| James Bryson |
| James Bryson, of
Jefferson Township, was born in Perthshire, Scotland,
August 1802. Has always been a prominent man wherever he
lived. Was an elder in the Presbyterian Church in
Scotland, as also in Connecticut, where he located, after
four years in Canada. In his native country his
occupation was running a linen factory, and after coming
to America was overseer of woolen mills. Settled in Paint
Creek Township in 1850, where he held various township
offices, and represented that and Jefferson Township in
the Board of Supervisors at different times. Was the
first representative from Allamakee Co. in the State
Legislature. He was a man of firm and just character, and
in his prime took an active part in reforms. Was a strong
Abolitionist, and a personal friend of John B. Gough and
others. In 1824 he married Miss Margaret Scott, who died
in 1873, at Rossville. She was of an exceedingly good
family, had received a very liberal education, and was a
remarkable woman. When they came to this country they had
four children living: Elizabeth (now dead), Isabel, John
S. and Jane. Four children were born after reaching this
country: William, died before the war; James, of Chicago;
Alexander, of Ackley; and Margaret, who married John
Henderson. James and Alexander were in Co. I, 27th Regt.
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