JOHN ALEXANDER BRYAN

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 New Marlborough, Berkshire County, Mass., April 13, 1794. Father-in-law of John B. Weller; father of Charles Henry Bryan. 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. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Wis.
Parents:
Reuben Bryan 1770–
Olive Chappell 1770-

Sources:
United States Federal Census
The Political Graveyard
Submitted by Deborah Crowell