Henry Hunter Bryan (February 23, 1786 – May 7, 1835) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives.
Henry Hunter Bryan | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821 | |
| Preceded by | George W. L. Marr |
| Succeeded by | James T. Sandford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1786 Martin County, North Carolina |
| Died | May 7, 1835 (aged 49) Montgomery County, Tennessee |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Ann Averett Bryan |
| Children |
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| Profession | politician |
Biography
editBryan was born in Martin County, North Carolina and attended grammar and high school there. After he moved to Tennessee, he held several local offices.[1] He married Elizabeth Ann Averett, daughter of Jesse Averett and Mary Grimes, in 1804.[2]
Career
editBryan was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Sixteenth Congress, which lasted from March 4, 1819 to March 3, 1821.[3] Although he had been re-elected to the Seventeenth Congress, he did not take the seat because he did not qualify.
Death
editBryan was a member of the Freemasons. He died in Montgomery County, Tennessee, on May 7, 1835 (age 49 years, 73 days). The location of his interment is unknown.[4] His brother, Joseph Hunter Bryan, was also a U.S. Representative from the state of North Carolina.
References
edit- ^ "Henry Hunter Bryan". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
- ^ "Henry Hunter Bryan". Terry Reigel. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
- ^ "Henry Hunter Bryan". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
- ^ "Henry Hunter Bryan". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "Henry Hunter Bryan (id: B000986)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.