Henry Hunter Bryan
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 | Martin County, North Carolina | February 23, 1786
Died | May 7, 1835 Montgomery County, Tennessee | (aged 49)
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Elizabeth Ann Averett Bryan |
Children | Henry Hunter Bryan Jr.
Harriet Bryan R. A. Virginia Bryan Marina Turner Bryan |
Profession | politician |
Biography
Bryan 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
Bryan 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
Bryan 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 interrment is unknown.[4] His brother, Joseph Hunter Bryan, was also a U.S. Representative from the state of North Carolina.
References
- ^ "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
- United States Congress. "Henry Hunter Bryan (id: B000986)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- 1786 births
- 1835 deaths
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee
- Tennessee Democratic-Republicans
- Democratic-Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives
- 19th-century American politicians
- People from Martin County, North Carolina
- People from Montgomery County, Tennessee