from St. Croix, 1983-86, 1991-92, 1995-2002; defeated (Independent Citizens Movement), 2002. African ancestry. Still living as of 2002.
  Bryan, Albert Vickers (1899-1984) — also known as Albert V. Bryan — of Alexandria, Va. Born in Alexandria, Va., July 23, 1899. Lawyer; U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, 1947-61; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, 1961-72; took senior status 1972. Died in Fairfax, Va., March 13, 1984 (age 84 years, 234 days). Interment at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria, Va.
  Relatives: Father of Albert Vickers Bryan, Jr..
  See also federal judicial profile
  Bryan, Albert Vickers, Jr. (b. 1926) — also known as Albert V. Bryan, Jr. — of Alexandria, Va. Born in Alexandria, Va., November 8, 1926. Son of Albert Vickers Bryan. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II; lawyer; delegate to Virginia state constitutional convention, 1956; circuit judge in Virginia, 1962-71; U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, 1971-91; took senior status 1991. Still living as of 2000.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Bryan, Alexander — of Rensselaer County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Rensselaer County, 1837. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Alva — of Waco, McLennan County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Bert See Adelbert M. Bryan
  Bryan, Brenda E. — of Waverly Hall, Harris County, Ga. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Bryan, Carl — of California. Democrat. Presidential Elector for California, 1992, 1996. Still living as of 1996.
  Bryan, Carl D. — of Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colo. Mayor of Pueblo, Colo., 1953-54. Still living as of 1954.
  Bryan, Charles H. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Member of Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, 1919; candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1924; candidate for Michigan state senate 5th District, 1926. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Charles Henry (1822-1877) — also known as Charles H. Bryan — of Marysville, Yuba County, Calif.; Virginia City, Storey County, Nev. Born in Ellicottville, Cattaraugus County, N.Y., October 20, 1822. Son of John Alexander Bryan. Went to California for the 1849 Gold Rush; member of California state senate, 1854; justice of California state supreme court, 1854-55; delegate to Nevada state constitutional convention, 1863. Died in Carson City, Nev., May 14, 1877 (age 54 years, 206 days). Interment at Lone Mountain Cemetery, Carson City, Nev.
  Bryan, Charles M. — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924, 1928. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Charles Page (1856-1918) — also known as Charles P. Bryan — of Colorado; Elmhurst, DuPage County, Ill.; Washington, D.C. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., October 2, 1856. Son of Thomas Barbour Bryan and Jane Byrd (Page) Bryan. Republican. Lawyer; member of Colorado state house of representatives, 1880; member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1888-97; U.S. Minister to Brazil, 1898-1902; Portugal, 1903-10; Belgium, 1909-11; U.S. Ambassador to Japan, 1911-12. Member, Society of the Cincinnati. Died in Washington, D.C., March 13, 1918 (age 61 years, 162 days). Burial location unknown.
Charles W. Bryan Bryan, Charles Wayland (1867-1945) — also known as Charles W. Bryan — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Born in Salem, Marion County, Ill., February 10, 1867. Son of Silas Lillard Bryan and Mariah Elizabeth (Jennings) Bryan. Democrat. Coal business; mayor of Lincoln, Neb., 1915-17, 1935-37; Governor of Nebraska, 1923-25, 1931-35; defeated, 1926, 1928, 1938; candidate for Vice President of the United States, 1924. Baptist. Member, Odd Fellows; Woodmen; Elks; Kiwanis. Died in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb., March 4, 1945 (age 78 years, 22 days). Interment at Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Neb.
  Relatives: Son of Silas Lillard Bryan and Mariah Elizabeth (Jennings) Bryan; brother of William Jennings Bryan; married, November 29, 1892, to Bessie Elizabeth Brokaw; uncle of Ruth Bryan Owen. See Bryan-Jennings family of Illinois.
  Cross-reference: Franz Christopher Radke
  See also National Governors Association biography — Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Image source: City of Lincoln
  Bryan, Chester E. — of London, Madison County, Ohio. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Ohio 7th District, 1902; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1912; Ohio treasurer of state, 1917-19. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Chester H. — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 8th District, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Clifford E. — of Kanawha County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1958. Still living as of 1958.
