John R. Bryant

John R. Bryant was a political leader in North Carolina.[1] He was elected to represent Halifax County in the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1870 and 1872.[2][3] He served in the North Carolina Senate during the 1874 and 1876–1877 terms.[4][5][6] He was one of five African Americans serving during that term.[6]

Not to be confused with John Richard Bryant.

He was succeeded in the North Carolina Senate by Henry Eppes.[4]

See also

References
  1. National Roster of Black Elected Officials. Joint Center for Political Studies. 1976.
  2. "The North Carolina Historical Review". North Carolina Historical Commission. 1972.
  3. The Legislative Manual and Political Register of the State of North Carolina: For the Year 1874. J. Turner, jr., state printer. 1874.
  4. The Journal of Negro History. Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. 1920.
  5. North Carolina Illustrated, 1524-1984. University of North Carolina Press. 1983. ISBN 9780807815670.
  6. "North Carolina State Senate - 1876-1877". www.carolana.com.
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