Bryan, J[ohn]. M.

BRYAN, SMITH

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/4/2012 at 17:41:59

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

BRYAN, J.M. - Jackson Twp. - pg 643. Farmer, section 6, P.O. Montezuma. Is a native of Ohio; born August 10, 1829, and after leaving school commenced farming, which he continued until 1849. He then came to this county, resumed his former occupation, and now owns a farm of 320 acres. His marriage was in 1851, to Miss Tacy J. Smith. They are the parents of fifteen children, thirteen of whom are living: Dennis J., William T., Annetta, James M., Lavina E., Elmer E., Ida M., Nellie G., Cora B., Ferdinand, Lillie J., John W. and Leonard. Two are deceased: Sarah G. and Arthur.