  Bryan, Curtis France — also known as Curtis F. Bryan — of Tulsa, Tulsa County, Okla. Born in Sapulpa, Creek County, Okla. Son of Vaughn R. Bryan and Bessie Lucas (France) Bryan. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; oil business; banker; delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 1956. Unitarian. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, May 22, 1924, to Lulu Frances Smith.
  Bryan, Daniel B. — of Steuben County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Steuben County 1st District, 1861-62. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, David C. — of Clermont County, Ohio. Member of Ohio state senate from Clermont County, 1807-10. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Dwight E. — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Ohio 9th District, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Bryan, E. A. — Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Ohio 13th District, 1910. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, E. E. See Elton E. Bryan
  Bryan, Ed See Edward Cole Bryan
  Bryan, Eddie See Edwin Bryan
  Bryan, Edward C. (1867-1957) — of Wyandotte, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, August 2, 1867. Republican. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Wayne County 2nd District, 1897-1900. Died in 1957 (age about 89 years). Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Edward Cole (1919-1997) — also known as Edward C. Bryan; Ed Bryan — of Ewa, Island of Oahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii; Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. Born in Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, August 22, 1919. Son of Kenneth Cole Bryan and Mary (Hayes) Bryan. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; surveyor; electrical engineer; business executive; delegate to Hawaii state constitutional convention, 1950, 1968; Hawaii Territory Republican Party chair, 1957-58; housing director, Ewa Sugar Company; board member, St. Francis Hospital. Member, Rotary; Freemasons; Humane Society. Died in Johnson City, Washington County, Tenn., May 27, 1997 (age 77 years, 278 days). Cremated; ashes scattered in Pacific Ocean.
  Relatives: Married to Shada I. Pflueger (1923-1973).
  Bryan, Edwin — also known as Eddie Bryan — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996 (alternate), 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Bryan, Elton E. (b. 1935) — also known as E. E. Bryan; "Butch" — of Philippi, Barbour County, W.Va. Born in Barbour County, W.Va., April 3, 1935. Son of Bedford Bryan and Mae (Cottrell) Bryan. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates 29th District, 1975-80; defeated, 1972; chair of Barbour County Democratic Party, 1983. Methodist. Member, Moose; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Lions. Still living as of 1983.
  Relatives: Married, September 14, 1958, to Barbara S. Cole.
  Bryan, Eugene J. (b. 1889) — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Born in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn., June 25, 1889. Son of Daniel Bryan and Carrie (Burg) Bryan. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Tennessee state house of representatives, 1915; member of Tennessee state senate, 1921-25; Speaker of the Tennessee State Senate, 1923-25; member of Tennessee Democratic State Executive Committee, 1939; secretary, member board of trustees, Baroness Erlanger Hospital. Presbyterian. Member, Civitan. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, October 18, 1912, to Mary Ruth Bates.
  Bryan, Fred A. — of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Ind. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Frederick V. P. See Frederick van Pelt Bryan
  Bryan, Frederick van Pelt (1904-1978) — also known as Frederick V. P. Bryan — of New York. Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., April 27, 1904. Republican. Lawyer; served in the U.S. Army during World War II; candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 18th District, 1946; U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, 1956-72; took senior status 1972. Died in New York, New York County, N.Y., April 17, 1978 (age 73 years, 355 days). Burial location unknown.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Bryan, G. V. — of Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1892. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, George (1731-1791) — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Born in Dublin, Ireland, 1731. Merchant; delegate to Pennsylvania state constitutional convention, 1776; member of Pennsylvania State Council, 1776-79; justice of Pennsylvania state supreme court, 1780-91; died in office 1791. Died January 27, 1791 (age about 59 years). Interment at Arch Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa.
  Bryan, George — of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania state auditor general, 1809-21. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, George Seabrook (1809-1905) — also known as George S. Bryan — Born in Charleston, Charleston District (now Charleston County), S.C., May 22, 1809. Lawyer; U.S. District Judge for South Carolina, 1866-86; retired 1886. Died in Flat Rock, Henderson County, N.C., September 28, 1905 (age 96 years, 129 days). Interment at St. Michael's Church Cemetery, Charleston, S.C.
  Relatives: Married to Rebecca L. Dwight (1822-1908); father of John P. Kennedy Bryan.
