Guy Morrison Bryan

Democrat Representative of Texas's 2nd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 12, 1821 (80 years old)

Birthday

June 4, 1901

Death

Born in the Missouri Territory and moved to Texas in 1831.
Participated in the Texas Revolution and later served in the Mexican–American War and the Civil War, siding with the Confederacy.
Graduated from Kenyon College in 1842, where he was classmates with Rutherford B. Hayes.
Became a sugar planter in Brazoria County, Texas, after studying law but never practicing.
Served multiple terms in the Texas House of Representatives and once as Speaker.
Elected as a U.S. Representative for one term.
Was a delegate to the 1856 Democratic National Convention and served as chairman of the Texas delegation to the 1860 Democratic National Convention.
Elected president of the Texas Veterans Association in 1892 and served until his death.
His family was prominent in Texas history, with connections to Stephen F. Austin.
Owned slaves prior to 1865.
Buried in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas.