James Hardin Bryant1

#3515, (circa 1827 - )

Family 1

Rebecca Brown b. c 1830
Children 1.Willis J Bryant10 (c 1849 - )
 2.Rebecca Bryant11 (c 1853 - )

Family 2

Rachel H. Hesson b. c 1833, d. c 1909
Children 1.Mary Bryant12 (c 1855 - )
 2.James Bryant Jr.13 (c 1860 - )
 3.Jacob L Bryant+14 (c 1862 - 1953)
Birth*circa 1827He was born circa 1827 at KentuckyG.2 
Marriage*26 November 1848He married Rebecca Brown on 26 November 1848 at Spencer Co., IndianaG.3,4 
30 August 1850He and Rebecca Brown appeared on the census of 30 August 1850 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.5 
Marriage*17 May 1853He married Rachel H. Hesson, daughter of Benjamin Hesson and Elizabeth Tuley, on 17 May 1853 at Spencer Co., IndianaG; probable.1 
14 August 1860He and Rachel H. Hesson appeared on the census of 14 August 1860 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.6 
3 June 1870He and Rachel H. Hesson appeared on the census of 3 June 1870 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.7 
16 June 1880He and Rachel H. Hesson appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.8 
1915"DR. JAMES H. BRYANT, of Gentryville, was born in Daviess County, Ky., December 19, about the year 1825, and is one of three children, all living, born to Louis and Mary T. (Morris) Bryant, who were probably natives of the Old Dominion. The mother dying when our subject was about three years old, he was taken to his grandfather, Zachariah Bryant, with whom he remained until Mr. Bryant's death. His early schooling was very limited, but in later years, by desultory reading he secured a good practical education. About 1830 his grandparents removed to Spencer County, Ind., settling in Grass Township, where they engaged in farming until their respective deaths. In 1847 James H. Bryant began life's labors on his own responsibility, and in that year enlisted in Company E Fourth Regiment Indiana Infantry, for the Mexican war, serving until the close, and participating in all the movements of the company. Returning home he wedded Rebecca Brown in 1848, who died in 1851, leaving two children, Willis S. and Rebecca, both living and married. In 1852 he married for his second wife, Rachel Hesson, who has borne him five children, three yet living: Mary T., James B. and Jacob L. In 1851 our subject began the study of medicine, and in 1856-57 attended the Iowa University of Medicine, at Keokuk. He first began the practice of his profession at Huntingburgh, but in 1859 removed to Gentryville, which has since been his home. In 1861 he recruited Company H, of the Forty-second Indiana Infantry, of which he was made Captain, serving through the battles of Perryville and Stone River. In March, 1863, he was compelled to resign his commission by reason of disability, and returning home has since actively practiced his profession. In politics he has always been a Democrat, and, as the choice of his party, was elected in 1858 to the Indiana House of Representatives. He is a Master Mason and his wife belongs to the Christian Church." in 1915.9 

Citations

  1. [S198] Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 [database], Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research and Works Progress Administration, compilers, online Ancestry.com, Title: Spencer County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 3; Page: 327. "Name: Rachel Hesson; Spouse Name: James H Bryant; Marriage Date: May 17 1853; Marriage County: Spencer.
  2. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. age 33, b. KY.
  3. [S30] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992 [index], online FamilySearch.org, James H Bryant and Rebecca Brown, marr. 26 Nov 1848, Spencer Co.
  4. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. age 20, b. IN.
  5. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. Jas. H (24), farmer, b. KY; Rebecca (20), b. IN.
  6. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. Hardin (33. b. KY, M.D.; Rachel (26), b. IN.
  7. [S18] 1870 U.S. Federal Census. James H (44), b. KY, physician; Rachel H (34), b. IN, keeping house.
  8. [S17] 1880 U.S. Federal Census. James H (54), b. and parents b. KY, physician; Rachel (46), b. IN, parents b. KY, keeping house.
  9. [S181] History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties (Chicago: Goodspeed Bros., 1885).
  10. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. Age 8 mos., b. IN.
  11. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. age 7, b. IN.
  12. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. age 5, b. IN.
  13. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. age 7 mos., b. IN.
  14. [S198] Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 [database], Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research and Works Progress Administration, Name: Jacob L Bryant      
    Marriage Date: May 1890
    Marriage County: Spencer
    Birth Date: abt 1862
    Age: 28
    Father Name: J H
    Mother Name: Rachel Hesson.