  See also federal judicial profile — Wikipedia article — Judgepedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Bryan, Goode (1811-1885) — of Lee County, Ga. Born in Hancock County, Ga., August 31, 1811. Delegate to Georgia secession convention, 1861; general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Died in Augusta, Richmond County, Ga., August 16, 1885 (age 73 years, 350 days). Interment at Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, Ga.
  Bryan, Gregory T. — of Wyoming, Kent County, Mich. Candidate for mayor of Wyoming, Mich., 1981. Still living as of 1981.
  Bryan, Guy Morrison (1821-1901) — also known as Guy M. Bryan — of Galveston, Galveston County, Tex. Born in Herculaneum, Jefferson County, Mo., January 12, 1821. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during the Mexican War; member of Texas state house of representatives, 1847-53, 1873, 1879, 1887; member of Texas state senate, 1853-57; U.S. Representative from Texas 2nd District, 1857-59; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1860; major in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Died in Austin, Travis County, Tex., June 4, 1901 (age 80 years, 143 days). Interment at Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Tex.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Bryan, H. — of Jackson County, Fla. Delegate to Florida state constitutional convention from Jackson County, 1868. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, H. C. — of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Ala. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1880. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Henry — of Racine, Racine County, Wis. Mayor of Racine, Wis., 1849. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Henry Francis (1865-1944) — Born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, May 3, 1865. U.S. Navy officer; served in the U.S. Navy during the Spanish-American War; Governor of American Samoa. Died in 1944 (age about 79 years). Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Henry Hunter (1786-1835) — of Tennessee. Born in Martin County, N.C., February 23, 1786. U.S. Representative from Tennessee at-large, 1819-21. Member, Freemasons. Died in Montgomery County, Tenn., May 7, 1835 (age 49 years, 73 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Brother of Joseph Hunter Bryan.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Bryan, Henry L. — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state assembly from New York County 22nd District, 1922. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Hob — of Amory, Monroe County, Miss. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Mississippi, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Bryan, Inez — of Vermont. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Vermont, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Isaac — of Dutchess County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Dutchess County, 1811-13. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, J. L. See John Letcher Bryan
  Bryan, J. L. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, James — of Cambridge, Dorchester County, Md. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Maryland, 1860. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, James E., Jr. — of South Carolina. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from South Carolina 3rd District, 1994. Still living as of 1994.
  Bryan, James F. (b. 1857) — of Creston, Union County, Iowa. Born in Illinois, October, 1857. Republican. Newspaper reporter; lecturer; delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, James H. — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 1st District, 1900. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, James Wesley (1874-1956) — also known as James W. Bryan — of Bremerton, Kitsap County, Wash. Born in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, La., March 11, 1874. Son of James Wesley Bryan and Delia K. (Singleton) Bryan. Progressive. Lawyer; member of Washington state senate, 1908-12; U.S. Representative from Washington at-large, 1913-15; Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney. Died in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Wash., August 26, 1956 (age 82 years, 168 days). Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Bremerton, Wash.
  Relatives: Son of James Wesley Bryan and Delia K. (Singleton) Bryan; married, March 26, 1899, to Lorena Kearse; father of James Wesley Bryan, Jr.; grandfather of Robert Jensen Bryan. See Bryan family of Washington.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Bryan, James Wesley, Jr. (1901-1969) — of Bremerton, Kitsap County, Wash. Born in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, La., October 31, 1901. Son of James Wesley Bryan and Lorena (Kearse) Bryan. Republican. School teacher; athletic coach; lawyer; Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney, 1931-32; candidate for Washington state senate, 1956. Protestant. Member, Phi Gamma Delta; Phi Delta Phi; American Bar Association; Eagles; Lions; Freemasons; Elks. Died in December, 1969 (age 68 years, 0 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Son of James Wesley Bryan and Lorena (Kearse) Bryan; married, June 16, 1929, to Vena Jensen (1904-2003); father of Robert Jensen Bryan. See Bryan family of Washington.
  Bryan, James William (1853-1903) — of Kentucky. Born in Bourbon County, Ky., 1853. Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, 1887-91. Died in 1903 (age about 50 years). Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, James William — of Washington, D.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from District of Columbia, 1924, 1928, 1932 (alternate). Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Joan M. — of Jamaica, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Bryan, Joe — of Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Bryan, John — of Columbia County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Columbia County, 1820-21. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, John — of Shelby Township, Macomb County, Mich. Republican. Candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 12th District, 2001. Still living as of 2001.
