Bryan, Albert

BRYAN, PARKER

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/4/2012 at 17:38:05

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

BRYAN, ALBERT - Jackson Twp. - pg 642. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 23, P.O. Montezuma. Was born in Greene county, Ohio, July 29, 1815, and when young engaged in farming, which he continued until the spring of 1835, and then went to Indiana. There he learned the carpenter - s trade, which he followed until the spring of 1840, and then went to Mt. Pleasant, Henry county, this State, resumed his former occupation, and in 1855 came to this county. Owns a fine farm of 80 acres, and his ground are ornamented with shade trees. He was married in Jefferson county, Iowa, November 12, 1858, to Miss Ann Parker. They have five children: Oliver, William M., Sarah E., Alice E., and Joseph T.