Summary
George Edwin Bryant (February 11, 1832 – February 16, 1907) was an American lawyer, judge, and Republican politician. He served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and afterwards served as a brigadier general in the Wisconsin National Guard. He also served four years in the Wisconsin Legislature, representing Dane County, and was appointed Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Property by Governor Robert M. La Follette, serving from 1901 until his death in 1907.
George E. Bryant | |
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 Portrait from the United States biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men; Wisconsin volume (1877) | |
| Superintendent of Public Property of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 4, 1901 – February 16, 1907 | |
| Governor | Robert M. La Follette James O. Davidson |
| Preceded by | William A. Scott |
| Succeeded by | Charley C. Bennett |
| Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin | |
| In office August 1900 – May 1904 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph B. Treat |
| Succeeded by | W. D. Connor |
| County Judge of Dane County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1866 – December 31, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Hood |
| Succeeded by | Alden Sprague Sanborn |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office January 4, 1875 – January 1, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | John Anders Johnson |
| Succeeded by | George A. Abert |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Dane 1st district | |
| In office January 2, 1899 – January 7, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Bechtel |
| Succeeded by | E. Ray Stevens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1832 Templeton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 1907 (aged 75) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Susan A. Gibson
(m. 1858–1907) |
| Children |
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| Education | Norwich University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army Wisconsin National Guard |
| Rank |
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| Commands | 12th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Biography edit
Bryant was born on February 11, 1832, in Templeton, Massachusetts.[1][2] He attended Norwich University.[1] At Norwich, he was a roommate of George Dewey, who went on to become Admiral of the Navy.[3] On September 27, 1858, Bryant married Susie A. Gibson[4] and they had three children.[1]
Military career edit
Bryant was initially assigned to the 1st Wisconsin Infantry Regiment of the Union Army during the American Civil War, having previously captained the Madison Guards. Before long, he was given command of the 12th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He served until 1864.[1]
In 1880, Bryant became Quartermaster General of the Wisconsin National Guard.[1][5]
Political career edit
He was elected county judge of Dane County, Wisconsin, in the Spring 1865 election, and was re-elected in 1869 and 1873, ultimately serving 12 years. While serving as judge, he was also elected to the Wisconsin State Senate from the 7th State Senate district—which then comprised the eastern half of Dane County—serving in the 1875 and 1876 sessions. In 1898, he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was a delegate to the 1880 Republican National Convention, and was appointed postmaster of Madison from 1882 through 1886 and again from 1890 to 1894. In 1900, he was elected chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin. After the Robert M. La Follette was elected governor later that year, however, Bryant was appointed Superintendent of Public Property.[6]
Death and burial edit
He died on February 16, 1907,[1] and was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Death of General Bryant". The Oshkosh Northwestern. Oshkosh, WI. February 18, 1907. p. 7. Retrieved November 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dane County Wisconsin Biographies". Wisconsin Genealogy Trails. Retrieved 2015-05-26.
- ^ "General George Bryant, noted badger, is dead". La Crosse Tribune. February 18, 1907. p. 3. Retrieved November 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Colonel George E. Bryant". The United States Biographical Dictionary. Archived from the original on 2018-05-15. Retrieved 2015-05-26.
- ^ "Roster of Commander-in-Chief and Staff". Wisconsin Blue Book 1880. 1880. Retrieved 2015-05-26.
- ^ "Place for Bryant". Oshkosh Northwestern. January 5, 1901. p. 1. Retrieved November 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bryant – Forest Hill Cemetery – Section 4 Lot 129". Surrounded by Reality.com. Retrieved 2015-05-26.
External links edit
- The Political Graveyard