Joseph Bryan

Joseph Bryan (August 18, 1773 – September 12, 1812) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's at-large congressional district from 1803 to 1806.

For other people named Joseph Bryan, see Joseph Bryan (disambiguation).
Joseph Bryan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's at-large district
In office
October 17, 1803 – 1806
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byDennis Smelt
Personal details
BornAugust 18, 1773
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 12, 1812 (aged 39)
Wilmington Island, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
RelationsJonathan Bryan (grandfather)
EducationUniversity of Oxford

Early life

Bryan was born Savannah, Georgia. He was educated by private tutors and attended the University of Oxford in England.

Career

Bryan traveled in France during the American Revolutionary War. He later engaged in agricultural pursuits on Wilmington Island, Georgia.[1]

Bryan was elected as a Republican to the 8th and 9th United States congresses and served from March 4, 1803, until his resignation in 1806. He engaged in planting and died on his estate, Nonchalance, Wilmington Island, near Savannah in 1812. He was buried in the family burial ground on his estate.

Bryan's grandfather was Jonathan Bryan, who assisted James Edward Oglethorpe in setting out the Savannah colony and served in the Revolutionary War.[2]

References
  1. Bulloch, Joseph Gaston Baillie (1895). A History and Genealogy of the Families of Bellinger and De Veaux and Other Families. Morning News Print.
  2. Meldrim, Mrs. Peter W. (1924). Some Early Epitaphs in Georgia. p. 34.
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