  Bryan, John Alexander (1794-1864) — also known as John A. Bryan — of Ellicottville, Cattaraugus County, N.Y.; Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wis.; Menasha, Winnebago County, Wis. Born in Berkshire County, Mass., April 13, 1794. Lawyer; Ohio auditor of state, 1833-39; U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Peru, 1845. Member, Freemasons. One of the founders of Bryan, Ohio. Died in Menasha, Winnebago County, Wis., May 24, 1864 (age 70 years, 41 days). Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Wis.
  Relatives: Father-in-law of John B. Weller; father of Charles Henry Bryan. See Bryan-Weller family.
  Bryan, John Heritage (1798-1870) — also known as John H. Bryan — of New Bern, Craven County, N.C.; Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Born in New Bern, Craven County, N.C., November 4, 1798. Lawyer; member of North Carolina state senate, 1823-24; U.S. Representative from North Carolina 4th District, 1825-29. Died in Raleigh, Wake County, N.C., May 19, 1870 (age 71 years, 196 days). Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, N.C.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Bryan, Mrs. John I. — of Norfolk, Va. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1940, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, John L. — of Marstons Mills, Barnstable, Barnstable County, Mass. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1988. Still living as of 1988.
  Bryan, John Letcher (1848-1898) — also known as J. L. Bryan — of Orlando, Orange County, Fla. Born December 27, 1848. Served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War; mayor of Orlando, Fla., 1883-85; resigned 1885. Died December 23, 1898 (age 49 years, 361 days). Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Fla.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Bryan, John P. Kennedy (b. 1852) — of Charleston, Charleston County, S.C. Born in Charleston, Charleston County, S.C., September 10, 1852. Son of George Seabrook Bryan and Rebecca L. (Dwight) Bryan. Lawyer; delegate to South Carolina state constitutional convention, 1895. Episcopalian. Member, Phi Beta Kappa. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, August 12, 1880, to Henrietta C. King.
  Bryan, Jon L. — of Massachusetts. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 10th District, 1988 (Republican), 1990 (Republican), 1992. Still living as of 1992.
  Bryan, Joseph (1773-1812) — of Georgia. Born in Savannah, Chatham County, Ga., August 18, 1773. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Georgia, 1803-06 (at-large 1803-05, 1st District 1805-06). Died in Wilmington Island, Chatham County, Ga., September 12, 1812 (age 39 years, 25 days). Interment a private or family graveyard, Chatham County, Ga.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Bryan, Joseph Hunter (1782-1839) — of North Carolina. Born in Martin County, N.C., April 9, 1782. Member of North Carolina house of commons, 1804-05, 1807-09; U.S. Representative from North Carolina 2nd District, 1815-19. Died in La Grange, Fayette County, Tenn., December 28, 1839 (age 57 years, 263 days). Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Tenn.
  Relatives: Brother of Henry Hunter Bryan.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Bryan, Josiah Jackson — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Mayor of Chattanooga, Tenn., 1872. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, L. C. — of Rutledge, Grainger County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Leander J. — of Montgomery, Montgomery County, Ala. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1888, 1900 (alternate), 1904. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Lillian Washburn See Mrs. Lillian Proctor
  Bryan, Lyman C. — U.S. Vice Consul in Basel, 1897. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Malachi T. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Mary — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Bryan, Mary Colleen — of Lebanon Junction, Bullitt County, Ky. People's candidate for Presidential Elector for Kentucky, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Bryan, Mike See Robert Michael Bryan
  Bryan, Miles (born c.1859) — of McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pa. Born in Pennsylvania, about 1859. Republican. Hotel proprietor; delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1908 (alternate), 1916, 1920 (alternate), 1924, 1928. Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, McKees Rocks, Pa.
  Bryan, Milton — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Milton J. — U.S. Vice Consul in Cette, 1919. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Miranda J. — of Pennsylvania. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 4th District, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Morgan — of Jefferson County, N.Y. Republican. Member of New York state assembly from Jefferson County 1st District, 1899-1901. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Nathan (1748-1798) — of North Carolina. Born in Craven County (part now in Jones County), N.C., 1748. Member of North Carolina house of commons, 1787, 1791-94; U.S. Representative from North Carolina, 1795-98 (at-large 1795-97, 10th District 1797-98); died in office 1798. Died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., June 4, 1798 (age about 49 years). Original interment at Baptist Burial Ground on Second Street, Philadelphia, Pa.; reinterment to unknown location; cenotaph at Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Bryan, Nathan Philemon (1872-1935) — also known as Nathan P. Bryan — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Born near Fort Mason, Orange County (now Lake County), Fla., April 23, 1872. Son of John M. Bryan and Louisa M. (Norton) Bryan. Democrat. Lawyer; U.S. Senator from Florida, 1911-17; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, 1920-35; died in office 1935. Died in Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla., August 8, 1935 (age 63 years, 107 days). Interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Fla.
  Relatives: Son of John M. Bryan and Louisa M. (Norton) Bryan; married, October 26, 1898, to Julia Smith; brother of William James Bryan.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — federal judicial profile — Wikipedia article
  Bryan, Richard Hudson (b. 1937) — also known as Richard H. Bryan — of Nevada. Born in Washington, D.C., July 16, 1937. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Nevada state senate, 1972-78; Nevada state attorney general, 1979-83; defeated, 1974; Governor of Nevada, 1983-89; U.S. Senator from Nevada, 1989-2001; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nevada, 1996, 2000. Episcopalian. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Alpha Tau Omega. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — National Governors Association biography — NNDB dossier
  Bryan, Robert Jensen (b. 1934) — also known as Robert J. Bryan — of Bremerton, Kitsap County, Wash. Born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Wash., October 29, 1934. Son of James Wesley Bryan, Jr. and Vena (Jensen) Bryan (1904-2003). Republican. Lawyer; chair of Kitsap County Republican Party, 1961-62; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1964; superior court judge in Washington, 1967-84; U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Washington, 1986-2000; took senior status 2000. Member, Phi Delta Phi; Delta Upsilon; American Bar Association; Eagles; Lions; Jaycees. Still living as of 2000.
  Relatives: Grandson of James Wesley Bryan; son of James Wesley Bryan, Jr. and Vena (Jensen) Bryan (1904-2003); married, June 14, 1958, to Cathy Ann Welander. See Bryan family of Washington.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Bryan, Robert Michael — also known as Mike Bryan — of Lithonia, DeKalb County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Bryan, Ruth See Ruth Bryan Owen
  Bryan, Sandra Hicks — of Blythewood, Richland County, S.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from South Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Bryan, Scott M. — of Guilford, New Haven County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Guilford, 1930. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Shepard — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1936, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Silas Lillard (1822-1880) — also known as Silas L. Bryan — of Salem, Marion County, Ill. Born in Culpeper County, Va., November 4, 1822. Son of Nancy June (Lillard) Bryan (1788-1834) and John Charles Bryan (1790-1831). Democrat. Lawyer; member of Illinois state senate, 1853-59 (3rd District 1853-55, 20th District 1855-59); circuit judge in Illinois, 1860; delegate to Illinois state constitutional convention 9th District, 1869-70; candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1872. Baptist. Died in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Ill., March 30, 1880 (age 57 years, 147 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Son of Nancy June (Lillard) Bryan (1788-1834) and John Charles Bryan (1790-1831); married, November 4, 1852, to Mariah Elizabeth Jennings (1834-1896); father of William Jennings Bryan and Charles Wayland Bryan; grandfather of Ruth Bryan Owen. See Bryan-Jennings family of Illinois.
  Bryan, Silas M. — of Minnesota. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Minnesota, 1930 (5th District), 1932 (at-large). Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, T. R. — of North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1944. Still living as of 1944.
  Bryan, T. W. — of Gainesville, Alachua County, Fla.; Tampa, Hillsborough County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1916 (alternate), 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Thomas B. — Member District of Columbia board of commissioners, 1877-78. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Thomas P. — of Richmond, Va. Mayor of Richmond, Va., 1954-56. Still living as of 1956.
