Archibald Bryant
American politician
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Archibald S. Bryant (July 1, 1803 – March 29, 1883) was an American politician, serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from Council Bluffs, Iowa.
BornJuly 1, 1803
Powhatan County, Virginia, US
DiedMarch 29, 1883 (aged 79)
Council Bluffs, Iowa, US
Archibald S. Bryant | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| In office December 6, 1852 – December 3, 1854 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1803 Powhatan County, Virginia, US |
| Died | March 29, 1883 (aged 79) Council Bluffs, Iowa, US |
| Party | Democratic |
Early life
Bryant was born in Powhatan County, Virginia. In his late 20s, he moved to Kentucky. In 1831, he married P. G. Montgomery.[1]
Career
After moving to Missouri, he was elected County Judge in Putnam County in 1949.[1] In 1852, he moved to Council Bluffs, that same year being elected as a Democrat to the state legislature, where he represented western Iowa from 1852 to 1854. He was also involved in real estate.[1][2]
Later life
He continued to live in Council Bluffs, where he died on March 29, 1883.[3]
