Bryan, B[edy].

BRYAN, VICTOR

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/4/2012 at 17:41:08

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

BRYAN, B. - Jackson Twp. - pg 643. Farmer and stock-dealer, section 6, P.O. Montezuma. Was born in Ohio, February 28, 1834, and when fifteen years of age he removed to Mahaska county, this State, and there commenced farming. He remained there until the spring of 1855, when he came to Poweshiek county, and has since resided here, following farming and stock-dealing. He is the owner of 182 acres of improved land, and also owns 240 acres in Shelby county, this State, and 160 in Missouri. He is situated one mile northeast of Montezuma, and has a good location. He was married in Mahaska county, this state, April 14, 1855, to Miss Margaret A. Victor. They have four children living: Sarah E., Elliott M., John B. and William A. Lost one, Mary E. Mr. B. has an orchard of 125 trees, and also a walnut grove of 400 young trees.