  Bryan, Thomas S. — of Christian County, Ky. Delegate to Kentucky secession convention, 1861. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Tom — of LaFayette, Walker County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1940, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Tom O. — of Henrietta, Clay County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Travis — of Pasadena, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Bryan, W. H. — of Gainesville, Alachua County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, W. L. — of Jasper, Hamilton County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, Walker — of Carlsbad, Eddy County, N.M. Mayor of Carlsbad, N.M., 1953-54. Still living as of 1954.
  Bryan, Werber G. — of Sumter, Sumter County, S.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Bryan, William — of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Md. Mayor of Annapolis, Md., 1845-46. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, William — of Cadillac, Wexford County, Mich. Candidate for mayor of Cadillac, Mich., 1955. Still living as of 1955.
  Bryan, William — of Bowdoinham, Sagadahoc County, Maine. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Maine, 1997-2004; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maine, 2000, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Bryan, William E. — of Sacramento County, Calif. Member of California state assembly 16th District, 1873-75. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, William James (1876-1908) — also known as William J. Bryan — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Born near Fort Mason, Lake County, Fla., October 10, 1876. Democrat. U.S. Senator from Florida, 1907-08; died in office 1908. Died in Washington, D.C., March 22, 1908 (age 31 years, 164 days). Interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Fla.
  Relatives: Brother of Nathan Philemon Bryan.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article
  Bryan, William Jennings (1860-1925) — also known as William J. Bryan; "The Great Commoner"; "The Peerless Leader"; "The Silver-Tongued Orator"; "The Boy Orator of the Platte"; "The Niagaric Nebraskan" — of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Ill.; Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb.; Miami, Dade County (now Miami-Dade County), Fla. Born in Salem, Marion County, Ill., March 19, 1860. Son of Silas Lillard Bryan and Mariah Elizabeth (Jennings) Bryan (1834-1896). Democrat. Lawyer; newspaper editor; U.S. Representative from Nebraska 1st District, 1891-95; candidate for President of the United States, 1896, 1900, 1908; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1904, 1912 (member, Platform and Resolutions Committee; speaker), 1920; U.S. Secretary of State, 1913-15; candidate for Democratic nomination for President, 1920; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1924. Presbyterian. Member, Freemasons; Sigma Pi; Knights of Pythias. Died in Dayton, Rhea County, Tenn., July 26, 1925 (age 65 years, 129 days). Interment at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
  Relatives: Son of Silas Lillard Bryan and Mariah Elizabeth (Jennings) Bryan (1834-1896); married, October 1, 1884, to Mary Elizabeth Baird (1860-1930); cousin of William Sherman Jennings; brother of Charles Wayland Bryan and Mary Elizabeth Bryan (1873-1962; who married Thomas Stinson Allen); father of Ruth Bryan Owen; grandfather of Helen Rudd Brown. See Bryan-Jennings family of Illinois.
  Cross-reference: Clarence S. Darrow — Willis J. Abbot
  Bryan County, Okla. is named for him.
  Other politicians named for him: William J. Bryan JarvisW. J. Bryan Dorn
  Campaign slogan (1896): "Sixteen to one."
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Books about William Jennings Bryan: Robert W. Cherny, A Righteous Cause : The Life of William Jennings Bryan — Paolo E. Coletta, William Jennings Bryan, Vol. 1: Political Evangelist, 1860-1908 — Paolo E. Coletta, William Jennings Bryan, Vol. 2: Progressive Politician and Moral Statesman, 1909-1915 — Paolo E. Coletta, William Jennings Bryan, Vol. 3: Political Puritan, 1915-1925 — Michael Kazin, A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan
  Bryan, William Jennings, Jr. — also known as William J. Bryan, Jr. — of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1936; U.S. Collector of Customs, 1941-51. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bryan, William Shepard, Jr. (1859-1914) — of Baltimore, Md. Born in Baltimore, Md., December 23, 1859. Son of William Shepard Bryan and Elizabeth Edmondson (Hayward) Bryan. Democrat. Maryland state attorney general, 1903-07; Presidential Elector for Maryland, 1912. Died April 3, 1914 (age 54 years, 101 days). Interment at Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore, Md.
  Bryan, William W. — of Staten Island, Richmond County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state assembly from Richmond County, 1912. Burial location unknown.



 

 


 
   
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